As the end of 2017 was approaching I was contemplating whether I was going to pick a word to focus on for 2018. This was something that I was really wrestling with because it was something that I really had never done before but, yet I felt like God was really pushing me in the direction to do so. As many of you know, Mandy had gotten into the habit of picking a focus word for her year. Last … [Read more...]
Happy New Year
Well, 2017 is just about in the books. I have spent a lot of time the last few days thinking about this year ending. I great the end of 2017 and the start of 2018 with mixed emotions. Walking into 2017 I had no way to know what lay ahead of our family there was no way to know that we are about to face the most horrific event that we have been through and that it would bring about the most … [Read more...]
Choosing to be Thankful
As we prepare to close out the month of November I wanted to come and share with you all my most recent thoughts on being thankful. Most of you are very aware of the very difficult year that my family has gone through. I found myself wondering as we got closer and closer to Thanksgiving if I was really feeling thankful. The truth is I have a lot to be thankful for even in a year that has been … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day – The One Who Made Me a Mom
Mother’s Day 2017 A Bitter Sweet Day For several years now, ever since my mom passed away, Mother’s Day has been bittersweet for me. Oh, I have celebrated each year since her passing but it has always been different without her here. It is something that is hard to explain to someone who hasn’t lost their mom. Even though I have children of my own that celebrate me there just has been … [Read more...]
The Kelly Family Memorial Service
In the early morning hours of March 21st, 2017 there was a house fire in Lexington, South Carolina. As a result of this fire Jesus called home Mandy, Scott, Lizzie and Judah Kelly. On Monday, March 27th, 2017 a Memorial Service was held at Trinity Baptist Church in Cayce, South Carolina. There were family members and many friends that were not able to attend the service and we have decided … [Read more...]