Introducing our newest addition - Mac Andrew McLeod

On February 10, 2010 we all welcomed our newest addition to our family, little Mac Andrew McLeod. A precious baby boy weighing 8 lbs, 11 oz. He was actually about the same size and length as his big brother, but he seems so tiny. I am sure that is because we are used to looking at Ian. The Lord blessed us with an uncomplicated delivery even though it was a c-section, all went according to plan, baby and mom are doing well.

I look at these grandchildren and we can't possibly know what is in store for them as older children and adults, but we still hope for them that their lives will be full of joy and peace, that they will be fulfilled and their lives will be easy and life will be fun for them. I guess that is human nature to wish that for ourselves and for each child that has a place in our hearts, but it is rarely the case. The trials are what make us strong, we become who we are in the way we react to the chaos called life that surrounds us on a daily basis. I would like to be the grandmother that could stand back and entrust the Lord to bring to their lives whatever it takes to draw them ever closer to him and into a supernatural relationship with our Lord and Saviour, but I as much as I would love to do that, I am sure I will fret over the hardships and disappointments that come into their lives. My human side prays for the ease of their lives, for the joy of life and the absence of pain that makes them hurt. Today Lord, I pray for your protection on their lives, your guidance as they enter situations that are hurtful and wisdom as they grow, that not only will they grow physically strong, but strong in spiritual understanding and that their parents will possess the wisdom to lead them into these spiritual truths.

Thank you Lord for the addition of children to this family, that gives us hope for a generation to be raised up for you, and to love and serve you in a mighty way, because you are the only thing in life worth striving for. I give you all praise and honor for these blessings in our lives.