A true story of poverty with a happy ending!

Sally and I in Raleigh in 2011

Today is my monthly time to share at www.momheart.org. I am sharing the spotlight with  my dear friend and mentor Sally Clarkson as she continues with "Mentoring Mondays". I am happy to say my story about "What Keeps Me Up At Nights" following Sally's post has a beautiful theme of redemption as our life group delivers beds and more this evening to this sweet family in need.

Thank you Melanie for finding the furniture on Craigslist...the calls, texts, etc...TIME

Thank you Jason and Doc for driving half an hour and loading up the furniture.

Thank you Jason Page and Jason Yepma for delivering and setting up the furniture.

Thank you Amanda and Sigrid for contributing sheets, blankets.

Thank you to the missionary on furlough who chooses to remain anonymous for hearing about this need and generously contributing toward this cause. What a pleasure it was to meet you.

Thank you God for the power of redemption and the sweetness to participate in your work.

Love, Pam

My First Born Son is Fourteen Today!

Happy Birthday John Jay. Thank you for making my world a better place. It is such a joy to watch you growing up.

Have fun today traveling to Auburn, the great plains, to watch your sister do what she loves..play softball. War Eagle!

Always keep family close at heart and may we always be a safe haven for you.

Have fun spending time with our friend Mark and Lawren, your oldest sister, as you travel together and get to check out of school early.

Always remember that we go the extra mile to value people as you all are valuing Mary today.

Mark is taking off work to travel. Lawren is joining you all after working  since six am this morning, while each have responsibilities tomorrow. Yet, you won't be home til very late.

Enjoy your time with Uncle Johnny today as he travels to Auburn from Atlanta...not only to see Mary but also to enjoy time with his niece and nephew.

Families are forever and we get to invest in  each other's lives daily.

We, as the rest of the community I am certain, are excited about basketball getting started. I applaud you taking your gifts and abilities seriously. You will be rewarded for pressing into the talents God has given you and your leadership to your team as well.

And for any moms taking the time to read today, these past 14 years have flown by. Enjoy your time with your children. Lay aside what keeps you from doing so. They grow up so quickly. Treasure the time...

Happy Birthday John Jay!

 Love, Mom