I just have to say - I love my family so much! Each and every member of our family is so special and so wonderful. Where would I be without them? The Lord has blessed us so much. I can’t even find the words to tell you how uplifting the last week has been. My grandparents came to visit last week so they could celebrate my sisters graduation with the family. They are so full of wisdom and every conversation we have is so inspiring. Their fascinating stories about all of their mission trips- wow! All of the stories of people they have met, places they have been, obstacles they have overcome, things that they have learned over their many years! And the kids- they absolutely were beside themselves having “maw maw and paw paw” here! Brendan would crawl up on their laps and just cuddle….. Jack would tell him all about school when he got home…and Hannah–hannah taught Mawmaw how to play NINTENDO DS!!! haha The minute they walked out the door for the airport.. Hannah asked “Mom, when can we go visit them, I already miss them!” 



As most of you know, these are actually Jacks grandparents, but I have adopted them as my grandparents as well. :) Who wouldn’t?? I learned so much this week its overwhelming.
One more thing I have to share about their visit. Yesterday, Jack and I went to the local bookstore. He loves to read and we had to kill some time between my eye appointment and Church. While there, Jack told me he would like to read the Bible cover to cover!! WOW again! Of course, we have several at home, but I wanted more of a student type Bible. We didnt’ find one at that bookstore, but after we got home I ordered a special one online and it should be here tomorrow! It’s geared towards his age. I’m just as excited as him. :)
CHURCH LAST NIGHT…….
Once we arrived at Church last night, Hannah told me that she had brought money for the missionaries from her piggy bank. So, I asked lil Jack “Jack, was your class asked to bring in anything?” His response…. “Yes, but I didn’t” “Ok, Why not?” Jack: “Because it was for missionaries in Egypt, and they don’t accept our money there”
What a lil thinker! He even continued with “It says right on my quarters-UNITED STATES”



























