Friday night

Anybody interested in getting together tomorrow night? We'd be happy to host everyone.

June 1

Okay folks,

Small groups czar at Hope, Ian Kayser, has a new job objective to dig into Hope's small groups and help make better, troubleshoot problems, etc. SOO, He sat Emily, Jack and me down today to ask us about how ours was going?!?!? Uh oh, not really he discussed some great ideas and ways to become better and actually be a small group. He wants to meet with our group and discuss some ways to take action to become better. This meeting is going to be at the Browns at 7:00p.m. on June 1st. It will be a time for just discussion so no kids and no food.

For the Kelleys in a nutshell we are invested in you folks and can't see being in community with other people but we have got to be about the business of spiritual growth, looking forward to seeing all of you there.

what gives?

BBQ this weekend

Who's up for cooking out this weekend? I was thinking that Saturday afternoon would be nice, and maybe make it easier for those with the little ones. We can host, or we can all meet at a park somewhere. Whatever everybody would prefer...

Are we meeting this week?

I was just wondering if we were going to meet this week. It has been awhile since we have gotten together. Anyone interested?
missing you...

Hello out there in TV land...

If anybody's there, check your email about planning an upcoming BBQ.

Trish

What's up?

Hey slackers! Angie's computer is down, so I said that I would check in. What's going on with everybody?

Dinner Friday night

If you haven't already, check your email about adults going to dinner tomorrow night as a "last supper" for Brian and Sara :-) See you all then!

Hello Weekend!!

Is anyone wanting to meet tomorrow night? I guess we need to do a formal schedule of what weekends will be "teaching" weekends. Maybe we can talk about planning some of those in advance. I don't know--it might just help for organization purposes. But, how about tomorrow?

Trish

hello strangers...

anyone up for tomorrow night? what's up ?

Friday night

Hey everyone- The Morton clan will once again be out this Friday. It is the flashlight Easter egg hunt at church. I think that takes out all of us with kids or jobs in the kids dept. We will be back in the swing next week, I think. We miss you all- don't kick us out! Too many commitments lately

I got cool pictures of my kids and fire too

Jake's "Flame Thrower"

Hi All,

As I mentioned before, I feel really bad about missing last weekend! However, we were able to spend some time with my grandparents before the pacemaker surgery and their two week trip to Tokyo in April to visit my uncle and his family, so it was nice. While we were there, we did chores and helped them with a "laundry list" of things that needed to be done around the property. This is where my post leads. If these pictures work, you can all see that my granddaddy assigned a job to Jake that he felt was truly befitting of his personality. This was not my doing, I only followed behind him, panicking and acting like "psycho mommy". To all of you, here's hoping that one day you, too, can all experience the joy of not passing out while your child does something that they think is absolutely "the funnest thing in the world".

Trish

spring breakin'

We're salvaging these fleeting days of freedom. Small group next week? Figured not much going on this week, but I had to make a statement: It's better to burn out than fade away.

Friday - here before you know it

Hey guys. Are we meeting tomorrow? Everyone is welcome at the Reeves, but if someone else was wanting to host or if no one is interested in meeting, we won't be offended. I just didn't want to get to far into tonight without knowing the plan.

Friday night

I think this is our "social" week. We thought we'd have everyone who wants to come over and hang out, then at 9:00 (for the night owls) we can watch what we hope to be an excellent college basketball game (Ole Miss v. TN or LSU).

this one

Directions for the Yates

Ok, I think that the Morton's know how to get there. So, Yates, I assume that you will be coming from Nonconnah or Poplar. Here is the way:

Go south on Byhalia from Poplar (Turn left on Byhalia off of Poplar, or go straight down and pass over Poplar from the Byhalia exit on Nonconnah)

Go down Byhalia and turn right on Powell road (just like going to the Kelleys')

Turn left on Barbara Lynn (3rd street)

Address 884 Barbara Lynn (on right hand side of street)

See those of you that are coming there!

Words of affirmation

whose love language is words of affirmation? Let's find out Friday night at small group. I would shower the host family with words of affirmation for having us on Friday night...who wants to host? I think you are the best host we have ever had!!!

Friday night

I know this is the fellowship/hang-out week for everyone. WE are not going to be coming. I will leave it up to whoever wants to get together to choose a location. At last weeks meeting, we did not go over the lesson since there were so few of us. Next week we can pick up with the words of afffirmation chapter.

see ya

Friday night...it happens every week

Here it comes...the weekly question-who can host? This would be the week that we will be discussing the book. Any takers?

