Dear Reader, first of all, I'd like to thank you for being so indulgent and supportive for several Wednesdays as I promoted my daughter, Mary's, new book, Choose Joy. Mary has been immeasurable help for me with blogging and writing. I was thrilled to be a part of her Launch Team and return the encouragement.
Not surprisingly, Mary began planning her Launch Party a year before her book was launched. I did the same thing when I knew exactly when I was FINALLY going to graduate from college.
Mary's Launch Party was gorgeous and creative and terrific. She seemed to think of everything: it was both classy and fun!
Mary's Launch Party was gorgeous and creative and terrific. She seemed to think of everything: it was both classy and fun!
Our son-in-law, Mark, has always had a very strong work ethic. We're all thankful for that. Unfortunately, driving at night for FedX sometimes makes that work ethic a little inconvenient. It's got to be a darn good reason for him not to go to work. Mary was pleasantly surprised when Mark scheduled a night off from FedX for the Launch Party.
While Mary was doing all the things a good hostess does, Mark was also doing what he does best. He was busy before and after the party loading and unloading seemingly "tons" of stuff. And during the party? Mark can talk to absolutely anyone! I'm not sure how those two gifts go together, but Mark did a super job of making them work for Mary's Launch Party.
While Mary was doing all the things a good hostess does, Mark was also doing what he does best. He was busy before and after the party loading and unloading seemingly "tons" of stuff. And during the party? Mark can talk to absolutely anyone! I'm not sure how those two gifts go together, but Mark did a super job of making them work for Mary's Launch Party.
Annalyn with her favorite teacher. And our two darlings? They made Grandpa and Allie plenty of proud, too. Annalyn had been so excited for her mom's party. She loves crafting. Every chance she got, Annalyn was in the middle of making things for the party. It was all we could do to pry her out of the house for a hot supper so Mary could get dressed. There was no doubt that Annalyn would be attending the party. Annalyn seemed to be as proud of her mom, as her mom is typically of her.
Gracie and her favorite babysitter. And Baby Sister? The party didn't start until 7:00. That's Gracie's bedtime. Mary was glad for Gracie to come home with us after dropping Annalyn off. For a normally clingy toddler, Gracie was at her social best! She loved on Mommy, then got a fresh diaper and jammies on with no complaints. If I hadn't run back in for one more quick hug with Annalyn, Gracie's departure would have been perfect. I was really proud of our little trooper!
These are the moments that make me proud as a peacock!
God's so good to bless us with families! To make sure we get it right, He spelled out what He expects from us in Ephesians 5 and 6 (NASB):
Dear Reader, I pray you are immersed in a loving, blessing family, whether you're related to each other or not!
- "Each individual among you also is to love his own wife even as himself, and the wife must see to it that she [r]respects her husband." 5:33
- "Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right." 6:1
- "Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord." 6:4
Dear Reader, I pray you are immersed in a loving, blessing family, whether you're related to each other or not!
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