Life at 80.....

Stew and I took the kids to Saskatchewan this weekend for a wedding. It is our only summer wedding this year and it was for my Grandpa Klassen. My Grandma Klassen passed away 11 years. So this was a great occasion to see him so happy and in love again. All of my mom's family was there so it was a bit of a reunion as well. It always turns out to be a whirlwind trip! There were so many people there to support them that people were lined up the staird of the church basement. My mom asked Jake is he would like to sing at the reception ( my Grandpa loves to hear people sing and play instruments) and he said sure and when asked what song he wanted to sing he chose 'O Canada' and ' Jesus Loves Me'. We were not sure if he would get nervous and not want to go last minute so the expectations were not high. However when the time came the MC said Jacob's turn was up and called for him he said " Okay!! Here I am!" My little boy made him was up to the mic with no help or hesitation (and remember there are 100 people crammed in a basement) my 9 yr old cousin Joel followed him up for support and Jake took the mic. He looked at the crowd and said " This is the song they sing at the hockey game." And proceeded to sing the whole song without waiver right into the mic. I just about cried!