Unfolding Memories

As we are preparing to move back to Kentucky to be closer to our families we are finding some wonderful memories while going through boxes in the attic. This Bible was given to me Christmas, 1957 (14 years old) by my mom & dad. I remember lying in bed each night reading it cover to cover trying to understand all I could about Jesus and His love for me. When I think back now I don't know how much I really understood since it is the King James Version. As I continued reading and studying His word it began to take on more and more meaning in my daily life. Over the years, through life's ups and downs, I have always known that the Lord walks with me...and I am both grateful and amazed at his awesome love and forgiveness.

Winter Color

January is always a difficult time for me with all the color and joy of Christmas gone and basically there seems to be much gray. These bushes are in our front yard and I was drawn to the brilliant color. It made me smile at the brightness of the red. I am also enjoying a new camera by way of my daughter Anna. She got a new and improved one...so I now have her D50 Digital SLR. Right now there's alot of blurry pictures but it's improving!

I wish for you all a wonderful 2008!!

A "Man of God"

This is my older brother Arthur (65). God took him home today. My younger sister Linda and I always called him our "favorite" brother and we were his "favorite" sisters. His life was dedicated to his faith, doing God's work and being with his family. We will miss his simple ways, his sweet smile and his big hugs.

Back In America!!!

This is a picture of our grandchildren taken the Christmas that Anna, John and family left for England. If you look closely you will see Sadie, Jack and Sam in this picture. They are back home now and I hope that we will get an updated picture this Christmas! They all are the joy of our lives!

A Special Birthday!

First, all our grandchildrens birthday's are special. We have 3 teenage granddaughters and today Sadie Katherine is celebrating her 14th!! Happy Birthday!!! Love, Gramma & Papaw

Wildlife Refuge

Okay, these are the last shots from my trip to Oklahoma. Actually, I didn't take these because the day Linda took me there I forgot my camera. Linda went back after my visit and took some shots of the refuge and some of its inhabitants (buffalo and Texas longhorn). Because they've had so much rain everything was so green and beautiful.

The Little Chapel

April 5, 1963...my wedding day! Bill and I were married here 44 years ago when it was owned by Centenary Methodist Church. The MYF (Youth Fellowship) met in this chapel for many years until it was sold and became a historical landmark. Everytime I go and visit family in Lawton I always drive around and take lots of pictures (I think I got that from Anna!). My sister Linda took me all over and we saw Texas longhorn, buffalo and lots of rain!! I had a wonderful visit and miss them already. Love to you all...