This has been a very hectic two weeks. I have been driving back and forth from Columbus a lot. The birth of our third grandchild has been the main reason. She is a beautiful baby girl, whom I love dearly. Through all of this, I have realized how much I appreciate my sons-in-law – Conrad (Danielle’s husband) and Eric (Jona’s husband).
These two men are such great husbands to my daughters, and fathers to my grandchildren. They are truly like sons to me – and I love them so much. I watch them as they care for their daughters with such love and tenderness. They are truly men that I believe that God has sent to my daughters. From the time they were little, Molly and I have prayed for their future husbands. We believed that there were two little boys out there that would grow up to be perfect mates for our daughters. I believe that Conrad and Eric were those two little boys. They are direct answers to our prayers, and I am so proud of them and thankful for them.
I was also thinking of Mark and Rachel Miller. Rachel is my spiritual daughter. She and Mark are Wycliffe Bible Translators. They, along with their son Abraham, are presently living and working in Malaysia. As Rachel is our spiritual daughter, Molly and I also prayed for the right man for her. Mark is the answer to that prayer, and I’m so proud of the husband and father that he has become.
God has truly given me sons in my old age, and I am so thankful to Him for these young men. I am truly blessed.
October 20, 2008 at 1:29 pm
I agree, I am blessed to have to husband that I have. He is such a phenomenal husband and father to our precious child. He enjoys her so much and is so active in every aspect of her life. I could not have dreamed of anyone better to be my perfect mate for life. God knows what he is doing and I am glad that he is in control. I am happy that he does fit so well into our family and he loves everyone just as much as everyone loves him. I feel the same way about Conrad and Danielle. They are perfect for eachother and they were meant to be the wonderful parents of their 2 perfect little angels. Life is wonderful when you are with that someone who is just right for you.
October 21, 2008 at 6:23 pm
Thanks for the nice blog entry. Makes me feel glad to be a part of the family!