RHCC....here's to many more great Anniversaries!

25 Years ago my parents decided that Tammy, Kenneth and I needed to be in a church where we would be fed spiritually and have programs to help us in our Christian walk. That decision led our family to Richland Hills Church of Christ and becoming a part of one of the greatest gathering of believers in the world!
This weekend we were able to celebrate RHCC's 50th Anniversary and what a joy it was to claim membership of such an incredible body. I was proud of the heritage that we were reminded of and I was challenged to not let the foundations of RHCC die. It was so sweet to see so many of the charter members and the original congregation gather together and still be so supportive of where we are today. Too often the groups that start a good work don't like where the later generations have taken it...but with this family of believers we have stayed true to our calling and have continued to do all we can to glorify our Lord.
Thank you to the past, present and future leaders of this church for knowing our God and desiring His will to be our will. May we all live like leaders and be examples of our brother, Jesus Christ.
P.S. Hats off to Jenni New and her planning committee for creating such a memorable event and for letting everyone take home a little bit of grace!

7 Years with Darrell Plemons

I'm a couple of days late in posting this, but it's been a busy 7 years! On Monday, January 16th we celebrated our wedding anniversary and I want to let you know what about this incredible man!
I married way over my head and I've been trying to catch up ever since...Darrell has showered me with love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, faithfulness, gentleness, goodness, and (alot of) self-control. He is filled with the fruits of the Spirit and I couldn't have asked for more. He is an incredible Daddy and often goes over and beyond when it comes to watching kids. Darrell is the love of my life and I'm blessed in ways that I never knew to pray for....more times than not, he is giving in to the desires of someone other than himself when it comes to things around the house (ie..kids climbing all over him when he is physically and mentally spent; me wanting to watch "girley" movies; eating simple with the kids rather than the delicacies that he enjoys).
This man is the husband that I always dreamed of.
Thank you, God for bringing me this wonderful partner and thank you for the example he is to me and our kids on how to be more like your son.
"My prayer for you, Darrell is that you will continue to seek the will of God and that you will keep your heart soft for the passions of Jesus. I love you FOREVER!"

Cannon Jeffrey Plemons

Our smiling ray of sunshine....it is a rare moment that Cannon isn't flashing those pearly whites and making us all smile. I jokingly say he's running for office, because he doesn't let anyone get by without them seeing his smiling face.
Cannon is 2 1/2 years old and loves Cal and Cameryn incredibly. He has followed in Cal's footsteps by loving super heroes and running around like he is saving the world. And yet, can run into Cameryn's room and pick up a baby doll and be as gentle and sweet as she is with her "little family". I love this young man, and Darrell and I were blessed with this third little miracle.
"Cannon, may your love for Jesus be as bright as the smile on your face...and we pray that not one person can get by you without knowing that Jesus is the Light behind the smile. We love you!"

Calvin "Cal" James Plemons

Today marks the end of another 6 weeks at Cal's school. It's amazing how quickly the year goes by when marked by a report card. Darrell and I are so proud of him and how he represents our family and Jesus at school. It has been "reported" that he is the most respectful, polite, and courteous student in his class (insert picture of pride here). His teacher, Miss Rutledge says she would like a classroom full of "Cals". I have been able to observe him with his classmates and out on the playground and there is a difference about him. He is well liked by everyone (especially the girls)...he says they like to chase him, and it doesn't seem to bother him. (I think we're in trouble in the future with that one.) All the kids know who Cal is and I have found that the parents all know who he is, too.
I have the privilege of being the room parent for his class and I am so proud to hear parents talk fondly of my son. "Cal, Mommy and Daddy are so proud of you and we love you more than we can tell you! Our prayer for you is that you will continue being an example for Christ and that your sencerity will only grow as you grow and mature in your love for Him. We love you, Cal!"

Cameryn Elizabeth Plemons

We started 2006 by celebrating our daughters 4th birthday. Her birthday is January 3rd, but in order for family and friends to all be together, we had her party on the 1st. She was so excited and loved all of the attention. Her favorite thing to do is to get a microphone and sing like she is a Praise Leader, so in order for her to continue on this adventure, she received several amplified microphone type toys (guitar w/mics, piano w/mic, a mic stand). Needless to say the world is her stage. Her cousin, Addie and her two brothers, Cal and Cannon have joined her "band" and they have put on many concerts with the new "equipment". It's a joy to watch children be creative...especially when they are your own.
"Thank you, God for a precious little girl and please create in her a clean heart so that she will desire to praise you all of her days!"

I will definitely post more about my kids, but here are a couple of pics for you to get to know them. (I'm new at this picture thing, so I'm not sure if they posted or not...we'll see!)

Open for Business

Well, this blog has been set up for several weeks now and I just haven't had the "guts" to create my first post. I'm not a natural "journal-er" so it's a little out of my comfort zone to put things in words. My hope is that I will do this often enough that it will be natural for me to come and jot down a few happenings of the day and for all of you to be blessed by things I may share. May God bless us all in 2006!