Progressive Dinner

Here's a copy of the thank-you note Tim and I received from the Ryan's after the progressive dinner:
Dear Holly (and the YAMS class),
Mike and I want you to know how very much we enjoyed being with all of you on Sunday evening. The progressive dinner was a wonderful idea and all the food was delicious. We want to thank all the hosts, as well as everyone else in the class, for their gracious hospitality. It was a joy to be in your homes and share this special time. We love and appreciate all of you.
Sincerely, Stephanie

Hey guys! Hope everyone's having an awesome week! Just wanted to remind you about One Heart at the Reece's Sunday and let you know that some of us are going to the Wilson County Fair Saturday...hopefully around 2 so the babies can get in bed that night. Let me know if you're interested in going...it's the best fair around!

Great Blogs

I have a blog roll on the left side of the page if you scroll down that includes some great blogs. On it you will find blogs from our very own Dave Culbreath, The Bewleys, and Mike Ryan (he even has a YAM post). Be sure to check out these blogs they are funny/insightful/awesome. Also, I added a link to Jeff and Natasha Fincher's blog. Several people in our class probably know Jeff from Lipscomb. Jeff was in charge of Lipscomb Missions for a while, and has moved to City of Children with his wife to help out there. City of Children is an orphanage in Ensenada, Mexico that is an awesome place and probably one of my favorite places in the World. I just thought this blog would be interesting to either those that know the Finchers or love City of Children.

Clothes for James

Once again thank you to everyone who gave money for James and the Tennessee Children's Home. Because God has blessed each of us so much, we were in return able to bless James. I am so encouraged by everyone's outpouring of kindness. I pray that God will continue to bless all of us so we can give Him the glory. The class gave a total of $279 and below is a list of the things we were able to get James. We were able to get him every article of clothing he asked for and then some.

1 Red Nike Sweatshirt
2 polos
2 t-shirts
1 Titans T-shirt
2 packs of boxers
1 pack of socks
1 belt
1 pair of sweat pants
1 pair of jeans
1 pair of blue paid shorts (a James special request)
2 pairs of dress pants
1 dress shirt

Olympics and pizza : )

Hey guys! Sorry this is late notice, but if anyone's interested we're having pizza and watching Olympics/maybe a movie tonight around 6:30 at our house. I have fruit tea and Coke zero...if you want anything else grab it on the way! Hope to see you tonight or in the mornin!

Painting!

Our drywall is finally going to be finished and we are going to be painting our bonus room (and maybe another room) this Saturday. If there is anyone who likes to paint, we would really appreciate the help! We'll probably start around 10 (we can do whatever time) and will have lunch for everyone. Please let Jim or I know via blog, phone, e-mail, whatever if you can help! Thanks.

Gatlinburg Retreat Destination

This is the place where we will be going for our Fall Retreat October 17-19. More details will follow. Cabin's website. This place has:

Bedrooms: 8	View: Mountain View
Bathrooms: 7	Square Feet 4200
Sleeps: 30 Adults
Beds: 8 King, 1 Queen Bunk, 3 Queen Sleeper, 2 Futons

Soar above the Appalachian Mountains of the Great Smokies in the “Rising Eagle Lodge”. This eight-bedroom cabin has room to sleep 30 adults comfortably. Curl up with your sweetheart next to one of the three fireplaces or relax in the jacuzzi overlooking the glorious mountains. Enjoy a fun-filled night playing in the game room, which includes both an air hockey and foosball table. When finished, everyone can sleep contentedly in one of eight king-sized beds.

Amenities

· 1 Fireplace · 8 TV's · 1 Big Screen TV's · 5 VCR · 5 DVD · 2 Jacuzzi · 3 Deck(s) · 4 Parking Spaces · Air Hockey · Cable or Satellite · Central Heat and Air · Dishwasher · Electric Fireplace (3) · Foosball · Full Kitchen · Grill (Charcoal) · Hot Tub · Iron & Board · Local Channels · Microwave · Mountain View · Non-Smoking · Pool Table · Rocking Chairs · Swimming Pool (Resort) · Telephone · Washer / Dryer