In a moment, thank God for His protection

My beautiful daughter with her kids

Today was like any normal summer day. Pretty hot outside so a walk in the twilight was in order. The breeze picked up and it look like it would be great for a two mile walk. We were delivering somethings over to Becki's place and we knew something was up.
We got a call, thank God for cell phones. Becki, Donavon and Kendall were in a car accident. Their truck was totalled. Had they gone a few more feet into the intersection there may have been some serious injury. In a moment how quickly things can happen.
You know being a grandparent is OK for day to day operations but when something happens the parent thing kicks in. Believe me, I like being a grandparent. But every one knows grandma is still a mom and grandpa is still a father. Holding our breathe Barb and I checked things out and talked it over with Becki. She once again a very strong person. I am really proud of the woman she has become. Donovan saw to his sister's safety and he impresses me when it is crunch time.
Becki and the kids give so much as part of our family. They are things money can't buy. They along with Billy's family and my sister and aunts are my retirement life. I'll travel but family for me is my Florida or Arizona. Tonight as I collect my thoughts, I am a lucky man. But maybe more than that, tonight I am thankful for God's protection and care. I know all the grand kids pick on me, even little Liam, but I wouldn't trade them for the world. Maybe a couple of beach front properties...LOL. We get tested, keep walking