"Are the Good Times Really Over for Good?"

                       
                          A little Merle Haggard with Dad <3

                             

   

A Savior Born to Us

Then the  angel of the Lord stood before them,
as the glory of the Lord shone around them,
and they were struck with great fear.

But the angel said to them,
"Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you glad tidings

of great joy for all the people;
for to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is
 Christ the Lord.

And this will be a sign for you;
you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes and
lying in a manger."

  


*Zelie Marie was the sweetest Christmas Angel at the
Sacred Heart Children's Christmas Vigil Mass.
Therese Rose was the donkey who carried
Mary, the Mother of God.
December 24, 2019

“Only You”

Last summer I walked out to the shop to see Dad. 

As it turned out he was listening to his favorite music and 

invited me to dance. It was the sweetest surprise 

and will always be a treasured moment/memory for me, 

dancing with my precious dad to "Only You" while he sang along. 

You never know what blessings our

 loving God has in store for you each and every day.

I love you, Dad <3

"Happy Birthday Anna"

   

Anna Rose Aldridge is One!!

Happy Birthday to you sweet Anna!

Dear Anna,
You fill our hearts with joy and we love you
as high as the sky! Our love and
prayers cover you today and always!
<3gigi and jabo

"The Baptism of June Elizabeth"

 Dear June,
You are so loved and cherished by your
family. May God keep you always in the
palm of His hand.
<3gigi and jabo
*****

June was Baptized on September 16, 2012
by Father John Bohn
at St. Joseph Catholic Church
in Starkville, Mississippi

Clay and Michelle Whatley are June's Godparent

P.S. Somehow I didn't get this published
when June was Baptized...better late (six years)
than never!

"Tuesday's Child is Full of Grace"

  

Lucy Maire Whatley

Welcome to this new little doll, Lucy!
She arrived on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 10:32 AM.

Lucy is our eleventh baby grand breaking

the tie for the girls...6-5 respectively.

She is the thirty-fifth great-grandchild for

Nanny and Papa! 

*****

Lucy, we are so happy to wrap
our arms around you. You are another sweet joy
that has been added to our family!
May the Lord accept and bless
your every prayer!
<3gigi and jabo

(Psalm 6:9)

"Astonishing Love"

   
"The worst thing the world ever did
was to kill God...
...and He used it as an opportunity
to save us!"

Father Joel
Annunciation of the Lord
March 10, 2018

** A Blessed and Beautiful Easter to all **

"Beauty Itself"

For love of us...

...He died.

"There is Joy in the Tent"

   
After Mass, in the gathering space at Annunciation of the Lord,
 Therese immediately saw the beauty of The Nativity.
As she sat on her knees observing the
wonders of the scene she softly declared,
 "There is Joy in the Tent!"
I will never hear a more perfect or
more profound description of the
Holy Family at Christmas!

"The Baptism of Anna Rose"

..."Out of the believer's heart

shall flow rivers of living water."
John 7:38

******

Kate's answered prayer <3

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Dear Anna Rose,
We so blessed to call you our granddaughter!
Our prayer for you is that you will
always be sustained by the
Living Waters of Christ our Lord!
We love you now, always and forever!
Love,
gigi and jabo

 Anna was Baptized on October 22, 2017
 by Father Shane Stevens at St. Paul's Catholic Church
in Pensacola, Florida
Today is the Feast Day of Saint John Paul

"Thursday's Child has Far to Go"

    

Anna Rose Aldridge

Welcome to sweet Anna Rose who decided to
arrive just in time! Mommy and gigi
had plans of our own and
Anna was in complete compliance.
She made her appearance the morning
after I arrived in Pensacola at 9:01 AM on
Thursday, August 24, 2017.
Anna is our tenth baby grand which gives
us five precious girls made of sugar and spice and
everything nice
and five precious boys made of
snakes and snails and puppy dog tails!
She is the thirty-second great-grandchild for
Nanny and Papa!

*****

Anna, Kate has prayed for a little sister and you

are the sweet answer to her prayer! May God always hold

you in his everlasting hands!

<3gigi and jabo

Thursday's Child has far to go.....
And Oh, the places you will go!

"Indelible Blessing"

   

"The Lord bless you and keep you;

the Lord make his face to shine upon you;

the Lord lift up his countenance 

upon you and give you peace."

Numbers 6:24-26

A simple blessing leaves a beautiful, 

indelible (and sometimes chocolaty) mark on

us, our hearts and our spirits.

Tracing the sign of the cross on someone's forehead...

in this beautiful yet simple gesture, it's
God the Father that we
call upon to bring his immediate blessing
into the life of another.
How fitting and appropriate to share this heavenly gift.
God Bless You

"Andrew's First Holy Communion"

  
"For God so loved 'Andrew' that he sent His
only begotten Son...that he may
have eternal life."
John 3;16
(Paraphrased)

  
"Do this in memory of me."

Congratulations Andrew!
Always allow God to guide
your every step! He will be
your light to show you the way!

We love you ahats Andrew!
gigi and jabo

P.S. Andrew, I love it that my John 3;16 bracelet
from you is in these pictures. But more than that
I treasure the opportunity that you gave me to
show you how to look up this beautiful verse in
the Bible. I will always hold the memory
close to my heart!
Love,
gigi
+++
St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church
Father Bill Skoneki
Auburn, Alabama
May 6, 2017

"Kate's First Holy Communion"

 "Lord, prepare me,

to be a Sanctuary;

Pure and Holy, Tried and True.

With thanksgiving,
 I'll be a Living,

Sanctuary

For You."

Congratulations Katheryn Renee'!
Always and everywhere,
in everything that you do,
keep Jesus in your heart!
Trust in Him!

Kate, we love you ahats!
gigi and jabo

   
P.S. The song "Sanctuary' was played
at Kate's First Communion.
+++
St. Paul Catholic Church
Father Doug Halsema
Pensacola, Florida
April 30, 2017

"Triumphant!"

"Jesus, our Messenger was slain, 

but they could not slay his message..."

Father Kevin Bazzell

Happy Easter 

   

"Christ Resurrected"
Peter Paul Rubens
C. 1616

From the cover of The One Voice
April 14, 2017
-Cropped-

"Blessings Beyond Blessings"

"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from

the Father of the heavenly lights..."

James 1:17