welcome Baby Amelia!

August 22, 2011

She’s here! Amelia Grace McDaniels was born on August 16. She is absolutely beautiful and already adored by big sisters Molly and Claire! We praise God for this miracle with David & Mari. Papa Jerry & Grandma Joyce can’t get enough time holding their newest little love! Our family actually increased by 2 this week! The […]

He’s not old…he’s vintage!

January 4, 2011

Jerry is now a certifiable antique person. Yep, he has turned 50! The kids helped me pull off a surprise birthday party with about 60 friends and family members. Check out pictures of how bad we were to him on our photo page under the family album. Everyone asks, “When’s your next trip?” We are glad […]

Reed and his “wickle waam”

September 10, 2010

We enjoyed several days all together as a family! The grandkids, especially Reed & Molly were inseparable. Reed calls Molly his “wickle waam” (translated “little lamb”). But like always, the time went by too quickly and now we’re all back to our places. The noise is back down to a normal level, but we sure miss everyone! […]

Celebrating 29 years of marriage!

June 22, 2010

Who are those young kids? Yep, it’s us, just a few decades back. Last weekend we celebrated another anniversary and honestly, it just keeps getting better! Who knew all the adventures and fun that God would have for us? What one piece of advice would we give to younger couples? Pray together every day… If there is one thing […]

Baby David’s home from the hospital

February 22, 2010

It’s pretty unbelievable, but only four days after open heart surgery Baby David is home from the hospital. He’s doing great. Thanks for your prayers for a continued quick recovery!

Baby David doing much better!

February 19, 2010

Baby David was moved out of ICU to a regular room…free of all the wires! His fever is coming down. Thanks for your prayers.

Update on Baby David’s heart surgery

February 17, 2010

Ryan & Pam’s little foster son David came through heart surgery well today. As you can imagine, it’s been a hard afternoon. He’s been crying a lot and this is difficult for Ryan & Pam. Baby David’s running a small fever, so the medical staff are keeping a close watch on him. Thanks so much for […]

Grandma Joyce called into action!

February 14, 2010

Pam & Ryan are blessed with several foster children in their home, one of whom is an adorable ten month old son named David. He was born with several problems with his heart and the doctors were hoping to wait until after his first birthday to do the inevitable surgery. But Baby David’s heart is […]

Welcome, Baby Julia Claire!

November 19, 2009

Hello from Panama! We’ve had such a special time with our Kuna friends. Once we get back home we’ll tell you all about it. But we wanted to let you know that yes, Baby Julia was born the night before we left for Panama (November 3rd). So we were able to meet our new granddaugher and […]

Little Reed is doing well!

August 20, 2009

Thanks for your prayers for our one year old grandson, Reed. His surgery went great and he is recovering quickly. Ryan & Pam are a bit tired from some sleepless nights and the extra care needed with the bandaging. But we all are thankful the surgery is behind us.