We are back in the grind today after spending a wonderful week at the beach with family. We had 20 of us together from ages 7 to 76. We enjoyed shopping, playing on the beach, eating meals together, and enjoying each other's company. We really had fun on our annual trip. Next year, we plan to add more family to the bunch! Check out the pics above.

The kids were up and going at 6:00 a.m. this morning getting ready for weight training at the high school. Daniel, basketball, Elizabeth and Mary-Margaret cheerleader training. It's hard, but I'm proud that all three are committed to doing this!

Ray left at 6:00 a.m. for Chattanooga. His mother will more than likely have triple bypass some time this week. They are running tests today to see if she can withstand the surgery. Please keep her in your prayers.

Please keep Sandra Queen, a dear friend of ours fighting cancer in your prayers. They are having a difficult time finding meds to ease her pain.

I am happy to report that Ray and I think we've found a good Sunday School class at First Baptist Church Woodstock. It has taken us a long while. The children are pretty settled in, so we needed to find a class. I think we have. Keep us in your prayers. It was so difficult for us to leave our past church, but we strongly felt God was leading us in another direction. Turns out, we have made a wonderful decision to join First Baptist Church Woodstock. We are honored to be with Dr. Johnny Hunt. His vision and his commitment to the Lord are so inspiring.