Heaven is Celebrating Today…..Lila Rae’s Heavenly Birthday

 

I've lost my baby daughter,
Though not misplaced.
I feel she's somewhere
Bound by neither time nor space. 

Perhaps she sits before the Throne
With radiant face.
She could be dancing happily
Like little girls do
With golden taps beneath
Each precious little shoe.

I know she must love music,
So I'm sure it's true.
I'm grateful that in Heaven
She is healthy and strong
And that she's lulled to sleep each night
By Heaven's song,
But I wish I could hold her;
Is that terribly wrong?

I sang so often to her
While she was with me
And I will go on listening
For her harmony.

How sweet to know
I'll hear it In eternity.

Lisa L. Easterling
Copyright 1990

Missing you today and everyday my sweet baby girl.  But we keep our pink balloon in sight, reminding us your presence is always soaring near.

Love you so much,

Mommy

GA Farm Bureau District 10 Annual Meeting

 

Cory and I represent our county as the Young Farmer Chairs, and a few weeks ago were honored as the Outstanding Young Farmer Committee for our district.  We feel very privileged to represent our county and our district at the state level.

So just to catch you up….….when our warehouse burned back in May so did all of our awards we received last year for the Georgia Young Farmer Achievement Award. 

Well………while we’re standing there on stage the MC (Mauldin) proceeds to explain this incident to everyone.  Cory and I have no idea what is going on.  Next thing ya know……they are presenting us with our district and State awards from last year………they had replaced them for us!  I couldn’t believe it…..I was in TEARS.  The award is very special to us…..we have worked really hard for our business, and the award’s recognition of that makes it dear to our hearts.  I had mentioned to someone about getting them replaced….months ago…..but forgot.  Its one of those things we wanted to do but never got around to it.  We felt feel so honored and thankful for those who went ABOVE and BEYOND their jobs. 

Thanks David, Andy, and all those who had a part in this.  We are so thankful for you and all you do for our family, business, and Farm Bureau. 

God is good……ALL the time,

~jct~

Fall brings a family favorite….a Dove Shoot!

 

 The hubs in the dove field

 

I just ADORE these picture!!  Nothing could be sweeter than this!

 

What a great weekend!  The shoot took place at our house and it was nice to be right there in the middle of it (literally) rather than having to load the youngin’s up. 

This was a lazy Saturday and I told the girls to dress themselves…..hence CJ’s lovely color combo…haha!  Not to mention the lack of camo!!  But who cares….they were having a great time!

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I love seeing the kids interact with Cory and hunting.  It brings back so many memories of me and my family.  I used to love to go hunting with my Daddy.  I am so thankful for the traditions our family has started and the ones we’ve inherited.  Looking forward to many more dove shoots with family and friends!

~jct~

Lila Rae’s Birthday Gifts and More

 

 Our Lila Rae

On Lila Rae’s birthday we did ALL the things we do for our precious angel’s big day!  At church, the flowers at the Altar and the wreaths on the front door were dedicated in her honor.  We had her special birthday dinner and dessert.  We took her flowers and sent her and Jesus some balloons (pink of course). 

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Her day was VERY special.  It always is.  BUT.  This year was different.  She was giving us a gift!

On this day, out of God’s hands, we were given a home!!!  Now for months we have been working on this project……waiting for the day to close on our new home.  And of course the FIRST day that was available for ALL involved was September 13th, my baby girl’s birthday.  You cannot tell me that that isn’t the work of our Lord and Savior!  So we like to think of our new home (a much needed home) as a gift from our Lord with a little help from his angel Lila Rae (smiling!)  I AM ONE PROUD MOMMA!!!!  To know that my baby girl is not only sitting in the right hand of our God but is actually working with Him to show her love for us.  (yes I am crying….but what Momma wouldn’t be?!)

What a beautiful thing it is to see God’s involvement in our lives.  How He continues to show His love and grace is amazing to me.  I am so thankful He interwove(?) my Lila Rae and our home.  You know I couldn’t figure out why God had been prolonging the closing on our home.  I would get upset and wonder if we were even doing the right thing.  But Cory and I knew God’s hand was in it and we just had to wait on His time.  NOW I know why and I am so thankful He waited….waited for Lila Rae.

What a special day my Lord made………

 

Our new home!

 

 Whatever is good and perfect comes down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens.  He never changes or casts a shifting shadow.

^{James 1:17}

ACA Future Cheerleaders

 

Its the week of September 6th and the girls are participating in the school’s CHEER CAMP!!!

Since school started I get asked at least once a day about CHEER CAMP and how much longer they had to wait!!

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FINALLY, our week came and Cora Jane and Vera Kate couldn’t have been more excited!  So everyday after school their fearless leaders, the Varsity cheerleaders and coaches, would teach this group of 26 girls how to cheer on our EAGLES!!

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The girls worked HARD all week long and their payoff finally came at the Pep-Rally!  The girls got to cheer during the most exciting thing at school….can you feel the excitement?!?!?  And as if that wasn’t enough….they got to cheer during half-time at the home game that night!!!!  Wahoo!!

Future Eagle Cheerleaders

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The Game……

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was AWESOME!!!

God is good…………..ALL the time,

~jct~

Special Moments

 

Granny reading her babies their bedtime story…I don’t know who enjoyed it more!!

We are so thankful for Granny and Papa visits!!  They are so special to us!  What’s even more special is the time they spend with us.  We are looking forward to their next visit…..any day now!

Cora Jane’s Puppy Paw-ty at the Pound

 

 

 

OK, Mommas how many of you out there remember the Pound Puppies?  Well my CJ loves to watch that old cartoon.  And of course that’s the party she wanted for her second birthday.  Well its not like you can just go down to your local party store or even online and order Pound Puppy party stuff.  So we improvised!!

We had a Pound Puppy party our style!  And CJ was so excited and loved the whole idea!! 

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After all the kids arrived, I explained that we were going to the pound today to adopt our very own puppy dog.  After they decided which puppy they wanted, the kids made adoption papers for the pups, a collar, and name tag!  It was so much fun and too cute to watch!

The kids had the best time picking out all the different things for their animal.  Cora Jane had a blast sharing her love a dogs with everyone and I am so grateful they enjoyed it as much as she did!

 

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~~~~Our Family~~~~

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And for everyone to enjoy, adults and kids alike received “Puppy Chow” as a party favor!  This is the good puppy chow!  It is Chex cereal covered in chocolate, peanut butter, and sugar……sweet!

For I am confident of this very thing,
that He who began a good work in you
will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus."
(Philippians 1:6)

~jct~