What a surprise to learn that there is a cemetary on our property! Danny and the children took a hike over to see it and found it very interesting. It is a small resting place that has not been well-cared-for over the years and has reverted to the property owners (us now). We plan to neaten it up and fence it, with access for families from the road. This headstone says "William Pitts, born July 20, 1864, died June 11, 1917. In my Father's house are many mansions". Interesting years: born the year the War between the States ended; died one of the years of the great influenza pandemic. Headstones always cause me to speculate! History is not dead!
Joey (right above) and Daniel (below) loved watching their brothers open birthday gifts. What a fun bunch of boys! And their only sister is the sweetest girl in Arkansas!
After sad goodbyes, we made our way to Leesburg, Georgia for an overnight visit with the Whiddons. They graciously invited us to stay for the night, and we got an extra visit in the next day when we discovered the RV had a flat!! What a good time we had, and what wonderful hostesses the girls were when their parents had to be gone part of the time!
Here the two patriarchs discuss the conference we had all attended and the things our nation may be facing. Being family leaders with an "understanding of the times" is of great importance to these men. Thank you, Lord, for their leadership. Of course, the young people always love to sit and listen to wisdom and godly principles expounded!
The next morning, Mrs. Whiddon had to take the other children to appointments, so Brooke joined right in with the Country Cousins (actually one brother and two sisters!) to do a little bluegrass!
When the other girls returned home, they played some of the arrangements their beautiful string quartet plays for weddings and other occasions. Here Mallory plays harp, Laney plays cello, and Nina joins Brooke on the violin (no fiddlin' here!) These girls are quite accomplished and gave us a beautiful concert.
Before we left, all the Whiddon children blessed us with "May the Lord Find Us Faithful". What a wonderful message for a send-off! Thank you, Whiddons, for the Christian love you showed our family with your precious hospitality!
We arrived home safely and ready for Florida sunshine and some rest! What a wonderful trip it was -- especially getting Granddaddy to take two whole weeks away from his office! After a little recovery, who knows what adventure is awaiting around the next corner!
4 comments:
Those Miller boys sure can work hard and they are talented in SO many other ways -- probably many ways the Lord has not even revealed to them yet!
We cannot wait to see what the Lord will do with their lives.
And that Rachel is a wonderful housekeeper and little Mother!
Yes, every time we are privileged to stay at the Whiddons we feel we get the royal treatment! It looks like you had some nice performances while you were there :)
Glad you are home and that you enjoyed your trip!
Love,
Molly
It looks like y'all had such sweet fellowship with the Whiddons!
I would love to hear the girls play their instruments; I've heard such good reviews!
Love,
Katie
It was so nice to see this part of the trip through your camera lens :)
We had heard the Whiddon girls play when we were at their house, but had not heard any singing. Our girls showed us some video they took of the kids singing that precious song, as well as Nathan singing his song. WOW! The Lord has given him much talent - such clear tones!
The Whiddons definitely have the gift of hospitality!
Enjoyed the post!
Love,
Beth
I'm sorry I'm commenting so late, but better late than never! :-)
As always, we really enjoyed y'all's visit! Thank y'all for stopping by! I'm glad y'all had a flat at our house than down the road somewhere! ;-)
Laney W
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