When the whole world is running towards a cliff, - he who is running in the opposite direction appears to have lost his mind. C.S.Lewis

Tuesday, April 07, 2026

April 7 (Grandson's 25th birthday - April 5) IT'S BEEN A WONDERFUL LIFE . . . BLESSED EASTER

 I hope y'all had a very blessed Easter.  That you celebrated God's gift to all of us . . . everlasting life.

It's been a wonderful life for the ole grandson.  He was 25 years old on Easter Sunday.  I've been blogging almost that long.  The blog - until he grew up anyway - was all about him . . . 

How did that happen?  


The story of a life - April 5, 2001













Made it to 2nd. Degree Blackbelt













































 





                                           





then the love of his life enters in . . .




wisdom teeth . . . a rite of passage.




his decision to be baptized and become a follower of Christ,



high school graduation for both of them . . .




the three of us went skydiving as a graduation gift!  
My son, grandson, and me . . .













his first friend gets married . . . and then the second one got married . . . they were number three . . .











Covid . . .


Voting for the first time . . .


trips away with friends . . .















Grandson's College graduation . . .




Granddaughter's college graduation . . . 




 Moving away from home to work in downtown Atlanta.



Hawaii . . .







 Engaged to the sweetest and prettiest and nicest girl ever . . .










Wedding . . .







honeymoon . . .


first apartment . . . 



Our 50th wedding anniversary . . 






their first home . . .


Baby shower . . .


and baby makes three . . . 
cutest and sweetest baby ever . . .



their first new used car . . .


And now for the rest of the story . . . 

He starts a new job on the 13th . . .

Grandson - may God bless and keep 'all' of you.
May he shine is countenance among you 
and give you peace - always.

May the next 25 years be as good as the first 25 years.

25 comments:

Victor S E Moubarak said...

Happy Birthday to your Grandson. Praying for him and all of you. God bless always.

Shug said...

He is a handsome young man and I wish for him the very best with his new job. I love how you have documented his growing up, in this post. AND....who knew you went sky diving?? Wow..I am very impressed.. I know he had a wonderful birthday filled with so much love...

Mari said...

Such precious memories you shared here! I know we say it all the time, but those kids grow too fast.
Happy Birthday to your grandson. I hope his new job goes well.

Martha Jane Orlando said...

Happy Birthday to a sweet and handsome young man, Sandie! I know how proud you are of him and all he is becoming.

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...

Happy Birthday to your handsome grandson! That was a wonderful summary of his life so far and what a wonderful life it's been!

💐 Debby/My Shasta Home said...

" the steps of a good man is ordered by the Lord" May your grandson continue to walk those steps the rest of his life. Happy birthday!

Red Rose Alley said...

Happy Birthday Andy! That is so special that his birthday was on Easter this year. I so enjoyed all the photos of him growing up through the years. I remember many of them. I can't believe you've been blogging for that long. You are a pro! haha Andy and Shaye look so happy in these pictures. And baby Mackenzie made their life even happier. I love that first picture of him.....how did that happen? And my favorite picture was of him with the camera. I hope he takes many wonderful pictures throughout his life. There are so many treasured memories in these pictures you have shared, Sandie. Have a blessed spring week! : )

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

Happy Birthday 🎂 🥳 to your handsome grandson, dear Sandie.
Your photos are a lasting and beautiful memory 💜 Thank you for sharing.

Mevely317 said...

This (yours) may well be the best Birthday "card" ever! I can't believe "little Andy" grew up so quickly -- unlike the rest of us, hahahaha. It's been an honor to watch him here on your blog!

Debby@Just Breathe said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANDY! What an awesome post. You have the best pictures ever. It was fun seeing him grow up in this post. Wishing him all the best in his new job.

Ginny Hartzler said...

What a walk down memory lane! I remember so much of this, especially the black belt and little Disco. I think my favorite is the black and white one where he is carrying his wife in a field. She looks so full of joy to have found him!

Terri D said...

What a fun post, Sandie!! Gosh, I remember meeting you, your hubby, and Andy way back when he was a little guy!! That was back in 2013!! Wow. April 5th is my son's birthday!

CheerfulMonk said...

Happy Birthday, Andy! What a neat life you are living!

Kay G. said...

God bless him! He has packed a lot into his 25 years! You look so happy in that wedding photo. It is lovely. x

DeniseinVA said...

Happy birthday to your dear Grandson, what a great post here. Loved each and every one. Have a great week, hugs, Denise

Susan Kane said...

Thank you for the slide show! What a wonderful child to be a man to be a dad... Went by too fast.

jack69 said...

Good to get the e-mail and the post, Love it. It was fun seeing things we remember thru the years. This was great. Yes, I am taking very good care of my sweetheart, She is stable and seeing her dr. here in NC in the AM. WE have no idea what the take here in NC will be to solve the problem. Love you lady and thanks for the prayers.

photowannabe said...

Wow, what an awesome history of your Grandson. Happy birthday to him. I can tell that he is something special to you.
Who knew you went sky-diving? You are braver than me ... for sure.
Great fun post today Sandi.
Sue

Gemel said...

Happy Birthday 🎂 what a lovely way to celebrate someone you love.

Great-Granny Grandma said...

What a lovely post full of precious memories from him being a baby to having a baby of his own.

Lucinalva said...

Olá, Sandie
Parabéns para o seu neto! Que Deus abençoe sempre a vida dele. Lindos momentos você compartilhou aqui, são memórias que ficam gravadas para sempre no coração. Ele construiu uma bela família. Um forte abraço!

Authors with Advice said...

Happy birthday to him. What precious memories.

NanaDiana said...

What a wonderful post, Sandie. He is a young man to be proud of. Beautiful, wife and child and it looks like he is on his road to a successful new career. I have followed along since he was little so it's fun to see him all grown up. God bless him and wishing him a very Happy Birthday. xo Diana

MELODY JACOB said...

It is such a treasure to have those decades of memories documented on your blog to look back on. Here is to many more years of blessings and wonderful stories for you and your grandson.

Lowcarb team member said...

What a fabulous post this is, lovely (and special) memories you've shared.
Belated Happy Birthday Wishes to your Grandson.

My good wishes to you all.

All the best Jan