A Day in the Life

Danny the Cousin

I recently went down to CA for my aunt's wedding. It was beautiful. She's only a year older than I am, being the youngest of seven siblings while my mom is the oldest. This resulted in me being the oldest of 15 cousins, although that number seems to increment everytime I turn around. It was a blast to see all these kids. Hyper as the little devils may be, they're really a sweet bunch. Their personalities are a nice reflection of the loving environment they're raised in, a definite credit to my aunts and uncles.

Although many in my family are doing well, there's still no one quite like my grandma. Despite age, health problems, and the great responsibility of taking care of my gradually declining grandpa, she continues to set the example in expending herself for others. She's tireless, always helping friends in the congregation, arranging entertainment for those who might otherwise remain lonely, cooking, transporting, conducting Bible studies, etc. Sometimes it's easy to get wrapped up in a routine and feel that because I have a busy schedule I don't have time for these other things, but seeing how much joy she gets from helping others is excellent motivation to be more creative in how I use my time.