This past weekend we went to Connecticut to celebrate Heidi and Steve's 20th bonemarrow transplant anniversary- it was quite an affair! Close to 100 people were in attendance. The neatest part of the party to us was how clear it was how God had used Heidi and Steve (and our whole family) to share a testimony of God's faithfulness to so many people. Family members, old friends, newer friends, neighbors, classmates, doctors, nurses, and so many others were touched by God's hand in Heidi's life so many years ago and today! It brought tears to our eyes when the floor buffer/custodian from Heidi's unit came to the party- our family has not seen this gentleman since Heidi left the hospital years ago, but he left such an incredible impression on Heidi (visiting her and drawing her pictures).
We had an amazing time at the party and with family throughout the weekend. Friday we also enjoyed visiting Heidi's classroom for the first time (see pictures in slideshow). Our visit was rather timely in another way, as Grandad Gropp was admitted to the hospital that Friday. He appears to be on the mend, however, it was an incredible blessing to share this time with him instead of longing to be in Connecticut, but so far away.
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