Can't wait for the weekend. I've got to get some sunflower seeds planted so they can start to sprout so we can grow some of these beauties again this year! It is supposed to be a fantastic weekend.

Please pray for our friend Jim and his family as he has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer - it's in multiple places including lungs, bone, etc - and he'll undergo some experimental treatment. He is just the nicest man you could know.

Love to all.

Please pray for Bob Taillon's family as he was killed in an accident when he and his wife, Rene, were riding their Harley Davidson motorcycle Saturday evening; a 17 yr old girl turned left directly in front of them - turning from the right lane - and either didn't look or didn't see them - they were going about 40 mph and did not have time to brake before the collision. Bob was a good man, a former marine, a retired guy working part time at the Bumpus Harley Davidson store and loving his life and his wife and riding on beautiful days. He attended Heartsong Church for several years and has lots of friends both from Heartsong and our fellowship. He will be missed. Please pray for the young girl and her family too. We know it will be terrible for them as well. Tell those you love you love them every day, in every way. You never know what a day will bring. Live, love and laugh.

The women's conference in Taccoa, GA was fun and my friend, Joyce, and I had a good time. It was at a very fantastic facility and we had the VIP room which was very nice. We had a gourmet meal Thurs. night and the rest of the weekend had delicious buffet meals and desserts not to mention the hospitality room that was full of all kinds of goodies. Still, it was good to get back home and see my honey. We've never been apart that long in 15 yrs! So, I'm glad to be home and right now I hear him singing in the shower!!!

More News from Afghanistan

Yes, TJ is now in Afghanistan near Kabul and he did feel the earthquake. It woke him up! He will be keeping Landis posted as much as possible although getting an internet connection is sporadic and he was able to get a cellphone there but it will be expensive to call. If he can access internet, they can communicate online through Skype which is great - phone/video and its' free I understand. They have already done that some while he was in Kuwait. Modern technology! So, continue to remember TJ and all our soldiers while they are serving our country. Thanks.

Reply to Cristi

I've heard nothing from Landis yet - however, as far as I know, TJ is still in either Kuwait (where he was first send for staging/preparing to Afghanistan) or at the "in between place" which we are apparently now allowed to know the exact location. Last I heard they were possibly to remain in the "in between place" because of danger to fly them into Afghanistan. I'll let y'all know more when I have an update.
Thanks for checking.

Remember TJ while he's deployed

Please remember TJ (and Landis and the kids) while he is deployed. He left for Afghanistan last Thursday (is in Kuwait for a couple of weeks, then near Kabul). Prayers for safety, peace of mind, comfort and the family's well being while he's out of country. Thanks.

Gen at 10 months

Here's Genesis at 10 months. She's taken a step or two and will be walking in no time now. Still smiling as usual. She's such a happy baby!