The Competitive Edge
I come from a long line of go-getters… and yet, I was the kid hiding behind my mama’s coat-tails. I wasn’t loud, didn’t play sports, and wouldn’t dare raise my hand unless I was really sure of the answer. But somehow, God gave me a family full of people who don’t just show up to…
Who Are You?
The last couple of days, we have been in Carl’s hometown, Lubbock, TX where we kicked off New Year’s Eve with dear friends, then danced to our nephew’s band, and ended the night in prayer and thanksgiving for 2024, and now excited to see what 2025 will hold for us! New Year’s Day brought more…
Life is like a Camera
At our Noble Family Reunion a couple of weeks ago, one of the cousins’ husband, Joe Randle, was our official photographer. He didn’t miss a minute. He was on purpose as he randomly took shots of the children, of family members laughing their hearts out, and many other precious moments. He is making photo albums…
From Generation to Generation
Heritage: valued objects and qualities like traditions, that have been passed down from previous generations; legacy. Check out these photos! They represent many lifetimes of memories — aunts and uncles reminiscing “the good old days”, memories of cousins playing together, of grandmas’ and grandpas’ stories of faith that sparked faith in their children and grandchildren.…
Pot Luck or Pot Blessings?
This is a photo from our Thanksgiving Pot Luck/Pot Blessings or in the words of a friend, our eat-a-thon meal yesterday. It is amazing how diverse we are in all areas of life, yet we have gratitude, friendship and true concern for each other in common. It’s true — variety is the spice of of…
Our Rich Family History
My friend posted this beautiful photo on her timeline a few days ago. She was in Pocahontas, Illinois. I commented: “I have family roots that go back to John Rolfe and Pocahontas. They were our 10th generation grandparents. Yay! I’m multi-racial! There’s a tiny percentage of Native American in me! And I thought I had…