Saturday, July 9, 2016

Dear God,

What joy you bring us when extended family gets together!  Our family reunion was like spending a day in paradise with all our favorite people.

Three generations gathered together today to share stories, memories, and laughter.  Experiences that happened 60 years ago provided us with enough smiles to keep us going for a long time.  At the end of the day one woman, a cousin by marriage, asked if she could talk with me privately.  We moved into the garage so we could be alone.  That was when she told me she had been baptized last April and had made a profession of faith.  Her smile spread from ear to ear. We hugged and gave thanks.

One of the main reasons we love one another is because we share a loving, faith-filled Christian grandmother.  Grandma Hughes loved you.  She loved the church.  She was generous, often doing acts of compassion for others.  She gave because she recognized her many gifts.  She always praised you for your grace, love, and friendship.  She modeled love for us because she knew your love first hand.  Just as you wrapped your arms around Grandma, so she embraced each one of us.  For us grandchildren she was Jesus.

Glory to you, Lord,
and praises
and thanksgiving.
Thank you
for filling
my well
to the top.
Thank you
for your
loving ways.

Love always, Andrea