Thought I Better Share

I just had a boatload of photos from Christmas break printed and realized I forgot to share something very important. During the week Julie and her family visited, my parents were able to sit down and chat with Julie & Jerry. It was one of those moments where I just sat back and absorbed. I think everyone was unsure of what they were feeling, how to act, and what would happen. Overall I think it went really well.

The common ground during their conversation was Iowa. My parents lived in Cedar Rapids for quite a while, including the first 5 years of my life, before moving to Dallas. Later, after Colorado, they moved back for the last 10 years of my dad's career. This happens to be 30 minutes from where Julie has been living. Wonder if our paths ever crossed? 

Of course the other common ground was moi! It was very sweet when my dad told Julie how thankful he was for giving them another daughter. He reached across the table and shook her hand with a thoughtful thank you. It was a very unexpected and touching moment.

Here are photos from that morning. I'm not sure I ever thought I would have these pictures in my album. Chalk it up for an new experience before I turn 40.

My mom, me and Julie.

My dad & mom, me and Julie.

I am so thankful God knows the desire of our hearts. He allowed me to meet Julie and fill in some of the puzzle pieces of my life. And an opportunity for everyone to meet.