Yesterday, Today, Forever-

Every Saturday without fail hubby does the family grocery shopping. He takes his provider role very seriously. When we were newlyweds, we shopped together. When the children came, it was the best solution that the one who could drive, would go out and hunt for the best grocery prices. He’s the expert on comparison shopping! He buys the best all within the family budget. After all, he is shopping for the people he loves most. All week long we add items that need to be replenished to our shopping list. My habit has long been that when I start on my last container, I put it on the list because I don’t want to be without my favourite staples and supplies. In between the big shopping excursions there are the quick-stops for perishable items, like milk and bread. In our student years of financial strain, we often had to go without, until we could afford it. It was frustrating to run out of something and have to wait until shopping day. Those were the days when neighbour could still run to ne...

Here they are ~ our 9 grandangels with their parents. We enjoyed a delicious barbecue and had lots of fun and good fellowship together. Everyone cooperated for the traditional photo shoot and the pics turned out great. We're a casual, relaxed family who love each other very much ~ whether we are near or far or even living in the same apartment for a while. Everyone learns how to give a little or sometimes give a lot; sacrificing for one another. We can get into deep discussions of faith or lots of good natured fun and laughter. We support, encourage and even bug each other. It will be fun to watch how the young ones grow up and change from year to year. Hopefully us older folks will grow more gracious and generous with our love as we age. God has blessed us abundantly and for that we are thankful!!!