[Lakeside]

Hi, Lady. Hi, FinestFolk.

Well, this has just been the summer I'd really rather forget. I'll write an update as soon as I can. The short version is Mom and Dad lost just about everything(to Katrina) except stuff on shelves and upper cabinets in their kitchen.

The silver lining is they have bought a house close to us.

And even better than that, we got the call last Thursday night that our little grandson was born at last. D-I-L and baby are doing great. Our son is ecstatic. Our little granddaughter(will be 3 in Dec.) is---uh---less than thrilled. :o)

[LadyX]

How wonderful to hear from you!
I wanted to write to ask about your parents, but realized you probably were overwhelmed with decision making/adjustments, and when things were on an even keel again, you'd check in.

God was so merciful in prompting them to flee to a safe haven before the hurricane hit!
While losing their possessions is heart wrenching, they did not have to huddle in an airless attic, praying to survive, as did so many helpless persons who decided to ride it out.

Thank you, Father, for being in the midst of their situation, and sparing Lakeside heavy grief.

[LadyX]

"And even better than that, we got the call last Thursday night that our little grandson was born at last. D-I-L and baby are doing great. Our son is ecstatic. Our little granddaughter (will be 3 in Dec.) is---uh---less than thrilled. :o)"

What a joy that is, with a second safe arrival!
Like my experience was with my first grandchild, he is too far away for you to see and hold him yet, but the thrill is permanent..:))
What are the names of your two grandchidren?