My Goodness, what a month! Where to start...Adler is now 4 weeks old and growing. He is such a joy! Jared and Shelby are wonderful parents and seem to be getting into a "rhythm". They went to Enid and had pictures taken at 2 weeks. Of course, all of them are great. Great Great Grandma Clytice made a stocking (in 3 hours) for Adler to wear for pictures. It turned out really cute. You always hope for that one special picture and they got it. The one of Jared kissing him is priceless. He was awake for the entire photo shoot. Shelby is doing really good and Jared has been great at helping. Grandma tries to see Adler at least every other day or more. Papa (Terry chose this name thinking it would be easier to say and possibly sooner than GMa) sure is silly about the little guy. He still goes to Alva quite a bit but he's not golfing as much! We were fortunate enough to get a "Special Photo" of the Five Generations, GMa Clytice, Laura, Terry, Shelby and Adler. Terry and I have been very Blessed with all of our family. Sadie is staying busy with school. Her schedule has changed and she has started spending more time at the hospital. In order for her to keep up with her studying, she gave up her catering job at Panevino's and started selling Scentsy. She doesn't care too much for the distance between her house and her nephew's house. It's been nice that she's coming home more often though. Her relationship with Stephen is growing. He would make a great addition to our family. Last, I finished several more collages and hopefully will have more coming up. I have really enjoyed making these for people. I would love to have some of you sign in as followers and leave some comments. As always, there are several new photos (yes, mostly of Adler!) at the bottom to enjoy. Enjoy. ~DEO VOLENTE~
But those who wait for the Lord shall change and renew their strength and power; they shall lift their wings and mount up as eagles; they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint or become tired.
PHILIPPIANS 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
I am a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, friend, crafter, housekeeper, caregiver, and child of God. I am dedicated, a perfectionist, a multi-thinker, always looking to improve, unaware of fashion, an extreme introvert, have a wry sense of humor, usually too serious, a multi-tasker which normally means that I have started too many projects. I have been an "Okie" for 49 years. I love the small rural area that I have lived in my entire life. I truly enjoy "staying at home" My Family is MY LIFE! I have been married to my best friend and rock for 30 years. I have two beautiful daughters, one son-in-law and one future son-in-law. The New Love of My Life is my Grandson, Adler Alan Bates! Being a Grandma is wonderful! I have a dog named Izzy. She is my constant companion and buddy! When I am not busy with the kids or on the computer, I enjoy spending time in my Scrapbooking Room. I love to cook, chocolate,watch movies, listen to music, chocolate, listen to Joyce Meyers, and chocolate. I cherish and respect friendship. Currently, I am studying and further deepening my knowledge and relationship with God.
THE MORE YOU PRAISE AND CELEBRATE YOUR LIFE, THE MORE THERE IS IN LIFE TO CELEBRATE.
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YOU MUST BE THE CHANGE YOU WISH TO SEE IN THE WORLD.
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NO ACT OF KINDNESS, HOWEVER SMALL, IS EVER WASTED.
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SOMETIMES YOUR JOY IS THE SOURCE OF YOUR SMILE, BUT SOMETIMES YOUR SMILE CAN BE THE SOURCE OF YOUR JOY.
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PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE. PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE. PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE!
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HAPPINESS IS THE EXPERIENCE OF LIVING EVERY MINUTE WITH LOVE, GRACE AND GRATITUDE.
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THINK LOVINGLY, SPEAK LOVINGLY, ACT LOVINGLY.
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DREAM AS IF YOU'LL LIVE FOREVER, LIVE AS IF YOU WON'T.
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CREATE PEACE FOR YOURSELF.
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SAY HELLO TO A STRANGER. :)
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EVERY SMILE :) MAKES YOU A DAY YOUNGER!
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LOVE CURES PEOPLE-BOTH THE ONES WHO GIVE & THE ONES WHO RECEIVE.
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FORGET THE POTHOLES IN THE ROAD & CELEBRATE THE JOURNEY INSTEAD!
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WHATEVER YOU DO,
WORK AT IT WITH ALL YOUR HEART.
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THERE IS A PURPOSE TO EVERY PROBLEM.
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GOD KEEPS HIS PROMISES.
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A BIBLE THAT IS FALLING APART USUALLY BELONGS TO SOMEONE WHO IS NOT.
PONDER...
The better you know God, the more you will trust Him.
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Although you cannot change the past, God can help you change what your doing with it. The changes He makes in you can certainly change the future.
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Where we love is home - where our feet may leave but not our hearts.
Oliver W. Holmes
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What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.
Ralph W. Emerson
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Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
Joshua 1:9
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Hope is the thing with feathers, that perches in the soul and sings the tune without words and never stops at all.
Emily Dickenson
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May you have enough happiness to make you sweet, enough trials to make you strong, enough sorrow to keep you human, enough hope to make you happy.
Author Unknown
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Realize that true happiness lies within you. Waste no time and effort searching for peace and contentment and joy in the world outside. Remember that there is no happiness in having or in getting, but only in giving. Reach out. Share. Smile. Hug. Happiness is a perfume you cannot pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself.
Og Mandino
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In the rush of daily living it is easy to forget all the remarkable people, real or ficitonal, who have been part of your life. But if you just imagine they are near for a moment, you will realize that anyone who ever touched your heart is always with you, patiently waiting to emanate warmth and support whenever you remember to think of them.
Barbara Sher
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Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.
Marcel Proust
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Where there is faith, there is love;
Where there is love, there is peace;
Where there is peace, there is God;
And where there is God; there is no need.
Leo Tolstoy
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Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace, and gratitude.
Denis Waitley
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Every now and again take a good look at something not made by hands-a moutain, a star, the turn of a stream. There will come to you wisdom and patience and solace and, above all, the assurance that you are not alone in the world.
Sidney Lovett
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Life is an opportunity, benefit from it.
Life is beauty, admire it.
Life is bliss, taste it.
Life is a dream, realize it.
Life is a challenge, meet it.
Life is a duty, complete it.
Life is a game, play it.
Life is a promise, fulfill it.
Life is sorrow, overcome it.
Life is a song, sing it.
Life is a struggle, accept it.
Life is a tragedy, confront it.
Life is an adventure, dare it.
Life is luck, make it.
Life is too precious, do not destroy it.
Life is life, fight for it.
Mother Teresa
Adler enjoys his Grandma and Papa just as much as you guys enjoy him! We love you guys.
ReplyDeletethis makes me wish my mom lived closer. :*(
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