This year instead of spending money on vacation & going to Flordia, we spent about 1/3 on a computer (which we love having), about 1/3 on a riding lawn mower & about 1/3 on Chloe's teeth. We miss our family in Florida, but decided these things were a bigger priority this year - well, Chloe's teeth helped us make tht decision - LOL. :0)
When vacation approached, we decided we should make an overdue trip to see Curtis' family in South Georgia. It had been about 4 years since we last went, so we were anxious to show Chloe off and also to see Curtis' son, Johnny's new baby, Avery. We were just going to stay a few days as we were short on money. But, we were blessed by Aunt Faye - who allowed us to stay in her empty home that she's not moved into yet - thus saving us enough money (that we would've spent on a motel) that we stayed almost a week! What fun we had! So glad we went.......
FIRST STOP was to see Johnny and his Son, AVERY SHAWN POLLARD. We also got to meet Avery's mommy, Mandy (such a sweet girl) and her beautiful daughter Shiana
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| Johnny & Mandy |
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| Avery got Popaw Curtis! |
2ND STOP: Aunt Faye's family (Aunt Faye was Curtis' mother's sister). Cousin's Tammy & Myra met us at Aunt Faye's empty house - they were busy cleaning & getting it ready for our stay. Myra stocked us up with sodas, water, an air mattress, soap, etc. Thanks So very much to Myra for her Extra work she did to make our stay so comfortable!
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| Curtis & Aunt Faye - thanks for letting us stay in your home |
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| Lisa and Hank (Aunt Faye's son) |
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| Aunt Faye Robucks' Family |
Ruthie, Mrya (Faye's daghter), Aunt Faye & Denise (Faye's daughter aka host of our 4th of July dinner) |
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THIRD STOP: Uncle JC & Aunt Vivian's house. Uncle JC is Curtis' mom's brother (Aunt Faye's brother too!)
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| Aunt Vivian, Curtis, Choe & Uncle JC |
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| Sign hanging in Uncle JC & Aunt Vivian's house |
FINAL STOP
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| Chloe points out Mamaw Crockett's middle name was Jean - just like her middle name :0) |
Thank you Lord for allowing us to go to Georgia and catch up with Curtis' family!
October also brought the passing of my cousin Ramona and her dad, my Uncle Curtis. They both showed great faith and continued to praise the Lord with their very last words and actions. Uncle Curtis got a standing ovation at his funeral = and we sincerely had Praise & Worship at Ramona's funeral. Makes you think - what will people say and do when YOU die? I pray that others will see His love reflected in my life - and talk about that!
