The Davis Family Gets A New Ride!

Our church was given a large "kerplunk" of money that was designated to go to benevolence. The pastors and LBA decided to take that kerplunk and bless 8 people/families over 4 weeks...2 per Sunday, one per service. The catch was that the 8 had to be nominated by others in the congregation, they had to be active in the church and completely up on their tithing.

This morning at the end of first service Pastor John called to the platform Ken & Judy Davis. That's us. Whoa! He then presented us with the keys to a new car!!!! Not brand new but new to us and one that is actually from THIS decade!!!

We are so humbled and totally floored by this generous gifting! We are praising God for His continuing to supply our needs as we are struggling in this economy! His economy knows NO recession!

Thank you to our family at Parkway for being a vessel of God's blessings!

The Truck Driver Story

I work at Walmart. Often I answer the phones. Sometimes people call in for directions to get to our store. Tonight was no exception.

A truck driver called from I81 and thought he might have gone too far and passed the exit to our store. I asked where he was and he was definitely too far south. I asked if he had a delivery for our store and he said we wasn't delivering to us but needed to go shopping. I told him there was another Walmart at the next exit and gave him directions.

When he told me he needed to get a reflective vest for the location he was delivering to, a bell when off in my head! Ken is a security guard for a Kroger dry storage facility where drivers are required to where reflective vests! Oh! "Are you going to the Kroger facility?" I asked. The driver looked at his paperwork and indeed said that's where he was headed. I asked him if he would do me a HUGE favor and he gladly agreed. I asked that when he got to the facility and checked in at the guard shack would he please tell the guy there that his wife says hello! He agreed and we laughed and then hung up.

I was so thrilled about this chain of contacts that would connect me to my beloved tonight! How cool is this!!! Later in the evening I went to the break room and got my phone out to see if Ken had messaged me about getting MY message. Nothing. Rats.

Then I realized. This is Saturday. KEN IS OFF!

Bob is working tonight. BOB DOESN'T HAVE A WIFE!!!!

What Would You Do With $50?

A gentleman came into Walmart this week looking for a birthday card. I directed him to the card section. He told me he was getting a card for his wife of 68 years who is bedridden. She will be 90! He also said he was going to put a $50 bill in the card.

He was a sweet man with concern in his voice and face for his bride. I couldn't help but wonder what a 90 year old woman who is confined to her bed would be doing with $50 in cash. At first this scenario struck me as a bit funny but the more I thought about it, the more I wondered about her life, her situation, her desires, and what she would really want to do.

At 40 I would probably get scrapbooking supplies. Maybe yarn for a baby blanket. Or new sneakers. At 90, I don't know. Audio books? A new sweater? Maybe give it to a grandchild?

What would you do?

Randomness

Life is busy. Here are a few snapshots with what's been happening.

Ken & I held a VBS in West Virginia.

My new friend, Kathy. She was there every night and did the motions to the songs!

The kids had a great time playing, singing, and learning how to walk with Jesus.

Ken & Robbie were targets.

We took advantage of our proximity to Western PA and were able to meet with Stevan and Jess, Ella & Ezra! We got to meet our new addition before my parents! Yay!

Baby Ezra!

Big sister, Ella, was pretty much done with being around long distance family. She warmed up to Uncle Ken after a few minutes, but was really not into the whole experience. That's perfectly fine, we do remember those days! We were successful in stealing hugs from her since she wouldn't give them. Stevan and Jess have a beautiful family!!

We also were able to do some more research for our geneology. We located Ken's great-grandfather's grave. We have leads on others we are following!

Sasha seems to be chilling a whole lot more these days. We see signs of her aging...and then not so much!

This could be by far my favorite picture of Carmel! Unbelievable!

Melissa, Kenny's friend has visited us for several days. She has become OUR friend as well!

Cressalyn has loved having another girl...sister-like...to hang with!

Nathan has left us for a month. He flew to Denver July 4th to begin his trip to Asia. We are excited to see how God will use this time!

I'm Officially...40.

Today is my 40th birthday.

This is the cake that my hubby had waiting for me when I returned from choir. We enjoyed chocolate cake and milk. YUMMMYYYYY!!!!

Then we all left the kitchen.

Then Carmel helped herself to some cake, too.

When she was caught...she put herself right into time out!

It's Been a While...

Sorry it's been a while since I last updated. I wanted to share the video that I put together for my Grandmother's funeral. Hope you like it.

Heavenly Easter!

Early this morning, while most of us were sleeping, Ella Grace Story, my mother's mother, awoke in Glory to celebrate Resurrection Day with her Lord! While we will begin adjusting to life without her here we cheer for her arrival at her final destination! Praise the Lord!

Just over 5 weeks ago I saw her for the last time. She looked tired. She had lived 96 years nearly all of which was in service to her King!

The members of this large and growing family who are able will converge on the High Point, NC area. We will laugh, cry, sing, cry, pray, and laugh some more as a family. We have an incredible legacy left for us. Not just of parents who loved their children and each other, but more importantly children of God who poured their love for Christ into their children. My fervent prayer is that we will carry on the heritage to the future generations.

Lord, help us to be a blessing...