September 2020

 

If I could relive a holiday it would be Labor Day Weekend of 2020.

I’m thankful for my Grandparents. 

I consider myself very lucky to have who I consider the coolest, most generous and loving grandparents around. Yeah, yeah everyone says theirs are 'the best,' but I'm serious - my grandparents are as good as it gets. They have all shaped who I am and make me want to be a better person every single day. I feel extremely blessed to say I have grown up with three incredible sets of grandparents, however, I recently lost my first grandparent. While I miss her, my grandma's death made me appreciate my time with the grandparents I still have. I will never be able to fully express the love and gratitude I feel towards my grandparents; but here’s a start.

Thank you for standing by my side and supporting every decision I make. It's nice to know that as I'm deciding who I want to be and where I want to end up, I will have unconditional support and love from you. 

Thank you for basically turning your homes into mini museums of our family. From baby to graduation pictures, they remind me of all of our memories and offer me a sense of comfort that I can't find anywhere else.

Thank you for raising my parents and instilling positive values like integrity, commitment and faith in them. Because of you, they've provided me with a loving home and continually prove to be the best role models I could ever hope for.

Thank you for making sure I never (ever, ever, ever) leave your house hungry. Whether it's a big holiday or just a pop-in visit, I'm always guaranteed to be treated like a queen and fed amazing food.

Thank you for giving me a family I couldn't live without; my aunts, uncles and cousins have all had major impacts on my life, and I owe it to you for holding us all together.

Thank you for always putting family before yourselves and showing us how generous people can be. You never miss an opportunity to provide for others, and it is truly admirable. 

Thank you for making sure all of your grandchildren feel equally loved and supported, even if that means going to four soccer games in one weekend.

Thank you for showing me what it means to rely on God and practice my faith. Your constant prayers mean everything to me and have helped me through difficult times in life.

These thank you's don't even begin to describe the love and gratitude I have for my grandparents. You all mean more to me than you'll ever know, so thank you for just being you.

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It took me a long time to realize that I was born into an extraordinary family, Thank you for so many family traditions and memories. For all you do everyday to be such an amazing woman. You are the sweetest, kindest woman that I know! Enjoy this day, knowing that you are loved by me (and Montgomery).❤️

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Monty started 3rd Grade (in-person)

September 24

 

UPDATE: 3 months ago.... was probably the worst day of my life. This kid is truly my hero! With all that he overcame, with all that he missed this summer and to see how amazing bodies heal themselves. 

Montgomery Gene, You are my Greatest Adventure, My Best Friend; I love you to the moon and back!🐺 ahrooo! To Infinity and Beyond!

His legs are healed! They have been since August 14th; which was our last trip to the Medical Mile in Grand Rapids. He still applies lotion and sunscreen multiple times a day! 

Since June 24th; our world has been like a rollercoaster, we’ve had so many ups and downs, but the one thing we’ve always had is each other. This accident has taught me about patience & about how I cannot control situations. It has taught me to pray harder and in detail. It has taught me that if you are doing the right thing, all things will work out. 

God's never early, never late, but always on time. ... God's perfect timing does two things: It grows our faith as we are forced to wait and trust in God and it makes certain that He, and He alone, gets the glory and praise for pulling us through. "My times are in Your hands ..." Psalm 31:15