It's been almost two years now since my sweet great grand sons came to live with me. They are now 11 and 13 years old. I already knew what a challenge it would be, because in 1996 my husband and I adopted three of our grandchildren. So far I have to admit that raising these two alone (husband died in 2007) has been easier than raising the first three adopted grandchildren. However, showing up at elementary school for open house, mingling with all the "young" parents has made me feel a bit out of place; much more than the first time around. Since this is year two, I was not asked if the parents were around to answer questions. The two schools are familiar with me now and very accommodating.
Thanks to a wonderful, generous friend, their school clothes are completely covered this year. School supplies were gathered up from what wasn't used last year and what was still needed was donated by State Farm Insurance agent Amy Bliss.
In the last two years we have had major home catastrophes. Three major water line breaks, trees dropping limbs on the house, causing holes during rainy season that I didn't find right away. Two water heater replacements and then, of course, the ongoing battle with rats.
God is so good, He is my source of supply. PTL It will be interesting to see how God works this all out. His mercies are new every morning.
