The annual Rockwall Tour of Gardens was this morning. Joel and I were fortunate enough to have received tickets. During the tour Joel said that I would be a better mom and wife if I "invested in my passion of gardening. I am willing to spend money for you to be able to create the garden you have always wanted." He has no idea what he just committed to. I learned some new and interesting facts, found a new resource for my enviro friendly zero scape flower garden, and met some neighbors. Our neighbors have a beautiful home that was featured on the tour. I have seen her out there for weeks getting it all spruced up(not that it needed it). It gave me some great ideas for my garden. There will be pictures to post soon- maybe even tomorrow! ;0)
It was a nice adventure for us.
I got it!
Sweepy Bear
Original Four
Skittles is gone... but now we have Lilly!
Us in College
Pathetic Smithers
He just HAS to have a blanky or pillow to sleep.
Scout- Joels Doggie
Drop it, drop it, I need to rip it to shreds so won't you drop it already!
Snickers
Pick me up already!
Silly Lilly
What a difference a loving home makes!
Sleeping Jacob
Asleep with mom, as always.
My Duckbill
My Garden
24 comments:
I am so sorry to hear about your son. Jennifer and Richard called me this a.m. You are in our prayers and love goes out to you and those close to you. I am Jennifer's sister and I hurt for you today. Grace and peace I give you my grace and peace I leave you.
Joel and Joy, we love you guys and are here for anything you need. The poem below brings me some peace, I hope it will you as well.
Because of You.
Because of you I appreciate the sunset more than before.Because of you I stop to look up at the moon and wish upon a star.Because of you I look forward to hearing the birds sing in the morning, and thank God for their beautiful songs.Because of you I am more understanding of others and accept people for who they are.Because of you material things do not matter.Because of you the touch of someone you love is more precious than any gift you can receive.Because of you I have a broken heart but I thank God for sending you to me.For there is no stronger love than I hold for you.Until we meet again...
you don't know me, but we heard about your unspeakable loss, and we will be praying for you.
I have been praying for you guys since yesterday and I will continue to do so.
I pray that you are comforted by Him and filled with His love.
I heard about the loss of your sweet Jacob through Jennifer.
We pray that God gives you understanding and peace. In this tragic time, please know that lives will be changed, just as they were with Lilly. You will be in our prayers for many days to come.
Jeremy, Jenifer & Charcey
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I don't know you but I found you thru Jennifer. I am truly sorry and my prayers are with you.
I am so sorry....praying for your hearts today.
Dear Joy and Joel,
My heart is breaking as I hear your tragic news. I cannot imagine the pain you are enduring. Words fail in a moment like this.
Please know that you are in our prayers and that we love you both. Jacob is embraced in the loving, strong arms of the One who created him and died for him. He was too precious to endure the pain of this world.
Huge hugs from afar,
Jon, Erin, and Talia
Please know we are lifting you up to our Lord...we pray for understanding and comfort...His loving arms around you all
I Peter 5:10 Sincerely Robin
We love you guys and our hearts are aching for you! We are praying for God's comfort and guidance through this time!
I am so sorry.
My prayers are with you.
~Angie
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, through my friend Jennifer's blog. May God give you the strength to get through this with the support of your friends and family..
Joy and Joel,
My heart breaks for you. We'll be praying for you... that you find strength, peace and comfort.
Nikki
My heart is aching right now as I read about your situation. I am so sorry for your loss and no words I can say would justify what you are feeling. Please know that even though I do not personally know you, I am praying for you and your family during this inconceivable loss.
I heard about your son through a friend of a friend. I will be praying for you, Jacob and your family! He was adoreable!
Amy; Kingwood, Tx
Dear Joel and Joy,
I have been meaning to write when I ran into your Mom (Joy) two weeks about to see your precious Jacob. I was so joyful for the two of you. He was so cute and precious. Then Erin was visiting and we were talking about how you are blogging now too.
Then my heart shattered to get Erin's e mail regarding precious sweet Jacob falling asleep ever so sweetly to be with the Lord. Know my prayers are with you both. I ask for a comfort and peace only God himself can provide! Words seem so lame, but know its coming from my heart!
Love ya lots,
Cara
My heart is broken for you. You are in our prayers. (I'm a friend of Sherry's)
I just want you to know that I am praying for you and your family during this extremely difficult time. I am Richard Thomas' sister and found out about your loss yesterday. There are no words I can say, so just be comforted by the fact that many people are interceding for you in prayer at this time.
Another person you don't know who just wanted to say, God Bless You. You will be in our prayers.
Hey guys. There are several degrees of separation between us (Jennifer, Amy, Abby (commented above)), but I wanted to let you know i am thinking about you and praying for God's peace and love to sustain you in these days. My heart breaks for your loss. Blessings to you in Christ Jesus,
Sharon
Praying for you!
Joel and Joy,
We love you both very much and words cannot express our sympathy for the loss of little sweet Jacob. Our prayers are with you. May the Holy Spirit bring you comfort as our words cannot. We keep you in our prayers.
Love, Stacie, Josh, Ahna, Ethan, Mike, Paula,Paul, Laura, Evan and Ashlyn Maudlin and Dean and Karen.
All we can say is Lord help them, be near them. We are praying for you.
Allen and Amy Dantzler
Still thinking about you guys.. stay strong knowing that we are all thinking and praying for you!
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