While you have been waking and sleeping and going about your daily routine, things have been happening on the Western front, which is what I have decided to call that portion of Rhymeswithplague Land that lies outside the blog.
For instance, and you already knw this, our fourth great-grandchild was born earlier this month. His parents named him Shepherd. We were already aware, but I don't think I had said it on the blog, that a fifth and, yes, even a sixth great-grandchild are, how you say, in the oven, waiting to make their appearances later this year.
Well, lo and behold, we have now learned that a seventh great-grandchild is due in January.
Our family is growing by leaps and bounds. The last of our six grandchildren, and the only girl in the lot, is getting married this summer to a very nice young man named Ryan. At the beginning of 2026 our extended family, including spouses, consisted of 19 adults and three children, a total of 22 souls in all if my math skills haven't atrophied. By January 2027 our family will consist, God willing, of 20 adults and seven children, a total of 27 souls.
Our grandsons seem to have married girls who are, you should pardon the expression, fertile Myrtles, and the virility of the boys is not in doubt.
I know there are lots of families that are larger than ours. One couple we know are expecting their 18th grandchild any day now. Our numbers pale by comparison, but both Mrs. Rhymeswithplague (the lovely Ellie) and I continue to be amazed and thankful as we see our family expanding. What started with just the two of us now includes our three children and their spouses, our six grandchildren and their spouses (I'm including Ryan), and 'twill soon be seven great-grandchildren. The first four greats are all boys. I'm hoping to see some girls in there too.
No wonder we keep on smiling. We are blessed.
Congratulations. It's wonderful to see the family expanding.
ReplyDeleteYes, it is! Thank you, Janice.
DeleteYou are assuredly blessed. When my father-in-law died he had along with my mother-in-law 105 direct descendants. That number did not include spouses or children who were part of the family but not born into the family. On top of that there were three moms-to-be that we knew of at the time. Since then there have been at least15 more added. We are a good Irish family.
ReplyDeleteWow, your in-laws are in a league by themselves, at least in my neck of the woods! Our little group pales in comparison, though I am pleased nonetheless. Thank you, Emma!
DeleteFantastic! and congratulations yet again.
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you yet again. Thank you, Pat!
DeleteA big family full of good people is a blessing. When I was very much younger and announced my twin pregnancy, an elderly couple told me I was investing in stock. I found it very encouraging.
ReplyDeleteTake care!
We do feel very blessed. To date, there's not a bad egg in the bunch ("knock on wood" my mother would have said at this point). Of course, we are all broken, but the Lord knows how to put people back together. Thank you, kylie!
DeleteCongratulations. I felt so blessed to have lived to see grandchildren. I doubt that I will see greats. But that is all in God's hands, not mine. Enjoy the children that you get.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I have seen a comment from you before, so welcome to the blog! Our life is in God's hands, that's for sure. I didn't think I would live past 47 (the age my mother was when she died), but here I am at 85 still breathing God's wonderful air. Children and grandchildren are indeed a blessing. Psalm 127 says that they are a heritage from the Lord, and the fruit of the womb is His reward. I looked at your blog and I hope to get to know you better through your posts. Thank you, Lisa!
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