TRUE WINNERS!

While the world is watching the Super Bowl....I was waiting to see if my sweet friend, Nancy, won a pool!

Aloha Pools streamed tonight 3 Memphis area winners at 7pm. Brady wasn't the only one who scored. The Emanuels scored big time!

in 2019, a very deserving single gal adopted 3 precious kids and began creating a home with them. Now that home will have a swimming pool. (She is shown at 3:15 segment above of the 9 min. Aloha Pools link!)

Several of us might have written letters for our very deserving "giving" friend.....but she is the one who has done the work with a smile on her face!

Check out this family of winners! A really great kick-off to 2021 for them!!

What a privilege for all of us to celebrate "virtually" with this SUPER FAMILY!

SATURDAY SUPPERS!

Saturday suppers make me smile, at least this one did. 

"Is supper the same as dinner?" she asked. "Yes, but tonight's supper is going to be breakfast!" I answered.
How's that for confusing a young mind!
Sweet friend Nancy (1Thessalonians 5:24*), a true helper of the fatherless (Psalm 10:14**) is in the process of loving and caring for 3 extraordinary kids as they all await final adoption.
When N had to go for overnight testing at LeBonheur  hospital,Larry and I had the privilege of a "semi" slumber party with the other 2.
Thus, the breakfast for dinner, as they are limited to "soft" foods.
So.....eggs and pancakes became dinner and PopPop babysat M's babydoll, Sarah.

Pancakes with a twist. Squiggle pancakes, a Liles tradition.

M & M got to take a hand at cooking them....

....and "showing off" their culinary skills.

All enjoyed EATING breakfast in the PM......

.....and a good time was had by all at our chilly Saturday Supper/Dinner.

* For the God who calls you is faithful, and He can be trusted. (! Thessalonians 5:24)

**But God....you are the helper of the fatherless. (Psalm 10:14)

PICTURE WITH A PUNCH

December 26, 2018
Wordsmith's have a passion for words. Well crafted text excites them.
They appreciate the power of words to inform and inspire. Often it's difficult to add a needed emotional punch with just words. That's where photography provides the picture that is worth a thousand words.
How does one describe two 51/2 month olds talking with "words"? Their garble and squeals have no "letters."

When the female participant in the conversation reaches for the other, how do words capture the emotions of the male participant as he's been punched in the eye, (albeit unintentionally), when he takes it very personally?

Hopefully, by the end of the day tomorrow, I will be able to reveal the identity of this little guy with words that will punch you in the stomach and tug at your heartstrings.
Tomorrow is his "Adoption Day".
****12/27/18

A Fine Family of Four----FINALLY!!!

ANCHORED BY HOPE

I just love it that our newest grandson's nursery decor is both nautical and spiritual.

In fact, it's as if those aspects are intertwined.

Adoption can be tedious as we've learned with our newest grandchild. 
An up and down roller coaster of sorts. 

Exhilarating but risky!

But God, in His love and mercy is keeping us anchored in hope by the prayers of friends!!

Friends who are warriors for us in the spiritual realm!

How grateful we are for each of you.

Bitty Baby = BIG BLESSING!!

The good news we hoped for was "exceedingly abundantly above all we could ask or even imagine!"(Ephesians 3:20)
We came. We saw. We fell in love.....with all 4 pounds of him.

Owen's Baby Brother

"...To Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever, A-men." (Ephesians 3:21)

CHOOSE: A WORTHY READ

So many books---how does one distinguish a worthy read! No perfect answer there. (Ecclesiastes 12:12) However, many times I'll continue to read books by a favorite author. Though even that is no guarantee.

Lisa Wingate has yet to fail me in book choices---though I admit I have not read all 30 of her fiction titles.

Her newest book, Before We Were Yours, which is set in Memphis 1936, will be released next month. It has already received RAVE REVIEWS. "Alternately shocking and heart-wrenching, yet ultimately redemptive."

Ultimately the Bible is THE Worthy Read and the best choice for the ultimate non-fiction!

But.....if fiction is the choice of your day, you might consider Tending Roses or other Lisa Wingate books.