"Anything I Want"

I thought it was about time to introduce you to some of our family. We will (of course) start with the grandchildren.


Megan, Bob, and Avery


Austin (3) and Andrew (4) helping Grandpa celebrate his birthday.

I’ll share a story which captures how I feel about my grandkids.

When Andrew was about 3, Jenny and Andrew went with Patra and me to Citrus Park Mall. We spent some time at the mall, ate lunch and were heading home, a trip of about 30 minutes. Andrew assured his mom that he did not need to use the facilities. About 1 mile into our trip home, Andrew advised us that he did need to use the facilities and he needed to use them now. All of you moms and dads know exactly what reaction all of the adults in the car had. “We just asked you, and you said no.” “There’s no bathroom in the car.” “Can’t you hold it?”
Fortunately, there was a McDonald’s a short distance ahead and so we pulled into the parking lot. As the car was coming to a stop, Andrew asked his mom if he could have some McNuggets. “No, we are only stopping to let you go to the bathroom.” “Can I have a coke?” “No, you’re not getting anything, we just ate at the mall. You are only going to the bathroom.”
As Jenny lifted him out of his car seat and into her arms, and as she was closing the door, Andrew said just loud enough for us all to hear – “Grandpa would let me get anything I want.”
How true! My heart gets cheerful every time I think about these 4 little ones. To watch them grow and develop – to see them change. What a wonderful distraction God has given Patra and me. Megan was born while I was on my way to the nephrologist (kidney) office for my first appointment. Avery was born 6 days later. It was almost like God was saying that He had seen how much the first two meant to us so He was going to give us a double blessing right now with these two new girls. He is good!

Bob


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