Done for the Day 7 Challenge of the 19th Birthday Party found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/day-7-june-13-19-years-ago-challenge.42230/

Journaling reads: Our first grandchild was born in 2001, Michael. Hannah followed in 2004. By Christmas of 2006 we had 2 more added to our quiver, Kara and Ryan. Chance was added in 2010. Abby and Thad came in 2011. Addy came in 2013 and Araya was born in 2015.

"Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward" Psalm 127:3

I remember when Jessica surprised me in 2000 with Michael’s positive pregnancy test, I thought, “I’m too young to be a grandma at 45!” But after he came and I realized how much love I had for him and how much fun he was I was ready for more of these sweet, little creatures! “Bring them on!” I said! And they kept coming!

The photo below was taken at our recent family gathering in church on June 1st. There have been many unexpected changes over the last 19 years! Tim and I moved from Buffalo, WV to Winston-Salem, NC in 2008. Tim was diagnosed with melanoma in 2012, had surgery to remove it. In 2013 he was again diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic melanoma which began a 4-year fight with numerous trial drugs. In 2017 Tim lost the battle but gained victory and healing as he entered heaven’s gates on 8/8/17. Mark and I were married just shy of a year later on 7/26/18 after neither one of us figured on marrying again after the death of a spouse. It’s wonderful to look back and count even a small portion of the blessings the Lord has bestowed on my life. June 14, 2025