Monday, July 23, 2012

Welcome to the Family


May 7, 2012 is a very special day for us! Madeleine Esther Beck arrived into the world at 1:00 p.m.
As the grandparents, we could not be more pleased to have a healthy, pretty new granddaughter!!
What a great blessing it is to be able to travel to Maryland.  Henry and I were so excited to meet this special, little girl!  And we loved having time to take her big sisters, Molly and Frances on several fun outings... a concert for kids, play in the park and a nature walk down to the river.  Henry brought his mandolin, so we had several family sing- a-longs with xylophone and shakers and lots of enthusiasm, even using bells to accompany a loud rendition of Jingle Bells!
Thank you, Heavenly Father for the marvelous blessing of a new grandchild sent from heaven into our arms.  We humbly bow before You in joyful thanksgiving for Your kindness to us.