Also- ladies- there has been several requests for a girls night out or in. WE can talk about it Friday night.

later taters

Friday Night

Hey everybody,
I guess that this Friday, there is nothing definite planned. But, I have an option for anyone that would like to join in! Josh and I are going to Drew Holcomb's show at the Hi Tone. Some of you have heard me talk about Drew--he's someone that I grew up with, and he sounds awesome! I am posting some links (hopefully, if William's directions work ;-) If you go to these sites, you can listen to some of his music by going to links on the sites. Check it out and see if you would be interested. There is a cover of $10, but I really want to go (and it's 18+). If my posting doesn't work, I will post it so that you can cut and copy!

Here goes:
Drew Holcomb's Home Page

Drew's MySpace

SG TGIF

hey everyone,

jack and i are happy to host this friday, but let's make a rule that the family that hosts doesn't have to provide the food. i am going to be working hard to get this place presentable for everyone. i will have some unsweet tea, water, pink lemonade. Can everyone else band together to bring the meal or we can order take out?
Let's shoot for eating at 6:30, that way we can eat, fellowship, and discuss chapter 3 and still get everyone home early.
Can't wait to see everyone.
Mel and Jack

Dinner on Demand

Anyone interested in going to the Dinner on Demand at the church on Saturday? My hubby hasn't had any good dinners in quite a while, and this seemed like a good idea for us.

You won't know where I am untill I dash foward

click on this and watch both of them, and then watch everything else on that website.

we need a sucker

Anyone up fer hosting?

try this

click on this to go to the link below

Mr. Collins video

I thought that I would post a link to the "YouTube" video featuring Jake's bus driver that we talked about at the last small group. Very funny!! I can now see why it was so highly rated and on national news! Jake will never be able to look at Mr. Collins in the same way...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4Y4keqTV6w

I beleve that you are ninja too

Guys will think this is funny.

Rotten Eggland

Click on this to see what my house is like.

Small Group This Week

Hey guys! Just wanted to let you know that Brian and I will host Friday night. I thought I could make chili unless anyone else has a good idea. You know, cold weather, stick to your ribs food! Anyway, between 6:30 and 7 on Friday at the Yates' casa-1397 Whiting Street.

Here are directions:
From Poplar, head south on White Station. Turn left on Sea Isle. Take your 2nd right-Whiting Street. We are the fourth house on the right. If you need different directions, just call 767-3494.

See you guys Friday!

food on Friday

Hey everyone- I said I would take care of the meal, but I just can't do it this week. Can we just order again? I will make onion souflee and bring a dessert. I can also bring cups. What can others do?

Looking forward to tomorrow night!!

Small Group next Friday

Hey, everyone. Just wanted everyone to know the plan as soon as possible. We agreed that we would all read Chapter 1 of The Five Love Languages before our next get-together and Scott and I will host. See you all then!
p.s. Trish, how's your grandmother doing?
p.p.s. William, job?

Time and Directions

6:30-7:00

We are at 370 Easonwood Avenue C-ville if you are coming from any other place.
From 385, take the byhalia road exit, turn left onto byhalia at fifth red light(Powell Rd), turn right onto Powell, take fifth left onto Greenview Rd, take second right ont0 Easonwood Ave. we are the 6th house on the left.

Friday

Hope you all enjoyed the holidays! Is everyone settled back in to their routines enough to meet on Friday?

Dip

Hey,

Wanted to see if anyone had the recipe for that wonderful dip with onions and cheese. I wanted to impress the family.

Thanks,
Stacy

I received second hand information that I got the job. I believe it to be reliable and on the level, I just have yet to get the "official" call. We at the Morton house are stoked! Now I can fly my friends to the Super Bowl like a man!

job/pray

I had an interview last week for a position with a rock solid awesome company that would pay me enough to feel ok with walking away from a family business that I helped build. Please pray for me, it is God's will that I get it or that I don't, I am praying that I do. Thank you guys for being my friends.

Christmas festivities anyone?

How about we get together this Friday night and celebrate the holiday season. We could do an ornament swap like last year and/or white elephant gift. Again, we are still not able to host. Any takers? WE could all bring food.

