My Sister Carol & I got to be together for Thanksgiving. 2010

Rick & I were in TN and got to share her

Thanksgiving meal she planned for her family.

(well us ha)

Then we brought her back to OH and she was here for our's..

Got to bring Mom from the Nursing Home so Dad got to come.

Aunt Mary was here too and all the kids and grandkids.

Had a great day with singing, laughing and eating.

Rick's BD Celebration

In God We Trust (You might be a Redneck)

We have enjoyed the redneck jokes for years. It's time to

Take a reflective look at the core beliefs of a culture that 
Values home, family, country and God. If I had to stand
Before a dozen terrorists who threaten my life, I'd
Choose a half dozen or so rednecks to back me up.
Tire irons, squirrel guns and grit -- that's what rednecks are
Made of. I hope I am one of those. If you feel the
Same, pass this on to your redneck friends.
Y'all know who ya are.

You might be a redneck if: It never occurred to you to
Be offended by the phrase, 'One nation, under God..'

You might be a redneck if: You've never protested about seeing
The 10 Commandments posted in public places.

You might be a redneck if: You still say ' Christmas'
Instead of 'Winter Festival.'

You might be a redneck if: You bow your head when
Someone prays.

You might be a redneck if: You stand and place your
Hand over your heart when they play the National Anthem

You might be a redneck if: You treat our armed forces
Veterans with great respect, and always have.

You might be a redneck if: You've never burned an
American flag, nor intend to.

You might be a redneck if: You know what you believe
And you aren't afraid to say so, no matter who is listening.

You might be a redneck if: You respect your elders and
Raised your kids to do the same.

You might be a redneck if: You'd give your last dollar to
A friend.

If you got this email from me, it is because I believe that
You, like me, have just enough Red Neck in you to have the
Same beliefs as those talked about in this email.
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YOU DON'T STAND BEHIND OUR TROOPS FEEL
FREE TO STAND IN FRONT OF THEM.

IN GOD WE TRUST!

2010 Zoo & Zoombezi Bay

We had a wonderful time at the Zoo and Zoombezi Bay this summer.

Jim's work (USY) gave discount tickets, served lunch and much more.

Jimmy isn't in the pic because he ran off with a cousin..

We had friends that went too.  A lot of walking, sun and fun!!

We will have to make this a yearly event!

Is that Taylor's feet sticking up in the air?? :-))

SUMMER

Where is the summer going?
It is almost July and I haven't even bought flowers or tomato plants.
I think we get so bogged down with life we forget to enjoy it.
I am determined to smell the roses, enjoy my family and enjoy the gifts of life.

Florida Court Sets Atheist Holy Day

In Florida, an atheist created a case against the upcoming

Easter and Passover holy days. He hired an attorney to bring

a discrimination case against Christians, Jews, and

observances of their holy days. The argument was that it was

unfair that atheists had no such recognized days.

The case was brought before a judge. After listening to the

passionate presentation by the lawyer, the judge banged his

gavel declaring, "Case dismissed!"

The lawyer immediately stood, objecting to the ruling and

saying, "Your honor, how can you possibly dismiss this case?

The Christians have Christmas, Easter, and others. The Jews

have Passover, Yom Kippur, and Hanukkah, yet my client and

all other atheists have no such holidays."

The judge leaned forward in his chair saying, "But you do.

Your client, counsel, is woefully ignorant."

The lawyer said, "Your Honor, we are unaware of any special

observance or holiday for atheists."

The judge said, "The calendar says April 1st is April Fool's

Day. Psalm 14:1 states, 'The fool says in his heart, there

is no God.' Thus, it is the opinion of this court that if

your client says there is no God, then he is a fool.

Therefore, April 1st is his day. Court is adjourned."

 

Enjoying Bryce (Heather and Joey's baby)

Mom enjoying her great grandson, Bryce.

He is growing up so fast.  He loves his Mommy.

Grandma Becky got him to sleep when

he was too tired to play.

It was so nice seeing him and visiting

with Heather & Becky.

He smiles and laughs a lot.

I love my family.

Dangerous Criminal

One night, a lady stumbled into the police station with a

black eye. She claimed she heard a noise in her back yard

and went to investigate. The next thing she knew, she was

hit in the eye and knocked out cold.

An officer was sent to her house to investigate, and he

returned 1-1/2 hours later with a black eye.

"Did you get hit by the same person?" his captain asked.

"No," he replied. "I stepped on the same rake."

Feb Snow 2010

We have more snow coming in

 today and tomorrow.

(Feb.9 & 10)

Today at Church

Pic of Dad and Me today at Church.

January 19, 2010

In everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the prophets.


-- Matthew 7:12

The Golden Rule -- golden because it's genuine, lasting, and valuable. Imagine how different our world would be if we practiced this principle -- not just in our "church life," but in our daily life ... with our family, ... with our coworkers and employer, ...with the people we manage, ... with the folks on the freeway and in
the neighborhoods where we drive, ... toward the waiters and waitresses who serve us. What a wonderfully different world it would be if the Golden Rule were to be practiced. I think I'll start changing my world with it today! How about you?
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Generous Father, you have blessed me with so many rich and wonderful gifts. I can never ever adequately express to you the thanks you deserve. One thing I want you to know, dear Father, is that I especially appreciate the way you have treated me with grace and not with justice or judgment. Give me the power to do the same with the people my life touches this week. In Jesus' name I pray.
Amen.