This photo was taken almost 18 years ago. These were the 5 grandchildren we had at the time - Ara, Ella, Henry, Esme, Eve.
They were beautiful children - and they brought us much joy.
More grandchildren came - we have 23 now. And they are all beautiful - and they all bring us much joy.
But we had no idea - when we took this photo - that just 18 years later, we would be in the midst of pandemic that would significantly alter the lives of these 5 little kids!
Ara had to redo all her wedding plans - although she did have a lovely wedding - it was just different than what we were expecting. Ella has had to alter her plans also - but there is no reason to believe that her wedding in June will not be just as lovely. Henry has a mission call - but is not 100% sure where he will be going after he finishes at home MTC - something he never planned on. And Esme and Eve are the infamous "Class of 2020" whose senior years were decimated by the virus. No prom. No senior trip. No spring musical. No last day of school. No graduation ceremony. No grad night.
I wonder what I will be reporting in a year. I am planning on it being good news!
They deserve it!
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