Joey has this thing where she shakes her head and then looks at Ian and he just literally cracks up at her. I loved the expression on his face in this picture. These kids truly love each other and it is a wonderful gift to us as parents to know that they do love each other... at least for now... when they are teenagers, that may all change ;-)
Friday, October 19, 2007
the latest gourd
Joey and Mommy have been doing this gourd project for several days now. Joey just loves doing it and they do turn out pretty cute. We are going to have a whole family of gourds soon... heck, a whole city of gourd people soon! At less than two dollars for a whoile bag of gourds at Wal-Mart and sticks and leaves and acorns from the yards in our neighborhood, it makes a very fun bonding time project for Jenny and Joey and Joey gets a real kick out of it!
Thursday, October 18, 2007
At the pumpkin patch
Took the kids to the pumpkin patch last weekend... They seemd to have a good time playing around there (well at least Joey did, Ian was more or less along for the ride). But it was fun for us as well hanging out with the kids and enjoying the time in the sun with them. I just thought this picture was priceless and thought I would share it!
The rumors of my demise are greatly exaggerated...
Today I received word that there has been a rumor being spread from my "loving family of origin" that I was "run out of Stonington and that my family doesn't know where I am"... My response was pretty much to laugh about it initially. Strange how I have had a couple of people from the family drop past my new home who seem to have had no problem finding it and I have gotten a note from another family member with my correct mailing address on it. Seems like that story doesn't hold water very well.
I made a phone call to the most recent person to perpetuate the rumor today and asked him to check his facts out before he perpetuates slanderous remarks in the future or attacks anyone's character without knowing his facts. I assured him that there are AT LEAST two sides to every story and he should be very careful before he states anything as fact without knowing the truth. In fact, I think the folks in Stonington who have known me for so long would be pretty surprised and perhaps even a bit angry to think that anyone has been characterizing them as the type of people who would "run someone out of town". Such is definitely NOT the case... after 11+ years with the folks at the Old Stonington Baptist Church and in the Stonington community, I would trust any of them with my very life and I believe that many of them would do the same. They are good people whom I have wonderful memories of being with and I know that the relationships built there will last a lifetime for me and for them as well. Seems like those who have no character are intent on trying to tear others character apart... My response to that: "Have fun trying... you've got to have credibility in order to be successful at that game!" Good Luck!
Enough for now... Just thought that was an interesting bit of news today... I have neither the time, nor the interest in stooping to that level. It just reminds me of the fact that I have people who love me for me without regard for what I can do for them... How blessed am I?!!!
Oh and for the record, I am not lost, nor have I fallen off of the planet and no, I was not run out of Stonington. I am, in fact, returning there this weekend to share some memories, some laughter, and some pork chops with my friends there!
I made a phone call to the most recent person to perpetuate the rumor today and asked him to check his facts out before he perpetuates slanderous remarks in the future or attacks anyone's character without knowing his facts. I assured him that there are AT LEAST two sides to every story and he should be very careful before he states anything as fact without knowing the truth. In fact, I think the folks in Stonington who have known me for so long would be pretty surprised and perhaps even a bit angry to think that anyone has been characterizing them as the type of people who would "run someone out of town". Such is definitely NOT the case... after 11+ years with the folks at the Old Stonington Baptist Church and in the Stonington community, I would trust any of them with my very life and I believe that many of them would do the same. They are good people whom I have wonderful memories of being with and I know that the relationships built there will last a lifetime for me and for them as well. Seems like those who have no character are intent on trying to tear others character apart... My response to that: "Have fun trying... you've got to have credibility in order to be successful at that game!" Good Luck!
Enough for now... Just thought that was an interesting bit of news today... I have neither the time, nor the interest in stooping to that level. It just reminds me of the fact that I have people who love me for me without regard for what I can do for them... How blessed am I?!!!
Oh and for the record, I am not lost, nor have I fallen off of the planet and no, I was not run out of Stonington. I am, in fact, returning there this weekend to share some memories, some laughter, and some pork chops with my friends there!
Monday, October 1, 2007
Birthday week
I don't know how it happened, but another year has swiftly flown past me. I will turn 41 in less than a week! Hard to believe it... But, my life today is good. Jenny and the kids give my life meaning and my job keeps me fulfilled as well. God has blessed me even though the past year and a half or so has brought plenty of pain as well. We are weathering the storms of life and are keeping each other strong. Jenny is growing as a mother and the kids are doing great as well. Life is just plain good and it is filled to overflowing with joy if I will but take the time to recognize it! That is the struggle for me: to be sure to take the time to look and see how full my life is and how very blessd I am.
More to come I am sure as things continue to move along in life and in ministry!
More to come I am sure as things continue to move along in life and in ministry!
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