Twenty One Years Ago - Today

Twenty One years ago today, February 26, 1989, Fred and Judy were heading to Fred's house after church in Chattanooga. Not sure but 'the kids' were probably in the car too. Stopping at a traffic light at the intersection of North Moore Road and Shallowford Road, Fred turns to Judy sitting beside him in his 1989 Dodge van and says, "Judy, I really just  don't know what to do. I really love you. I've never gotten to this point in a relationship before." Judy responds quickly, "We should get married then." Fred, a bit taken aback by this response said, "Oh, no, I like being single." I think the conversation became humorous at that point and little more was said about it.
Well, that response started the wheels turning. Fred really did love Judy. He enjoyed being with her all the time. She was a dream come true. A promise being kept from powers on high. I think Judy felt the same way. What wonderful feelings were shared by them both. The following day Fred was still pondering Judy's comment and wondering. Should he marry this wonderful woman? He called a dear friend and told him about her. His friend said, "Fred, this sounds like a good one. You should seriously consider whether you should marry this woman or not."
That same morning, Fred sought another 'friend' and was told almost outright that he should marry Judy and Fred knew he was right.
He made up his mind and immediately put into play the events that would take place following Friday night.
So when that day arrives we'll hear more about Fred and Judy.

Jude Harris Clark is Blessed by his Dad

 

Logan and Dad traveled to Valpo to participate in Jude's blessing. 

Well, Logan and Dad took off on yet another LONG road trip. Very Short but Very Long. We arrived at 4 am and were awakened at 8:00AM for the Snow Field Football Bowl. Great Fun. Nothing more fun than diving into the snow to avoid a pursuing opponent.

Brooklyn and PaPa enjoyed some Elmo and then we enjoyed more Elmo and to finish off the morning we watched Elmo.  There seems like the love of Elmo runs in the family.

Off to a birthday party, home for nap and then to bed... Up on Sunday morning to head for the church. Snow and all. Great Blessing, Great Lasagna prepared by Trey-the-Man topping the meal off with Papa's favorite Ice cream. And to send us off with all we needed to survive a box of Cheezits.

What a trip. Snow followed us much of the return 9 hour trip as we drove at Warp Speed to the farthest reaches of the midwestern and southern states.... 

As a final stop on the trip, we stopped in Hayti, Missouri. A remarkable place to stop. But not a place to stay.

If you really want to see more of Jude and Brooklyn, to to http://treyandpaige.blogspot.com

No more traveling until we head for the tropics.

Congratulations Skylar - The Last for a Few Years . .

Skylar was baptized Saturday by her Dad Clay Lockhart as we all looked on with delight.

It was a wonderful time to attend Skylar's baptism Saturday in Signal Mountain. Lots of good friends there to share in the good times including her two grandmothers and 2 granddads.
No more baptisms until Brooklyn turns 8 in 2015.  Wow, that's a long time. Hey, Logan will be 19 by then! Probably on a mission somewhere in the world. And Dawn will be really old then as will Jeff and Clay, who will both be REALLY OLD. ME? Hey, I'll still be 39. Trey will be 32 And Phil will be Over 40!  Yeee Owww... That hurts.