Today was the eighth Mother of the Brunch gathering at Kate's house. It is a time for both sides of Luke and Kate's families to gather to celebrate motherhood. We were reminiscing about the first brunch where Sheila and I each were presented with gift sacks containing booties. The way we found out about our soon to be grandchild who is ISH. We told the story to Geo and ISH and laughed about what a surprise it was. After a sumptuous meal, Luke brought us up-to-date on the adoption process that had begun the week before. He ended with: "We have been taken off the adoption list for babies. Deaconess has a policy that there must be a year between children and there won't be a year before Kate's due date in December." Very calm. Tears of joy. And so a total surprise blessing...a new grandchild to be born in December. Wow! What a surprise.
So, while I am thankful for the blessing of family and extended family, I am thankful for the twists and turns in life that can bring us joy.
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