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My friend's beautiful daughter. 

Parental Guidance

Read my latest movie review on Parental Guidance, an absolutely hilarious movie! At the Movies Christian Fiction Online Magazine.

Enjoy,

Caroline

Friday Night Lights

It's a pink out-Walton vs Lassiter. Me and my varsity cheerleader. Loads of fun!

Beautiful Ashlyn

My latest drawing of my sister, Ashlyn, for her birthday. Happy Birthday, Ashlyn!

Remembering 9/11

courtesy of WikipediaMost women don't have a clear recollection of a day when they ironed their husband's trousers, but I certainly do. It was September 11, 2001, around 10:00 am. My day started with a parent seminar at the kids' elementary school, (which was interrupted by a cacophony of cell phones ringing), a frantic call from my sister, and then back home to turn on the TV and watch in horror as the unthinkable unfolded before the entire nation. I wanted to do something other than pray, but there was nothing to be done, so out came the ironing board.

I never iron. I don't like ironing, really, but that day my husband's trousers were very well pressed. After a quick call from my mother-in-law, I finally got ahold of my husband who had just landed in Paris. I was on the phone with him when the second tower fell at around 10:28 am. I'm still haunted by the image of the handsome, dark-haired young man with khaki trousers (looking like a sweet frat boy), hanging from the top of the building with nowhere to go but down. I can only imagine the horror his mother, father, wife, siblings, family felt at seeing their loved one staring into the abyss of death. I pray he knew the Lord Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior.

Now, our country is faced with the question of whether we should or should not intervene militarily in Syria. The legislative branch is being asked by President Obama to get on board and agree to his plan to take immediate military action. After having endured conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq, most Americans are weary of battles and war, and none of us want to send our sons and daughters overseas to fight, if it does come to that.

Those of us familiar with Bible prophecy are aware that these events are ushering in the millennial/Messianic age which is fast coming on the earth. In my opinion, it is no coincidence that all the issues regarding Syria has happened between Rosh Hashanah (Sept 5th - my birthday!) and Yom Kippur, two high holy days in Israel. Much is said by the Lord in OT regarding Syria and the End Times, and for those who are born again in Christ Jesus, it is an exciting, exhilarating time. Yes, there may be hardship and pressure to fear, but if we press into our faith and believe the Lord's promises in His Word, then we can rest in Him and watch the good that will ultimately manifest. He has promised us that all things work together for our good to those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28. Christians, believe in and trust your Lord! Nonbelievers, accept His invitation to believe and receive His goodness!

We will never forget those who lost and gave their lives on this day twelve years ago, nor will we forget that we are hated by a spiritual enemy who hates those God loves. God loves Jesus, His church, Israel, and the world. God's plans and purposes will come to pass, just as He has promised in His Word, and that is a great comfort! For those who are not well-versed in the Bible, a great scripture to read, meditate on, and claim is all of Psalms 91. It has brought great peace and comfort to me and my family over the years.

Lord bless us and this nation we call home! Bless Israel and all of your precious children scattered throughout the nations! May there be peace/shalom in Jerusalem, Syria, and all the World!

Raiders at the Dome!

My varsity cheerleader, Rachel, and her friend, Anna Grady. You don't know what coaxing it took to get this picture, since cheerleader moms are supposed to be seen and not heard! Having a great time and the Raiders are up by one point at the half. Always a lot of fun to watch a game in the Dome!.

Off to the Dome!

Walton High has its first football game tomorrow at the Georgia Dome. The Walton Marching Raider Band is ready to roll with Braxton manning one of the drum major helms. Tonight was their practice run through and they're looking great!








Trying to crack him up
Conducting 

UGA bound - Bulldawg nation!

Today we made our annual pilgrimage to Athens, Georgia to take our oldest back to college. The East Campus Village is beautiful, reminding Bill and me of a posh hotel complex rather than a college dorm area. Looking forward to another great year as a bulldog fan!!
Uhaul packed and ready to go!
Great dorm room!

Back to School!

On his way to senior breakfastToday was the first day of school for Cobb County and my son, Braxton, drove himself to school! He is a senior at Walton High and Rachel is a junior. Hard to believe they're all grown up and living like independent adults (most of the time!). And our oldest, Anna, goes back to UGA tomorrow! It's back to reality for the Fridays!

A little sleepy the first day! Looking sharp in Hawaiian shirt

Book Review - The Picture of Dorian Gray

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/674604925I've always wanted to read this classic, and wasn't disappointed. Oscar Wilde was a talented man, to say the least! Here's my quick review on Goodreads:

At first this book seems eerie and morbid, but as I got further along into it, I realized it was a very good study on the destructive power sin has on mankind. The enemy is portrayed cleverly in the character of Lord Henry who lures and entices Dorian Gray to live for himself and the pleasures of the day, valuing the freedom of youth and earthly beauty above all things. Dorian latches hold of this temptation and spirals down into a life where a wake of innocent victims trail behind. Yes, sin has its momentary pleasure, but judgment and death are there waiting to claim what must be paid. This truth stares Dorian in the face both literally and figuratively in the portrait that reveals his awaiting fate. Actually, you could use this story as a format for a bible study to illustrate the power and preciousness of what the Savior did for us on the cross.