I acknowledge that with my assortment of inadequacies, I fulfill my high calling as a witness for Christ not by trying to be what I\’m not but by realizing who I am in Christ, then depending on You to let my true inner self shine forth.
– A Treasury of Praise
Heavenly Father, these words are especially meaningful to me this week. What a relief that Your ideal is for me to just be myself, not some unattainable image. While I am continually striving to live healthier, more disciplined, more grateful, live life at a slower pace, etc, I\’m reminded that even while You are shaping me, You desire for me to be me.
Thank You, Lord…
– Uncle Richard\’s life, and the celebration with dear family in Somerset. A step back into James history for all of us being together. What a sweet weekend, so grateful for the time especially with Bran and him getting to experience that dynamic of our family.
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| Dad & Aunt Francine. Took about 2 seconds for Bran to notice the resemblance |
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| Bran, me, Cassidy (expecting her little one any day!) |
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| Aunt Mary, me, Daboo |
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| Cappy with Rusty, Bran and Luke |
– These precious ones in our home (not long enough)
– Melts my heart
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| Bran got a kick out of Essie drawing herself bigger than him |
– Melinda and her workouts. I am just beginning to like them.
– Celebrating 50 years with Erma
– Poor thing, hated that she was sick, but loved having her home and all to myself (and grateful it only lasted one day!)
– Essie\’s badge she stuck on Daboo
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| \”I like you\” |
– That I can trust you\’ll pull my thoughts together for the 12th!
– Es\’ \”All About Me\” project ~ we really had fun doing this (as much as I hate projects), she loved making up clothes for herself
– 1st Panther game of the season – Hud #12 on the field, Esther and Basden\’s first game to be cheerleaders on the sidelines!
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| Had to include this pic, she & Lily are having so much fun |
– Game day means not only shirt and tie, but also sleeping in! 
– 2nd game, team seemed much more fluid this time around
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| Still getting used to seeing him in football pads |
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| All of us moms were cracking up at the row of arms-crossed dads |
– Her solution to broiled brussel sprouts
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| Yes, that\’s a chip clip on her nose |
– Ranger game tickets to the Cliftons, that we got to be a part of connecting the dots (happy birthday, sweet Emma!)
– Tara has more energy to play than Mommy does! Kids love, love having her here
– See you at the Pole 2012
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| Tanglewood, Corbin starting us with a brief devo |
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| Basden asked at the end, \”Mommy, why are the adults crying?\” Hard to hear children petition the Lord for the school without tearing up. |
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| McLean Middle. I forgot to tell Bran ahead of time, but the Lord told him! |
Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles… 1 Chronicles 16:11-12
