Well a lot has happened since the last post. We did take our trip to Indianapolis, but it turned out differently than we planned. My grandmother Hope passed away the morning we were to leave, Monday, July 6. She had been sick for quite some time. On July 7, 1999 she had a stroke and then went on to have another large one. At that time the doctors told us she was going to die. My aunt and uncle even flew home from the Philippines for the funeral. However, God had other plans. She lived one day short of ten years since the first stroke. It was a bit of a shock, as she had not been really going downhill. Regardless, we are saddened but rejoice that she is no longer suffering. The viewing was Wednesday and the funeral Thursday. It was a wonderful service, and it highlighted my grandma's extraordinary life. Just a few neat things: she played collegiate basketball and semi-pro softball and her and my grandfather taught in Papua New Guinea and the Philippines. My grandfather, Leroy, is coping well. It was a little difficult at first as my grandma passed away right in front of him, but he seems to have turned a corner and is doing better. Pray for him. His past ten years were spent caring for my grandmother 24-7. He was a wonderful example of what commitment in marriage is!
On a lighter note, our trip was still wonderful. We ended up staying in Indy through Saturday. It was wonderful! Liam was able to meet so many friends and family. He met all of his great-grandparents, his Uncle Joel and Aunt Tiffany, my dad's side of the family, "Uncle" Jonathan and "Aunt" Kristen and "best friend" Ethan, Michele and Abby, Leah, and he got to see his Uncle Curt and grandma and grandpa Rapp again! It was a busy week, but we had a great time!
Since coming home from Indy, Liam has started solid foods. Monday we started him on rice cereal. The first feeding did not go so smoothly (at all), but the next day he was eating like a champ- opening his mouth when the spoon came and even grabbing for the spoon wanting to feed himself. Thursday, we introduced carrots. He has ended up liking them, but at first he wasn't quite sure what to think and made some pretty funny faces. It's amazing how much he's growing up, but really, I'm enjoying every minute of it! It's so much fun to see him learn new things!
