Re: Willie Loves Nascar

Here is a photo of our
oldest cat, Willie
sitting in front of
the TV during a recent
Nascar race.

We Will Always Remember You...

I dedicate this poem written by
Whyitt U to all those who lost
their lives on that fateful day,
September 11, 2001

We'll Always Remember You
The time has come to move along
To God's heaven, from this Earth,
You leave us young and beautiful,
Not even aware yet, of all your worth.

Your smile reached out and touched all hearts,
And your peaceful, caring ways,
You always strived for excellence,
Never ceasing to amaze.

You will be missed by many,
Though your days on Earth were few,
You touched the lives of all you met,
You lived your life so true.

Even though you're dancing
With the angels in the sky,
Every time the clouds rain
We'll think of you and cry.

We'll speak your name quite often,
And we'll remember who you are,
You'll forever live in our memories...
Our bright and shining, heavenly star.

Re: Go Light Your World

GO LIGHT YOUR WORLD

Kathy Trocolli

There is a candle in every soul
Some brightly burning, some dark and cold
There is a Spirit who brings a fire
Ignites a candle and makes His home
So Carry your candle, run to the darkness
Seek out the hopeless, confused and torn
Hold out your candle for all to see it
Take your candle, and go light your world
Take your candle, and go light your world
Frustrated brother, see how he's tried to
Light his own candle some other way
See now your sister, she's been robbed and lied to
Still holds a candle without a flame
So Carry your candle, run to the darkness
Seek out the lonely, the tired and worn
Hold out your candle for all to see it
Take your candle, and go light your world
Take your candle, and go light your world
Cause We are a family whose hearts are blazing
So let's raise our candles and light up the sky
Praying to our Father, in the name of Jesus
Make us a beacon in darkest times
So Carry your candle, run to the darkness
Seek out the helpless, deceived and poor
Hold out your candle for all to see it
Take your candle, and go light your world
Carry your candle, run to the darkness
Seek out the hopeless, confused and torn
Hold out your candle for all to see it
Take your candle, and go light your world
Take your candle, and go light your world

Re: Duncan's Second Birthday

Yesterday we celebrated Duncan's
birthday. He is two years old and
loves "Lightning McQueen"

Papa and I got him a CARS blanket.
He really loves it...

Willie and Waylon

Our two pet cats, Willie
and Waylon. Waylon is the
new kid on the block.
We adopted him in May.

Willie came to live with
us in December 2008.
He is the long-haired
Persian.

Re: Lili

Here's a photo of our
beautiful granddaughter,
Lili who just turned 12.

Re: Violet

Here's a photo of our
little granddaughter
Violet surrounded by
watermelons...

Re: Cade and Duncan

Our grandsons, Cade and
Duncan enjoy playing with
trains, fire trucks, Monster
trucks, etc.

We have a whole toy box
full of things for them
to enjoy when they come
for a visit

Re: The Blue Beauty

Our newest acquisition
is a 1966 Mustang which
has been restored.

Re: Cactus Flower

This cactus flower opened today.
There are more flowers that will
open in the days ahead.

Isn't it a beautiful piece
of God's handiwork...

Re: Almost Two

Here's a cute angelic
picture of our grandson
Duncan who is almost
two...

Re: Fourth of July

Today we'll gather together,
with our family and our friends...
giving thanks to our Heavenly Father
for the blessings that He sends.

Thank you, Lord, for America,
a place where we can pray...
we give You all the glory,
on this Independence day.

Re: Violet Moon

Re: Violet Moon

Some current photos of our granddaughter.

She is seven months old now.

Re: To Mom and Dad

Remember Me
In a Bible cracked and faded by the years.
Remember Me
In a sanctuary filled with silent prayer

And age to age
And heart to heart,
Bound by grace and peace.
Child of wonder,
Child of God,
I've remembered you,
Remember Me.

Remember Me
When the color of the sunset fills the sky
Remember Me
When you pray and tears of joy fall from your eyes.

And age to age
And heart to heart,
Bound by grace and peace.
Child of wonder
Child of God,
I've remembered you,
Remember Me

Remember Me
When the children leave their Sunday school with smiles
Remember Me
When they're old enough to teach,
Old enough to preach
Old enough to leave.

And age to age
And heart to heart
Bound by grace and peace
Child of wonder,
Child of God,
I've remembered you,
Remember Me.

Age to age
And heart to heart
Child of wonder
Child of God
Remember Me.

Re: Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day, Dad.

You believed in me and always

gave me your unconditional

love.

I'll love you forever...

Re: To My Dad

Daddy's Girl
When you were young, pony-tailed,
face full of playful freckles,
were you a daddy's girl?
I was. I still am.
Did you look to him for your security,
for love and attention,
for the understanding, and the patience you lacked
as a child?
My daddy was the center of my small world,
the focus of my affections,
the star that lit my life, shining bright.
Shining still in my heart.
The years have led me here,
weathered with maturity and responsibilities,
and I see more clearly now.
The hardships, burdens of love,
and all the small sacrifices he made for me,
for our family.
He created stability, a place to call home.
All the photographs I browse through
of a child long forgotten, scarcely remembered
smiling, so happy and so loved.
The mere thought of becoming that role model
is enough to send me cowering, afraid...
looking for guidance.
Turning to my father and my more for support,
advice, wise counsel, and for approval.
Grown up, I see differently now...
A new perspective of a man I have always known.
My heart is full, my emotions overpowering
just in the certainty of that bond.
He's been there for me through all the conflicts
helping me over the rough, ragged stones of growing up.
My respect for him is unending,
faith is unbound, and love is unquestioning.
Even in the midst of all my imperfections, he is lenient,
ignoring the pitfalls, the downfalls, the shortcomings,
he just accepted me as I was, as I am.
The sheer purity of it leaves me awe-struck
and it lifts me up, it holds my head a little higher,
it keeps me in balance,
harmonizing with the world around me
beautifully, like an inspired masterpiece from the soul
of an honest man.
I am honored to know him, to love him, to be of him.
He's my hero, and I am his daughter, his little girl.

Re: Violet in the Mirror

Here is a cute picture of Violet

looking at herself in the mirror...

Re: Photography

I love photography. Last week I found this beautiful

rose and took a photo...

Re: Dolls

I just added two new dolls to my collection.

One is the Effanbee "Half Pint" and the

other is a porcelain doll named "Lynn"