Happy Birthday, Mr. Sauder ( a grandparents tribute)

 

To Mr. Sauder (aka Pawpaw):

We wish you the very best birthday. Max & Rory were delighted to hear you spent it at the cabin stalking deer.

The special times you made possible while we were on furlough this year are priceless. We could not ask for a better example of integrity, hard work, & kindness for our children to follow. We bless you for taking the time to manage our mail & pinch our pennies. We very excitedly await your arrival in just 5 months!

Happy Birthday!

 

Nanny, Grandma & Grandpa,

We cannot resist taking this time to thank you all as well. Two teams of God-loving family- committed grandparents is a blessing too large to be deserved. We are so thankful for the influence you all have on our children. They love each of you both for your differences & for the consistent love you show.

 

 

 In December of 2011, my parents visited us here in Pokuase. My mom made many memories cooking up treats & sewing up crafts. These puppy pillows are no longer crisp & clean, but they are well-loved!

 Also on the December 2011 visit, my Dad joined in the homeschooling venture. I think with all his children endeavouring to home school he was taking a look at what all the fuss is about. Max enjoyed a different first grade teacher. Wonder if this substitute was as much fun as the substitute teaches I had in school. :)

Ah, Nanny. This photo is on our fridge. Elle would like to carry it off, tuck it under her pillow & never share it with anyone else.

Dad, I wish I could sit and talk to you today around the fire, or on the walkie talkies as we check in every hour on the hour from our tree stands. Or to spend a morning bagging horse feed and just having fun and working hard together. Thank you for being my dad, my mentor, and my kids hero.  We love you!