Nov
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2011
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ELISABETH LEIGHANN TAYLOR IS HERE!

Elisabeth Leighann Taylor made her appearance into this world at 11:16AM today.  She checked in at 6 pounds 14 ounces. They have not yet given the length.  Deidra and Lizzi are doing great!  We appreciate your prayers!

Written by Teddie in: Uncategorized |
Nov
11
2011
1

FRIDAY, 11/11/11

First, I do not want the wedding of Thea Whalen and Aaron Burnett to get lost in the shuffle.  They will become Mr. & Mrs. in a ceremony that begins at 5:00PM today.  The ceremony takes place in the auditorium and the reception will be held in the CAB immediately following.  All members of the Friendship family are cordially invited to attend the wedding and reception.

Second, I salute and pay tribute to all of our veterans today on this Veteran’s Day!  Thank you!  Please know that you are not forgotten!  Thank God for our veterans and their service to our country!

Let me make a couple of requests concerning the funerals.  Both Lois & Louise absolutely loved their church.  It was not “talk” but it was action as they were very faithful.  We now have two gaping holes in our church family.

We are going to have a “normal” service this Sunday evening to remember/honor Lois while seeking to bring glory to God.  Brad Hutto and Jennifer Kelley will be singing solos.  Jeanette Bates and Deanna Wetterer will be the instrumentalists.  We are going to have a choir and I am asking for a packed choir.  All choir members are asked to meet in the choir room at 5:30PM sharp on Sunday for a brief rehearsal.  I am asking that we literally pack the auditorium for this service.  Also, we need two or three folks who will share a brief (three minutes or less) tribute about Lois.  If you want to share, please send me an e-mail message and I will then contact you.  Again, we have to limit this but we do hope for two or three tributes.

Louise had her funeral completely planned.  The family  graciously allowed me to preview that last week.  I realize that we will probably not have the same attendance on Monday simply due to folks having to work.  However, I hope that every member of the Friendship family who is available will be in attendance for Louise’s service.  Bro. Kerry & Bro. Jerry will sing two specials and I will preach.  I am also asking that two or three folks share a brief (three minutes or less) tribute about Louise.  If you want to share, please send me an e-mail message and I will be in touch.

Can I tell you how much I appreciate the texts, the e-mails, and the words of encouragement from the members of the Friendship family as we walk through this valley!  You have been so supportive as you know this is a tough time for me as Pastor.  My mind is spinning and I am reeling.  I would have been affected by losing either Lois or Louise but to lose both within such a short period of time is tough.  However, God is able and I fully trust Him!  He does all things well!  Blessed be the name of the Lord!

Please keep praying for Gage Hudson and all of the others we have been mentioning in recent posts.  Martha Patrick is having a biopsy today.  Phil Morgan met with the doctor but the report was not ready so they will go again later.  I am thinking Desiree Hovel and Noah will go home today or tomorrow.  Korie Fontenot broke her nose at softball practice and will have surgery next week.  That girl can hit a ball a mile but never could catch!

Today is a big day for Soy and Deidra as “Soyetta Janell” Taylor makes her debut into this world!  We are excited!  Curtis & Myrna “from Smyrna” are here.  Deidra is in the hospital having checked in at 4:30PM yesterday.  The doctor seems to think we may have a long day ahead of us as but only God knows.  They will break the water and/or induce labor at 7:00AM today.  Pray for Deidra and the baby today.  Pray that she does “not” look/act like Soy!

So, it is 2:45AM.  Lisa got up at 2:15AM to put a cake in the oven.  Why?  (That is what I asked too!)  To take to the nurses at the hospital.  My response, “are we having a baby or a party?”  Curtis & Myrna brought bar-b-que from Memphis so I guess we are having a party!

I will post again later today to officially announce Soyetta’s arrival.  I plan on posting tomorrow too.  I pray that you will have a great Friday with Jesus!

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