This is the day, in 1975, that I became a mother. My first boy came into the world,and changed our lives forever. Here he is at the beach with his beautiful wife, Suzanne. They make a beautiful pair, and a wonderful team!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ADAM!

the front of the house…they are putting up sheetrock this week!
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HELP, PLEASE
I am looking for an antique or reproduction farm table. I have allotted space in my house for a table to seat 12. So far, I am having no luck finding what I’m looking for. It needs to be very simple with no frills or flourishes. I would prefer old wood. Chairs are not necessary…I can always come up with them.

So, if you are out and about, and happen to spy something that sounds similar, I would be so indebted to you for your kindness.

I can always have one made, but, I prefer to find one.

Thanks, friends.

“Be at rest once more, O my soul, for the LORD has been good to you.” Psalm 116:7
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I wanted to share with you that Alex was able to get out of the house for a little while today. It has been about 3 months since he has been able to do this. Ian called him and wanted him to go and see his new apt. and spend some time with him…so Alex got ready and went! That was about an hour ago. I bet you have never praised God that your child could leave the house, have you? Well, in our situation, this is a blessing and I thank God for it!

Through out the journey we have been on with our sons, one thing we have learned for sure…that is to be as thankful for the small miracles God performs each day in our lives as we are for those major ones!

Adam went over, too. So, they are all together…being brothers…just like they should be…God is good!
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“But as for me, I will always have hope; I will praise You more and more!” Psalm71:14

AMEN!

I love this poster…it just yells “BEACH”!!!!
Wish I was there! You,too?

I have to be a proud mother here for a few minutes. Please indulge me. My son, Adam, is a photographer. He has had his own business,Perfection Photography, for about 4 years. Along with his wife, Suzanne, they are building up a great reputation. I am very proud of the work he does…as I am POSITIVE he got his artistic eye from me! 🙂 I can see his work getting better and better and the things he captures in the lens sometimes amaze me. Today, he is the featured photographer on the Pictage website. Pictage, with over 7000 members, is the leading full service photography studio/laboratory for professional photographers. In their blog, they feature various photographers whose work they think deserves recognition. And, they picked MY BOY to feature today. With no bias whatsoever, let me say that I think the Pictage people are extremely wise and insightful! Click here to go to the feature. At the bottom of his article, click on where it says to see more of his work…it will take you to his website and you can really tell more about what he does. Thank-you, and I hope you enjoy seeing his pictures. By the way, he is available to travel…just in case you were to ever…you know…desire the services of an extremely capable photographer!…with a beautiful wife!…and a proud Mom!
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Today, my sister, Joy, and I had lunch with 2 of our dearest friends, Jan and Jolene. They are sisters and grew up next door to us. Oh, the things we have shared through the years! Jan lives in NC and Jolene lives in TX. They were home to give their dad, who is Uncle Allison to me, a 90th birthday party. It really doesn’t seem right to call them friends, because their family and ours are so much more. Their Mom(my Aunt Katherine) and their sister(Brenda) live with Jesus now. It has been years since we have all gotten to sit down and talk. And talk, we did! We managed to sit in Olive Garden from 11:00 til 2:30…and there was never a lull in conversation. We caught up on their families and they on ours. It is ironic have we have gone through some similar things through the years. God has been good to all of us and has blessed us all greatly. When I saw Jolene coming across the walkway toward me, it was as though I was seeing Aunt Katherine again. I never before noticed how much she looked like her mother. After our lunch, they BEGGED me to take them to see our house.:) They approved and made me promise we would have a pajama party next time they come home! And, we will!

Jolene and Jan, you are so dear to me and I treasure the time we get to spend together. I love you both!

Jolene…Jan…Tonja…Joy

Jolene…Joy…Tonja…Jan

Jolene…Jan