NewFamilyAddition

Congratulations to Matt & Katie in the birth of thier new baby boy. Elijah Teunis born on Monday. All are doing well and we can't be more honored to have Opa's namesake carried on in the USA. We are so blessed to have two beautiful, healthy grandchildren now. More pics later. Thanks for your thoughts and prayers during the pregnancy. Now we get to see what God has in store for Eli as he grows.

Birthday Time at Grandma & Poppy's

Everyone got together again to continue celebrating Kylee's birthday. Friends and family gathered, but Kylee was not her usual self, she had gotten a shot at the doctors earlier this week and it affects showed up today. She did her best to be happy.

Oma & Opa - First Birthday

Well maybe not our first birthday, but it was our first grand daughters first. Kylee turned one on Wednesday the24th. The kids gathered at our house. We thought they had invited us over for dinner and they thought they were coming to our house for dinner. As you can imagine no dinner was planned, so we ordered pizza and enjoyed dinner after all. Jenny brought cupcakes for Kylee's first cake. Keep in mind this is her first full taste of sweets. We are getting together Saturday with Gramma and Poppy to open presents and eat more cake. Not to mention more ICE CREAM.


One of these days we hope to be able to take movies with sound. Might be more enjoyable.We're working on that. Speaking of grand kids......Matt and Katie......we're still waiting forthe news?????? Just recieved a call from the expecting parents and things are starting to happen. Maybe another post tomorrow.

Surprise.....I still know how to post a blog

I had a few free minutes this evening and decided it'stime to post a new piece of my life on the blog since its been several months. A lot has happened during this time, so much so I have to be sketchy at best. After 3 months of searching the land development field I decided it was time to search in other fields for work. The networking thing really does work. A friend gave me an opportunity in the HVAC field and now Iv'e been working locally as a parts and warehouse manager for about four months. The company is American Residential Services (ARS) and the job is challenging at times, long hours and some weekends, but they seem pleased with the results. Although I took a great salary reduction I am greatful to be employed! God is good.

The house is still on the market and by the grace of God we continue to make our payments and meet our bills.

We have enjoyed our summer seeing our kids and our grand daughter Kylee. As I write this we are preparing for her FIRST birthday. Here are just a few select shots of Kylee growing up.

April 2009

August 2009

August 2009 at the pool

Lunch at Oma's

Play Time with Opa

Cuddle time for Bailey too.

Now that it's September we anxiously await the arrival of Matt and Katies first born due any day. And of course wedding plans are always the topic with Courtney and Stephen which is just around the corner too. Denise is still very involved with her church duties and Angel Food Ministry, so our together time is very limited. Which reminds how precious our time can be.

More later......

First's in 2009

Just by chance, you stopped by and low and behold a new posting. There's my first first for 2009.

Well, the real big first for 2009 for me is being terminated from a job after 25 years. So for the first quarter of this year I have been job searching, as well as doing what I can to reduce spending. The house in on the market after two short lived, but wonderful years (http://corabettthomas.com/258) Checkout the link! Everyday I have some time with my Lord and we talk about His plan for us, yet another first for 2009. I have learned to trust Him and accept the situation as a trial for us to build our relationship with Him as well as each other. Everything around us has just become sweeter, and learned never to take anything for granted. I have a lot of lines with bait on the hook, but no nibbles. Although, I am excited for an application yesterday with Chatham County, Ga. as a GIS Tech. Sounds like a fit, so be praying for that!

Last week Sean and Jenny had Kylee baptised at Grace Coastal Church and she just reached 6 months old, another first for 2009. We get to see her a couple times a week and she is full of firsts. See Jenny or Seans facebook for more pics. Rolling on her belly eating cereal and fruits the princess wave. What a joy to see them grow.

We also heard that we are going to have another grand baby, maybe not a first, but we heard about in 2009 a first for Matt and Katie. Ohh boy it's so cool!

Another first, I got an oppurtunity to counsel my brother who is struggling with the same things as I am...unemployment. In February I got a chance to go kayaking with Stephen on the New River in Bluffton another first in 2009. What a thrill the history in rice fields and river banks. Very cool!

Not many pics or other exciting news from the Carolina's just beautiful weather and lots of reminders that God is good and will provide our every need. Thanks to all for your continued prayers!