First Time Grandma

I am a first time grandma! Moriah was born on October 21st.

I have officially entered the next phase of life that is considered the most rewarding of all! I am looking forward to the journey.

My son-in-law's mother presented me with a wonderful little book titled "A Grandma Is a Gift from God", by Emilie Barnes - Harvest House Publishers. This book offered some thoughts from seasoned grandmothers on what being a Grandma meant to them. The stories shared offered many ideas I could begin to incorporate during times I am able to spend with little Moriah.

While reading this book I thought back on my own childhood that was void of strong grandparent relationships.  My mother's parents died in their fifties (before I was born). I do recall early childhood visits to my father's parent's home but after age 10 and my parent's divorce the contact with my father's parent's was lost. My paternal grandfather lived to age 98. I don't have any traditions to carry on from my side of the family but I do have quite a few examples I have observed from my husband's parent's. Moriah is blessed to have one great grandfather, two great grandmothers, one grandfather and two grandmothers still living to enjoy many experiences with for years to come. I will enjoy creating some special memories for us to share when we are together but most importantly I will pray earnestly for God's protection on her life and that she will be saved (come to know Christ) at an early age and long to serve Him with her whole heart.

Ford Automobile Reproductions

In Concord, NC (just outside of Charlotte), there is a large Ford Reproduction plant that is family owned an operated. My husband and I toured the plant with some friends from our church. If you love restoring old automobiles this place has it all to put yours back together in its original condition. I'm add some photos including one that tells a little about the history. Please take a look at the website: http://www.dennis-carpenter.com/#

Liz

My husband Tim

Delorian

A Walk in the Park

I joined some fellow associates for a volunteer event on Saturday to clean up a park trail. We visited South Mountains State Park in Connelly Springs, NC. Visit the site: http://www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/somo/main.php

The weather was nice and a little cool but a perfect day for picking up litter and a walk in the park. I had never been to this park before but I will go back.

There are trails for everyone - even horses! What I liked most was reaching the site of a beautiful waterfall. I love to walk the trails in state parks anywhere and plan visits where there are waterfalls. Below are a few pictures captured from my cell phone.

This photo doesn't do justice
to the size of the waterfall.

The water is clean enough to drink where there is a flow.

Man made steps down a steep trail.