Farewell to the Garcia Family

We had the Garcia's over last Tuesday night for dinner. We meet Frank and Renee at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital about six years ago. We had many late night talks and card games. We had a connection of sick children and faith! The children's hospital will zap everything from you. I will never understand how the people who do not know Christ as their savior handle circumstances like we went through. There were many times that Christ was all I had.  Renee is a super, strong woman. Not only did she have a sick kid at the hospital and children at home, but her husband is in the military and served several tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. She manages to keep everything running smoothly. THANK YOU FRANK FOR YOUR SERVICE!!!

We had prayer and then ate together. They have FIVE children! Wowzers! Erik and I have always wanted five kids, but looking at a large family now, I'm not sure I could manage five! Kaleb is soooo picky when it comes to food, I just can't imagine! Renee says she is basically a "short-order cook". Some of her kids are picky eaters too, so I felt much more normal. I had to capture the picture below. If we become a family of seven I need a big dining room!

Did I mention that the Garcia's like "K" names too? They have Kassidy, Kameron, Kennedy, Keeghan, and Kellsey. Great minds think alike. 

My cousin Tyler was with us for a week too! That is EIGHT kids! 

I would have to start a garden to feed all these mouths! 

After dinner it was pool time. 

Keeghan

Kameron

Kennedy posing. Love it!

Kellsey floating!

Kaleigh Grace climbing.

After the pool, it was time to play outside. We had a variety of riding toys. But everyone wanted a turn at the Powerwheels. I think the kids had a blast on the toys! 

Kaleigh's pink car.

Tyler driving Kellsey in the Jeep.

Kaleb going down the big hill on the car that goes to the roller coaster.

Keeghan driving the Jeep.

Can you say lots of wrecks? :/

Kameron on the Whirly Bird. 

The Police are here. 

We had lots of fun and were thankful for the chance to reconnect and catch up before they move to another Army base far away form us. We are praying for continued health for your family and for safe travels as you begin your new journey. Frank, THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR SERVICE!