Such a Gem

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I told you yesterday that I was off to see my grandma. She's 91 years old, we share a birthday, and she is one of my most favorite people on earth. She is the least selfish person I know; she is completely content with whatever she has. I don't know if that's what makes her one of my favorites, but it's truly very endearing.

Peach traveled with my mom and I to see my grandma -- four generations of strong German women all together in the same room. I can't tell you how wonderful it was.

In the manner of little children, Peach asked lots of questions. She was standing next to my grandma, running her hand up and down my grandma's arm when she asked me, "why does great-grandma have bumpy skin? (wrinkles)" My mother answered that great-grandma has wrinkled skin just like she does (and she showed Peach some of her own wrinkles). My grandma laughed at the question, completely unput off.

My grandma said one of her friends recently asked he if she ever thought she'd be as old as she was, and my grandma replied, "I never even thought about it; I was just busy doing what had to be done."

The Lord render unto thee for thy work, and mayest thou receive a full reward of the Lord the God of Israel, to whom thou art come, and under whose wings thou art fled. Ruth 2:12

I also saw Jill yesterday and she looked beautiful, but very thin. She's trying to get strong for her surgery, which is likely sooner than later. Doctors at the Comprehensive Cancer Center in Texas are looking at new CT scans, which show that the tumor is significantly smaller. They have told her to prepare for a couple months in Texas. Your continued prayers are much appreciated.

I can do all these things in him who strengtheneth me. Phil 4:13

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