God's Handiwork

Here are some pictures of Mom's beautiful wisteria...

If I get half of the flower knowledge and expertise that Mom has, I will have done amazingly.

Hi everyone...guess it's been a long time since I updated, so here goes.

Life has been very busy for us, but it's all good. Lots of family events...singing with the Shrocks...friends coming for a visit...revival meetings at church...the list could go on and on.

In October, we did a fondue supper for our ministers with our friends, Rhon and JR at their house. We had it outside and decorated for fall and basically did the whole nine yards. It was a lot of fun putting it together and then having them come and just enjoy it and get their minds off of some of the stresses of ministerhood. Is that a word? My parents would've been there along with Rhon's parents and her sister and brother-in-law, who is also a minister, so it was almost like a family thing. It was so cold that night, but we bundled up and stayed warm somehow. I have some pictures but I don't have them on this computer.

Sharla came for a visit last weekend, which was lots of fun. It was planned rather last minute, which was great, cuz I always anticipate those weekends so much and they always seem to take forever to get here...so I didn't have to wait long. We had some girl time at a coffee shop...she went grocery shopping with me (oh joy)...went out for supper...and all the other usual things girls do when they get together. She went to church with us. She also brought two lovely cakes for Lamar and myself. Thanks so much Sharla!! You're the greatest!! And they are delicious!!

Here is Lamar's cake...a buckeye cake...chocolate cake with chocolate ganache and reese cups

Here is mine...almond cake with mocha filling...is anyone hungry yet? :)

Here is one more picture...I saved the best for last.

My husband doing what he loves...

In closing, here is a thought that has been on my mind a lot since our revival meetings...

"How many hearts have I won for Jesus, or have I been so busy doing my own thing that I don't take the time to see those around me that are hurting or just need an encouraging word?"

Since some people think it's high time for an update, I will oblige with a mostly picture post that tells the story of my summer.

This is just before we left on our last date as singles. My honey brought me roses!

Fast forward a week...leaving the Yoder house in the early morning hours before tying the knot.
The next ones are a variety of wedding day photos. Enjoy.........

Here is the table where guests signed their names. I was so pleased with the flowers that my two dear cousins arranged for me.


Here we are at the front of the church. "It won't be long now."

The lovely cake that my dear friend and bridesmaid Sharla made for me! Sharla, you are the best!

Here we are lighting the unity candle...with Best Man Conrad looking intently on. (Maybe he wants to see how it's done?!)

My lovely sis and Maid of Honor Michelle giving a tribute. Take specialnote of Groomsman Paul paying rapt attention. Hmm.........

A parting shot................


           Mr. & Mrs. Lamar Shrock

If I wait as long to update as I did this time, it will be 2008!