Yes I have been a little behind on my postings. I can't believe this little princess will be 2 in November. Margaret Shophia Serman (Maisie) was born Nov. 20, 2018 to Aron, Jenna and brother Tanner. What a beautiful child she is. Her journey has been a good one. Maisie is walking now and not taking any crap off of her big brother. To watch and listen to them brings a smile to my heart. She loves her food and he pop pop. One in the same I guess. Right now she is not much and dolls but she brings them to me so I can hug them. I am not sure what she will be when she grows up but I do know she will be strong, kind, ready to go anywhere and will be determined to get there. Grow sweetly little girl. God loves you and so does GiGi. I pray for you everyday.

Here it is October 2019 and I am playing catch up again. 

This is an updated picture of our family taken in August. We are so blessed to have such a happy loving family. I will post  in a few on the latest two granddaughters! They are all such a joy to watch growing up!

And Again I am catching up. I would love to do this monthly, but when you are retired (10/1/2018) you become more busy in life than when you worked full time, ran a family, and just living life!

So here goes, I left of with the annoucement that we were going to be grandparents again! Clayton, Becky & Harper welcomed Stella Joyce Serman August 9th, 2017! What a joy she has been to us already!

Tanner Redmond turned 1!!

My mother's sister Betty turned 90 and we were able to go to New York to Celebrate with her.

Thanksgiving rolled around and we had the crowd for dinner.

This is probably my favorite holiday!

And Thanksgiving leads us into the season of Christ's birth. With all the hussle and bussel 

we need to take the time out for our Savior. Be thanksful for all your time, good bad, ugly there 

is a light from God and his son Jesus leading us. Don't be affraid, just trust and know he is there for all of us!

Harper made us aprons!

This closes out our 2017. I know I have missed something but it will

be alright!

 TANNER REDMOND SERMAN

I couldn't move on in my post until I wrote about Colin. 2016 did not start well but we were told wonderful new that Feb that we were going to be grandparents again! Little Tanner was due in November. But after Jenna's baby shower the Tanman decided he wanted to come early. So on Sept 10th, 2016 Tanner Redmond Serman was born! At 29 weeks he weighed in at  3lbs 5 oz I believe.

I knew Tanner was a tough little dude. Again God was in the room. I knew he was a fighter

and all will be good. Tanner stayed in the hospital with great care from the nurses and mom. Jenna did a wonderful job caring for this little boy while dad had to return to work.

 Fortunately Jenna's grandparents were close by so she could get a break when needed. Tanner succeeded in sealing Jenna and Aron's love all that more tighter. He grew stronger and stronger every day with maybe a few minor set backs here and there.

Tanner was released on his due date in November

Tanner was under house arrest being a preemie. But that did not include grandparents:)

Christmas came and went.

Winter was cold and wet. Dad was sick for the first time that I can remember but all went well.

Tanner continued to grow stronger and bigger every day.

He had his first Easter with lots of bunny friends.

Harper meets up with Tanner on the porch with Pop pop Chicken

Summer rolled around and he went to his first wedding and family function.

Tanner loves to swim and take a nap pool side.

That about sums it up.....OH WAIT!!!!

WE are going to have another grand baby soon!!!

Everyone meet Harper's little sister Stella Joyce Serman! Due to arrive Aug 9, 2017

Oh happy days!!!!!!!

Colin Edward Serman

April 10,1990 - March 7,2016

Today is July 27, 2017 and I have been trying to say Good bye to Colin for 16 months.

It is not going to happen. I cannot say good bye because he is forever in my heart, mind,

and life. He is still living in all of us. 

This picture sums up Colin in all way. He loved life to the fullest and hid all his pain

by keeping that ornery smile on his face. I am sure he showed other faces to his dad, the sad, help me, I am sorry, I love you, I am ready, how do I fix this, this is not me, I'm in love, I have a daughter faces. Colin was a great kid, He lived the hard life of knocks. Family stepped in to help him when ever he needed it. From kindergarten on. He was loved by his teachers who knew his pain. His uncles family and friends who helped, his dad went above and beyond to help him in so many ways.

But Colin found it was easier to turn to drugs for his pain. When he was clean I would ask him to start working on his brain and to open up his true heart to someone. But as soon as the pills/ heroin was out of his system it still worked on his brain, telling his heart what he really needed. The high.

I know Colin didn't want to leave this world, his family, his daughter, his nieces and nephew. He loved us all. If I just could have gotten him to open up on his pain.....this guilt's me to know end. For I honestly believe that was the culprit. Yes drugs are a choice. Some choose it for the "fun" of it some choose it because of the "pain" and some choice for both. But this drug takes over after one time. It grabs control of your brain and all your decisions. It took our Colin away from those who loved him, those that chose to disconnect, to write him off but still loved him. We all love him!!!!! 

Dear God, 

I pray for all who our missing Colin, for all those addicted, for all those who think drugs are the answer and MIGHT try it. Please god keep us safe and may we all feel your love surround us.

Amen

Colin was born on our 8th anniversary. He was due in July and came early. I believe 4lbs something. Our son Wade was born that June. As children they were thick as thieves.  They were brothers. Always there for each other right or wrong.

March 7th started as a happy day. Our son Aron turned 32 and was going to have their first baby in the fall. Kyle and I were heade to church when I got the call from Gordy. I fell out on the floor wailing is all I remember. We drove in to Millsboro. Many many things were going on. People everywhere. Colin was loved and at peace. But  the family was in pain. One thing that stands out in my head was all the people that were praying in the front yard. As tragic as it was there was love, support and most of all God. He was there. If you opened your heart that night you would have felt it. If you didn't I ask you to. Its never to late and it is alway wonderful. Colin knew God, He also knew the devil. All to well. But God did hear his call in pain, he was there for Colin that night. He rescued him from his devil and took him home to his glory. The pain from living his life  here on earth I am sure was gone when he entered heaven. For there he was able to hug his true mother, his grandfather and friends that he lost in his life. All made possible by God. There is nothing but love for him now.

So Colin I will never say good bye. You will live in my heart forever, I will do my best to help/support others that ask for help in your name.

Until we hug again my nephew you are always in my heart and soul.

I LOVE YOU!!

April 2016

April 10th we were married 34 years. We decided to go to our favorite place -

Chincoteague Island, VA.

We splurged  and got a hotel room with a water view. We had a wonderful relaxing time

just enjoying each other.

 sunset view

 The seafood boats lit up at night.

And another sunset view. 

AND THEN

Miss Harper J joined a soccer team with her daddy as the coach. 

Where does time go. We were just coaching Clay in little league!

 Over here Pop Pop & GeGe!

 She was a little shy at first. After all it was 8a.m.

 But when she ventured out .......

 She laughed and giggled, she ran, she even ran into other kids, 

she cried. laughed, ate, drank  and ran all over again.

 And then she remembered Pop Pop was there and wanted him. 

So we snuck off with our heads hung low because we love this grandchild so much 

we knew we had to leave so she would participate. We weren't alone though. We walked out with other proud grandparents that had to leave too:) 

And this is what we found. A Parking lot full of vehicles that thought they had to block us in. 

The guy in the back was right up to our hitch. Fortunately Kyle was able to get it off and inch back and forth to get out. With out any damage to anyone. I am not gonna lie, I was sweating with the Sports car there.

And on our way we went!