Blessed By Our Families!

April 9, 2015April 11, 2017

Over the past 3 weeks, we have had the privilege of family coming out from Michigan, to meet Miss Mazy Grace! The first weekend, my parents came out and then the next weekend, Dan’s mom came out, and then this past weekend, my mom, sister, and her 4 girls came to visit. It has been SUCH a blessing having family out here to help and love Mazy to pieces! I am thankful that we live close enough to them, where they could make a trip out here!

And though we miss our families, we have a family here in Minnesota that has loved us so deeply! Their love for us has no boundaries. Knowing that family is far away, my heart is at peace knowing that I can call up anyone at anytime here in Minnesota, and they would be right at our doorstep. That just shows the love that people have out here and we are humbled that we are recipients of that love! All of the meals, cards, gifts, offers to just hold Mazy while I get some things done, and words of encouragement have made this new journey that much easier!

A few pictures from the visits:

My older sister Kari and 3 of her girls entertaining Mazy (she misses them!)

Dan’s mom giving what Mazy loves – FOOD

My nieces LOVE Uncle Dan! Plus he has cool gadgets!

My mom holding Mazy while she sleeps – she definitely has the special touch!

Noelle

Emma

The girls making sure Mazy has enough to do

Scarlett

Catching up with the girls

Addison

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