You Got Mail

On Monday I heard my ma yell “YOU GOT MAIL!!!!” Everyone has been asking if I have heard from Ryan since he arrived in MO for basic training and the last time I heard his voice was on Sunday-April 26th (the call lasted for 3 minutes and 42 seconds) ….I was on my way to church and really thought what a blessing that he called....way cool! Yesterday I got a letter stating he was doing fine but his body ache. He said they (maybe) graduate on August 7th (which my parents and I are flying to MO to watch…YAY) He also mentioned that if anyone mailed anything to him to DOUBLE make sure you put the number 3 on the back of the envelope. If you don’t do this he will have to do pushups in front of everyone (and don’t know how many times either) so if you mail Ryan……PLEASE PUT A #3 (lol) He told me to tell everyone he loved them and missed them!!!! At the end he said he was starting to cry and to be good….XOXOXOXOXOXOXO I love you and miss you ….your soldier. I sat there and cried but felt a sign of relief just because he said he was STRONG! Today, (Tuesday) I sent out a 3 page letter to him telling him how proud of him I was. I can’t wait to see him graduate and most of all I can’t wait to marry my soldier ;) I love you Ryan and miss you so much!!!

Bountyland Baptist Youth Praise Band

This is really hard for me to write because I know Ryan misses being in church and with the youth band so badly that they might not realize how much he really does loves them. We go every Wed night for dinner and to the praise and worship with Thad, Bethany, Kayla, Kevin and Nick…( they practice on Sunday evenings too). Ryan usually plays the drums but since he is away, we have someone else filling in for him. I just wanted to take the time out to thank each and everyone who comes out and fellowships. It amazes me every day at all the talent this youth and adults have and we love them very much ;) ……keep rockin for Jesus!

Here is pictures of the Youth Band...

Seneca Spring Concert

A lot of people just don't know how talented Ryan and Bethany are.....they are both highly musical inclined. Bethany had her last Spring Concert on Sunday afternoon and I know Ryan would have loved to have been there. She had a solo in "Give Me Jesus" and it was FANTASTIC!!!! I felt so bad because I knew I wasn't dressed nicely but we had just came from Dave's cookout (lol) I am so glad I went and watched....Cheryl, Eddie, Nanny Bryson, Kevin, and his sister came to cheer her on. Everyone in the choir did an awesome job and it's just so amazing how much talent they all have. She graduates in June and has been already accepted to North Greenville College....way to go Bethany....congratulations and you make us all proud! Luv you!

Happy 80th Birthday!!!

Can you believe Dave turned 80 years this past Sunday??? WOW, if you don't have the pleasure of knowing him I tell you he doesn't look a day over 80 and is just an AWESOME Christian man! I remember on New Year's he was playing the Wii with all of us and we were so shocked (lol.)
Dave and his wife Rita mean the world to Ryan and I. They have been married for 10 years this year and they are just the cutest couple! On Sunday Dave turned 80 and all of his church/friends surprised him with a bday cookout party in his neighborhood. He was so shocked and so many people came out to celebrate his day. Eddie, (Ryan's dad) grilled the hamburgers/hotdog meat and Cheryl (Ryan's mom) prepared some of the food and made it look really nice. I had a blast meeting new people and I'm so glad the rain held off till later. I told Ryan I hope when we get that age we are like them because they are such loving people and really have a heart for Jesus. Below is some pics of some of the people who came + Dave ;)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVE.....WE ALL LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!