It was yesterday afternoon in Beeville. I took that picture with my phone (seated on the front row aisle, I had the best seat there :-). Emailed it to facebook before the reception.
It was as though we hit the 'refresh' button this a.m. Timewise, it is the same as a Sunday evening assembly. We have families that live out of town, who assemble, get home, get lunch, then make the drive back in. This way, hopefully, there will be more family time, more gatherings in the homes. We will continue to meet for special song services, prayer services and small groups. Active, growing and refreshed. A good combination.
Not everyone will be caregivers for their parents. But there are about 22 million of us in the United States who are taking care of some aspect of our parents.
I am there. It is hard.
Honoring father and mother has to be more than just an occasional phone call....especially if there are needs involved. And while the "child" may be ready and willing to accept the responsibility of caregiving...the "parent" must also be willing and ready to allow it.
But as with anything else...God allows me to go through trials so that I may continue to learn to lean on HIM. HE is my sustainer.
I ask for your prayers that I may have wisdom and patience.
I have thought a lot about you and what you are going through. I watched my mom and dad as they struggled to take care of grandma and grandpa. I will pray for you!
Hi Julie, Hope things are going well for you. I have been where you are and it is difficult, but worth it all. You have some very special parents. And they are blessed to have a daughter who cares for them.
Last night was the Jr.High football banquet. About 100 people were in attendance.
Awards were given out. There are 5 awards given out every year. They are MOST IMPROVED...MR. DEFENSE...MR. OFFENSE...IRON MAN...AND THE MTCS(Middle Tennesse Christian School) AWARD given by the school for only one football player.
Luke received the MTCS football award. His dad and I were so proud...and yes we had some teary eyes when the coach talks about your child as a leader...one with integrity...and character and a role model. WOW...what a moment.
Way to go Luke...make your future mother-in-law proud:) lol....hahahaahahah.
Remember, it speaks volumes about his parents. Thanks for your example Wilson and Julie...and Luke!!!
That is wonderful! I am looking forward to those moments when I can be so proud of something my child has accomplished with God's help. Those kids really need the moments where they look at their parents and know that mom and dad think they are great.
I'm sorry....we have also had a Thanksgiving that was less than traditional. Mark's mom passed away 4 days before Thanksgiving, 2 years ago. The wonderful members of GSR put together a Thanksgiving Feast for us. Thinking of you.
Churchisms are a whole different story. I still want to make Assembly Bingo with all of those in different squares and pass out the cards. Somehow, I expect that doing so would cause a distraction to others worshipping (especially if someone shouted 'Bingo' during the closing prayer).
Yes we are here. We got here in September but just got the rest of our furniture 2 weeks ago. Awww beds! We didn't have ours for 2 months...arghhhh...but we've got them now and are sleepin' like babies!!
I am on facebook! My mom is not. She is getting better at the computer but she does not venture out of her shell too much. If you are on there, I will send you a friend request. I hope the transition for you and your parents was a smooth one. I was thinking of you this holiday! :)
Congrats to Luke! K still has her cough. I called the Dr. last night and it was our Dr. who was on call. He said to bring her in if she has any trouble breathing or sleeping. After she went down (finally) I checked her and she seemed to not have any problems breathing and slept until 7:30 this morning. She goes in on Wednesday for her check up but if it gets worse before that, then I'll take her in for sure. Thanks so much for your help!
Any New Year resolutions out there??? I'm sure there are the usual...like weight...but do you have a resolution that is unusual???? (New Year's is closer than you think!!!!)
The vote for Barak Obama was a vote to continue the killing of the unborn. He is an advocate for partial birth abortion. A vote for him was also a vote against the sanctity of marriage. Mr. Obama is pro gay/lesbian marriage.
So what can I do to uphold and protect God's laws? Get involved. There are organizations such as the National Right to Life Society that pose themselves throughout communities to encourage folks like you and me to speak up. As a Christian we should be doing this anyway. Same goes for opposition against homosexuality. Some have become tolerant and tend to be less vocal.
I don't know what the next four years will hold. I know that any supreme court judges appointed will be pro-choice. Makes me nauseated.
So...find your voice and get involved in your community. We are the light of the world. Let's not hide it under a bushel.
Not sure if it's true, but there's speculation that the anti-gay-marriage proposition passed in California because more African Americans got out to vote... 70% of them voted for the proposition. If Obama had not been running for President, many of those votes would never have been cast! In any case, that should give us resolve to get involved ourselves.
