Mother's Day

Yesterday was Father's Day... Today and the rest of the year is Mother's Day. Perhaps you have read Harold Bell Wright's book- The Uncrowned King, We are writing our own called,"The Enthroned Queen"...

It is an epic story of a woman and her little Deere...

We miss you all and hope to see you soon. Give Dad a hug and kisses from me and the girls...

Back From Legacy

The kids and I had an awesome time this past week. It was like leaving reality behind and stepping into another world. The new overseer of the campground (which is a Baptist campground) said his staff told him they looked forward to the Apostolic camp each year because we were so considerate.

They told him he would not believe it, we played basketball, volleyball, we swam and did all kinds of outdoor recreation *with our clothes on!* They were amazed. He also told Bro. Bass to pass on to all of us that we should never lose our testimony.

Since Sis. Godair has been sick we had Bro. Burgess in the evening, and Bro. Calhoun from Texas in the morning. It was so wonderful, I would that you could have all been there. We probably had close to 1000 in the evening services, the day services were broken up in age groups. We even had a church from Illinois come. I suppose there were 16 churches represented.

It was good to see Mom and Dad. Cyndi has them both up and running. I'll start back on OB tomorrow night, and Bobby will be going back on the road as a salesman. I am prayerful that I can eventually go part time which is my DREAM!

Well, I love you all!!!!

By the way...I love the picture of you with your reading glasses perched on the end of your nose. You are still the handsomest big brother ever! Happy Father's Day.

I'll walk you around.

Here are pictures of the outside of our home. Hopefully you all can come out to see it in person...

here i go....

i'm out in the working force....scary huh?....i started orientation today...i still feel way too young to be taking people's lives into my hands every day....anyway...love y'all....tell granny and poppa i said hello and i love them and am praying for them...

Mom & Dad

It was good to have my Big Brother and my wonderful niece here for a time. Nice to have some more shoulders here to help carry life.

Glad you made it home safe and sound.

And it will be good to have my Big *Little* Sister here for a time.

I love you all so much!!!!

D'Ann & Daddy on the Road

We have to tie up some loose ends here and then we will be traveling to GA to check on Granny Merritt. I should be there early Tues. morning. God bless. JTM

We're Engaged!!!

I just wanted to let everyone know that Greg and I are engaged to be married on October 20, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. He asked me last Friday night.... I am sooo, extremely happy!!! I'll keep y'all up to date on details... His dad wrote this poem and read it when he announced our engagement to their church...

Gregory & D’Ann

It was a chance meeting in a place far away,
A glance, a moment from which dividends would pay.

Time passed, hearts were offered, and then
Because of struggles they were gathered back again.

One heart was tendered, then broken in two.
The other committed only to be removed.

Wandering hearts asking God for His will
It seemed there was nobody, the void to fill.

Then inspiration, an invitation to the ball;
When he asked the question, she answered the call.

It’s been a long journey fill with moments of care
I like you, I like you, the whispers filled the air.

Then came the moment, like revelation from above,
This can’t be just like, I know I’m in love.

The friendship, the courtship found over the phone
Produced a relationship, now we’ll not be alone.

The way seemed fraught with perilous steps,
But God in His mercy, each footstep kept.

A night down at Shapley’s, a gourmet repast,
A moment on one knee, we’ll marry at last.

And so the date’s given as October 20, 2007.
Greg and D’Ann will find matrimonial heaven!

Congratulations to you both from Mama and me
We’re thankful God’s given us such a blessing to see!

Mother

I was able to talk to mom, via phone, on Mother's day. She sounded good-upbeat. She also thanked me for her gift (thank you Sheri)... It was encouraging to have her out of CCU and in a private room with a phone. Perhaps she will be released today. Let's continue to pray. JTM

Mama

I just talked to Dad and they are in the process of moving Mama out of ICU!!!!!!!!!!!!The Lord is so GOOD!! He always makes a way....I am planning on leaving L.C. Wed. after work and driving to Pineville for the Pinning and will be there for Graduation...I have made arrangements to leave school on the 24th. They will have a sub come in until the end of the school year and Randell will take me to Georgia on the 25th, where I will stay until.......Please pray for his job situation....We truly serve an awesome God...and he has been to Good to US!!

Latest Update

I left Mom a little while ago to see about Dad. But it was evident what an awesome God we serve. Mom's spirits are great today. Even though she is uncomfortable she is smiling and laughing. For the first time in way tooooo long, I had my Mama back. Oh how gracious God is! He always knows just what is needed, always right on time.
We are hoping to get out of ICU tomorrow. And I think Monday would be reasonable for discharge. She is stronger than I can even express. Her mind is sharp, and so is her wit. And Dad's is happy knowing she is on the mend.

On another note: I am weighing my options. I'll talk to the director of OR Monday. I spoke with the director of ER/ICU today about an ER position. I think she is willing to help me with my schedule (which would be wonderful) and then I wouldn't have call like I would with OR. I really need to stay in Coffee County because of everything going on. It would be night shift, 36/36, but I think that will work the best. I only get about 5 hours of sleep a night anyway!! And it would mean I need to refresh my EKG knowledge and take ACLS and PALS (D'Ann, you know what I mean, *nurse* talk ;-> )
Since I made up my mind to go back to patient care I feel like the world has lifted off of my shoulders. Please continue to help me pray.