"The Past and the Pitcher"

This post on Angie Smith's blog really spoke to me. You just have to read it...

Prayer for the Chapman family

I am sure most of you have already heard about this tragic accident. I just think we need to unite in prayer for this family, especially the son/brother that was driving the vehicle. I just can't imagine what he is going through right now. You can leave them a comment or prayer here.

Happy Mother's Day

Before reading the following, check out my husband's last post. regarding the thankfulness of children:)


"Someone must see the family as worth fighting for, worth calling a career, worth the hard work of training a child in godliness, worth the relentless tasks involved in running a home...This 'someone' is the wife, the mother, and the homemaker and that, as such, she must embrace a life of being the giver. That's our role as mothers." ~Elizabeth George

"And let us not get tired of doing what is right, for after a while we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don't get discouraged and give up."
Galations 6:9

Being a full-time mother is one of the highest salaried jobs in my field, since the payment is pure love. ~Mildred B. Vermont

I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life. ~Abraham Lincoln

My mom is a neverending song in my heart of comfort, happiness, and being. I may sometimes forget the words but I always remember the tune. ~Graycie Harmon

No painter's brush, nor poet's penIn justice to her fameHas ever reached half high enoughTo write a mother's name.~Author Unknown

Birthday Celebrations

Last week we had the privilege of celebrating the birthday of my sweet twin nephews and my sister-in-law. It was a celebration at the zoo. What could be more fitting for four little kids under the age of five?!? It was great fun and perfect weather. The animal that I most enjoyed was the toddler gorilla. Man, they are cute. And, although I have two cuties myself, I would NOT turn it down if someone came knocking on my door to give me a baby gorilla. L-O-V-E them!

After the zoo we went to a little hamburger place in Ft. Worth. It was yummy and the cake was too. If you don't know about Texas Star Bakery, you better get there as quick as you can! Jacob and I have "cupcake dates" there often. They are delish. And always cute.

Here are some pictures from our day. Denise, if you ever get online to read my blog I want you to know how very loved you are. You are the sister that I always prayed for. I am so thankful for you in this family. Seriously, what would we do without each other?!?!

And Mark and Charles...we prayed for you two little miracles for so long. It has been such a joy to be your aunt and watch you grow into the handsome little men that you are. I can't wait to see what the Lord has planned for your lives!!

Memoir

My friend Lauren invited me to write a six word memoir. Here is what I came up with:

Sinner

Wife

Mother

Laugher:)

Friend

Dreamer


Now for the rules:

The instructions are to write your own six word memoir. Post it on your blog, including an illustration if you’d like. Link to the person that tagged you in your post and to the original post if possible so that it can be tracked as it travels across the blogosphere.Tag at least five more blogs with links. Leave a comment on the tagged blogs with an invitation to play.

Brittani, Sunni, Christa, Caroline, and Kristi...now it is your turn!!

Vanessa Whitwell

Please be in prayer for Fellowship Church...

Wordless Wednesday