Josh's Graduation & Misc. Pictures...to be continued next time....

Josh & Aunt Mary




Not the greatest picture of us, but couldn't find another one with Nana (David's Mom)

Timmy & his cousins, Kaetie & Josiah :)

Josh & his grandparents (Debi's side)

No words necessary.....

Guess the sun was glaring in Josh's eyes

Can you find Josh??? He's somewhere in the second row...

This thing kept Timothy & his mommy busy during the long parts of Josh's graduation ceremony!

Educational website w/a way to help provide food

http://www.freerice.com/index.php

Hi, Ya'll...I know I need to update my blog and put some pictures on, but I thought some of you might be interested in this website. Each time you guess the correct definition of the word, you provide 20 grains of rice....and trust me, it gets addicting! The rice is donated to those in Burma and other countries who are in desperate need of food~

I Discovered Another Favorite Hymn!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6BwPIgcAvA

Sorry, I don't know how to get the You Tube to paste on my blog....I guess I'm going to need some techy help from Aaron.

Anyways, the name of the Hymn is Before the Throne of God Above. If you click on this link, it will direct you to the song with the words. We sang this on Sunday at church. For some reason, I don't ever remember singing this before. So the words were fresh and powerful and it was as if I was all alone singing in the church to my Jesus. I pray you would be blessed....

Misc. April Pictures

The boys enjoying some cold water during our downtown Dallas excursion on our anniversary


A side-view of this cowboy because I can't get my computer to flip it!!! I can't stand computers!!








This cowboy is definitely serious!






Havin' a good ole time at a great cowboy store






The Boys Enjoying the Park at Firewheel Town Center






Mr. Grumpy Face

A few more signing pics....

The Carroll "Gang"




The second picture is with Brittany, Josh's friend and prom date...

The third is of Josh and his buddies since first starting High School, Patrick and Johnny...they've stuck by him all four years :)

Josh's "Signing" Day!

Yesterday was a big day for Joshua! As some of you might already know, Joshua was offered two wonderful scholarships at a college in Arkansas. One for academics and the other for baseball. There was another college in Mississippi (Delta State Univ.) that was scouting him as well. (I never imagined that happening!) But after MUCH prayer, the decision was made to accept the offer to attend Ouachita Baptist University. God gets ALL the Glory!!

David reminded me yesterday of when we found out we were pregnant with Josh. We were self-employed, and were having a challenging time making ends meet. We prayed and thanked the Lord for this pregnancy and really sensed the Lord sharing with us that HE gave us this child and HE will pay for him as well~ This has been so obvious throughout his 17 years of life. Josh knew that we couldn't afford to send him to college, so it would have to be God's will and plan to provide for him if that was the route he would take. We have encouraged him to keep his grades up and told him it would be best not to count on an athletic scholarship. Well....God gave him both!! And, we never imagined Joshua having the privilege to attend a private university~ Ouachita Baptist is only 4 hours away from our home, which is also another plus for us.

I am constantly reminded of how we know only a sliver of the picture....God knows the BIG one and HE is always worthy of our trust. Josh doesn't know what he will be majoring in, at this point. This is all still pretty fresh and new.

Thank you all for standing with us in prayer on behalf of our son. God is so amazingly faithful....no matter what!

I will plan to keep you updated.....:)

The second picture is Josh with the Varsity baseball team. The third, with the coaches. The fourth...with Nana. She just happened to be visiting during the time of the signing! She even had the proper colors on!! The fifth picture is Josh with the other team captains,

An April Update...

Not the best picture of Josh....he really didn't want me to take it...surprised??




"Don't take my picture while I enjoy my breakfast!"






Hosea and Baby Evie (my friend's precious daughter)










Twister, anyone???







Time to go to the dentist.....









Wrestling time with Scooter :)




Brothers & Friends




































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































Josh's team had the privilege to get to play a game at the Roughrider stadium. He's number 10....






























































































































































































































































They are the farm team for the Rangers. They lost that night, but they had lots of fun! Several GFA families came out to watch....they were faithful to sit in the freezing cold weather!





























































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































Timothy enjoying his wheelbarrow moment





























































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































He was so quiet out in the backyard, so I checked on him as was surprised to find him in there as quiet as can be....guess we all have our own special places!

As most of you know, I have been having problems with my neck (herniated disc), and it has kept me from being able to sit at the computer for prolonged periods of time. Thus, that is my excuse as to why I haven't blogged since February! I am now going to Physical Therapy 3 times a week, and with the combination of that and everyone's prayers, I am able to do a bit more that I could before :) I am hoping also to keep the Grandparents, Aunties and Uncles out there happy with some updated pics of at least some of the boys!