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Today was a celebration in heaven as my sweet Mammaw was welcomed Home after spending 85 years on this earth. I cry as I write this words tears of gladness for her Home-Going, tears of sadness for our loss here on earth and tears of celebration for the amazing woman that she was and will always be to us. I always had a unique closeness with my Mammaw that was indeed God inspired. I felt as though she was my spiritual mentor. I remember staying with she and Papaw for months at a time in the summer and her faithfully going to the prayer chapel weekly, spending time in the Word and singing praises as she went about the house. Nine years ago, a stroke robbed Mammaw of her ability to talk, walk like she used to and take care of herself as she had but it didn't take her smile and the love in her eyes. And it didn't take the Love my sweet Papaw had for her. They were married 65 years. He lost his sweetheart today. He is such an example of a faithful, selfless husband, taking care of her through sickness and in health. These next days as we walk as a family through this time of grief and celebration, mourning and joy I know that we will remember that she has found rest again, she can sing again, walk again, and rejoices with the Father. We love you Mammaw!
This is Mammaw holding me (can you believe my hair!)

Our life

Sorry for the long delay between posts, I just haven't been able to bring myself to post lately. It has been a stress filled month for our family and I guess I needed a blogging break. We are still grabbing and claiming the Lord's strength and faithfulness here at the Knight's house. God is good all the time!

On a happier note we did have a great visit from Adam's sister Lisa and future brother-n-law Patrick this weekend. It was a great break from things. Albe loved having them here. Patrick took these pictures of Albe. Albe had just had his second heart worms treatment the days before and is in his last month of confinement. We are looking forward to June 20th when he can play again!

Happy Birthday to YOU!

I am slacking on special birthday wishes. So sorry this is delayed sister. Sunday was my sweet sister-n-law Lori's 21st birthday. Adam keeps saying. I can't believe she is 21. This is his BABY sister. If you don't remember or didn't know, Lori was in my class (I taught her) and wrote the paper that sparked my interest in her brother. This was her freshman year of college. This week she is finishing her Jr. year and has grown into an amazing woman. We are so proud of you Lo. Keep growing in the Lord and walk in his ways. We love you! Albe does too!

This is a fun picture because it has the 2 beautiful birthday girls. Heather on the left and Lori on the right! You guessed it. The other birthday we celebrate today is Heather. Ironically, she is from Starkville and transplanted to Hattiesburg which is where we met. Now look where the good Lord has placed Adam and I. The first time Adam met Heather he unknowingly said "i don't know why anyone would want to live in Starkville. I quickly slapped him and informed him that Heather was from here. And NOW... 2 years later, WE have a Starkville address. HAAHAHA. Does anyone else see the humor.
Adam and I were driving to lunch today and I said I wanted to go to Mexico Tipico (one of Heather's fav's here in Starkville) Adam said, "You just want to go because its Cinco de Mayo and I screamed, Oh my gosh ITS HEATHER's BIRTHDAY! What a great way to remember her birthday. I just wish I could celebrate it with her. The unfortuante events that led me to Hattiesburg this past week did lead to a wonderful parking lot talk with my sweet friend Heather who I MISS, MISS, MISS like crazy. She and I would see each other everyday within the first 30 minutes of the day for nearly 2 years. And at least a few times during the day to vent or just get away from our desks. She is a jewel, a precious friend and one that I praise the Lord for. Heather I pray that you have a wonderful day and realize just has very special you are!

Well that's it for not, but have not fear, May birthday's abound and I am HORRIBLE and remembering them all. Cross my fingers I don't forget one!

Joy!!

My wonderful dad!

I think I left you hanging (yeah right) on that last post longing for more information about our sweet little Albe. He is still on confinement and has actually calmed down a bit. Keep thinking about him he has one more treatment to go and about 1 1/2 months of no running and playing. Poor fella.

But since then our focus has been turned a bit.

