Tuesday, September 02, 2008

What a blessing these women are!

The top picture is my mom, Pat, my sister Tonia is in the middle, and Robb's mom Corinne is holding Ruby in the bottom picture. These 3 women took care of our children when we went to Ethiopia. It was such a blessing to have them caring for Hunter, Brylie and Gage. We dreaded having to leave them and I shed some tears, but they were in good hands and they had a great time. Because of Hunter's diabetes we have never left him overnight so he was so pumped about getting to spend 3 whole days at his cousin Caleb's house. I know that my mom and Tonia did not get a lot of sleep while caring for Hunter just because they made sure that his blood sugars were in the right range at all times. It can be a constant worry but they did a perfect job. Tonia emailed me daily with a report on the kids and that gave me great peace of mind. Brylie and Gage had a wonderful time at Grandma Corinne's while Hunter spent a few days at Aunt Tonia's. My mom kept the kids here at home the rest of the time. Robb's brother-in-law Wesley also helped with some of Hunter's diabetes needs. We are so thankful for these wonderful people in our lives.

11 comments:

Dawn said...

That is so awesome that you have so much help. I don't have that cause my family isn't as close to me(location wise). I have been reading just not commenting lately. I have been really busy. With work, a now 2yr old and other big news. I will let you check out the big news on my blog. Ruby is so cute. She is so precious you are so lucky to have the chance to do that. God has blessed you imensely.

Erica said...

Absolutely awesome that you have so much help with the babes. My mother in law stayed with our kids when we were in Ethiopia and it was such a blessing not to have to worry about them.

Frazzled Farm Wife said...

It is such a blessing to have special people in our lives to help us out.

Amber said...

WOW! You can tell that you're related to the woman in the 2nd picture. You have the same profile!

Jen said...

I don't know your mom or your sister but I def. know Corinne and she is so sweet!!!! If I didn't have such a great mother-in-law already I would want to adopt her as mine!!! So glad they were well taken care of!!!!

Tracy said...

Isn't it amazing to have wonderful family?? I am so very thankful for my inlaws and they help with the kids so much.

How are YOU doing??

Just Mom said...

Where's your photo? You're a blessing, too, to all your children.

Mom to many said...

Great help you have! Ruby looks like she is growing so much on these pictures. Isn't it amazing how fast they grow? Too fast!

Heidi Jo Comes said...

grandma's and sister's are a blessing! i know all to well how difficult it is to leave the kids...but amazing women like these make that so much easier.

LISA said...

It had to wonderful knowing your children were being so well cared for.Definetly Gods blessings.

Annie said...

How wonderful it is to have family like this :) truly a blessing--