Joy Montgomery Cummings

My cousin, Joy Montgomery Cummings died yesterday. I grew up following in the footsteps of my three cousins - June, Joy, and Janie. I looked up to them and observed their lives as they went through high school, got married and had children. They were always one step in life ahead of me. 

When we lived in Spain, I had the thrill of traveling with them from London, to Paris to Carcassonne, France and finally to our home in Barcelona. Oh, the memories we made! Finally we were just 3 adult women enjoying the sights! So glad we shared those weeks!

Feeding the pigeons - Trafalgar Square, London

Eiffel Tower - Paris

Castle walls in Carcassonne, France

Cathedral in Barcelona

Three Montgomery girls

Happiness Is Being a Grandparent

I remember when my mother came to visit us to help after Mary was born.  She told me that when she got home, my Daddy picked her up at the airport in her car which was proudly displaying a bumper sticker that read, "Happiness is being a Grandma!"

That sentiment is so true!  

I am so happy to be Grandma to these two cuties! 

A Few More Jackson Photos

Jackson and I have a mutual admiration society!

I just love that cute face and toothy smile! 

Getting a haircut for his 'day in court'.

Mom's little helper....at home 

And helping at Carriage House Motors!

We are so thankful for our little miracle!

Jackson Sarow Reynolds

I fell in love when I first met him last September. We had been warned that the months of foster care leading to possible adoption might be a roller coaster ride.  Normally I am a first class worrier but I have always felt very peaceful that this was going to work out perfectly.  A tender mercy to me from a loving Heavenly Father.

On July 18th he legally became a member of the family in a courthouse in Charles Town, West Virginia.  I admit that I shed a few tears of happiness.  Both Grandmas were there to rejoice with the happy parents.

Here he is with his parents, lawyer, and the case worker who was with Mary and Mark every step of the way. 

Sarow is Mark's middle name and his mother's maiden name.