Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Ups and Downs
This past week has been a week full of ups and downs. We will start with the weight watchers...Saturday I hit an alltime low - unfortunatley Saturday is not my "official" weigh in day. By the time I had buffet Saturday night and potluck Sunday at church my official weigh in is more of the same...at least its not a gain.
Stephen if finally all better. He is on spring break this week and yesterday he got the opportunity to meet the soldier he has been writing to in Iraq. Several months ago our church decided to send care packages to some soldiers who are family members of people in our church. The kids each sent a letter in one of the packages. Stephen's went to Donnie Crain who is Linda Cole's nephew. When Donnie wrote him back Stephen was thrilled. Stephen has sent him a couple of letters and pictures he has drawn, and Stephen has received post cards in return. Yesterday Linda called and said that Donnie is home on leave and they were going up to have lunch with him and wanted Stephen to go with them. Stephen had a wonderful time meeting Donnie.
As for the downs...last week was a very emotionally trying week for the family. My 18 year old niece decided to show her rebellious side. She disappeared last Wednesday night. The family spent all day Thursday looking for her. I was an emotional wreck as was the rest of the family. I spent the entire day in prayer here at work. I could only imagine the worst. By the end of the day we had found that she has pretty much been living a double life for the last year. No need to go into details but she isn't the sweet innocent girl she made herself out to be. There are a lot of issues to work out and it will be a long time before she earns back the family's trust once she decides to even try. I know that some day she will return like the prodigal son and I just pray that God keeps his hand of protection on her and makes her realize how miserable she is in the meantime.
Stephen if finally all better. He is on spring break this week and yesterday he got the opportunity to meet the soldier he has been writing to in Iraq. Several months ago our church decided to send care packages to some soldiers who are family members of people in our church. The kids each sent a letter in one of the packages. Stephen's went to Donnie Crain who is Linda Cole's nephew. When Donnie wrote him back Stephen was thrilled. Stephen has sent him a couple of letters and pictures he has drawn, and Stephen has received post cards in return. Yesterday Linda called and said that Donnie is home on leave and they were going up to have lunch with him and wanted Stephen to go with them. Stephen had a wonderful time meeting Donnie.
As for the downs...last week was a very emotionally trying week for the family. My 18 year old niece decided to show her rebellious side. She disappeared last Wednesday night. The family spent all day Thursday looking for her. I was an emotional wreck as was the rest of the family. I spent the entire day in prayer here at work. I could only imagine the worst. By the end of the day we had found that she has pretty much been living a double life for the last year. No need to go into details but she isn't the sweet innocent girl she made herself out to be. There are a lot of issues to work out and it will be a long time before she earns back the family's trust once she decides to even try. I know that some day she will return like the prodigal son and I just pray that God keeps his hand of protection on her and makes her realize how miserable she is in the meantime.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Relay for Life
Dinner & Gospel Concert
With Silent Auction
Featuring the music of Heaven’s Jubilee,
The Johnny McCoy Family, and Satisfied
Menu includes: Smoked Brisket or Pork Loin,
Cole Slaw, Baked Beans, Rolls, Drink & Dessert
Saturday, March 24, 2007
5:00 PM
at
The Rialto Theater & Gallery
Downtown Morrilton
Adult Tickets are $20 each or 2 for $35
Children 4-12 are $10
Under 3 Free
Contact Tanya @ (501) 977-0369 or (501)354-2683 for tickets
All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society
Sponsored by the Smith Springs Freewill Baptist Relay for Life Team
With Silent Auction
Featuring the music of Heaven’s Jubilee,
The Johnny McCoy Family, and Satisfied
Menu includes: Smoked Brisket or Pork Loin,
Cole Slaw, Baked Beans, Rolls, Drink & Dessert
Saturday, March 24, 2007
5:00 PM
at
The Rialto Theater & Gallery
Downtown Morrilton
Adult Tickets are $20 each or 2 for $35
Children 4-12 are $10
Under 3 Free
Contact Tanya @ (501) 977-0369 or (501)354-2683 for tickets
All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society
Sponsored by the Smith Springs Freewill Baptist Relay for Life Team
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Concert and ramblings...
Stephen's school music classes put on a concert last night. We were so proud of him. He was one of the "Morrilton Primary Singers" and even though they were supposedly chosen at random from each class we were proud of him for being chosen. They sang patriotic songs. They all did a wonderful job. And of course I took lots of pictures, but I haven't got around to editing them yet. I know they are really dark so they will need some work.
Speaking of pictures, I have got to get the kids some spring outfits and get some pictures taken. It seems like it has been forever since I have played with my camera. I would love to take them to Wye mountain and take their pictures with all of the daffodils but I doubt that happens.
Speaking of pictures, I have got to get the kids some spring outfits and get some pictures taken. It seems like it has been forever since I have played with my camera. I would love to take them to Wye mountain and take their pictures with all of the daffodils but I doubt that happens.
Monday, March 12, 2007
The Road to Recovery
Well Stephen is finally on the mend. After a return trip to the doctor on Friday we found out he had pneumonia. A pretty bad case of pneumonia. The Dr. gave him a strong dose of antibiotics by way of a shot (which he did not like at all) and then a 5 day course of oral antibiotics. By Saturday morning he was like a new boy. He is still pretty weak and tires easily but he was able to go to church yesterday and is back at school today.
This was pretty alarming to me since on Thursday of last week I heard that a childhood friend of mine, Shannon Sample, passed away from pheumonia. I had not seen her in years but the news was really shocking. She was only 32, and she left behind an 18 month old son. I don't know anything about her recent life, but I am praying for God to comfort her family. I know they must be going through quite an ordeal.
This was pretty alarming to me since on Thursday of last week I heard that a childhood friend of mine, Shannon Sample, passed away from pheumonia. I had not seen her in years but the news was really shocking. She was only 32, and she left behind an 18 month old son. I don't know anything about her recent life, but I am praying for God to comfort her family. I know they must be going through quite an ordeal.
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