My week with Michael, Jill and Mason was truly a blessing. Mason is 21 months now and talking up storm, using those cute, toddler-like mutations of the English language,(airplane, still sounds like elephant,drink sounds like train, and Gramma sounds like Mamma). He can count to 20 in English, 10 in Spanish, say his ABCs, approximate any word or phrase you say to him and has an obsession for trains.

Besides doing the babysitting thing so Michael and Jill could have a date, complete yard projects, etc, Jill, Mason and I also went on 10 mile bike rides (with help of an attachable 3-wheel cart on Jill's bike), swimming and we visited a goat farm.

It was great to renew acquaintances at the Greenwood church of Christ where they go. There are lots of kids and some pretty enlightened adults who are versed in scripture and have servant hearts.

We attended a physicians Bible study on Monday night where doctors and residences prayed, and discussed ways that they were bringing Christ to their patients as well as also obstacles they faced with their schedules and their own spirtuality. One doctor talked about how he prayed with his patients. I was truly uplifted and glad that Michael had found such a wonderful group during his residency.

The week was short; it was hard to leave. Saturday, I received an IM from Michael saying that he had taken Mason to visit some of his patients at the assisted living center and the nursing home. I am so grateful that Mason has parents that deem those things important and that they are doing such a great job bringing up my grandson.