Ashley and Chad, Thank you for letting us stay with you this week, for letting me use your truck, for the whole New Years Thing...you two are so awesome.
April, Thank you for coming back. And for offering to babysit. That was so very nice.
Mom, Thank you for helping through this entire year, especially the last month. And today. Especially for helping me get cleaned up at lunch, and for the blanket and nap. It was a busy day.
Dad, Thank you for coming to my rescue with the robbers! And for keeping in touch with everyone after. And for pulling out the heater today!
Marcy, Thank you for helping me clean myself and my son up after the episode today. I just can't imagine being able to do that for someone else, and I really admire you for it, and appreciate that you jumped right out of the booth without even considering just crouching down and looking away!!!
The Huston Family, Thank you for loading up an entire humongous party and bringing it to me. WOW
Tracy, Thank you for keeping on keeping on. It's SSDD, whatever man, and you are always there for it. :)
Mana and Papaw, Thank you for coming to church to help with choir, even though we weren't able to have it. That was very nice, and I hope it actually works out on Sunday!!! And thank you for the books for my kids. They have not put them down.
Love, Mandy
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We are the product of Picky-Sticky and Egg Stuff.
We are the product of Piano Lessons and Songs at Night.
We are the product of Tears and Laughter.
We are the product of Strength and Trials.
We are the product of Prayer and Sacrifice.
We are the product of Fourth of July Parties and Skating.
We are the product of the Latin Mass and the Rosary.
We are the product of Stupid Mistakes and Miraculous Recoveries.
We are the product of Cindy and Bryan.
We are the product of Theresa and Mark.
We are the product of Nancy and Todd.
We are the product of Mana and Papaw.
WE ARE THE RICHARD FAMILY
This is for the entire family to post what and who they are thankful for and why. Read, post, and remember that we are a truly amazing family, and don't forget it! If you have trouble posting to the blog, feel free to email your message to Mandy or Tracy and we can post it for you.
The good old days
WHO WE ARE:
We are the product of Picky-Sticky and Egg Stuff.
We are the product of Piano Lessons and Songs at Night.
We are the product of Tears and Laughter.
We are the product of Strength and Trials.
We are the product of Prayer and Sacrifice.
We are the product of Fourth of July Parties and Skating.
We are the product of the Latin Mass and the Rosary.
We are the product of Stupid Mistakes and Miraculous Recoveries.
We are the product of Cindy and Bryan.
We are the product of Theresa and Mark.
We are the product of Nancy and Todd.
We are the product of Mana and Papaw.
WE ARE THE RICHARD FAMILY
Something to Consider
Come, let us reason together, ye learned men of Faith
Our crosses all are heavy--but shall we fall beneath their weight?
Come, let us match our intellects, as well as our desires
For with these two we may learn to set the world afire
Wisdom and Grace are of the same, and is set for us a path
We must learn to walk with them; the pace is going fast
My fear of trial and yours of pain will soon become too real
Regret's false sting and Despair's soft lie are yours and mine to feel
But listen for the whispers...listen for the calm
With Patience cometh Virtue--in our wounds will be the balm
Come--let us reason together, ye learned men of Faith
Our crosses all are heavy but God has set the weight
~T.M. Robinson
Our crosses all are heavy--but shall we fall beneath their weight?
Come, let us match our intellects, as well as our desires
For with these two we may learn to set the world afire
Wisdom and Grace are of the same, and is set for us a path
We must learn to walk with them; the pace is going fast
My fear of trial and yours of pain will soon become too real
Regret's false sting and Despair's soft lie are yours and mine to feel
But listen for the whispers...listen for the calm
With Patience cometh Virtue--in our wounds will be the balm
Come--let us reason together, ye learned men of Faith
Our crosses all are heavy but God has set the weight
~T.M. Robinson
More Food for Thought...
Family quarrels have a total bitterness unmatched by others. Yet it sometimes happens that they also have a kind of tang, a pleasantness beneath the unpleasantness, based on the tacit understanding that this is not for keeps; that any limb you climb out on will still be there later for you to climb back. ~Mignon McLaughlin, The Neurotic's Notebook, 1960
You don't choose your family. They are God's gift to you, as you are to them. ~Desmond Tutu
Our most basic instinct is not for survival but for family. Most of us would give our own life for the survival of a family member, yet we lead our daily life too often as if we take our family for granted. ~Paul Pearshall
At the end of the day, a loving family should find everything forgivable. ~Mark V. Olsen and Will Sheffer, Big Love, "Easter"
I don't care how poor a man is; if he has family, he's rich. ~Dan Wilcox and Thad Mumford, "Identity Crisis," M*A*S*H
Families are like fudge - mostly sweet with a few nuts. ~Author Unknown
You don't choose your family. They are God's gift to you, as you are to them. ~Desmond Tutu
Our most basic instinct is not for survival but for family. Most of us would give our own life for the survival of a family member, yet we lead our daily life too often as if we take our family for granted. ~Paul Pearshall
At the end of the day, a loving family should find everything forgivable. ~Mark V. Olsen and Will Sheffer, Big Love, "Easter"
I don't care how poor a man is; if he has family, he's rich. ~Dan Wilcox and Thad Mumford, "Identity Crisis," M*A*S*H
Families are like fudge - mostly sweet with a few nuts. ~Author Unknown
Something to Remember...
There are ancient words that call to men who fight against all odds
Words resounding within their souls while angels stand in awe
A grace for those who struggle on, keeping Truth and Honor near
Ever ancient, ever new, the words are very clear
Love sounds a whisper to darkened souls and often Love repeats;
"Do not fear, My son," comes soft, "Do not fear--only believe."
No simple soul could undertake the crosses from His Hands
And fear comes often to the man who knows were Grace must stand
"I'm here," is whispered to his soul when pain takes him to his knees
"Do not fear...do not fear...do not fear--only believe."
Words resounding within their souls while angels stand in awe
A grace for those who struggle on, keeping Truth and Honor near
Ever ancient, ever new, the words are very clear
Love sounds a whisper to darkened souls and often Love repeats;
"Do not fear, My son," comes soft, "Do not fear--only believe."
No simple soul could undertake the crosses from His Hands
And fear comes often to the man who knows were Grace must stand
"I'm here," is whispered to his soul when pain takes him to his knees
"Do not fear...do not fear...do not fear--only believe."
1 comment:
hahaha! "SSDD" Love it!
You're welcome, Mandy! Anytime...and you know I mean it. :)
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