Arlington, it is!!

We thought we could just order pizza, there's a local place that's pretty good, or we can always order Domino's. Other than that, how about everybody bring a snack/dessert. We'll plan to see everyone at 6:30ish - 7:00ish.

Here are the directions again:

Take exit 24-25, stay on the exit ramp for exit 25 (make sure you take this exit, otherwise it's another 10 miles to the next exit)
Left at the end of the exit ramp
Take the first right (Hayes Rd)
Turn right into Snyder Plantation subdivision (Dargie Rd)
Turn right at the end of road
Take the second right
Turn left at the end of road
Turn right at the end of road
Turn left at the end of road
Turn right at the end of road (Gold Spring)
Our address is 12040 Gold Spring.

My number, just in case: 484-4279

Meeting this week?

Are we meeting on Friday? We're available to host, if we need a spot to meet.

Gumboots

I was having this discussion in a taxi heading downtown, rearranging my position on this friend of mine who had a little bit of a breakdown. I said breakdowns come and breakdowns go, so what are you going to do about it that's what I'd like to know.
It was in the early morning hours when I fell into a phone call. Believing I had supernatural powers I slammed into a brick wall. I said hey, is this my problem?
Is this my fault? If that's the way it's going to be I'm going to call the whole thing to a halt.
I was walking down the street when I thought I heard this voice say "Say, ain't we walking down the same street together on the very same day."
I said "Hey Senorita that's astute"
I said"Why don't we get together and call ourselves an institute?"


Way to go Ryan, rock, rock on!

I laughed so hard (one bad word)

Congrats to Ryan

We saw Ryan's completion time for the marathon this morning - 3:39:55. That's awesome!!! Hope you're feeling well today.

Friday Night Directions

Ok--here goes. I am going to try my best at the directions to my mom's. but with Byhalia Rd. (one of the biggest streets in C'ville) being closed, it kinda stinks. FYI, if you have been to Jack and Melissa's, then you know the right neighborhood. My mom's house is just a few blocks away from theirs'.
The directions are as followed:

Traveling East on Poplar:
Continue East on Poplar into Collierville
PASS Byhalia Rd (Taco Bell, Walgreens, Kroger, etc.)--it will be closed!
PASS Wal-Mart, Methodist church (both on left)
TURN left on to Peterson Lake Rd. (Md. School is on right side of Poplar)
Continue down Peterson Lk. past Elem. School
TURN left onto Powell Rd.
TURN right onto Barbara Lynn (this is past the Community Center)
HOUSE (on right) at 884 Barbara Lynn Dr.


Coming from Houston Levee: (These directions are new, so I hope I don't mess them up!)
At Houston Levee/Wolf Creek Pkwy--Continue down Wolf Creek into Collierville
Follow the road, all the way, straight (you will go straight through one stop sign), turn only when you have hit (run into) old Shelton Rd. and turn right onto Greenview (Em, you might have gone to Mel and Jack's this way)

On Greenview, TURN right onto Greencliff
TURN right onto Jeffrey Ln.
TURN left onto Barbara Lynn.
Address: on left-884 Barbara Lynn

I hope that this gets you there!! Any questions, or alternate directions, please call me! The traffic will be more than usual, and you won't be able to use the main road in town. So, if you need us, please call. We will probably be at my mom's, preparing the chili, between 5 and 5:30. So, please get there when you can after that so that we can get a spot before the parade starts at 7!

Trish

Friday night--PARADE!

Ok--sounds good so far! We will finalize the details in the next day or so, I guess. For any of you that have been to Jack and Melissa's house, my mom's place is in the same neighborhood! I will get back with specific directions. If you want to MapQuest or something, the address is 884 Barbara Lynn, Collierville, TN 38017. However, if you look at these directions, you will need to remember that Byhalia Rd. will be closed, probably starting at 5:00. The parade STARTS at 7:00, but we will need to be heading up there and claiming a spot much earlier than that. I can get stuff for chili and have that cooking for us to eat after the parade (it's usually over between 8 and 9). We will leave for the parade a little early for dinner, and will come back late for dinner. So, we might have to compromise. When you come, if you want to bring some type of snack or appetizer to share before we leave (or as we are at the parade), that would be great! Also, if someone has a way to bring a Thermos type container of Hot Chocolate and some cups, that would rock!! Anything else that you might want to bring to add to any of this, please do!! Depending on the weather, also think about blankets, etc.

