The God Parents

I remember living with Doug and Linda and babysitting for Brenda when I was 19. My mom and dad had went to Lavern for a little visit. I was sitting with Brenda and I went into the bathroom. When I came out there was water all over...
and more water...
and it didn't quit?
I had no idea what was happening so I called Linda at work. Thank you Lord that Linda had two children and knew exactly what was wrong... my water had broke - it was time for birth even though it wasn't time.
We went to the Arlington Hospital and there they decided to transfer me to Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. This baby wasn't due until October 8th and it was August 7th, 1980. Linda rode with me in the ambulance and got a hold of my mom and dad. I don't remember one bit being afraid - well, why would I be? I had Linda with me!
My water had indeed broke and then you have to give birth within 24 hours in order to not risk infection to mother and baby. I don't remember a lot of details but I do remember that when we had Emily Jo baptized, Linda and Doug were the God parents. They had been there for me at a time when no one else really could. Through the years Linda and Doug gave such loving care to my family and always treated Emily Jo as if she were a princess...
and indeed she was a princess...
a princess of the most High King!
Thank you to Linda and Doug for always being there with such love and care, for always being a part of our lives! I love you more than you will ever know.
And now - 30 years later, here is Linda...
holding the princess's princess -
and the circle of life continues.

Lord, please bless these special people and their family.
They have been our friends sense I was a young girl.
They have stood beside our family as if they were our own...
laughed with us, shared much joy...
and helped us to carry our burdens.
They say a grateful thought towards Heaven is the most complete prayer.
Lord, I send you a grateful thought...
I am so -thankful for Linda and Doug and their family!
Amen!