JEAN'S GOOD NEWS POST

Our announcement is that Thomas and Ruth had a baby girl whom they named Bridget.  That makes David and I grandparents.  My parents are great-grandparents.  Grandfather Albert and Grandmother Olive are now great-great-grandparents.  I think I have this right.  She is named after Ruth's grandmother.  Oh, I almost forgot, Bridget's middle name is Jean - after me.  I cried when they told me that.

Margaret has gone over to their house to take care of the baby, do housework, cook meals and what ever jobs Thomas and Ruth have right now.  Ruth says her house is spot less - cleaner than when she cleans it.

After Bridget was born that evening and Thomas had seen her and Ruth, he asked us to come outside.  David and I went out - Thomas got so we couldn't be heard in the house.  He put his arms around David and myself and cried and cried and cried.  When he stoped, he told us that in all those years in a foster home, he dreamed he would have a family some day, but deep down he didn't think it would happen to him.  Now, he has a Mother, Father, Sisters, Brothers, his wife Ruth and a baby daughter.  He then cried again.  We took his hands and prayed thanking the Lord for all that  He had given to Thomas.  We also asked the Lord to guide Thomas and Ruth as they raised Bridget.

Kevin's wife, Bridget who is Bishop Joseph's daughter -in- law liked the idea that Thomas and Ruth's daughter is also named Bridget.  She said you don't see too many people named Bridget and she loved baby Bridget.

Thomas and Ruth are still in Edward's house.  Their house is almost done.  The ladies havve been in there giving it a cleaning over.  So Thomas and Ruth should be moving in soon.  We will all be helping.

Grandfather Albert and Grandmother Olive came up to see their Great-great-granddaughter.  They think she is the cutest.  While they up here, Hurricane Irma was coming so they decided to stay here for a little longer, which we are glad of.  Now they have gone back and Bishop Eli's parents have gone back.

When they got back they found that their property is fine.  Even the property Elmer and Anna own is fine.  They heard that there had been a lot of water.  Their lawns have been taken care of.  So they are thankfull .

Be With God,
Jean