Amy Gail

Amy Gail Lethco

On November 22 a change took place in my life that I have been anticipating for years but had grossly underestimated its implications.  I became a grandfather!  (PAPA for short.)  Never could I have predicted the joy that Amy Gail Lethco could have brought into our lives.  Patti and I have talked many times about our role as grandparents and have tried to grasp the magnitude of this new relationship.  But now that she is here, our wildest expectations have been exceeded.  Grand-parenting is a wonderful idea.

First of all, let me say just how proud we have been of Jared and Lauren throughout this whole process.  Watching your children become parents themselves is really cool.  Knowing that they have a solid Christian foundation on which to build their growing family gives a sense of satisfaction that is beyond description.  We just know that they are going to be great parents and can’t wait to see what God is able to do with Amy through the loving support of her parents and family.

Then, I must point out that Amy is amazing!  I’m sure that you do not want to hear another big-mouthed braggart of a grandfather drone on about how his granddaughter is so great.  While I completely understand your concern, I must point out that in this case it is all TRUE.  At least, she is the most amazing granddaughter that we have ever had.

Finally, let me point out that through this new experience God has shown to me just how amazing and limitless His love truly is.  Think about it this way.  I love Amy with all my heart.  That’s right, all of it.  I can’t imagine loving her any more than I already do.  Yet, in order to love that much, I did not have to give up on loving anyone else.  God’s love is limitless and He allows us to love one another just as he has loved us.  The implications of this truth are staggering.  No matter how many people God brings into your life as family and friends there is always enough love to go around.  No one has to ration the love of God.  Pretty sweet. 

Thanks for the lesson Amy.  Welcome to the world.