published May 3, 2012
in the Stockton Sentinel
Stockton, Kansas
As I write this on Sunday evening, April 29th, we have just returned home from Ellis and Hays, after sharing a wonderful family day together. On this day, our 8-year-old granddaughter, Taelyr, a 2nd grader at St. Mary's School in Ellis, received her first communion. Present to witness this beautiful event at St. Mary's Catholic Church were her parents and sisters, grandparents, great-grandparents, a great-aunt and great-uncle who are more like grandparents, her godparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends. By my count, 30 people were there just because of Taelyr. After the service and photo sessions, we all went to our son's home, and were joined there by 11 more people for brunch and an afternoon of visiting.
Also being celebrated was the 10th birthday of another granddaughter, Taelyr's older sister, Lauryn. We had an abbreviated birthday party before her daddy and Grandpa Bob took her to Fort Hays State University where Lauryn received awards for writing a poem (1st place) and a story (2nd place) that were selected to be published by the Hays Arts Council.
And last but not least, we celebrated baby Karsyn being one month old! This was made even more important because my parents -- Karsyn's great-grandparents -- had come for Taelyr's celebration and were able to meet and hold Karsyn for the first time.
We completed this blessed day by cheering for grandson Caleb at his flag football game at Bickle-Schmidt Sports Complex in Hays.
Today has been a special day for our family, filled with those golden moments that give meaning to life. I know you have days like this, too. But you don't have a column to write about it. Thank you for allowing me to share of my life today -- and each week -- with you.
Our 8-year-old granddaughter, Taelyr,
on the occasion of her first communion.
Granddaughter Lauryn celebrating
her 10th birthday
My parents, Irvin and Elaine Goertzen, with 1-month-old
Karsyn Marie Becker and her parents, Amy and Brett Becker.
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