Family...

It's been quite the week so far here at the Smith home. We are spending a brief 24 hours at home before heading back down to Peoria. On Monday, Joel's grandpa, Ernie Blake, passed away after a heart attack. He was ninety-one and the most joyous person I have ever met. Ernie loved Jesus. I don't know how better to describe him, but that he completely, passionately, contagiously loved Jesus and that love influenced everything and everyone around him. We will continue to spend this week celebrating the legacy this man has left.
Yet again I am so thankful that the Lord chose to bless us with Ainsley. She is such a source of joy. God's mercy in a 20 pound package.