Small group this week...

who wants to host? I hope you all had a great holiday. WE just got in from Dyersburg. I am mentally exhausted!! and sick of leftovers.

so, who can host?

Thanksgiving

Hey everyone!
I am assuming that we are not meeting as a group this Friday because of the holiday weekend, and I seem to remember discussing this last week. We had a great time last week! Thank you, Chad and Amy, for having us! And, the drive wasn't bad at all--at least for us! If anyone is getting together on Friday, we will miss you and hope that it's a wonderful night. We will be leaving town for Hardy on Thursday afternoon, but we hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving, and we will see you all next week!

Friday Meeting

Chad and I are hosting this week, as long as everyone's willing to drive to Arlington. Wanted to get a count of who's planning to attend. My plan is to have some sort of Mexican dish for dinner (tacos or fajitas).

Baby Reid

So, I am sure you all know by now, but Reid made his appearance last night via c-section. He is reportedly beautiful (as if we needed to be TOLD). I believe his stats are 6lbs 15oz, 20 1/2 in long with light brown hair. I am unsure of the exact birth time. I think somewhere in th e8:30- 9:30 time. Mom and baby both doing fine- dad I don't know about. he is really unimportant at this time anyway!!!

Congrats Mel and Jack! God bless Reid and your new little family!!

Friday night - it happens every week...

So, here we are again. It is Friday...who can host? We still do not have the room for real live people because of all the boxes! soon, we hope to change all that! I know that Jack and Mel ae out. We still can't go out to eat-money woes!

what's up homies?

It's Baby Time

Okay guys,

It looks like its time. We scheduled an induction for this Saturday(11/11). The doctor feels like it is time and I definitely agree. Please pray for health for me and Reid. My blood pressure has chosen now to get all whacked out. It is really high today and I feel pretty rough. I will be put in the hospital on Friday night to do all the preliminary stuff. We just can't wait for Friday.

Please PRAY!!

Hey guys,

Please say some prayers for me, as I threw out my back yesterday morning. I've been laid up in bed the last two days, and probably will be again tomorrow. The worst part is that I can't stand up, walk, or sit in a chair. I think God's teaching me something, as I'm learning a lot about how to depend on the spouse this week!!!

who can host?

we are still covered up with boxes! Can anyone host with everyone bringing an app or dessert? BYOB of course!!!

Friday meeting

Hey guys,
I have to flake on hosting this week. I got called out of town at the last minute for this week, and I won't be able to come home until at least Friday night.

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!!

Thank you guys so much for all your help last night at Fall Fest! You have no idea how great it was for you to be there. Thank you especially Angie and William who were there for practically 2 straight days. Everything looked great and everyone had a great time!!! I just wanted you all to know how much I appreciated it. It's wonderful to have my friends so involved in my job. Thanks a bunch!
em

Fall Fest help

If you are not signed up for a shift but can help with break down, show up at 8:30 and come to the circus hall.

thanks- Angie

fun fall fest

ok gang- we really need some help with the circus hall for fun fall fest on Friday night. I know that most of our shifts are covered, but we need break down help after the last game. It won't take long. Most of our stuff is pretty easy. Scrubs will be doing the cleaning, but not breaking down. It would be a great way for our small group to really make a difference. let me know who to expect. The event is over at 8:30. If you are working the shindig, you and yours will get in free!!!

the Mortons missed the fellowship Friday. I am just now getting out of bed since Thursday and I still don't feel great!!! Can't wait to get back in the groove of things. Sara- I hope the pukes go away soon!!!

later taters

Missed you guys!

Hey guys! Just wanted to apologize for flaking out last night. This week seemed to catch up to me Friday night and the thought of food in general or watching people eat was too much. I definitely missed the fellowship! Hope all is well with you and your families. Keep us posted with any news.

Also, Baby Yates now has a website. Please visit www.babiesonlie.com/babies/b/babyyates and the password is yates. We figured it would be the best way to keep folks posted on any interesting happenings!

Have a wonderful weekend and an even better week!
Sara

Friday night...who can host?

Ok- we are still up to our ears with boxes. Who would like to host? We can order take out or something. If no one feels up to it, we could meet at a restaurant. What is your input?

Nelson's Casa

Check the comment under Angies last post. I put all of the details there.

