The trip to visit my new twin grandsons and their parents in Illinois was delightful. Everyone there is healthy. I look forward to going again shortly (this time with my other son Ben, his wife Erika, and our first grandson Thomas.) My Beloved will be back in the classroom teaching a Special Ed K-1 class then and won’t be able to join us.
While we were gone, my mother had a couple of mini strokes. One completely took away her sight, but thankfully the blindness proved temporary. She is recovering well. We’ll be traveling to her tomorrow.
Also while we were in Illinois, my FIL had brain surgery. The many falls he’s had took their toll and pools of blood had formed in his skull. He too is recovering well, and we’ve been visiting him daily while in town.
So now you know why I haven’t been blogging very much lately, and that is likely to continue for a while longer.
I’m grateful for the many blessings in my life.
With Love,
Russ
Russ Towne's A Grateful Man 
Your new grandsons are magnificent…and my thoughts are with you, your mom and your FIL with hope and prayers that they recover quickly..
Thank you for your kind message, Mimi.
Russ
So beautiful ( the twins) and wishing your mom a speedy recovery. God Bless you and yours. 🙂
Thank you for your kind comment and blessing. I wish the same for you and yours.
Russ
Love those twins!! 🙂
Thank you, Melody. By no small coincidence, so do I.
Russ
Wow – a lot of things going on with your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you..
Thank you, Diana.
Russ
I can certainly understand and hope your mother and FIL recover completely. I have not been able either to blog much for familial matters and I guess motivation as well… I guess it happens to many… take care .. Diane
Thank you, Diane. May your familial matters be resolved in the best ways possible and your motivation return.
Russ
What beautiful babies, Russ! I can see why you’re enamoured–I wouldn’t be able to stop kissing them. 🙂 so sorry to hear about your mom and FIL-will keep a good thought for all…hugs, l
Thank you for your kind note, Lori. Hugs, to you, too.
Russ
I pray that you all are getting better and stronger!!
Thank you for your good wishes!
Russ
Woo they look so bloody cute……………..hope your FIL continues to improve it must had been scary for him and those who love and care about him
Thank you, Joanne. Scary indeed.
Russ
Congratulations! They are a blessing and beautiful. Sandy
Thank you, Sandy. I couldn’t agree more.
Russ
Your grandsons are beautiful!! I hope your mother has a fast recovery!
Thank you for your kind note, Angie.
The twins are so cute. The second photo sure brings memories back from when mine were tiny babies….time flies in good company. 🙂
Thank you, Kristi. I agree on all counts.
Lots of different things going on in your family, my thoughts are with you. The twins are sweet. Hope on the good recovery of your other family members!