The Three Abuelas

Since having a baby, we have discovered the truth of the old proverb, "It takes a village to raise a child."  As we felt God was calling both of us to finish our education, we have been dependent on the generosity of family and friends to help us with childcare while we are in class.

My mom, Julia's Grammy Terri, has been Julia's primary caregiver during the hours we are in class.  We have been so blessed by her willingness to babysit several hours a day, five days a week.  My mom's support has been so instrumental in allowing us to continue on in school, and we feel so grateful to have a place to take Julia each day where we know she is safe, happy, and loved!

My mom recently had her knee replaced, so she has been recovering from that and unable to watch Julia.  This ended up being a great opportunity for two other grandmas to come love on Julia!

My Grandma Beam, Julia's great grandmother, came to Tulsa three weeks ago.  She was our very first guest at our new house and we had a wonderful visit with her.  Julia made fast friends with her great grandma and looks forward to seeing her again in June!



Aaron's mom, Mary, was in town the past couple weeks, and having her in town was such a blessing!  Julia loved all the attention Grandma Mary provided - the singing, dancing, nursery rhymes, reading, and hours upon hours of being cuddled and held.  Mary was such a huge help with the cooking and housework as well; I felt like we had our very own Mary Poppins for a couple weeks! :)


Julia has more great grandmothers (and great grandfathers) that we are anxious for her to meet. How blessed she is to have so many people in her life who love her and have passed down the gift of faith to her!  St. Paul recognizes this gift when he writes to St. Timothy, "I recall your sincere faith that first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and that I am confident lives also in you" (2 Timothy 1:5).  Praise God for the gifts of faith and family!