On February 23, Natalie particpated in her first pageant - Miner Miss. This is a local school pageant. She was so beautiful and did a great job - even though she didn't win. We talked about inner beauty vs. outer beauty and how she needs to strive for inner beauty. To have a quiet and gentle spirit, to be compassionate and kind, etc. I hope to have more talks like this soon. I will post some pictures soon.
On Wednesday, February 27, I received a call from the school nurse about Nathan. He had fallen in the cafeteria and hit his chin on the table. So, we dashed off to the doctor's office and he received 4 stitches. He was so brave through it all - so we got ice cream on the way home.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Tornado Relief Aid
Check out the link to KSSN to find out how you can help the victims of Tuesday's tornado in the Clinton/Atkins area. http://www.kssn.com/pages/relief08.html
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Who to Vote for???
Not sure who to vote for?? Well, it is hard for us as well. We had been supporting Fred Thompson, but he dropped out a few weeks ago. So, I had been impressed with some things Mitt Romney had said during debates. I know he is Mormon, but what other choices are there. Here is an email from a friend of ours regarding an article on Romney. You can click on Patriot Post to read the article...Romney vs. McCain, The Foundation. Above all else, get out today and exercise your right to vote.
"By now, we are accustomed to receiving one-sided "pro" or "con" assessments of a particular candidate (I've even written this one myself). I am now sending what I consider to be a balanced candidate profile of Mitt Romney published last week by the Patriot Post, a conservative journal advocating individual liberty, the restoration of constitutional limits on government and the judiciary, and the promotion of free enterprise, national defense and traditional American values. It's good stuff. Mitt Romney may not be the "ideal" candidate for many conservatives (and he wasn't my first choice). However, this look at his record and experience combined with a view of the remaining field shows that he is the best (and last?) hope for conservatives this presidential cycle. In sum, this article well describes why I am now supporting Mitt, and does so better than I could. Please take a minute to read, especially if you don't know much about Mitt Romney. -" David
"By now, we are accustomed to receiving one-sided "pro" or "con" assessments of a particular candidate (I've even written this one myself). I am now sending what I consider to be a balanced candidate profile of Mitt Romney published last week by the Patriot Post, a conservative journal advocating individual liberty, the restoration of constitutional limits on government and the judiciary, and the promotion of free enterprise, national defense and traditional American values. It's good stuff. Mitt Romney may not be the "ideal" candidate for many conservatives (and he wasn't my first choice). However, this look at his record and experience combined with a view of the remaining field shows that he is the best (and last?) hope for conservatives this presidential cycle. In sum, this article well describes why I am now supporting Mitt, and does so better than I could. Please take a minute to read, especially if you don't know much about Mitt Romney. -" David
Friday, February 1, 2008
Update on the Cain Family
The past few weeks have been filled with normal family stuff. Tim continues to enjoy and love his new job with Cameron. It has it challenges, but he is always up for it. He recently started a new study at church, Respectable Sins: Confronting Sins we Tolerate by Jerry Bridges. I am going through the book of Colossians with the ladies and really enjoying it. It is good reminder of what our relationship with Christ should look like and how we have to be careful not to be tempted by this world. It is so easy to get caught up in what is going on here that we lose sight of what is truly important - keeping Christ central in our life everyday.
Natalie is doing great! She just got her report card - All A's with only one B (89 in math), she is doing so well. Also, she signed up for a school pageant and is so excited. She gets to wear a pretty dress! Her brother doesn't quite get why she wants to do this.
Nathan has started Upward basketball and is doing great. He had all A's on his last report card! We can really tell how he has matured from last year and is doing so much better. Of course, he is still excited about 6th grade math. And he is still as creative as ever.
We covet your prayers as we raise Natalie & Nathan - that we keep pointing them to the Gospel and importance of it in our daily lives.
Natalie is doing great! She just got her report card - All A's with only one B (89 in math), she is doing so well. Also, she signed up for a school pageant and is so excited. She gets to wear a pretty dress! Her brother doesn't quite get why she wants to do this.
Nathan has started Upward basketball and is doing great. He had all A's on his last report card! We can really tell how he has matured from last year and is doing so much better. Of course, he is still excited about 6th grade math. And he is still as creative as ever.
