My Sister Julie

My sisters are a great blessing to me. I mentioned Amy a while back.... http://tellthemtuesday.blogspot.com/2009/05/my-sister-amy-and-her-hubby-jeff.html But I cannot leave out my sister Julie..and Steve of course. But I think I will talk about him and Jeff more, later on!

Julie has been very active in Elizabeth's life. And now that she is a mommy herself, she is an even better Aunt. Can you believe that is Elizabeth in her arms? (in the first photo) Her little Sydney is so sweet. I miss seeing her more!

Julie has always been a great example to me. Always wanting to live her life in honor to God. She is a great wife, mommy and sister.

Here we are, very pregnant together in 2008. Somehow I got her to help me decorate both of my nurserys! They are both beautiful, if you have ever seen them, it's because of my two sisters that I have the coolest nurserys in the South! (btw, she made the outfit Sydney is wearing with her daddy)

Here we are at her baby shower here in Tally. It was fun getting to see her with her old friends again. It's so weird to think our little girls are in the photo with us, you just can't see them!

And she has become so talented. Staying home with her daughter, she has learned how to do so many things, sewing and decorating amazing cakes! she is so talented and blessed.

So I love my sister. I wanted you to know that today. Tell someone you love, how much you love and appreciate them today. Remember, we are not promised tomorrow, so don't wait too long!

Go and Visit Kayleigh today

http://www.kayleighannefreeman.blogspot.com/

Details on Kayliegh's memorial.

Good Bye Sweet Girl

To Kayleigh- http://www.thedoctorstv.com/main/content/Kayleigh



It was this little girl that inspired my Tell Them Tuesday. I am sitting here weeping, as I know that kayleigh's mom and dad said goodbye to her yesterday. You need to know her story. You need to go and read and see what God did in this little girl. How many millions of people, literally millions, who have been touched by her life. Pray for her mom and dad. Saying goodbye to a child should never be a part of our life. But it is. It does not make God any less God. Any less loving. Any less amazing. They would say, look what God HAS done. She is my Tell Them Tuesday.

Thank you Kayleigh. We will see you in Heaven. Until then, worship at His Throne. And be among the cloud of Witnesses that says..."How Great is Our God".

http://www.kayleighannefreeman.blogspot.com/

My Sister Amy and her hubby Jeff

The way I feel about my sister Amy is almost impossible to put into words. I feel that way about both my sisters (Julie, your next) Amy has given more and loved me more than I have ever heard of a sister doing. And I love the way she loves my girls as well. She has been a great Aunt along with her husband Jeff, who is a great Uncle as well. They love, love, love on us all the time.

They pray for my family and Amy is always encouraging me to further and deepen my walk with Christ. To seek him fully and to be used daily. They are so much fun and I look forward to every time that I get to go visit them. I just love my sister and Jeff. I cannot imagine my life without them. And I feel sorry for people who don't have sisters like I do. My life is fuller and more blessed than anyone can understand. Especially if you don't have an Amy of your own.

Gina- My Girl

This is my buddy Sawyer. He is Gina's little boy and he is just my sweetie. I love him, and I love my friend Gina. As I mentioned last week and told you about Lesley, friends are important to me. After Lesley moved, it was so hard to find someone to fill that gap missing in a friend. I am so glad that Lesley and I are still in touch. And I was just so happy when God sent me Gina.

I love this picture, it looks like Sawyer got stuck between us and he can't get out! This is my Gina. What a friend. Let me tell you about Gina. Her world can be falling apart but you can be sure of 2 things" One, she will have a smile on her face, because she won't get beat! And two, she will ask YOU if you are okay and do you need anything. I was pregnant, and here she was, after her c-section, hurting and taking care of a newborn, and what does she do? Checks on me, brings me food.... Her son is in the hospital at 11 weeks...she looks after ME. She brought me a beautiful necklace after Anna was born because she said "The mother does not need to be overlooked when the baby arrives." One thing after another, and even in times of trial, she looks after me and loves me. I have NEVER had someone love me more sacrificially (besides my Savior, my parents and my hubby!) And boy, can she make some banana bread! Just ask Brian.

She loves my E. I love how she cares for her, brings her gifts, watches her (so I can teach Good News Club), hugs her, disciplines her, reads to her, is silly with her, is a mom to her. She is so special to Elizabeth and I love the bond that is forming between them.

Our friends. I love the time we spend together. It is rare to have a friend who seeks you out. In these times, often you have to really work to be close to friends. But just like my friendship with Lesley, it is effortless! Gina, Memphis and Sawyer mean the world to us.

We pray together...

We love to eat

together...lol

And we definately love to play! I love our friendship. I thank God that He loves the bond of friendship as well. I thank him for giving Gina to my family. And I pray that you are blessed with a friend in your life who means even half as much!

My Lesley

I just miss my friend Lesley. And I want you to know how great she is. Lesley and I got to know each other when she lived here in Tallahassee. We went to Four Oaks Church together and it feels like she has always been in my life. She is family in every sense of the word. Her hubby got a new job up north. And at the time, I was not happy. But soon saw God's amazing plan in so many places.

From the adoption of her Son Angel, to her introduction of my sister to her now husband, Steve. There were so many blessings that came from her families move. We don't see each other much. But our friendship is one that never needs re-introductions. We are always a phone call or facebook message away from each other. Her family serves God faithfully. They are an inspiration to me and I love them very much. I hope Lesley will always know this.

Our Fearless Leader

This is Mike, he is wonderful. Mike and his wife, Pru, are our Bible study leaders. We are so blesssed by them every week. They have make a group that is loving, encouraging, trust worthy, prayerful, open.... We have grown in their group and under their leadership. I hope they know how much we love them.

I love these photos. Mike built a boat. We love this boat. It is "Sea Worthy" and quite the crowd pleaser. At our last cook out, many brave souls went for a ride and enjoyed it rather well. I know Elizabeth and her daddy had a great time!

We love you Mike and Pru! Thank you for all that you do for us.