We are quickly approaching May 27–the big day! Taylor will graduate from SHS. It’s a day that we thought about some 13 years ago as we started her at East Ridge Elementary (Mrs. Foster–she made it!). Just looking back through some of her pictures to share this Sunday in church, I can’t believe that it’s [...]
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Being Ready For Death
April 11th, 2011
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Death comes…no matter the age. It comes for young and old. It comes for rich and poor. It comes for those ready and those caught by surprise. I had the task today of pulling my oldest child out of class to tell her that one of her classmates had been killed last night in a [...]
Family Funerals and Forever
April 4th, 2011
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jimdrakemedeleteedit Family, funerals and forever Sitting there last night with my cousins brought back so many memories. We were always the family that came back to visit and also being the last of the last Drakes, Jon and I made our way through the maze of older cousins. Still we connected with them because of [...]
Finally Home ( A tribute to my Aunt Nell)
March 31st, 2011
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Today I received news that my last living Aunt on the Drake side had passed away. Aunt Nell (Genell was her real name) was the last of the George Drake and Jesse Roberson children living and she was a special lady to me. Nell was a twin (like me) and I think we always shared [...]
I’m Proud of My Daughter
March 20th, 2011
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Today I had the chance to sit in on a couple of Sunday School classes where Taylor shared about her upcoming trip to France this summer as a short term missionary. She is sharing with these groups what the trip will entail and also information how the church can support her. She did a great [...]
“Do Take Thee For My Awfully Wedded Wife”
September 25th, 2010
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Today, I’ll have the honor of doing the ceremony for my niece, Mollie and my nephew-in-law, Kevin. I certainly hope that I get all of their names right… I’ve been known to make a mistake here or there. Hopefully I’m more adept at this than Mr. Bean.
School Days, School Days…
August 24th, 2010
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The 2010 school year has officially begun and we’ve taken the official photograph for the year (see left). Our tradition is to wake up early and head to the donut shop for first morning celebration. We started this with Taylor 12 years ago in Sweetwater when we would head to Doris’ Sweet Shop before dropping [...]
Beginning 40th Year of Teaching–Way To Go Sister!
August 23rd, 2010
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Today is the official start of school and while we’re all waxing and wailing (some of you are wailing that your kids are growing up way to fast!) I’d like to highlight a teacher who is beginning her 40th year of teaching, and that would be my sister, Karen Holt. Karen has been teaching at [...]
My Women of Faith
August 20th, 2010
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Today four of the most important women in my life are attending WOMEN OF FAITH in Dallas, Texas. We were blessed by WOMEN OF FAITH and by RECREATE CONFERENCE with some tickets. Since I didn’t qualify, Diane decided to make this a girls weekend for her, our daughters and her mom. What a blessing. I [...]
The Family That Plays Together….
August 5th, 2010
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I know that these days will pass by so fast that is why I’m trying to treasure each moment with these kids that God has given me. Yesterday was a total blast–at a small beach park–not very fancy but we all stayed together the whole day and enjoyed each other’s company. Afterwards we did the [...]
