And The Two Became One

My son, Jacob, married his beloved Rachel on Sunday! It was a beautiful, simple wedding ceremony held during the Sunday morning worship service. I hope that some day these two will share the story of their courtship. It is an encouraging one, and one that our children should hear. I know that they don't want to be in the spotlight, but they are a true testimony to what serving God with their heart, mind and body looks like. I cried on Sunday! I'm crying now!! Tears of joy!

Mrs. D's baby boy has taken a wife!!

Hope to post a few more pictures as soon as my darling daughter sends them to me!! Hint-hint!

Where Does The Time Go?

November was such I busy month! I celebrated another year, and my son announced his engagement to his beloved Rachel. She is so sweet, and a real blessing to our family. The above photo of my Mom, Rachel, and my son Jacob, was taken at my birthday luncheon at Honey Creek Resort on Lake Rathbun in Iowa. Oh, and guess who else joined us for the festivities...

...yep...my sweet little bundle of joy!! Do you know how hard it is to get a 4 year old to smile for the camera!! For some reason, she just wants to give a "posed" smile. Oh well!

Happy Birthday to You!

Look who's having a birthday today!!

I bet you can't guess how old the birthday boy is!

Let me see...

Is it his first birthday? No.

Or his 7th birthday? No.

It's his 24th birthday!!


Happy Birthday, Jacob!

A Gift from God

Happy 23rd Birthday, Jacob!


I prayed for this child,
and the LORD has
granted me
what I asked
of him.
So now I give him
to the LORD.
For his whole life
he will be given over
to the LORD.

1 Samuel 1:27-28