Article: 'We are blessed' by Baldridges

Twenty-five years ago a delightful young couple, Jim and Julie Baldridge, bought their first home across the street from us. We grew to love them and were so excited when their children started arriving; first came a little girl, Renee, followed by their son, Cliff, and completed with another son, Derek.

We became more than just neighbors when Renee came over and carefully explained to us that their grandparents did not live nearby, and since we had no grandchildren, could they please adopt us as their grandparents. We were highly honored and joyfully accepted our new responsibility. As a result, piano recitals and soccer games became a part of our lives.

All three attended Poly and were ...

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