Saturday, April 4, 2009

Lovin' Life as Guka and MeMe!

It's been 3 weeks since we last shared our news about our precious granddaughter, Julianne. It's been a busy time but we have so enjoyed getting to know her better and we're also enjoying our sweet grandsons, Luke and Will. We are so full of joy and cherish every moment we spend with our family.

Jamie's mom (the other grandma) and her sister, Dawn Marie came for the first week that Jamie and Julianne came home from the hospital. It was great to share our granddaughter with them and I could relate to the feelings they had when they had to leave and go back to Kansas. I remember feeling the same way when I left Luke in Kansas and Will in Germany. It was tough and I'm so grateful right now to be able to enjoy seeing them anytime I want!!

My job is keeping me very busy. I just finished my fourth week as the office supervisor and its been quite an adjustment. I am hoping to hire a new rep this week and look forward to being able to devote more time to my new responsibilities. It's been quite challenging and needless to say, I don't like having to divide my attention between my new job and my grandchildren. But I am thankful, nonetheless.

So, this week the Easter Journey began and Steve and I are both actors. He is involved every night but I am sharing my role with another friend and it makes it much easier to handle. I can't begin to express, however, what a blessing it is to be able to share the Easter story through this venue. My heart is ministered to as I see the expressions of each group, young and old, as they hear the story again, realizing that some may be hearing it for the first time. It brings the love and sacrifice of Jesus alive each time we share.

Well, I know what you are really interested in- is some new pictures of our grandchildren...so here goes:
Proud Guka and Meme with Julianne
Aunt Mindy, Cousin Luke lovin' on Julianne

Julianne today visiting the Easter Bunny!
Isn't she beautiful?
And don't forget that middle grandchild, William Stephen. He is a darling!
Luke David at 3 weeks old!
William Stephen at 3 weeks old!
Julianne Lynne at 3 weeks old!