Since our extended family can only get together once in a blue moon, there is usually a portrait attempt made during our time together. I say “attempt” because one year we had a photographer ignore our appointment, take a walk-in ahead of us, and after waiting an hour with four very small children – we walked out!

This visit, we made sure we had the first appointment of the morning at Portrait Innovations. Of course tshirts were involved. God went ahead of us and arranged for the photographer to be a former Special Education teacher; not only was this extra wonderful for dealing with my Bubba, but I think all children benefited and she had the patience of Job with the adults as well. BY FAR it was the best experience we have had. I highly recommend them. Highly.

*Again, my brother’s hair is not usually that color (smile)

Our church has been 2.5 years without a pastor! I just got home from the installation service of our new shepherd and I gotta tell you, I am excited to see what the Lord is going to do through this man.

Besides the fact that we are thrilled to have Mark Kuiper and his family here, the sermon tonight was “OH MY WORD” amazing! Seriously. I am hoping it will be on the website for download. Dr. Chappell really brought the Truth and was so passionate about our God of mercy and HOPE.

It was all just so wonderful. So God honoring. So encouraging.
Thank you Thank you Jesus!!!!

My husband just emailed me the link to a blog post he really enjoyed.

I just emailed one back to him (downstairs).

Ain’t love grand???