Day #6....I LOVE my in-laws. These two people are fabulous. I don't know what my life would be like without them in it.
Robb and Kathi are Chad's aunt and uncle and they are two of the most genuine, selfless, easy-going and fun-loving people. They live in Idaho, so we aren't able to see them as much as we would like; but they never forget about us. Every holiday they send my kids' a box full of surprises. (And their gifts are always so personalized!) Yesterday the kids' Valentine presents arrived on the doorstep and my kiddos spent the evening covering my house [and their little bodies] in glitter:) Robb & Kathi are always thinking of their family and have done so their entire lives.
When Robb was 32 and Kathi 28 they took Chad and his four other brothers and sisters into their home because Chad's parents were both killed in a car accident. Robb and Kathi already had 4 kids of their own; and later another one! At one time, Robb and Kathi had 6 teenagers under one roof! This family of 10 kids were loved and brought up together as one family. I LOVE this story and it exemplifies their true devotion to family and their ability to put others first. (I honestly don't know how I would react if I were ever placed in their situation. That is a huge undertaking and the entire situation changed their lives forever!)
I LOVE Robb and Kathi for their welcoming nature. I remember the first time I went home with Chad (at the young age of 18!!!) I was greeted at the front door with a huge hug by both of them. I'm sure they were a little hesitant about Chad bringing home some 'high-maintenance' Utah girl; but they were (and always have been) warm and loving towards me. They are great conversationalists and are always genuinely interested in other peoples lives.
I LOVE going to Robb and Kathi's home. Good times are always had with Chad's side of the family. They are all so easy-going and game-playing is a favorite past-time! They have raised some wonderful kids and I feel lucky (and blessed) to be a part of this family.
Friday, February 6, 2009
I love...My In-Laws!
Posted by Keysha at 2:42 PM
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7 comments:
Wow! What a neat story, they sound like wonderful people. That is SO sad that Chad lost his parents at such a young age, what a blessing his aunt and uncle stepped in and loved him as their own. You are so blessed to have such WONDERFUL in-laws.....some of us aren't as lucky! :)
Man...when am I going to hear this story and not have a tear come to my eye. It is amazing what they did for Chad and his siblings, I can't even imagine what it would have been like for them (raising all of those children) and for Chad also having to loose his parents at such a young age. It shows they are amazing people, look at Chad, he is an awesome guy:)
Thanks for the tear jerker:)
Wow, Keysha you made me cry. I am sure my mom will too when she read this. It is always nice to hear you are appreciated and I know we don't tell them nearly enough. Thanks for reminding me of what wonderful parents I have. I couldn't agree more.
sniff, sniff. I agree Keysha. I realize more and more everyday how amazing they are and I'm more and more grateful to them. I am nearly Kathi's age of her and dad taking on us 5 extra kids and it baffles me to think of something like that happening to me. I really don't think I could handle such a load. I owe so much to them. Hopefully someday I will be able to repay a small portion of what they have done for me.
WOW! That is really great. I think it is great you have such love and admiration for your in laws!
You are such a great writer! I love to read your posts; you are such a smarty, very articulate.
I love all the things that you wrote about for February so far. You have such a great family and it was fun to read what you had to say about them. Chad is very lucky to have such great people taking care of him and his siblings when they were young. They are amazing people to take on 5 extra kids! And your Mom is so nice, it will be so much fun spending a week with her and Kelly in London, you will have a blast!
You look great in hats so it’s nice that you have so many of them!
Love ya Keysha, glad you are part of the family.
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