We're Going to be Grandparents!

We are excited to announce that we're going to be grandparents this spring! Our oldest son, Luke, and his wife Jordan are going to bless us with a granddaughter around May 5, and we couldn't be happier!

Jordan is a PA, and Luke is in his final year of pediatric residency at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. We were quarantined during our planned trip to see them at their home. Denisa was a very sad Mom at the thought of missing them, so we managed to make the trip to see them a little later.

We played games and cards, and got to see more of the details of their lives. This rescheduled visit meant we would be there when they had purchased tickets to see "The Nutcracker" at the Kauffman Performing Arts Center.

The Kauffman Center is an iconic clam-shell theater that looks a little like Sydney, Australia's Opera House. We couldn't get far enough away to take a picture of its double shell silhouette, but it is an impressive performing arts center.

It is equally impressive from the inside. Even though Luke and Jordan have lived in Kansas City for over two years, this was their first trip inside the Kauffman Center. They have been enduring the hectic schedule and long hours of a hospital resident, with little time for formal nights out.

We were blessed to be there during a rare time for Luke to be away from the hospital. We were also blessed to snag the last two seats available in the lower orchestra section of this mammoth theater. Our seats were discounted two days before the performance, because they were single seats on opposite sides of the theater. But we had great views of the stage.

At intermission, we switched seats with Luke and Jordan. Their side-by-side seats in the balcony gave a different view of the stage.

Our rescheduled visit also put us there during Luke's lasik eye surgery. He has worn glasses or contacts since middle school. We took this last be-spectacled picture right before we left for the ophthalmologist office for the laser procedure that would give him 20/20 vision. Amazing!

Even though it was delayed, we certainly enjoyed our trip to spend time with Luke and Jordan! Luke will graduate in June, and has already accepted a position with a pediatric clinic in the Kansas City area. With the birth of our first grandchild in May, it looks like we will have many more trips to Kansas City in our future travel plans.