On the road again

We returned home on October 14 to begin alot of medical appointments and getting ready for the upcoming holidays. On October 15, Mother and I traveled to Rutherford County to attend the funeral of a cousin. On November 7, Kelly asked us if we could have a Skype with them. Bruce looked at me and asked  "Are you thinking what I am thinking?" I replied, "Oh, I hope so. I just do not want to get my hopes up too much". We were correct. We were told that we are to be grandparents in June, 2012!!! We are SO excited for them and us to be grandparents to Reilly Grace or Lincoln Bruce.
We went to Cross Country Campground from November 3-7. Bruce had serious BP problems and had to go on another BP medication :((. On November 12,Bruce, Mother and I traveled to Rutherford County for a Hoyle gathering at Sandy level Baptist Church. On November 17, we started to Myrtle Beach, SC. We stayed one night at Florence RV Park in Florence, SC. We stayed at Briarcliffe RV Resort from November 18-December 5 when we went down to James Island County Park at Charleston, SC. While we were in myrtle beach, we completed our Christmas shopping. the Festival of Lights at James Island County Park were great as usual.
On December 16, we picked Bubba up at the airport in Charlotte. On December 17, we hosted the Hamrick Christmas gathering for about 20 people. We had alot of fun visiting with family.On December 18, we had the Duckworth gathering at Maw Duckworth's house. Another fun filled time with family. On Decmeber 20, Kelly arrived. On December 21, We had family portraits taken at Studio Graphics by Andy Hern. we got to preview these pictures before we left. They turned out really good! Kelly's parents joined us for a meal together and then at Burkemont Baptist Church for the candlelight and communion service. This was an awesome time with our families joined at the Lord's table. On December 24, we had Bruce's Mother and Jesse, Bruce's Aunt Anne, my Mother and Bubba and Kelly. After breakfast, we opened gifts with Mother, Bubba and Kelly. That evening at 10 PM, we joined Kelly's family at 1st Presbyterian Church in Hickory for Candlelight and communion service. Once again, an awesome experience being 'one family'. Christmas Day, we attended our worship service and then RESTED.
We then concentrated on getting the rig ready for travel. We said our goodbyes on December 26 to Bubba and Kelly. It will NEVER get any easier. We then pulled out for the winter in Floridaon December 28.



A fireman's funeral for Judy Philbeck, my cousin



our first look at our new grandchild!!



The Greene's, Bruce and Monroe



Cross Country Campground

The Boone's

Herman, Lillian,Robert and Ruby (Mother)

me and Uncle Robert and couisn Carolyn

the home that my mother was born in
many memories at this homeplace

Folly Beach

research center/ Ft Johnson

James Island County Park Christmas Festival of  Lights

 

  












the stockings were hung






















the Hamrick Christmas gathering                                                                                                      the tree got decorated

Kathy (Bruce's mother) and Jesse Head

Jeff, Kay, Scott and Michelle, Carter and their baby H

                                                                                                                      


the men of my life!!



Leslie and Bennett

                                                                                      

Brian, Chrissy and Tyler

Caiti and Sutton


    

the main chef
Christmas Eve breakfast

my mother making the sausage gravy!!



the finished product



Jesus Christ was born of the virgin Mary
to experience what each of us would experience and then to die as the sacrifice for our sins.
He truly is the reason for the season


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