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Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Thank You, Char Lynn!!!
This Tuesday, September 22, marks the 11th year
of our son Zachary's birthday. Our family
is so blessed to have Zack a part of our lives,
more blessed than the average family who
miraculously accepts a new child.
You see, we almost lost Zachary at birth.
We were almost to the point of his delivery when
something happened. His cord came first...this
is called "pro-lapsed cord." This is very serious.
The "normal" protacol is either an emergency
C-section or if that is not possible,
the possible death of the child.
This is where a precious woman by the name of
Char Lynn Daughtery became a life saver. Char Lynn
was my midwife for this joyous event. Never in
almost 20 years (at that time), had she ever
experienced a pro-lapsed cord. Of course she had
read about them, studied them and all that, but had
never experienced one. We were her first.
This Godly woman, along with the knowledge she had
gained by her studies, and a heart and head dedicated
to serving the Lord and hundreds of new mommas, had
only the GREAT PHYSICIAN to lead her thru this. And
that is just what she did.
With lights dimmed and soft praise music playing, she
cried out to God for help. Thru her calmness of spirit
and God's incredible intervention, Zachary safely
entered the world.
It wasn't until weeks and even a couple years later that
I realized details of the birth. All I know is that
we can only be full of gratitude to a beautiful, Godly
woman by the name of Char Lynn who allowed us to have
our wonderful son.
You will always hold a VERY special spot in my heart,
Char Lynn. I will love you forever!!!
I know she will not like the pic I placed below...
but it's the only one I could find.
Char Lynn Daughtery
of our son Zachary's birthday. Our family
is so blessed to have Zack a part of our lives,
more blessed than the average family who
miraculously accepts a new child.
You see, we almost lost Zachary at birth.
We were almost to the point of his delivery when
something happened. His cord came first...this
is called "pro-lapsed cord." This is very serious.
The "normal" protacol is either an emergency
C-section or if that is not possible,
the possible death of the child.
This is where a precious woman by the name of
Char Lynn Daughtery became a life saver. Char Lynn
was my midwife for this joyous event. Never in
almost 20 years (at that time), had she ever
experienced a pro-lapsed cord. Of course she had
read about them, studied them and all that, but had
never experienced one. We were her first.
This Godly woman, along with the knowledge she had
gained by her studies, and a heart and head dedicated
to serving the Lord and hundreds of new mommas, had
only the GREAT PHYSICIAN to lead her thru this. And
that is just what she did.
With lights dimmed and soft praise music playing, she
cried out to God for help. Thru her calmness of spirit
and God's incredible intervention, Zachary safely
entered the world.
It wasn't until weeks and even a couple years later that
I realized details of the birth. All I know is that
we can only be full of gratitude to a beautiful, Godly
woman by the name of Char Lynn who allowed us to have
our wonderful son.
You will always hold a VERY special spot in my heart,
Char Lynn. I will love you forever!!!
I know she will not like the pic I placed below...
but it's the only one I could find.
Char Lynn Daughtery
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ZACK!!!
September 22, 2008, Zachary Robert,
was born into the Graves family.
We have been very blessed to have
this very special young man in our family.
Zack is "special" in the way that he is on
the "low-end" autistic spectrum. What this
means is that he is very high functioning,
but has little social skills. Still, all-in-
all, he is so very loving and special to all
who know and love him.
Our family almost lost Zack at birth. We are
SO VERY GRATEFUL that God allowed us to have
him. We just cannot imagine life without him!!
We love you, Zack!! Thank you, Jesus, for
eleven wonderful years so far with our precious
Zachary!!!
Happy Birthday!!!
Zack the preacher!!
Zack the Air Traffic Controller guy!!!
Zack the zoo-keeper!!!
Zack the snow man!!!
was born into the Graves family.
We have been very blessed to have
this very special young man in our family.
Zack is "special" in the way that he is on
the "low-end" autistic spectrum. What this
means is that he is very high functioning,
but has little social skills. Still, all-in-
all, he is so very loving and special to all
who know and love him.
Our family almost lost Zack at birth. We are
SO VERY GRATEFUL that God allowed us to have
him. We just cannot imagine life without him!!
We love you, Zack!! Thank you, Jesus, for
eleven wonderful years so far with our precious
Zachary!!!
Happy Birthday!!!
Zack the preacher!!
Zack the Air Traffic Controller guy!!!
Zack the zoo-keeper!!!
Zack the snow man!!!
