My family is a major joy of my life. We had 8 children, they all love Jesus, each other and Patty and I. They are all married now to wonderful spouses who also love Jesus, the rest of the family and us. They all have children, our grandchildren, 27 of them, the oldest being 19 and the youngest about 2. 5 of the 8 of our kids and their families were at our house today for Christmas and it was a wonderful time.After we ate a wonderful dinner a number of them played games together, I sat here and watched, and inwardly marveled over the love and unity that we have in our family. It is truly a gift from God that I thank Him for everyday. One of my favorite Bible passages is Psalms 127:3-5

Behold, children are a gift of the Lord, The fruit of the womb is a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, So are the children of one’s youth. How blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them;