Today is my sis Bonnie’s birthday. We’ve talked a couple of times already this week. She is in S. California. She is just older than me and the two of us have been very close our entire lives. She was one who in our childhood years was my encourager and cheerleader. She saw things in me that I could never see. The things my dad would criticize me for were things she’d praise me for. She is now 76 and I will soon be 74. I didn’t know it then but I sure do now. Bonnie is a gift God gave to our family, but more purposely, God gave her to me. I thank God for her!

Two days ago I got a phone call from my Oklahoma granddaughter. It was a facetime call. I don’t recall I’ve ever had a personal call from her. As I opened the call I was greeted with her bubbly smile and I asked what brought this treat about? I was instantly shown a beautiful engagement ring and the fiance was standing right behind her. I knew they were getting serious and this was a genuine confirmation! We are going to Oklahoma the end of April for this granddaughter’s mom’s graduation from seminary. Then, after last night I find we will be going back again for a wedding on June 22.

The gifts God gives a parent and grandparent are so touching! I can hardly wait to see just how God will use these two for His Kingdom!