Middle School Jackets Beat the Bobcats

Before the Game

Seth on the Kickoff Return Team Seth scooped up the ball and ran for about 30 yards.

Seth on defense (far right). He came across the field and tackled the Bobcat with the ball and caused him to fumble. Alan fell on the ball and recovered it for the Jackets. I was too busy watching to snap a picture of that. But trust me, it was good!

Final score, Jackets 24, Bobcats 16. The Jackets start off their season with a win. They only won one game the whole season last year and it was against the Tigers.

Seth after the game, rather proud of himself! Mom sure was proud of him too!

Dad Still Picketing

Another Poem

On This Road

Many things have happened,

upon the road of life.

Lots of joys and laughter,

some heartaches and some strife.

But all along this journey,

one thing's been tried and true;

God has walked beside me,

in everything I do.

When troubles come along the way

and times have gotten tough,

He whispers peace so sweet to me,

and that is just enough

To give me strength I need today,

and with His precious grace

The trials ahead are not so bad,

that I can't bravely face.

I know that He is with me,

each step that I must take,

With loving arms around me,

His love will not forsake.

I thank Him for the many things,

the great, and yes, the small

And with a very grateful heart,

I praise Him for them all!

Dad on Strike

Dad's company is on strike and he's been having to "walk" the picket line. Notice he is the only one sitting down, with a walkie talkie no less. Claims they put him in charge of communications. Go figure!

At least he's standing up with a sign in this one!

(second from end on the right)

Inspiration

I was reading a poem that Rachel had written on her blog, www.gimh.blogspot.com , and it inspired me to write one of my own. It's been a long, long time since I have written anything. I used to write all the time, but then, Life Happened. God blessed me with six wonderful kids and they have been taking up my time for the past 25 years. And now He has blessed me with 5 wonderful grandkids, which I'm sure will take up my time for the next 25 years! I am truly blessed! Anyways, here's my poem:

Six Little Ones

I used to have six little ones,

All running 'round my feet

They'd laugh and cry, and yelp and yell,

'Twas really quite a treat!

But then I blinked and don't you know

They've all grown up so fast!

What used to be my future

Has now become my past.

With children near and children far

And way across the sea,

This mother's heart is full of prayer

For those that God can keep.

For Safe within His mighty arms,

I know that they will stay.

For He's a gracious, loving Lord,

Who hears me when I pray!

And though I fret and worry some,

Down deep within my heart

There is a still small voice that says,

"My peace I will impart.

You can safely trust in me

For what shall come your way.

I've never left you in the past

Nor will I leave today."

And so I lean upon His arm,

And go from day to day

Trusting in the Blessed One,

All along my way.

And all the little ones

That ran around me feet,

Have now grown up, and given me

Five Grandkids, oh so sweet!

Malachi Got A New Tractor

Malachi and John Deere greene??????

Nope, it's New Holland blue!!

Pushing the woods back. He looks like he knows what he's doing.

Looks like he picked up a hitchhiker.

There he goes, the boy with his expensive toy!

But, hey, I got my field bush hogged.

So keep playing, Malachi. I still need my driveway fixed.

Mamaw & Papaw and the Great Grandkids

It's hard getting all five great grandkids to co-operate for a picture!

Mamaw used to think she'd never have any grandkids, since Charlie was 27 when we got married. Now, she has 6 grandkids, a grandson-in-law, 2 granddaughter-in-laws and 5 great grandkids!! Boy, did we fool her!

Mamaw & Papaw with Kylie and Owen, the two youngest great grandkids.

Papaw & Kylie

Mamaw & Owen

Kylie was hamming it up for the camera.

Mamaw's 70th Birthday

It was Mamaw's 70th birthday and her 54th wedding anniversary.

Opening presents

Uncle Luke & Kyra Elijah snitching cake!

We sure did miss Jason tonight! Wish he could have been here with us. We just pray the Good Lord is watching over him and keeping him safe, there in Iraq. Can't wait till he's home again, and the whole family can be together once again. We love you, Jace!

My Kids And Their Kids

Rachel & Owen, Malachi & Keinzie, and Aaron & Kylie Oops, they switched on me! Kylie & Kyra sharing a hug. Elijah riding the train. Keinzie & Kylie Baby Owen.

Keinzie's 6th Birthday

Keinzie enjoying her birthday.

Keinzie & Kyra Kiera, Keinzie, Kelvey, Kyra & Meg

Elijah having fun on a stump!

Hit the pinata Keinzie.

Oops, that Malachi!!

Kyra Got Her Hair Cut

Isn't She Cute?

Does she look a little bit like her Mammy?

Mammy thinks so, but is it just wishful thinking?

Kylie

Tasha finally updated Kylie's page. These are three of my favorite pictures she added. Check out more on Kylie's page by using the link to the right.

Thank You Troops

Seth wrote this poem and sent it to Jason in Iraq, today.

Thank You Troops

Thank you troops,

for all you do,

With George Bush to lead the way,

You fight this war from day to day,

Thank you for taking out Sadam,

If he was in control we'd still see bombs

Thank you for making this sacrifice

Just to save all the Americans lives,

When you are out there fighting the war,

Just know that I'm over here praying to the Lord,

For on this earth you'll stay,

And take out them towelheads the American way!

Jason Wrote This

PRIDE

i was sittin in my 7-ton dump waiting on the tram to fill me up when i wrote this, for some reason i have been writing quite a bit out here...

i am miles away from my tennessee home

my family and friends i have left all alone

i went off to iraq to fight in a war

to fight for freedom in the U.S. Marine Corps.

i am motor t so i drive big trucks

down the roads of iraq while insurgents try to blow us up

we havn't got hit but we've had some close calls

thanks to the Lord Jesus who has protected us all

in just a few months we'll go back to our home base

our families to greet us with a smiling face

some will tell stories of missions in iraq

others will say nothing , they're just glad to be back

me, i will go back to the great state of tennessee

to meet my niece and nephew i never got to see

alot of things have changed since i left on that plane

my wife left me and tried to give me the blame

my brother malachi graduated and got a job as a plumber

by the time i get back lucas will have a hummer

rachel was pregnant and had a baby boy

while aaron stayed at home his new daughter to enjoy

mom and dad push on providing for the family

while seth plays his sports he's always very happy

i am proud of what i have done and the country i serve

although alot of people there get on my last nerve

they say we shouldn't be here to bring us back home

we shouldv'e never came here violence we condone

if we hadn't of came here to wipe out sadam

and all of the terrorists he had in his palm

we'd be fighting in our cities and out in our fields

alot of civilians i am sure would get killed

instead of being against the blood that we shed

be happy for your liberty at night when you go to bed

when all is said and done i have accomplished alot

i am a war veteran the iraqi war i have fought

payed off some debt and learned some hard lessons

made some great friends and went on alot of missions

so when i get home i'll hold my head up high

cause the flag of our country is still in the sky

The Girls

Keinzie's new hairdo. Kyra, Keinzie and Destiny

Emily & Destiny

Elijah Had A Good Time

Playing in the dirt.

Hmmm...what shall I do now?

Oops...Malachi caught me!

Playing with Destiny.

Being pulled along by Destiny.

Ummm...Elijah...Where are you going with that bat?