College Bound!

I can't believe my #3 is almost done with highschool and going away for college! Her older sisters lived at home for 2 years and went to school in San Antonio first. It seems like yesterday that Kimberly and her cousin, Dana, were playing with dolls (Kimmi and Hopey-back then). It's so weird to see the family changing! Jamie's married and a mom, Robin has just finished college and starting an internship before she goes on to who knows where and now Kimberly will be going to school 4 hours away. She plans to visit Jamie on some weekends and will come home for special occassions. She's already planning to come home for Jonathan's first football game that will be in the Alamo Dome! Kaitlin will also be playing on the field at half time with the Mighty Tigers Band! Of course, she has no idea of what her schedule will be yet. We are trying to get room deposits and financial stuff all done. What a chore! We couldn't be more proud of how she has "turned out"! She loves the Lord and is planning already to be involved in the BSM and in the local 1st Baptist Church. :) She will be leaving in just a few short weeks to go on a mission trip (with Dana!) to the Ukraine! I'm sure she will come home with a broadened outlook on life and the world we live in and with a new perspective on God's plan for her life. I know she'll do well in school. I know she'll work hard. I just pray she continues her walk with the Lord everday and serves Him in all she does. I've got a pretty good feeling about that, too! :)

The Armor of God

As I see T.V. and hear the latest music, I see how Satan is "seeking to kill and destroy", especially our youth. What used to be totally incomprehensable to think much less talk about is openly discussed in our culture today. As a substitute teacher in high school and middle school, I hate to say I'm often shocked to hear what kids will talk about with each other AND in front of a complete stranger! It truly saddens me. What hope do they have? They know no God. Even those that have Christ in thier lives sometimes seem oblivious to what is going on around them or think it's "no big deal". They've become accustom to what they see and hear every day. They are no longer shocked! I try to encourage my teens to remember what our pastor has been teaching lately. We need to DAILY put on our spiritual armor and clothe ourselves in humility. "...and all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble. Humble yourselves, therefore under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, casting all your anxiety upon Him, for He cares for you. Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls about like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. But resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being accomplished by brethen who are in the world. " 1Peter 5:5-9

Six Arrows

"Children are a gift from the LORD;
they are a reward from Him.
Children born to a young man
are like arrows in a warriors hands.
How joyful is the man whose quiver is
full of them!" Psm 127

(This picture was taken in 2002 of The Parker kids, and the cousins!)

I'm Kelly and I've been married to Greg for almost 30 years! We have 6 children ages 23-7.

4 girls and 2 boys. Two have graduated from college, the oldest is married. Then the next two are in high school. One in middle school and the youngest one is homeschooling. We stay busy but try to spend time together as a family. Sometimes the sports can drive you a little crazy...just have to keep it all balanced. We love the Lord and TRY to serve Him in all we do.