Summer Weekends

In July we took a weekend to camp near Kure Beach. We stopped by to see Pat and have Sunday Brunch at Elijah's in Wilmington, NC.

The house he is renting is an old Sear's Roebuck Catalog house. Story is that his daughters fought a lot. To appease them and gain peace; he bought and built 2 houses. They almost touch. I don't know if it worked...

Beautiful day at the beach!

I flew to Portland, ME for the Beach to Beacon 10K race. I had reconnected with a childhood friend.(FACEBOOK!) She was running and I went up to cheer her on.

Guiness Book of Records: Largest Globe. De Lorem Map Store

"Best Lobster Rolls" Red's Lobster Roll. Basically, a whole lobster on a hot dog style roll; mayo or melted butter on the side to dip. Very yummy.

Portland Light.... Amazing difference from NC beach to ME beach. This was a great day; low 80's low humidity!

retreating for the weekend

Last year, we went here;
so this year, we will be here.
Who knows where we are going?

Debbie, Cora and I are looking forward to spending time with the Lord and one another as we put some plans down on paper. I always enjoy these get aways, not only are they fun and relaxing; they are really focused on the Lord and the women at our church. We get to pray for our church and for the coming year's activities! It is very sweet. Please pray along side us, for us to minister appropriately, for the Glory of our Great God to be magnified!

Vince will be sole manager of the household, watching over all aspects of everyday life....I hope that the cat isn't too picky about her litter box, or the dog doesn't throw up or have his seizures...I hope that they all enjoy one another and have terrific time. (they usually do) I hope I will be home in time by at least half time of the Superbowl! I really hope they take the garbage out and clean up after themselves...:-)

Sunday with Aubrey

Panther's football is boring ....iPhone commercials are much more interesting to Aubrey!

Aubrey drooled, cried, walked, ate paper, laughed, played peek-a-boo, crawled, pulled herself up, sneezed, (of course ate in between) and finally gave up after a quick bath and change, to fall into a deep slumber in time to go home and wake up to take her medicine!

We enjoyed her visit!

Tuesday

This tree was hit by lightning more than 10 yrs ago. It bears the scar of that traumatic event. Since then, it has grown in stature, it has taken hurricane strength winds, drought, heat waves,etc... I am sure one day the weight of the tree will bring it down, but for now it keeps on bearing leaves each spring and nuts each fall.
I have a few friends that are like this tree; they bear scares of their younger lives. Yet, they are strong, beautiful and bearing fruit.
I look out my kitchen window as I do the dishes and I see this tree. It is a reminder to me, to keep bearing fruit regardless, He will strengthen me. I think of my friends, and praise God that He has seen them through and placed them in my life as a blessing.

He is so Good, He takes us as we are and turns even the ugliest scars into something beautiful!

Happy Tuesday!

where He leads....

Glenn talks on prayer and purpose; he told me he has been reading Martin Luther's book on prayer and has been influenced greatly by it. He is enjoying God in a deeper way and as he gets ready to go, Charlene and Carrie by his side, he shared with us what he has been learning.
Presenting them with a photo memory book, so they won't forget us....
some of the ladies in our women's learning center class! I'll post the pot luck later.

Practicing with new camera...


I think this one looks like Swizzle has hands instead of paws!