Lainey Bug

I had the "blessed" privilege of babysitting Laine on Monday while Carman went to "in-service." I sure do love these opportunities. It was especially fun, because she had just learned to crawl the day before, so I got to see her do it in person:
I almost always have to do a little "photo" shoot with her. This is with the "blankie" I had Jessica Hall embrodery for her before she was even born. It has her name, "Laine Virginia" on it and also, "we love you, Papa and DeDe". I had given it to Andy & Carman the Christmas prior to her April birth.

Here she is with her bunny -- and the two dolls I gave her this Christmas:

Crawling with Daddy & Hondo looking on:

The next couple of days, I spent in Bella Vista helping my sister, Kaye and Wilda Head and Mom deep clean one of the lakehouses. Our last night, we met Andy, Carman, Laine, Rachel, Matt & Kristin at Copelands in Rogers for dinner. I love this cute hat:

We got home just in time Wednesday. In fact, Mom drove in light snow from Galena to Girard. We got about 3" of snow on Thursday. Of course, I loved it! We have more in the forecast for Sunday, but hoping it waits a few days as I'm anxious to worship with my church family tomorrow!

2011 - A New Year

With each new year that comes, I can't help but wonder what lies ahead. Thankfully, I'm not, by nature, a worry wart and so am not writing this posting with trepidation or fear. But the older I get, the more I realize that life can change in an instant. I praise the Lord, that no matter what may come in 2011, He is on His throne and He holds tomorrow; He has it all under His control.

I look forward to seeing Laine continue to grow healthy and normal.....to see her walk, talk, and say "Dede and Papa" (ha).

I look forward to seeing God bless all our children with joy, happiness and continued commitment to serving the Lord. I look forward to seeing what God will do at First Baptist, Galena: saving souls and greater dedication and much spiritual growth within her membership.

I also am looking very forward to a return trip to the Holy Land. My first trip in 2008 was an amazing experience and I do anticipate our trip this Spring will be just as wonderful. I'm especially excited about the group that has registered to go with us.

And so as I ponder 2011, I am in much prayer for God's continued provision, strength, guidance and leading. It would be wonderful if 2011 is the year Jesus raptures us from this earth. Oh yes, Lord Jesus, come quickly!! But until that day, I pray I will be found faithful in all He has called me to do.