Bouchers Meeting Samuel

In life one never knows what events are going to take place. As many of you know, the untimely death of my husband Robert changed my life forever. As a believer it was not really untimely because it was in God's time. But untimely for me in the sense that our one and only daughter was a Junior in College. Why could he not be there when she graduated and why could he not be there to walk her down the isle on her wedding day?

But God in His wonderful grace allowed a second marriage to Gary. He had one son who died from a car accident. That left him with Camille his only daughter. With both of our daughters married at the time of our dating, they were happy for both of us. When we got married we joined the ranks of being a blended family. Never did I not ever think I would marry for a second time and even think about becoming part of a blended family. BUT because both of our daughters are Christians, it made it so much easier for all involved.

After Samuel was born, the Bouchers family living in Dixon wanted to see their new nephew. So Dave, Camille's husband who is a fireman in Dixon got August 4th off, they wanted to come, see and hold Samuel. It was a wonderful afternoon. We all enjoyed having supper together and catching up with each others lives. They had brought a gift for Brett and Ann-Marie. The Willow Tree collection of mother and father with child.

Here we have all of us beautiful women surrounding little baby Samuel. I can tell he is really impressed with us all.

It was truly amazing how much young children love holding babies. Andrew and Brigitte loved every moment of it.

Even Uncle Dave got in the act. There is just something very special about a newborn. And even more so when it a new family member.

Brigitte loved holding the baby bottle for Samuel. With all this attention, I think will do just fine with this blended family. One can never get too much love.

We all thank the Lord for this wonderful new arrival in our family. I thank the Lord also that He made it possible for me to have a grandson. Flesh of Flesh! Yes, I wish at times that Ann-Marie's father was here to enjoy this moment, but like all things we leave our lives in the hands of a very lovely Heavenly Father. Thanking Him for Samuel's arrival and also a blended family.