Inspire, Fall 2003

Back Row: Darin Garrett, Dave Burkley ’92, Leya Burkley, Josh Amos ’99 Front Row: Nicole Katz Garrett ’95 with Isaac, Andrea Katz Burkley ’93 with Lucas, Lisa Katz Amos ’00 with Sidney Inspire 21 having babies within six weeks of each other. We laughed all through lunch.” Throughout their pregnancies and now as they begin motherhood, the sisters are full of anticipation and wonder as they think about the stages of life the cousins will experience together. Nicole excitedly looks forward to what common experiences await them. “It’s so fun to think about birthdays together, graduating together, and even going to camp,” she said. Jeri added, “Each of us (dads, moms, and grandparents) consider these triple births a gift from God and a triple blessing.” Whatever stages of motherhood these “sister moms” experience, they can be assured that they will be in good company as the Katz family is very close. Rich shared that they are probably one of the few extended families that still takes vacations together. “Every other year we all rent a house at the beach and spend quality time together. Next year it will have to be a bigger house,” he beamed as he held his youngest granddaughter. Jeri shared, “We are so blessed to be part of a loving family that supports each other, spends time together, and prays and intercedes for one another.” She concluded by reminding herself, “God divinely orchestrated this for His purpose and allowed us to be the recipients of His blessing. What an honor it is to share in the responsibility of helping these babies grow in their knowledge and love of the Lord.” Nicole Katz Garrett ’95 shares a moment with her niece, Sidney Rose Amos. i l l i l i l i i i i