Newton Vaughn Johnsey

This sweet little boy is my new nephew!! He was born July 23rd and 9:30 am. He weighted 9.5lbs and was 20 3/4 inches long. I can't wait till August 5th so I can give him BIG KISSES on those cheeks!

Montgomery can Change!!!

If you are familiar with Montgomery at all you know we have HUGE racial issues. There is a LARGE number of white families moving to the suburbs of Montgomery or as far East in Montgomery as you can get to get away from "bad neighborhoods" and bad school systems.

We at Gateway Baptist church have been praying far a long time about a change to happen in Montgomery and in the hearts of the people in this city. About a year ago our youth group came home from a mission trip where they worked in the innercity. They decided they shouldn't just travel to a different place to make a difference they should do it where they are. So last fall they started a kids club at church on Sunday night and invited the neighborhood kids that are right behind Gateway. That ministry has touched so many lives in our community and our church. We have seen young men come to Christ and be baptized into the family of believers. We have also seen a predominately white church grow into a multicultural church.

This change in our church has taught me so much about my own prejudices that I didn't really know I had, and the Lord is breaking me of them. Thank you Jesus for changing my heart.

All this to say that I was at another blog today and I saw this link. I don't know a lot about this ministry but I do know that this family moved to live in the Washington Ferry area to make a difference for the Kingdom. They didn't run like so many people in Montgomery have. Please check this link out and, if you can, donate $3. I mean really what is $3, a coke and a candy bar or a morning coffee? Please help this family make a difference.
http://www.bradgoode.typepad.com/6000_feet_away/

Fun with Anna

A few weeks ago when Jeff was out of town, Ollie and I went to B'ham to see Abby and Anna. Abby has a pass to the Zoo so we took the kids. The Birmingham Zoo has a splash pad and the little ones played before we walked around the Zoo. Here are so pictures of Anna and Ollie playing in the water.

Can you tell Abby and I don't want our kids to get ANY sun!

This is Ollie and the East Y in Montgomery they have an awesome kiddie pool and He loves going.

Hope everyone is doing well. Summer is coming to and end which at my house is a good think b/c it means Jeff will not have to travel as much. We sure do miss our dad when he is gone.

Please Pray for my sister tomorrow. She will be having a C-section in the morning. I can't wait to meet little Newton. I will have to though. I am going up Aug. 5th thur the 10th. I am really sad I will not be there for the birth but happy to have quality time with Laurie, Pratt, and Newton in August.

Also Happy Party day to Pratt!!! He is having is 2nd Birthday Party today! His birthday is Saturday. I love you PMan.

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Reason's I love my husband

1. He loves Jesus and always reminds me too!

2. He loves our child and wants more with me.

3. He washes the dishes every night even when he cooks.

4. He baths Ollie every night he is at home.

5. He works hard so I can stay at home and raise Ollie.

6. He has really corny jokes but that make me laugh.

7. He is very passionate about many things.

8. He always looks at me from across a crowded room and smiles.

9. He calls me during the day just to say I love you.

10. He loves me even when I am crabby, (like today)