No Greater Joy

When my husband finished at the office this afternoon we headed towards Wichita Falls for the Installation Services for Gene and Karla. We arrived in Balch Springs in time for church so we surprised Andrew and Mandy. Jonathan and Brenda were already there, and had called Andrew ahead of time to let him know they were going to be in church with them, but we wanted to just walk in on them. :) That's one of the things about my family that I've always loved...we LOVE to surprised people! It was so much fun!!!

My heart was full of happiness as I sat in church with my arms full of our granddaughters!

Mandy was playing their new "keyboard", and I was so proud of her and her position as Pastor's Wife. She fills her place beautifully!!! I looked across the platform and saw my three MEN and I almost couldn't contain the JOY I had! It is so neat to see my husband and our two sons together on the same platform. Excuse me as I enjoy tonight, but I just can't help it! I understand the scripture that says: "Greater joy have I none than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth." After church I took this picture and I love it! Someone ask for a "family picture" so we gathered together. Of course, I had to have one, too! Pastor and Mrs. Andrew Elms, Alayna and Ashlyn.They are all very happy, and are so thankful to be where God has placed them. From the very first night we met the saints in Balch Springs we fell in love with them. They are wonderful people and God is going to give them a great revival and harvest of souls!

Mandy noticed that the girls and I matched tonight, so she took this picture.While sitting in church holding Ashlyn she decided she wanted to kiss me, so she turned around and before I knew it she was kissing me right on the lips and wouldn't quit. It was so cute! All through service she would turn around and give me a big hug. I think she has really missed me. I know I have her! Alayna is growing up so much and I could really tell it tonight when I saw her. I wish I could keep all of them as "little girls" for a little longer, but time keeps marching on. All the "little cousins" had so much fun being with each other in church. I'm sure they didn't get anything out of being there tonight. :)

Thank you for "allowing" me to share "MY JOY".