Mother's Day Weekend

Mother's Day is a special day. It's also a very busy day. Especially when you have two church services and two mothers to honor between those services. Everything seems so rushed. So, we celebrated with our mothers on Saturday. We stopped at my mom's first. I think I caught Bruce off guard here.

Daddy obviously was not caught off guard.

My card to mom made her cry. HA!

We bought her this robe and some other things she wanted.

We had a wonderful visit with my parents and then went to see Marie.

She's going on a cruise in a couple of months with some of her brothers and sisters so we bought her a new outfit for that.

She usually does not like to have her picture taken, but insisted on pictures of herself with me and Bruce. Of course we were happy to oblige.

Sunday morning after we were all dressed for church, the children gave me their cards and gifts. I got a new brag book, a new card game that I'm eager to play, and a bag of my favorite candy, caramel creams.

I taught Sunday school for my mom. I had the children make book marks for their mommies.

I kind of had my feelings hurt Saturday night. I won't give the details, but even though I expected what happened, it hurt just the same. I was feeling really burdened and low Sunday morning, but almost as soon as I walked into the doors of the church a dear friend slipped me a Mother's Day card expressing her love for me and what a wonderful friend I had been to her. I didn't even get to read the card for crying over what she wrote. And then when I got up in the choir, I was hugged by another lady that told me thank you for being a good friend to her these last few years. That was God! I just cried all through the singing service. Then Pastor preached a message that spoke to me about hurt feelings. That wasn't his only point, but that point was just for me. Isn't God good to give us just what we need when we need it?

Bruce bought stuffed crust pizza for lunch at my request and then we hit the sack for a nice loooong Sunday nap. Ahhhh, it was great!

Sunday night, Vintage Faith got up to sing and I have to say, it was the best I've ever heard them. It was a touching service. One that several needed. You could feel the Holy Spirit moving among His people.

After church, we had a surprise birthday party for Josh, our Pastor's son. His mom invited our Young Married Class since most of us babysit Josh. Ok, we really don't babysit him since he's almost 30, but that was the joke last night.

He was very surprised. He almost turned around and walked out. LOL

But he stayed for the food and laughs.


Mrs. Ava had a pretty good spread of food, including her famous spinach dip and chicken croissants. It was delish!

Even "little man" was ready to party. Ain't he purty? He looks just like his mama.

Jeremy, Justin, Spencer, Clayton, and Dustin in the back there.

Nicole

Josh's cake

It was a big day and a good one. I hope you had a great Mother's Day like I did.

Mother's Day Pictures

Today was a wonderful Mother's Day. It started out as most Sundays do. You know...finding socks, ironing a shirt that was supposed to be hung up, but somehow ended up on the closet floor, rolling your daughter's hair on curlers because she asked you nicely twenty minutes before you have to leave, making sure your husband's shirt matches his pants and tie and that everyone's teeth have been brushed, hair has been combed, and instruments and Bibles are in hand.

Hannah made me a very sweet Mother's Day card. I just love those homemade cards, don't you? Bruce usually writes a poem in my cards, but this time, my card played music. At first it scared me because I wasn't expecting it. But then I got cracked up.

Bruce gave me a new digital camera for Mother's Day. The one I have is still ok, but the fall I had at the museum last week busted the door for the batteries and I wanted something I could record videos with. This new one I got is the same name brand I had, only better. And cuter. I couldn't believe how small it was. I love it.

My secret pal bought me a pair of really cute sandals, a pair of earrings, and a watch. We had lunch for my mother-in-law at Barry and Liberty's house. Liberty was saying this was their first party since living in their new house.

After lunch, we went to my mother's home. I gave her a parafin wax hand spa and six pounds of wax. She seemed to really like it. I hope she pampers herself a little more.

We had two good services at church today, however, tonight's service made my entire day. Four of our teenagers accpeted Christ. I was so happy when we walked out of the church. What a blessing that was! Brother RJ has been going through Proverbs on Wednesday nights and then Pastor preached out of Revelation tonight. I believe the Lord has been working on these hearts for a while. I was so glad to see them come forwad.

I'll be taking a little bit of a blogging break this week. I'll be busy helping Mrs. Liz and some other ladies decorate for the SIGMA banquet. So maybe I'll stop and say hello. But if I don't, you'll know why.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

Mother's Day Lunch And Sigma Banquet

Grab a cup of coffee and relax. I was camera happy today! These are pictures of our Mother's Day Lunch that we had here in honor of our Moms and also Justin's Awards Banquet for SIGMA.



We gave them their cards...see Mom cry? I just love it when my cards make her cry. :)



For their gift, we decided to give them a little pampering so we bought them each a gift certificate for a manicure and pedicure.



Here is my Dad. He grilled the burgers for us. Good job, Dad. They were great.


We took pictures of us with our Moms
Marie and Bruce
Mom and Bruce
Mom and me
Marie and me
It was a nice lunch and a nice time spent with them. Happy Mother's Day y'all!



Tonight was Justin's SIGMA Banquet. The theme in SIGMA this year was Missions and so the decorations for the evening were different places around the world.

Here is Justin and Jeremy in Italy



They left Italy and came back to the USA where they met Sis Liz



Then they decided to freeze in Antarctica


Only to warm up in Mexico


After warming up, they decided to take a trip to China


Justin blew up all those balloons for the dragon. Boy was he out of breath after that! OK, I'm kidding...he had a machine.

Pictures of SIGMA teens

More pictures of SIGMA teens


Justin with his Grandparents in Italy


Sis April and Bro David, SIGMA sponsors


Jennifer and Jonathan


Anna and Spencer


Nathan


John, Justin, Jeremy and Evan in the back.


Brother and Sister Harmon, Jeremy's Grandparents


Sisters April, Liz and Dana.


Brother RJ with Daniel, Justin and John...John is the one respectfully holding bunny ears over his Youth Pastor.


Sis Tammy and Rebecca


The Hendricks


Sis Wendy


Josh and Daddy.


Bro Chris and Sis Dana, Justin's SIGMA sponsors


Pastor Goodman and son Josh


The Postons


The Richard Family


Sons of Faith sing How Can We Reach A World We Never Touch



Brother Jonathan, our Associate Pastor's son. He is attending Crown College and gave our devotional this evening. You did a great, Jonathan. Thank you.


Honoring the sponsors with cards and gift certificates


Bradley receiving his award


These were the SIGMA teens that made the top 10 scores this year...Daniel, Nathan, Clayton, Catherine, Mark, Justin, Spencer, Jennifer and John. Not sure where the tenth teen was tonight.


Mark receiving his award for bringing the most visitors this year.


Jennifer receiving one of MANY awards she would receive tonight. I believe UHAUL was called to take all her awards home. Hehe, Jennifer, I think it's great that you did so well this year. SIGMA will miss you next year.


Clayton receiving the Helping Hand Award. He went above and beyond this year to help out in whatever way he could. Just like his mother, that one.


Spencer receiving his award


John receiving his award


Justin's team, The American Christians, won the most team points this year and received medals.


Catherine receiving her award



Justin receiving the Unsung Hero Award. This award was presented to the teen who demonstrated humility and meekness and whose attitude reflected a Christ-centered heart. It was a blessing to his dad and me that he would receive this award.



Brother RJ and Sis Liz. Our Youth Pastor and his wife. Thank you so much for a wonderful year with SIGMA. And the banquet was beautiful. Thank you for working so hard to make it so nice for us. We love y'all!

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