We covet your prayers as we raise Natalie & Nathan - that we keep pointing them to the Gospel and importance of it in our daily lives.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Ellis Ray Heair
Today, January 13, 2008 has been one year since my grandfather went home to be with the Lord. In October, 2006 he underwent surgery for mouth cancer. He stayed for a while in the VA in Memphis and was later transferred to a nursing facility in Starkville, MS. Early Saturday morning, January 13, 2007, I got a call to say he had passed away. I did get to see for Christmas 2006 and knew his days were become fewer. He never was able to really speak again and was still being fed through a feeding tube. I am grateful that before after his surgery I was able to spend a day with him in the hospital.
At his funeral on January 15, 2007, I shared a tribute I wrote about him. Only the Lord gave me the courage and the words to say. I wanted to offer a memorial to him. My childhood was greatly enriched having him as a "Grandpa". I am thankful he is now in heaven, free from pain, but miss his voice and face.
At his funeral on January 15, 2007, I shared a tribute I wrote about him. Only the Lord gave me the courage and the words to say. I wanted to offer a memorial to him. My childhood was greatly enriched having him as a "Grandpa". I am thankful he is now in heaven, free from pain, but miss his voice and face.
New to the blogging world...
Okay, I am going to give this a try and start blogging. Today is Sunday afternoon and we have decided to stay in WLR versus driving back in to church tonight. My hubby is busy on a computer checking emails, etc. and my 2 children are having a Webkinz Board Meeting with Princess and Nick.
We celebrated the holidays this year with both sets of family. On Christmas Eve we travelled to Maumelle to have Christmas with the Cain family. We enjoyed a nice lunch and then of course opened presents. The kids received a PS2 from Pepaw and Mawmaw - that was the highlight. Tim got a docking station for his ipod and I received Ann Taylor gift certificates.
That afternoon, we travelled to Marion to have the Harrell Christmas. We stayed the night at my parents' home - which we haven't done in a while. On Christmas morning, we looked in our stockings and opened our gifts to one another. We started a few years ago only getting the kids 3 gifts and this year a friend of mine gave me an even better idea. They get one spiritual gift, one needed gift and one wanted gift. This is very easy for us and cuts down on all the stuff. Nathan received 2 PS2 games - High School Musical Sing it & Meet the Robinsons and Natalie received some American Girl clothing and clothes.
Tim and I returned home on Wednesday, leaving the kids there for a few days. I then went back on Saturday and we drove to Mississippi for the Heair Family Christmas. We stayed at my grandmother's house - a little crowded, but okay. This is the first Christmas without my grandfather and I really missed him. He would always be sitting in his recliner and greeted us as soon as we came in the door. I know he is heaven, but I miss seeing his sweet face. On Sunday, we went to my aunt's house and had lunch and then shared gifts with one another.
The holidays were busy as usual, but enjoyable for the most part.
We celebrated the holidays this year with both sets of family. On Christmas Eve we travelled to Maumelle to have Christmas with the Cain family. We enjoyed a nice lunch and then of course opened presents. The kids received a PS2 from Pepaw and Mawmaw - that was the highlight. Tim got a docking station for his ipod and I received Ann Taylor gift certificates.
That afternoon, we travelled to Marion to have the Harrell Christmas. We stayed the night at my parents' home - which we haven't done in a while. On Christmas morning, we looked in our stockings and opened our gifts to one another. We started a few years ago only getting the kids 3 gifts and this year a friend of mine gave me an even better idea. They get one spiritual gift, one needed gift and one wanted gift. This is very easy for us and cuts down on all the stuff. Nathan received 2 PS2 games - High School Musical Sing it & Meet the Robinsons and Natalie received some American Girl clothing and clothes.
Tim and I returned home on Wednesday, leaving the kids there for a few days. I then went back on Saturday and we drove to Mississippi for the Heair Family Christmas. We stayed at my grandmother's house - a little crowded, but okay. This is the first Christmas without my grandfather and I really missed him. He would always be sitting in his recliner and greeted us as soon as we came in the door. I know he is heaven, but I miss seeing his sweet face. On Sunday, we went to my aunt's house and had lunch and then shared gifts with one another.
The holidays were busy as usual, but enjoyable for the most part.
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