Train up a child in the way he should go

Remember when I blogged about a very special friend of mine and I titled the post, "Miracle x 2, God's perfect plan"? Well, this weekend I was honored to be the one baking Hudson's and Hayes' christening cake. When Suz texted me not too long ago asking me if I had anything on my calendar for this weekend, I didn't tell her, but it wouldn't have mattered if I did have something on my calendar. I would have made a way for this cake to be baked.

I've always felt it is very important to have God as the center of your marriage, but even more important to rely upon Him for all of your parenting guidance. Proverbs 22:6 says, "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it." What great advice, but how do you know "in the way he should go"? That's the part where you wear your knees out asking God for direction in how to steer your children in the same way that is according to His plan. Chip and Suz are very blessed with two sweet boys, and we are blessed to be able to watch them grow up in the Lord! After all, it takes a village to raise a child.

99 years ago...

99 years ago on February 27th, my great-grandmother, Rosa Frances Pettey, was born. No, I don't remember her then, but I do remember the summer days we used to spend together in the kitchen making lunch for everyone. Usually, every Monday all of the working folks in our family would stop by for lunch at Granny Pettey's house. Lunch was different every week, but one thing remained the same. It was some kind of good!!! I can also remember the times I used to spend in the garden with Papaw Pettey picking all sorts of vegetables. One memory that really sticks out in my mind is the way they both treated one another and others they came in contact with. They truly followed the Golden Rule. I remember a time when Granny was going to "The Fitness Center" and I was to ride with her. As she was backing out of the carport, I was putting my bike away. For some reason, I thought she was backing out too much and was going to leave me. When I ran up to the car and got in, I laughed and said that I thought she was leaving me, all while calling her a "silly goose". (I was young.) Needless to say, she didn't think that comment was very funny. She corrected me by saying that we don't call people names. I love my great-grandmother and will always cherish the times we had together. I guess this is why I felt so honored to be the one making her 99th birthday cake!!! Here are some pictures from the party! Enjoy!!!

Tardy...

I know. I'm a little behind in my blogging. In my defense, I've had lots of fun things happening that have prevented me from keeping up with my blog. One of those things being the fabulous birth of my sweet nephew, Linden Reed! He's the most precious thing in the whole wide world. He loves hanging with his Auntie Em, Uncle D, Poppie, and Gran.