Hope

Praise the Lord and give Him thanks, tell everyone what He has done! That old song just keeps running through my mind.
We waited today to hear the report on Greg's pet scan....the report was, and I quote "FAVORABLE!" Oh how shamed I felt as I realized my faith, as always, was not where it was supposed to be-it was supposed to be BELIEVING and yet, when I saw caller ID said it was my brother, I was almost scared to answer. Oh what joy, what thankfulness he was feeling, I am feeling. With this new hope, I know we will watch him grow strong!! I couldn't contain my tears of sheer unadalterated joy. My poor confused children...Mom, you cry when you're sad, you cry when you're happy!?!?!
Now, to kick in the next chemo and get him here for a May 7 wedding!!

An Ethiopian Christmas

We were honored on Sunday evening to celebrate the Ethiopian Christmas with our sweet friends who were also celebrating their 5th anniversary of their restaurant, The Nile, being in business. They are precious people to us, always so sweet and kind and Yeshi (owner) helped us so much when the girls first came home. They adore her.

DWW 2010

Tomorrow, Mom, Casey, Kelli, Caitlyn, Rachel, and I head out for DeLille Women's Weekend 2010! My dad and Bo will have the kids all weekend, so please keep them in prayer.... :)

So far, the tentative plans include a Chris Tomlin concert, a trip to an apple orchard, wine tasting, and lots of goofing around. I can't wait!

I will definitely miss these faces though...

Fummer.

Faux Summer, that is.

The high today was 89! No humidity; just beautiful. We spent the morning at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens, one of our favorite spots.

I love love love Virginia springs and falls. Summer is okay, and winter beats the heck out of any winters north of here. I love my home!

My Baby Girl is ONE!

On October 6, Lily Linda-Mae turned one year old. We celebrated with family and chocolate cake! She loved it.

Mommy and Daddy got her some cool toys and a bunch of books!

Aunts Rebekah and Temima gave her some sweet little trinkets, and Aunt Casey gave her a precious ballerina teddy bear.

Grandma and Grandpa gave her an awesome pink and purple tricycle!! They also gave her an adorable outfit. :)