If you know me at all you know that I am a daddy's girl. Growing up the only girl it has always been clear that I was his favorite (daughter) and I LOVE it. Dad and I talk everyday. If I haven't talked to him in 2 days he jokes that he is going through withdrawls. He was the first man to make me feel so incredibly special and I always wondered if anybody could love me as much as my daddy does. When Adam came along Dad's approval was so important. It didn't take but an instant for Dad to love Adam and know that Adam was going to take care of his "baby girl" I am so blessed to have the 2 greatest men in the world love me SOO much. Friday night Adam and were heading to supper and I was talking to dad on the phone, Dad said he sure wished he could give me a hug but said that he would have to let Adam do it. I later told him he didn't have to cause such drama just to get his hug.
Saturday rolls around and I am just in a cruddy mood. Didn't know why and knew that I better get out of the house before I took it out on my fellas. I left Adam and Albe on the couch and headed to get some flowers for the front porch. As I was pulling out of our street I called mom to vent about how I was feeling. The conversation went like this, "Hey Mom whatcha doing" Mom said "Taking your dad to the hospital. He thinks he is having a heart attack. We are going in a hurry. ME "WHAT. Is he ok?" " Well he feels like he has an elephant on his chest. He is saying go fast."
I turned the car around and walked back into my house and crumbled into my husbands arms and cried out "Dad's having a heart attack" My dad. So hard to believe. We found out minutes later that he was indeed having a heart attack and a cath confirmed a 100% blocked artery. Adam and I headed to Hattiesburg. We are so glad to be closer, but that was the longest 3 hours we have ever driven. Dad spent 2 nights in CCU and 2 nights in the hospital. I was able to stay and help keep him in place ( a full time job indeed. He is at home now, bored out of his mind having to really listen to his body for the first time in his whole life. The Lord created our bodies in a very intricate way and I am reminded by the struggles of my own that THIS body is not our own.
This week I was able to see the hands of the heavenly Father hold my earthly father and it was good to know that I trust in a mighty God. He has blessed me so immensely. My dad has much ahead but he hasn't lost his zest for life or his ridiculous and crazy sense of humor. We are blessed.

Long time no blog

I have been in a bit of a blogging funk here lately, hence the absence of my blogging. Blame it on lack of material or lack of interest in posting, either way, I know you faithful readers have been disappointment every time you checked the blog and found out that AGAIN it was Ben's birthday. Sorry. I will try to get back to semi-frequently blogging, since that's about all I gave you anyway. Our sweet pup Albe has given me plenty to blog about and he is going in on Monday for a heart worms treatment so I will give you some good stuff on him in my next post. Have a great night!

Happy Birthday Ben!

Today is one of those days when you reality sinks in. I am getting OLD. My little brother turns 23 today. Let me say that again. My LITTLE brother! Now he is far from little anymore, hasn't been for a LONG time but still in my heart he will always be my little brother.


Ben I pray that you feel loved and encouraged on this special day. I pray that this year that Lord enlarges your territory. THat you feel his hand of guidance, strength and seek his wisdom as you walk in his truth. We love you brother!

Fun Times on the "Fun Ship"

Its official Adam and I have been bitten by the cruise bug. We are lovin' us some cruising and had a WONDERFUL time with the family (that includes you John and Sam) on this cruise. IF you haven't cruised before, I will be the first to admit my skepticism before our first cruise (over 2 years ago). Now three cruises later, its the way to go. So relaxing and just a fun time together. Adam and I have already booked another one for our anniversary trip. Here is a glimpse into our trip.
This is a picture of us in Progresso. If you look very closely (click on the picture) you can see Lisa, Patrick, Lori and James on the top deck We had no idea when Samantha and John took this that they were up there. To fun!.
Dinner time was our favorite time of the night. The boys could put away some food. I was really pleased with how well I was able to eat this cruise compared to our honeymoon. I have come a long way on the yeast free diet and aren't nearly as rigid as I was 10 months ago. We had a lot of fun with our waiters and just being with the fam. Here are some pics from the GREAT trip.

The "original" Knights.Adam on top of one of the Mayan Ruins during our shore excursion. Lisa, me, Lori and Samantha