Stacy

what to do?

So, what exactly is the plan for tomorrow night? I am unsure what is going on. someone guide me...

Friday Option

Hey,

Ryan and I would be happy to host. If the boys want to go to beast feast and then come over or go home thats cool too. The girls and any guys that want to could come over and eat here. I have been excited to play Catch Phrase. Let me know what everyone thinks. Oh yeah. Em or Scott, is there anything you definatley do not want for dinner? I think we talked about this once, but I have forgotten.

Stacy

we found the computer!!!

Okay, we ae making progress. William put the computer back together last night. I am afraid at the e-mails that I will find. Sorry that we dropped the ball on Friday night. We were so covered up(literally). So, we need to get together Friday night. Our house is just not ready to hold us yet. Could anyone offer up their home for small group? We could just ourder take-out or something. Let me know. It will be great to see everyone.

Friday the 13th!!!

Ha! funny how that used to be a big deal as a kid, don't step on a crack, beware of ghosts, etc. Well, thought I would get dialogue going for the week. What's up with Friday night? I have to go see a play at UofMemphis that i committed to before we started meeting. Beast Feast is at Hope and Jack was thinking of going if the guys wanted to all go. Anyway converse with your spouses and post!!!
Trish and Stacy, hope your fall break is awesome.
The Browns are home and doing well, I am in love with Baby West.

He has arrived!!!

Hey Everyone!

Baby West is here.
7lbs 13oz
20 in

October 8th, 2006

Friday Night!!

Hey everybody!

After talking to a couple of people, here's the scoop: We won't have a formal meeting, but there is an opportunity to get together! With so many people gone, we'll just do a get together--BUT let's not get away from meeting on Friday nights :-) We have been off to a great start!
The Morton's could still use some help in the new house, but they don't want to burn everybody out. William's quote was, "You don't want to burden your friends; then you won't have any." However, we have nothing going on, and I have a week of freedom (Halellujah!!!!!), so we are going over there tonight to help with just getting the house ready to move in to. Any other SM people that want to come and help, or just offer moral support and entertainment--then come on!! But, they don't want anyone to feel obligated. We did have a semi-smallgroup"meeting" this Tuesday when some of us went to help that night, so it's not been neglected. Tonight will be casual and easy. We'll do something like pizza, fast-food, take-out, etc.
Continue praying for everyone (especially our preggers) and let's keep it up!

Love to everyone,
Trish and Josh

Friday Night ?

Hey everyone!

It is all so exciting. We had a relaxing weekend camping, but are ready to see everyone. I was just wondering what our plans are for Friday. We would be happy to help the Mortons unpack. We may have to wait a couple of days, Ryan has a test on Thursday so he'll be busy studying for that. Let me know what everyone decided about this Friday.

Stacy

Come and help the Mortons

Hey everyone,

Great news about the Morton's place. I talked to William and here is how we can be the most helpful. If you can go to the Mortons after work today(Tuesday) and help pack boxes and load the pods. If you can't no worries just whoever is free tonight, show up!!!

no longer homeless

Hey everyone- Just wanted to let you know that we rented a house. It is on Cole Rd. near Mendenhall(between Sanderlin and Shady Grove). We wil be loading pods today and tomorrow and unloading them on Thurdsay at the new house. Thanks for all the prayers and support!!

Angie and fam

Directions

Sorry, I forgot to give directions. From Poplar, head south on Estate. Pass Park and continue to Sea Isle. Turn right on Sea Isle. Make your first left onto Whiting Street.

From Nonconnah, follow to I-55/Jackson, MS. Get off on first exit, Mt Moriah. Turn right off exit and make your first right at White Station. Take White Station past Quince and turn right on Sea Isle. Make your second right onto Whiting Street.

Our house is 1397 Whiting Street, the fourth on the right. See you tomorrow~~

I feel like......

You know when Lando said to Han and Laya "I wish I could help but I've got my own problems." I feel like that but not in the mean way he said it. However if I could filter out the meanness and leave some of his pure coolness, I would. Oh, but the coolness would have to be compatible with any gratitude or niceness I would tend to convey to yooz guys.
Ridgeway Trace, it looks like. I see it as a stepping stone I found just in the nick of time after I lost my footing.

