Sophia's Latest :-)

I received an email from "Sophia Juliet" the other afternoon w/this pic attached.  Yes, she really has her own email address, but until Sophia is old enough to spell, read, write, and type, her Daddy and Mommy have "power over her email" for now.  :-)  Her power of email Mommy took this photo for Aunt Carolyn and sent it.  When Sophia is old enough to read she will see this pic and be like, Aunt Carolyn!  LOL!  I love it!!!

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Joel and Danielle's Baptism!

 There was happiness around today after work when Joel H-S. and Danielle U. were baptized!  I could hardly contain myself being so thrilled and excited for them!  I have to say, these two are so friendly, genuine, always willing to serve when they can, and the list goes on.  They have become like a brother and sister to me and many others around here.  Looking forward to seeing where their lives will go from here.  Their lives are really now just beginning.  :-)

 Below:  ...and to end the baptism on an even higher note, when I walked outside, my chariot....AKA my brother was waiting and offered to drive me home so that I wouldn't have to drive on the partially slippery roads b/c of the snow.  What a great brother I have!

Concert Night at Armstrong Auditorium

Jamie and I attended an Armstrong International Cultural Foundation concert at the grand Armstrong Auditorium last night for the first time as patrons......in a long time for me.  I'm not working the concerts this year, just haven't made the time to go until last night.  I know, shame on me.  :-)  The Kings Singers performed and they were great.  AA is a 24 million dollar auditorium, and the standards are set at the highest for the staff, but being a patron felt great.  Being able to chat with other guests attending was nice.  It's a real blessing to be able to attend.  Great gal pal night at AA.  :-)

A Gift for the Receptionist. :-)

 When it's below freezing outside with snow on the ground, it can make a person's day to come to work and see this left on their chair as a gift for the receptionist.  Ms. S. Greaser handmade it so I'll keep warm at my desk every time the door opens.  I love it!!!!  Ahhh, she is soooo sweet!  Proverbs 31 lady, definitely.  :-)

Beautiful Snow Pics!

Excuse my poor video shooting.  Shot this out of the front door of the Hall of Administration of Armstrong College looking at the magnificent Armstrong Auditorium.  I thought it was so beautiful...that is since I was indoors and also have a big brother who is kind enough to drive me in to work when the roads are hazardous. I realize how blessed I am to have someone to look out for me in that way. Even though I'm not that fond of winter weather, I can't miss the beauty of God's artistic creation in it.

Below:  When I got home I felt like going outside my place and shooting "snow pics."  I'm usually not the outdoor type, so maybe the cold air froze my brain temporarily.  :-)  Our great Pyrenees dogs were looking at me like they thought I was crazy.  This is one of those random posts just sharing pics that I took that I don't want to "go to waste."  :-)

Beautiful snow in my front yard.  Yes, that is my place with black shutters on the front, but since everyone uses the back as the entrance, no one ever sees this side including myself.  It looked so peaceful with the snow surrounding the house.  This pic makes me realize how God has looked out for me too.  I had this place built 10.5 years ago when I was only 24 years "young" and it has been used to have so many people in and out with dinners, out of town guests visiting town needing a place to stay/sleep. No way I could have done this on my own....God did that.  Nothing physical is permanent and can change in a heartbeat, but it's nice to have those perks throughout life's journey.  :-)  I think I should start a book of blessings or something for personal inspiration.  I don't care for winter that much, but something about the snow makes me reflect.

 ....so they said we would get maybe one inch of snow, but judging by the fruits....I don't think so.  This is my feet w/boots on, and they are almost completely submerged.

 I guess she is enjoying eating the snow.

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"Men are important in women's lives."  "One half of the population is made to defend the other half of the population."  "When women feel protected they blossom in their role and grow in admiration for their men."  "For a strong society you must have strong men who are not afraid to defend the women and children which is their God given role."------J. H.