Merry Christmas To Me

So the kids caught me on the camera as I opened up my surprise gift. I am the proud new owner of a ipod nano courtesy of my son TJ.

Christmas Morning

Drama Ministry

So it seems I can't get away from working with youth, or the drama ministry. Who would have thought years ago when I was in high school that years of being part of the drama and music dept. would pay off (lol). Of course Nicki has had the bug for a long time. But this year was the first time that I can recall that she was not a part of the program ( college tends to have that affect). The spotlight fell on Quisha as she danced a solo part along with the praise and worship dancers at our church for the Christmas Program. Next year I will be the Drama Ministry Director! I am sure that my mentor Pat will get a kick out of that one. For years she tried to steer me in that direction, but I preferred being behind the scenes and just learning under her tutelage. Now I am thanking God that I learned so much. Prayerfully I will be able to bring something to the table that inspires others to glorify God with their talent.

Thank You

Thank you seems like such a small sentiment, in the wake of all that you all have done for us. Words cannot begin to express how overwhelmed we have been by the love and kindness expressed to us during Marc’s illness. Thank you so much for the cards, the support, the visits, the calls, the meals.....but most importantly for the love you showed our family over the last few weeks. Special thanks goes out to our Greater Mount Zion family for the way they showed up and showed out. To the Associate Ministers who came to pray over my bed the morning of my surgery....thank you. This has been a time of learning for our entire family....we have had to let go and let God have His way. Something that has not always been easy for any of us. Including our children, who have seen for themselves God’s love in others manifested upon them. Thank you Aunt Maryland and Uncle John...whenever we need you, you have been there. Diane and Rob thank you for the ride to the hospital the morning of the surgery and for staying to hold my hand when I felt like falling apart. To Cyndi’s mom and to Marc's Aunt....thank you for being the “moms” in our life. To the MIT ( Men In Touch ) men, seeing your faces made all the difference when Marc needed it the most. To my Dress Sale Buddies and Hubbies, thank you for taking care of us in such a special way. Teresa, thank you for being our medical van transport. There are so many people that we would like to thank....including the members of Messiah Presbyterian and the Mount Bethel Baptist Church ( thank you for not forgetting us ) and to all of the other family and friends who may not be listed....Please know that we love you all and will never forget your many acts of kindness.

God’s Blessings.......................Marc, Cyndi, TJ, Quisha and Nicki

Additional Photos from Graduation

Marc/Quisha's Graduation

Quisha getting ready.


Heading out the door ( Yah!!!)

Sorry its so blurry, This was taken just as she was about to go up to receive her degree.

The Graduate ( we had dinner at Bravo's after the graduation ).

Quisha with Mimi.

Quisha with her Aunt Otelia

Daddy's Girl

My baby is a Graduate!

Always there......C-Unit

Doctor's gave Marc the ok to attend the ceremony and lunch afterwards ( as long as he kept his foot elevated).