-I'll take a wish and a prayer cross my fingers cause I always get by(Tom Keifer),
Wm

FRIDAY NIGHT ACTION

Okay guys! It sounds like there is a lot going on. To the Morton's CONGRATULATIONS and how can we all help? As for small group this week, we had planned to have you guys come over and do take out Memphis Pizza Cafe (or something to that effect) and play games. You know, very low key. If our efforts would be better elsewhere, let us know. I know the Nelsons had planned to be out of town and Angie's big wedding is Saturday and Em, well, who knows when baby West will decide to show!

Please let me know if Friday is on at our house or not! If so, let's plan for 6:30 or 7:00 like last time and as always BYOB. Hope everyone's week has been good!

We're being evicted!!

We hear that the house has sold. We have until Wed, Oct 5 at noon to be out. I am a little freaking out. I have a big wedding this weekend. It is all consuming right now. If anyone knows of a rental opportunity, please let us know. If you would, keep us in your prayers. My nerves have just about been stretched thin!!

Thanks!

Angie

Small group tomorrow night

Sorry for the late post, but this is just a reminder that we are meeting tomorrow night at our house around 6:30 or 7:00. BYOB, and we were just going to order out chinese-so bring cash. If you don't like chinese- you are too strange for our group and maybe you should re-think your life. I will have an appetizer if someone wants to bring a dessert.

Remember if you show up tomorrow night, you are committing to a group on a weekly basis! No more...we are too busy or don't have a sitter. Commit if you are going to be committed. Chad and Amy- we will catch you next time.

Be thinking about what we want to study. We can discuss that, eat, and play games if you are interested. Bring your favorite game if you have one!!

later taters

THANKS FOR YOUR PRAYERS...

small group smack'em yack'ems
Hey guys. Thanks so much for praying for us. Here's the latest update. We got discharged last night around 5 and got to come home. I am on medicine and modified bed rest for another 2 weeks. (I think actually until October 2nd, 36 weeks). I had been having "braxton hicks" for awhile, but had noticed them pick up since Thursday. I had an appointment on Monday, so she hooked me up to the monitor and checked me to see what was going on. I was having contractions every 2 minutes and had dialated to 2 centimeters. So, she sent us down to labor and delivery to stop it all. They gave me magnesium, procardia, and finally terbutiline. They also gave me 2 shots of steroids in 24 hours in hopes to help him finish growing. We truly thought around 1:30 AM on Monday night that we were having this little guy. The mag wasn't working and as my doctor said..."these are the big guns". But, thankfully, when she added terbutaline to the mix they slowed down to only a few an hour. (She's fine with 4-6 an hour, but no more and I can't be dilating any more either). They slowed me off the mag by yesterday afternoon around 3 and on the terbutaline I was only having 1-2 an hour. So, I know that's probably more info than you all want, but oh well.
Anyway, the hospital visit sucked. That medicine is no fun and I have no desire to be back. I have been told that if they start up again I'm right back there to get them stopped until that "magic" date. So, I am sitting still for once. Scott of course has his hands full...work, Scottie, the house, etc. He's been great. It's hard to watch him have to do 100% of the work because I just can't, but he's been great.
We just wanted to thank you all for your prayers. We're glad not to have to live a little one at the hospital after his birth.
Feel free to call if you guys need anything. We'll have to keep Friday up in the air for now. We'll see how I'm feeling and how the week has been, but we love you guys and are excited about getting together again soon.
Thanks to Angie and William for taking the initiative of leading the group...we're so excited. Scott wants me to tell you all that he will be home working on the house most of the day today and hopefully most evenings. We're not sure how it's going to work right now. I can't drive or do anything really, but my parents got back last night, so that'll be helpful. Scottie and I will probably just get dropped off there most days so he can either go to work or work at home. So, if any of you guys feel like coming over to have some "grrrr...guy time" just give him a call on his cell: 335-7301. You are all awesome and we love ya! Talk to you all soon.
em and scott

You have skills, you just don't know it.

Let me tell you, no matter how technically unskilled you think you are, I can make use of you on a construction project, that's my job, I do it every day. I'm looking to lend a hand to Scott after hours (after 5:30ish). If you can spare the time, you won't be in the way.

