New “Videos” Page
We just added a new Videos page, where we’ll be posting videos we’ve taken with our new video camera (especially of Silas 🙂 ). Go ahead and check it out!
Category: family
39 Weeks
Dad & Mom expecting their first born son. Stephen & Elisabeth expecting their first born son. My physical state this past week can be summed up by one phrase: “I don’t feel like doing anything besides giving birth!”
Dinner with Aunt Vonnie
Surprise visits are always great–especially when they’re with family. I was surprised this morning with a message from my Aunt Vonnie saying she was in town and wanted to get together for dinner. I knew she was headed out to Phoenix for a nurses’ convention, but had completely forgotten about it. We picked her up… Read More Dinner with Aunt Vonnie
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A Story from Pop-pop
As Pop-pop sat in his leather recliner in the den last December, I typed away as fast as I could to capture his stories just the way he told them–or close to it. In honor of Pop-pop’s 85th birthday today, I thought I would post a story from him in his own words. This is… Read More A Story from Pop-pop
Mom’s Tribute to Her Dad
This is my mom’s tribute that she gave at Pop-pop’s funeral. I am very thankful for my father. The most important thing about Dad was that he knew the Lord Jesus Christ as his Savior and he knew he was going to Heaven. There was no need to fear death because he knew that Heaven… Read More Mom’s Tribute to Her Dad
Maternity Photos by Laura
My cousin, who is enrolled in a photography class, needed subjects for her portrait photo shoot assignment. Before we flew to Maryland, she asked if Stephen and I would mind getting some pictures taken while we were on the farm. I had been hoping and planning to get some maternity pictures, so I jumped on… Read More Maternity Photos by Laura
Indiana Surprise
The look on Mom’s face was worth it. Worth the long hours in the car and the swollen feet and ankles. She came out into the living room confused as to why the dogs were barking, and then she saw Stephen. She gasped and hugged him so tightly. After the funeral in MD, we rode… Read More Indiana Surprise
Nearer My God To Thee
Thank you for your prayers and loving arms that have embraced us as we whispered goodbye to Pop-pop last week. It is an immeasurable comfort knowing that it was not a final goodbye, but as the pastor said at the funeral, it was “until we meet again” in heaven. Stephen and I are so thankful… Read More Nearer My God To Thee
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“Renee”
During Pop-pop’s last few weeks, it was a struggle for him to smile–let alone speak. July 28th, a week before Pop-pop passed away, was my mom’s birthday. Uncle Calvin was sitting in the dining room which they had made into Pop-pop’s bedroom. He said, “Dad, do you remember what you were doing 54 years ago… Read More “Renee”
Precious PopPop
Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints. Psalm 116:15 My PopPop went home to be with Jesus this morning. While I and my family miss him terribly, I’m so glad he is finally healthy again. It’s easy to focus on the pain I feel at the loss of a… Read More Precious PopPop