Good morning on this last Saturday of March. This week has been a very special one for all of the members of our family. On Thursday evening our daughter, Lori, and her family arrived at the airport in the Quad Cities carrying our new grandson, Aiden Michael. We have been anxiously awaiting meeting him since last fall when we saw his picture and received confirmation about his adoption. Many members of Kevin's family and family friends were waiting with us for them to arrive home. We had cards, balloons, and some special welcome home gifts to share and had a great celebration when we met them in the terminal. Aiden has been in an orphanage for his two plus years and we were all so pleased to now be his forever family. He is a shy boy with a big smile and a devious laugh. His Aunt, Cheryl, says she can't wait to get to work to correct his foot and I can't wait to introduce him to the "Grandpa Game," a catch me if you can game that I play with all of my grandsons (they usually beat me but that is another story). On Easter Sunday in the 11:00 a.m. service, I'll have the privilege of dedicating both Aiden and his cousin, Kai, who became part of our family several months ago. Children are an heritage of the Lord and we thoroughly enjoy everyone of our heritages!
Tomorrow's sermon is power-packed message called, Amazing Grace. Hopefully, you won't want to miss it.
Mel Brown