More than just thankful

Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. Psalms 100:4  

 

During this difficult year, I have chosen to focus on love, joy, thankfulness and gratefulness.  It has not always been easy to keep my focus there, but the Lord continues to give me the courage and the strength to do so. 

2020 has given me the opportunity to be closer to my Lord and savior, my church family, my friends, my children, and my grandchildren. I have learned that being thankful is not the end but only the beginning. It is from deep within the heart that gratitude shows itself through love, devotion, and commitment towards those who mean the most in your life.  

Gina and Daniel

Donna and her son Elijah

James and Caity

David and Morgan

Elijah, Eliana, and Lilibeth

Lydia

Emelia and her daddy

   

She is here - Emelia Charlotte

James and Caity are excited to announce that Emelia Charlotte Allison was born early Monday morning, November 2, at 12:55 weighing at 7 lbs 6 oz .

Grandma is super excited too. I sure do love all my grandchildren.

Congratulations

 On August 22,2020 David asked Morgan to marry him, and she said YES.  Please pray for them.  They still have two years (4 semesters) of school before they finish.

Going for his Master's degree

This spring James applied, took the exam, and was accepted into Georgia Institute of Technology's (Georgia Tech) Master's program.

He started his online classes in August and has submitting his first project in Software architecture and design.

Please remember to pray for him, Caity, and baby girl allison (due 10/29/20).

Another grandchild

James and Caity are expecting their first child this October. A blessing from the Lord. I am so excited and look forward to meeting baby this fall.  Boy or Girl ??

Sewing lesson

This week, I taught David how to sew using my sewing machine, but did not think his first lesson would be sewing face masks.  Stay safe and well.

Death of my mother - Omie Mae Reaves

2019 ended on a sad note. My mother passed away on New Years Eve. David and I made it to Maryland just an hour before my sister gave me the news.  I did not get to see her before she left this world, but I know I will see her again.  I was able to say goodbye and that I loved her so much by  phone on Christmas Eve.  All is well.  No more pain and sorrow for her now. I love you, Mom.

October 2018

David returns to school

I had a wonder time over the Christmas holiday with my son, David. This week was his first week back to continue his sophomore year.  Almost half way done. Way to go David!!!