Four Month's Old

Four Generations

One of the top priorities we've had since returning home has been a photo shoot with all four generations of the McGarvey men.  Our Pack of Three loaded up with Dad and made a St. Louis run to have lunch and pictures with the Grandparents.  We had a lovely time at Picadilly's, just behind the hulking remains of Northwest Plaza, and then headed back to munch on Grandma's snacks and shoot pix.

Cooper held his own for the afternoon and Grandpa did great, in spite of the bright lights and racing about I had to do in order to set up and be in the shot.  

It was so wonderful to have this opportunity and to have Grandpa pray a blessing over Cooper.  With all the talk of mortality in the air, we're trying to capture and cherish every moment we can.  These times are what makes us a family.  While there's plenty of business and paperwork to keep us occupied, we're grateful to be home for events just like these.

Two Worlds Collide

For those of you who may not have heard. On July 15, while Mama, Daddy and Heidi were at Missouri District Conference, we found out that another tumor in Daddy's colon had begun bleeding. Daddy had tried to keep it quiet for a few days but it worsened to the point that they came home early. After a call to the doctor, we learned what we already knew; there would be no more surgeries or procedures or scans. Dr. Peters reminded us that this would continue to happen as Daddy's condition deteriorates. So we made phone calls and quick decisions not knowing what to expect next. Scott, Suzi and Cooper arrived back home on Wednesday, July 21 for the duration of whatever happens next. We are so happy to have them here. You can imagine that Grammie and Papa and just in heaven! Daddy is enjoying his "sugar treatment".

The bleed is sealed off late last week, and he is now regaining some strength. He even preached a short message on Sunday night. We are enjoying spending time together as a family and, of course, working as hard and as fast as we can to get things in order.....just like we always do!

And so it was that on Thursday evening, the McGarvey family was once again gathered...this time a little more complete than the last time. Heidi Suzanne and Cooper Alexander finally joined their two little worlds. Princess Heidi chatted with Pirate Cooper while he chewed on her fingers, the two of them completely oblivious to the adults gazing on in rapt attention. Scott and Jaime grinned and held their kids while flash bulbs went off like strobes. It was definitely a night for the books. The kids are getting along adorably. There's no longer any need for conversation or any other form of entertainment. We all just sit around watching Cooper and Heidi!

Thank you for all of your prayers and cards and kind words. We feel so safe knowing that we are completely held in His arms and that He is in charge of our lives.

Jaime

First Family Shot

MidEast Reunion

So, Mom can run through a detailed itinerary of what all we saw and did, but the miles are taking their toll on me and I can't do it right now.  What I can give you is a stack of pix from our various side trips and Jerusalem.  Having my family here was an absolute dream come true.  I've wanted to share this world with them and this being my mom's first trip overseas was just bonus.  We ran all over the country (granted, it's a small one) and covered a lot of ground in Jerusalem & Palestine.  We've the bruises, blisters and Bedouin cell numbers to prove it!

Scott

Good Bye

Cooper's first bottle