Emily and Baby West

Well, it seems that West is just itching to get out. Emily is in pre-term labor at St. Francis. She is being given meds to stop the labor and steroid shots to ready his lungs. She is just a bit frazzled, and scott is concerned about getting things finished at the house. Back up- he is first and foremost concerned about his wife and baby, then the house. At this point, there is not alot we can do for her except pray. There will be some help needed with Scottie, but she is taken care of today. Any guy that can help Scott would be greatly appreciated. Call William for updates on that . His cell # is 486-1901. Call Melissa or me for updates on Em and West. Just pray, pray, pray!!!!

Small Group

Hi everyone- It seems that we have all been going in a million different directions lately. The small group communication has all but stopped. I know that especially at times like this, I need fellowship and worship. After talking to Emily, I have agreed to take over the leadership of our small group. We have had lots of "we are going to do this, we are not going to do that..." talks. I know from experience(3 small groups in 12 years), this is only headed in one direction...down. Don't get me wrong, I love the dinner and fun times that we have, but I yearn for a closer relationship with my peers and God.

I am posting to let you know of some changes for this small group. Others in the group have vocalized these ideas, too. This is not coming out of left field and from just my own head. The small group as it has been is no longer. We are going to be meeting on Friday nights from now on around 6:30 or 7ish. Since several people in group have to work the week-ends at church, Friday nights just seem to be more practical. No school, either. We won't be as time crunched. It has also been expressed for us to get together more often. So, starting this week, we will meet every Friday night. We will still munch on goodies, but grow deeper in Christ together. I know this is a high level of commitment. If you feel like you are not up for it, or the time doesn't work for you, there will be no hard feelings. Because of the sensitive nature of many of our discussions, if you are going to continue with the group, you will be expected to be at small group. It seems that it is not always comfortable to air your "dirty laundry" with someone that you are not truly building a relationship with.

This has been something that has been weighing heavy on my heart for quite some time. I hope that you understand that this comes from a place of love and a desire to grow closer to Christ with others that share that commitment. I have enjoyed getting to know each of you and hope to know you better as the years pass with our group. Please publish to the bloc and let the group know what your decision is going to be. Thanks for your patience and understanding. My prayers are with each family as you decide what to do with this information. Remember, for those who Friday will not work, or don't want such a high-level of commitment, perhaps you could still meet on Sunday afternoons. I will leave that for someone else to decide.

We will host the first meeting of the newly refreshed small group this week. If a weekly commitment is what you are interested in on Friday, show up around 6:30. Just know that you will be making a committed decision.

Love to you all- Angie

Checking in

Congrats to Ryan!!! Kristen thanks for the phone call, life is a bit hectic but I will call back.
The Doc reread the xray and did not think he saw a fracture, YEA!!! That means no more crutches and I can hobble around in this post operative show that does not allow my foot to bend. It is sore but I can tell if feels a bit better everyday.
We also had an ob appt. or due date is now one week up, Nov 16!!! Everything looks great with the big boy and Jack and I are busting our tails to get the house/nursery/our lives ready for the big arrival!!!
Pray for sanity!

September 14th

.....is not Angie's birthday.

September 13th

...is Angie's birthday!

Fall MTV

Fall MTV: Okay, two things: I wanted to give you all a "heads up" in case you don't make it to church this weekend that Eli Morris's father passed away yesterday. I don't think arrangements have been made yet, but just thougtht you guys might want to know.
Also, I am DESPERATE for volunteers for MTV this semester. I need help with 1st and 4th grade, but really need help with crafts. If anyone is willing (I know Angie and William have already committed to being here) please call me and we'll chat.
Believe it or not, I think you guys would have a blast!
I'm with Trish...how is everyone? Where is everyone? Scott's still pluggin' away at the renovation, but it's looking great! I'm so proud of him!
Hope everyone is doing well...love you all.
em

Hi

Wow--where did everybody go?!?!

Thank you to my loyal fans, droping by the other night to hang. It was fun, almost as fun as this.As long as you guys aren't too messy (& your not) let's use the heck out of this big house while we have it. Our next house will most likely be smaller and riddled with projects for a while. Speaking of projects, I say this on behalf of the hardest working man I know, Scott Brown; go to this man's house and lend a hand, He could use help as simple as picking up construction rabble around the outside of the house. The man is a go-getter. ALSO, the reason I am writing this: one of my favorite clients a family of five, the Akins' 11year old son is being treated for bone cancer, he'll most likely will be fine after some painful chemo. It would mean alot to me if you guys could think of him and his family in your prayers. Thank You

and don't forget Uncle Ruckus

Thanks

Thanks to those of you who came to Small Group last night. It made for a great time, and I think that we all learned A LOT about each other. And, that's really what it's all about!