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Visiting the Versions!!
Our Defender's class this week was on the versions
of the Bible. Steve gave us a brief history of the Bible
and shared the common problems between the King James
and the modern translations.
Even though there were some in the class that use modern
translations, by the end of the study they realized that
this area needs to be researched.
Our next study will be on the 18th of September. This
class will be concerning Creation vs Evolution. It will
include discussions such as:
Were the days of creation literal 24 hour days?
Dinosaurs and the scriptures
Evidence for Creation and much, much more.
As before, the purpose of these classes is to encourage those
who attend to ALWAYS look to scripture for the answers.
Our home is open to you!!! Give us a call if you can make it!!
of the Bible. Steve gave us a brief history of the Bible
and shared the common problems between the King James
and the modern translations.
Even though there were some in the class that use modern
translations, by the end of the study they realized that
this area needs to be researched.
Our next study will be on the 18th of September. This
class will be concerning Creation vs Evolution. It will
include discussions such as:
Were the days of creation literal 24 hour days?
Dinosaurs and the scriptures
Evidence for Creation and much, much more.
As before, the purpose of these classes is to encourage those
who attend to ALWAYS look to scripture for the answers.
Our home is open to you!!! Give us a call if you can make it!!
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Ben's 15th Birthday!!
A couple of weeks ago, our son Benjamin, celebrated
his 15th birthday. Since he is an avid Tampa Bay
Buc's fan, that was the theme for this birthday.
His Granny's birthday is 3 days before his. She
lovingly conceded to the theme!!! Happy Birthday
to Ben and Granny!!!
Two Buc's cheerleaders cheering on the b'day folks!!
Ben and his Granny
Part of the table arrangement.
Their birthday cake made by the loving hands of
Rachel!!
his 15th birthday. Since he is an avid Tampa Bay
Buc's fan, that was the theme for this birthday.
His Granny's birthday is 3 days before his. She
lovingly conceded to the theme!!! Happy Birthday
to Ben and Granny!!!
Two Buc's cheerleaders cheering on the b'day folks!!
Ben and his Granny
Part of the table arrangement.
Their birthday cake made by the loving hands of
Rachel!!
Defenders of the Faith!!!
A few months ago our oldest daughter, Jessica, approached her
father and asked him if he would be willing to conduct a witnessing
class for those 18 and up. Of course he was very willing!!!
Our first step was to go thru the first course of the Way of the
Master by Kirk Cameron and Ray Comfort. When we ended with that
class everyone realized that there a definite areas in which they
struggle in defending their faith. So that is where we are now.
Each Friday night at our home a group of precious young people and
their folks are meeting and discussing issues that are pressing in
our Christian walk. We are using the Bible as the ONLY resource
to defend our stand. Our moderator will, if necessary, point out
if someone is giving their opinion and send us back to the ONLY
foundation...GOD'S HOLY WORD!!!
We will post in the next few days what the upcoming topics will be.
Last week was how to defend that the Bible is the inspired Word of God.
This week will cover bible translations...which one is the best.
If the Lord is calling you to come, be prepared to defend your
stand using only the Bible!!!
Hope to see you there!!!!
Our reminder that God's word is relevant in all things!!
Our group for the introductory meeting!!
Ben, Tracy, Sarah and Lydia...fellowshipping!!
Jess and Sarah...more fellowshipping!!!
father and asked him if he would be willing to conduct a witnessing
class for those 18 and up. Of course he was very willing!!!
Our first step was to go thru the first course of the Way of the
Master by Kirk Cameron and Ray Comfort. When we ended with that
class everyone realized that there a definite areas in which they
struggle in defending their faith. So that is where we are now.
Each Friday night at our home a group of precious young people and
their folks are meeting and discussing issues that are pressing in
our Christian walk. We are using the Bible as the ONLY resource
to defend our stand. Our moderator will, if necessary, point out
if someone is giving their opinion and send us back to the ONLY
foundation...GOD'S HOLY WORD!!!
We will post in the next few days what the upcoming topics will be.
Last week was how to defend that the Bible is the inspired Word of God.
This week will cover bible translations...which one is the best.
If the Lord is calling you to come, be prepared to defend your
stand using only the Bible!!!
Hope to see you there!!!!
Our reminder that God's word is relevant in all things!!
Our group for the introductory meeting!!
Ben, Tracy, Sarah and Lydia...fellowshipping!!
Jess and Sarah...more fellowshipping!!!
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