Where do I start? Alot has happened over the past two weeks. First of all, a big praise. Sai has been granted her work permit!!! This will allow her to get her social security number, driver's license and get a job. In the next few months, she should be hearing about her green card.

We are gearing up for a big holiday season as this will be her first with us. We have so many traditions that we take for granted that other countries do not know about. Joseph wants to take her to chop down a Christmas tree, so I guess we'll have a real tree this year! Last week he took her to the mountains to see the leaves. Thailand doesn't really have seasons, so this was a first for her. They panned for gold and got fresh apples. Joseph is doing well in his seminary classes and still working for the funeral home.

I guess you can see from the picture that Mom & I took our trip to see Michael. I know he's big, but I am still amazed when I see him standing next to her. They won this week 41-0 and set offensive records in rushing. The other team was ranked 13th in the nation in defense, but we crushed them. Mom really enjoyed seeing Michael play and pushing everyone around!! At one point he was pushing back two defenders at once, one with each hand. She got so tickled over that and likes telling everyone the story. We had a great time, staying with my sister, Karen in Charlotte on the way up and back. Her family is doing well, as busy as ever.

Brian is doing very well after midterms. I think they have two games left this fall and have only lost 2 of the 18 or so they've played. Saturday we go to Macon for the American Legion Banquet where he will accept his scholarship and give a speech thanking them for the scholarship. Mr. Taylor Phillips, his American Legion manager is so proud of Brian and this accomplishment, as are we. I plan on video taping the speech, and if I can figure out how to upload or link it, I will include it in my next report.

Congratulations go out to my friend from work Tami and her husband Todd on the birth of their new son, Zachary Conor, born 10-23 and weighing 9lb, 6oz and 21 inches long. He is adorable!
I also heard from my friend, Ruth Floyd. She is doing well and is praising God for answering her prayers regarding a situation with her social security. God has worked the situation out and is blessing her more than she can imagine!

Dad's back surgery is postponed again because he now has bronchitis. I told him I don't think God wants him to have this surgery, since this is the second time it has been postponed because of other new health issues. Also, he is going to Baltimore in November to accept an award for salesman of the year for his company! What an accomplishment. He sold more than anyone in the United States.

As a matter of prayer, please pray for my cousin Butch, he is having some health problems that could be serious.

Please, if anyone has anything to share, leave a comment, send me an email, or let me know and I can add you as a member and you can post your own blog. I am so excited about all that God is doing in our lives! In this world of trouble and strife, I love hearing good news! Let's spreead it around instead of keeping it to ourselves. It becomes contagious! Some people say we're just lucky when good things happen to us. Some say they don't believe in luck. Someone once told me that all lucky means is that the Lord's Using Circumstances to Keep You. So, in that regard, I am lucky!

God bless until the next time!

Update

Wow, has it been over a week since my last post? Michael's team won their game this last weekend, but he didn't play because he was in Maryland being the best man in his friend's wedding. Now this week he has to work twice as hard earning his starting spot back. He's determined, so I know he will do it.

Brian's team won 3 of their 4 games last week. The first loss came Saturday afternoon against Darton Jr. College. They have a pitcher who was throwing consistently around 90 mph. He didn't have a consistent strike zone, but Brian said "I couldn't even see it coming most of the time." Now he knows what he needs to work on.

David and his dad got back from Virginia and had a great visit with Michael.

They both enjoyed the game and seeing where Michael lives and works. Michael was excited about the visit also. He said he had to make sure his apartment was "Grandpa clean." Hopefully he'll have the same attitude next week when Mom and I visit!

Weekend update

What an eventful weekend! Brian's team played four 9 inning games against two teams Saturday and Sunday. Brian did very well and it was so good to watch him play baseball. I was in withdrawal, I hadn't seen a game in 2 months! After seeing him in green for four years, it's taking a little getting used to seeing him in blue. The weather was perfect for baseball, the crowd was into the game and they won all four games. Next weekend they play Truett McConnell and Darton at Mercer.

Michael's team lost their game Saturday, but on a high note, Michael was named the team's offensive player of the week! Way to go Michael! David will be home tomorrow night and should have some new pictures to share. Michael won't be at this week's game because he will be the best man at his friend's wedding. The coach isn't too happy, but Michael told him this summer that he had a committment for this weekend. At that time, I guess the coach didn't realize how much he would be depending on Michael.

Please if any of you want to share events, news, etc. about your families, let me know and I will add you as a member so you can post your own updates. I want to hear what's going on with you, not just share what's up with us.