The mentality we need to have as Christians is very much what Eli said Sunday: leave the details up to God. It also, if you take out their kissy kissy and think of it as our stoping-for-nothing love for God and his plan, this song by Cake really says it in a way to which I can relate:

I don't want to wonder
If this is a blunder
I don't want to worry whether
We're GOING TO stay together
'Till we die

I don't want to jump in
Unless this music's thumping
All the dishes rattle in the cupboards
When the elephants arrive

I want to love you madly
I want to love you now
I want to love you madly, way
I want to love you, love you
Love you madly

I don't want to fake it
I just want to make it
The ornaments look pretty
But they're pulling down the branches
Of the Tree

I don't want to think about it
I don't want to talk about it
When I kiss your lips
I want to sink down to the bottom
Of the sea

I want to love you madly
I want to love you now, yeah
I want to love you madly, way
I want to love you, love you
Love you madly

I don't want to hold back
I don't want to slip down
I don't want to think back to the one thing that I know I
Should have done

I don't want to doubt you
Know everything about you
I don't want to sit across the table from you
Wishing I could run

I want to love you madly
I want to love you now
I want to love you madly, way
I want to love you, love you
Love you madly

If you dont quite get it, let me know I will explain.

Small Group this weekend

In light of next weekend being Labor Day, we are scheduled to meet this Sunday. Does anyone have any ideas about what they would like to do? Just about anything is up for grabs. We can meet out somewhere, or we can meet in the room at church (with or without food) so that no one has to give up a house. Meeting times are also flexible after church, as far as I know. Post ideas on the blog--let us hear from you!

melissa's shower

small group smack'em yack'ems Hope everyone is doing well. I'm trying to get a head count on Melissa's shower. I assume that everyone will be there since I haven't heard otherwise? Please let me know. Thanks!
emily

been there, done that

Funny you should bring up the vigil. William and I have been many times in the past. If I didn't have kids to get to school the next morning, I would be right there with you. Most of our pictures are in the pod right now, but this one happened to be floating around. This was us at the vigil in August of '93. You can't see by this photo, but I had a cast on my foot. It did not slow me down any!! FYI- William proposed not so long after this, and by Christmas we were married. I think it was Elvis shining down from above and passing on that "Burning Love"

Josh and I were watching "He Touched Me: The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley" on WKNO tonight. We felt an urgent need to attend the candlelight vigil tomorrow night. Is there anyone else who feels the need to pay their respects to the King of Rock 'N Roll??

Trish

Hello again

I am so sorry we had to miss tonight. It just wasn't in the cards for us. It sounds like the evening was productive. It will be nice to use the blog again. Blog often, blog much!!!

small group smack'em yack'ems

Thanks for the email, Mel and Jack!
I thought we'd be the first to respond on the blog for our official communication from here on out.
We are totally on board with this new way of doing things. We were sorry to miss tonight, but desperately needed to be there with my family. We look forward to August 27. See you all then.

My day

I had the weirdest day today! On my way to work, I saw some clowns jumping out of a car. They had a flat tire, and they were all running around the car, bumping into each other and trying to get the spare on. Then, while I was putting stuff up in my room, I looked out of the window and saw a troll riding a unicorn across the football field behind my classroom. It was definitely a day to write home about...

Anybody here?

Is there anything interesting (or not) going on?

they are coming

Cool, outragous stories and more incredible pictures of the trip to Hardy,AR. Kinda busy, but I will get to them.

what they are not showing you

small group baby-makers

Baby-makers?
Anybody besides Melissa and Emily making babies at the moment? :)

We can use this gazebo as a place to sit and hang out. It was built by a couple of my second cousins and overlooks the river.

Anybody want to jump in?!?! Not a great pic, but it was taken from the Big Cabin's front porch, and I think it does the job. It will feel great on this hot weekend!

Happy 4th and let's go camping!!!

I hate we all missed getting together this week-end. WE are very excited about the trip next week-end. Who has the info? What are we doing? Will there be s'mores? Will there be skeeters? will there be running water? Do I have to worry about rabid dogs? Are we going to go streaking? Does anyone read this d@!n blog?