Hope

Hope is the thing with feathers

That perches in the soul

& sings the tune--

without the words

& never stops at all

Inspired by this post today...

Thank you sweet friend for this super fun creation!

Tulip Day

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Originally uploaded by paigek.

One of my all time favorite moments....
little smocked dress that carolines grammy smocked for her. Gwyn taught she & I and we both made our smocking debut that spring!
My precious friend Fran painted a huge oil painting of this and gave to me as a suprise for my birthday the next year. Talk about a priceless treasure!!
It has been a sweet little tradition each year to take photos around Atlanta in front of the spring tulips!
Thank you Lord for simple sweet moments where we can truly be in awe of your creation!!

tulip day from 2004

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Originally uploaded by paigek.

wow....one of my favorite little moments....
caroline in her red mary janes ( mary james as emily so famously dubbed them) , little straw hat, strasburg dress out in front of another glorious atlanta home filled with tulips!

My Sweetheart

Meant to journal about this day last week but just didn't get there....
April 3, 1999 I was blessed to marry this wonderful man.
He is truly the most selfless, kind hearted ,
gentle & loyal person I have ever known.
He has given to me and the girls
unconditional love
& for that
I am eternally grateful.
I love you sweet man!

"What are you doing for the rest of your life?
North & south & east & west of your life?
I have only one request
That you spend it all with me."
Bergman

Ballerina, You must have seen her

Ballerina, You must have seen her
dancing in the sand
now she's in me always with me
tiny dancer in my hand....

Sweet Madison Grace
my beautiful ballerina, what joy you have brought us as we've watched you mature into a beautiful young lady.
I know right now your big decision is where to continue your dance education. I would love to be able to afford Atlanta School of Ballet.....but we will pray for wisdom as we decide where to next. Keep dancing sweet child.......

The Tulip House

More fun pics from the tulip house....out of 4 rolls of film, Caroline had only one crazy face...too fun!!!
What a wonderful day with my girls!

Yes its almost freezing this morning, two days before Easter....but a few days ago, thanks to Kristin & Susan we found THE tulip house. It was a spectacular home downtown with an exquisite garden overflowing with french tulips.
Happy Spring!!!!

 

Happy birthday to me

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Originally uploaded by paigek.

I love this little old picture~~~me & my mom when i think i was maybe 3 years old. So today I turn 41 & I am thrilled. Thrilled to be healthy , happy, blessed & alive.
Today was a rainy day here in Atlanta....how I love rainy days, always have!

I will never forget when Savannah was 4 years old~~
she told me she wanted to be a cheerleader at UGA.
No, she's not old enough yet to run with the big dawgs ,
but last week she made the Parkview Highschool JV Football & competition squad!!!!!!!
What a treasure to witness as her dreams unfold.
She has worked hard for many years to get to this place
& I'm so proud of her.
I pray she will give the Lord all the glory
& just shine as a witness for Him.
I love you Savannah Miller!!

Matthew 5:16 "Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven."

 

Okay, so I think I will try to give this a shot....life in blogland that is!
This week I have tried to spend more time helping Emily with her confidence in reading & her violin. We have had some sweet quality time together. My prayer for her today is that she truly knows & feels loved and accepted by us. That she has her security in the Lord that she was indeed fearfully & wonderfully made. That God created her just so.
What a precious child she is!!

 

New Adventures in Blogland

my buddy kristin is always doing the totally coolest photo edits for me. she sent me this image the other day of the lamp post. me...always trying to take an image , add a photo of one of the girls + a scripture...i immediately thought of the psalms 119 verse......thy word is a lamp unto my feet & a light unto my path. maybe a stretch, but works for me.
Dan just left for another ball game...... the end is in sight! I am so thankful for his first year with Berkmar............ low stress. However, come January I am ready to see him more. The girls & I went to his game last night........ they lost to Parkview, of all teams!
Savannah is off with the Hills. She is definitely living the fun social life of a middleschooler, despite the fact the she thinks she has none at all!
Headed out for another Saturday night at work. Hate giving up all my Sat's but I seldom if ever miss anything of the girls & can't beat the $$.

Had lunch with Jodi the other day... she is so wise! Our wednesday morning bible study wonderful . I love just hanging with these girls & living life with them. They are my favorite folks to be with --outside of Dan & the girls.
I thank the Lord for each of them.
Prayer request for today=wisdom for Dan & I as he considers pursuing his specialist degree.
=just asking the Lord to surround the girls with His presence. I pray they each sense Him... whether its His protective hands, His love for them in their hearts if they feel lonely, His face shining upon them in pleasure. Especially little Emi.. she seems to be having the hardest time making new friends. She dearly misses Kristi. Couple of girls at school told her they think she hangs around them too much--whatever! Don't they know she is entirely sweet? The nerve.......... anyway.... maybe I should add a prayer for momma bear here!!
The sweetest thing........ knowing the Lord loves me & has blessed me with the perfect husband & four beautiful girls.