as you are called these days...happy birthday Miss...

Somehow...in this momma's eye's today marks a big milestone in our family...all my kiddos are out of their 20's...how is that possible...just yesterday Scott, the kids and I were in our old white 5 speed mini van going to eat lunch at kentucky fried chicken...sharing one refillable drink!!! And then I work up today and none of them are here...I've got one of the next generation with me today...lookin pretty darn handsome too I might add!!!

Yep the baby is 30 today!!! They all have so much of their dad in them...and she is no exception! All day yesterday I kept remembering the day before you were born, Katie...I was so scared...there were many things I made my mind up that day...I would NOT say ONE unkind word to you dad during labor (succeeded), I would cherish you being a baby...like I did with Michael...I was so crazy busy with Cas and Sis being so close in age I forgot to cherish them...We were so excited to see what you would be!!!

The day you were born...seemed like the induction wasn't going to work...dad was hungry so I sent him to eat...I don't believe he ever got a bite in before he was paged back to the room and you came!!!

I think I can say that all 5 of us were so thankful for you...Michael sang to you all the time...Cassie mothered you and Heather was just plain crazy about you!!! 

I feel like I can say even today that is all true about all 5 of us...all though I'm not real sure Michael will sing to you anymore...maybe mashme birthday to you...!

Thank you for completeing us...for growing into the wife and momma you are! The follower you are...the paryer warrior you are and the encourager you are...the teacher, who sees the potential in a student and spurs them on to reach that potential...for being dad's punkaroo and for being my friend...I love you so much and I'm thankful God let me be your momma...have a blessed day sweet girl and we will celebrate with coconut cake on Monday!!!!

Heros

So I'd like to share a little bit about my hero...when I met him...I thought he was the most handsome thing walking...I might even add...a stud...girls...you can like those body builders...but you ain't seen nothin...til you've seen a good ole country boy with no shirt stackin hay!!!!

As we married...and started life together I got to see what a real hero looks like...someone who fights fair...someone who says he is sorry...someone who has the ability to love a messed up girl!!! Someone who loves Jesus...which is  he howcould love the messed up girl!!! Someone, who, as each of our children arrived...loved in a way I didn't understand...a dad who desired to spend time with thier kids...hands on...helping to give bottles...rock in the middle of the night...play with them...read to them...let them tag along as he worked around the yard...and two of ours loved to got to work with him and he never hesitated for that opportunity...and you know as our family got bigger...this hero didn't care ever if we had a house full of kids...I didn't know this kids of hero existed...you know the best part about it...this caused our girls to look for heros for themselved too!!!...and it grew a mini hero in our son...they are different people but Michael has many qualities of his father...his work ethic...his love for his own children...This mom is beyond thankful my kids...and now my grands...can call dad aka poppy their hero!

As time has moved on...I remember one thing as a young wife...wishing my hero was a tad more romantic...well people...2 things...1 heros grow in their abilities too...and he is more romantic...but 2...and this is a biggie...he may not always be the most romantic...this hero knows how to make me feel cherished...and I have learned that is what I needed from my hero more than anything...

So...today on my hero's birthday I want to say I love you...thank you for this life you have made for us...thank you for teaching about and showing me Jesus...thank you for your love and grace you show me daily...thank you for showing all of us how to loved well and cherish others!!!

Love ,
Beth

Michael Scott

So thankful for you!!! This past year has been, and continues to be a huge challenge. With COVID19 I know you have had much on your shoulders...doing your very best to keep your sweet family safe and protected. A call that I believe naturally puts into a mans heart once he has his own family. Proud of the protector and provider you are for Beks and the kidos!

This year also brought some amazing gifts...Kale, Ella Bella and Lundy Claire...Oh how you, Beks and Charli's world has changed...and yet they are all here now and life is full with them...so blessed by the the 2 bonus kiddos and another beautiful baby girl!!!

I know you all get tired of hearing about it b/c it is in the past but Michael, thank you...for forgiveness...for trust again...trusting me to keep your babies...and thank you for giving our family Beks, Char, Kale, Ella and sweet Lundy girl!!! All these things are precious gifts to my heart!

Have a blessed day...I know you...nor dad are going to get a normal celebration this year...and I know you are both okay with that...both of you have said...just let the kids have their celebrations...but I still pray you know (all the time)  but especially today you are loved!!! I know a few people in heaven looking down on the man you have become...and they are tell the angels...you see that one...he's mine!!! Best part ever is...Jesus will walk up to those 2 people and say...he's Mine too!!!

Love you Michael...Mom

What a year it has been!!!

Well it has been a year for you!!! Working side by side with your best friend literally making a home for you family!!! I know it has a been a dream a long time coming!!! So very happy for you, Donnie and the kiddos!!!

It's been a year of changes also, with big changes at church...a few at the school...but the Lord gives us just what we need to moving forward with Him during each season of our lives!!!

The other day we had a little boy at church standing quietly behind your dad...just waiting for your dad to notice him...in his pressed shirt and tie...made me think of you instantly...I could see you standing there in that little navy dress...oh the memories!!!

It's also been a year of changes with the kiddos...I can see just from the outside looking in how much they are growing up...take your momma's advise and soak it every bit up...even the bad when those times come...it's times of great joy, times of growth...times of learning for them...and for you...you will blink and not only will they be grown but your first grand will be starting high school!!! Time goes so fast and I'm sad I didn't cherish out time more...

I love you our one and only sister!!!!

Love mom!

Can't lose

You can't lose something you never had...those words have been ringing in my ears for 3 days now...people ask me how I am...to be honest I'm not real sure how I am or how I'm suppose to be...it's different this time than in the past...understanding those I'll see again...and those I probably won't...I say probably because I don't know what may have taken place between them and the Lord in the end...however, as believe we can't say we believe God's word is 100% truth and also talk everyone into heaven...

I keep thinking of the story of Lazarus and the Begger...I believe he can see on that side now...he knows 100% truth now...my heart is broken...not for what I lost...like I said...you can't lose something you never had...but it's broken for what he has lost...my fear this whole past several months was how...do I deal with it...and again I've learned the peace that surpasses all understand...a peace that can't be explained but can sustain...a peace that is a gift...so now on this side of it...I can begin to understand how believers make it through when they believe...and when they don't...still it's God...grace...assurance that He is still on the throne...that he knew their hearts...and mine...before the beginning of time...I'm thankful for whatever avenue God used to spur me into sharing the Gospel...not sure I could live with  myself if I had never done that...

The one thing God has spoken the most to me is what a difference my life would be if I was as broken over all lost all around me and not just the one that affected me the most...praying that truth will follow me the rest of my life...

I can't express enough the prayers that have and are going up on behalf of my family...

Time Fly's

Man...another year gone...another year of streching and growing!!! I know this past year has had it's challenges with your schooling but you get to start this year out fresh and FINISHED!!!! Quite an accomplishment...wife...mom to 4 busy kiddos...fulltime job and classes too...but you made it!

Just want to say how proud of you...not for all those accomplishments...even though they are awesome things...but I'm proud just because you are you...

More so this year than ever I'm thankful we are friends beyond mom and daughter...that I can seek godly advice from you...that I know you pray for and with me...to know that you understand your biggest job is to be Jesse's biggest encourager and cheerleader...I know you hearts desire is to spur your children on in spiritual matters above anything this world might offer them...

All these things make you...you...happiest birthday today...know you are loved...and hope you know you are also treasured!!!

Love,
Mom