2009
Twas’ the night after New Years, when all through the house,
The Grayson’s were quiet, as scared as a mouse.
Hundreds of resumes delivered with care,
In hopes that employment soon would be there.
While winter was consumed by basketball,
Owen, age 13, grew to 5’ 10” inches tall.
Eli, age 9, saw nuttin’ but net,
Hoping that someday he’ll play for Marquette.
God blessed us in February with Jon’s job at Plato Learning,
Health insurance benefits and plenty of earnings.
The traffic was awful at morning and night,
Leaving him stranded, no Daddy in sight.
Months of diabetes education at Children’s St. Paul,
Mom and Dad still struggle remembering it all.
Obtaining an insulin pump by summer was key,
Praise be to God, Eli is now injection free!
In June we went to Chicago for our summer fun,
Stalked Oprah, Obama, and saw Mauer’s home run.
We watched the Twins beat the Cubs at Wrigley their home,
We love outdoor baseball and won’t miss the Dome.
Kristy spent her first summer at home the boys,
But so many friends and such noise,
Eli played baseball, Owen played golf,
Jon & Kristy need a week off.
In July Kristy began to write her first book,
Place your bets on the novel, ‘cuz she still is no cook.
Jon took up yoga to relieve the stress,
He no longer worries if the garage is a mess.
Eli went to Camp Needlepoint, the weather was damp
Owen went to Camp Wapo and Big Sandy camp.
Gopher Football disappointed again,
In this century, will they compete in the Big 10?
We still root for Hoops, It’s Tubby time,
Gophs will do better than 2009.
We count you among our blessings every day,
God has provided for us in every way.
We will spread the real Christmas story
And proclaim that life it to give God all glory.
