This Memorial Weekend I was thinking of all the men & women who gave their lives for us. When we visited Normandy, I wept to see all the crosses & stars of David. Oh Lord, help me see You in the midst of this great loss! We walked over to the chapel & there was my answer. On the ceiling a beautiful mosaic of angels carrying soldiers to heaven. Surely when facing death, like the thief on the cross, we all cry out Lord Jesus remember me! … [Read more...]

“Joy to the world the Lord has come! Let earth receive her King 👑 let every heart prepare Him room and  heaven and nature sing!”   ❤️💚Love & Blessings,   Holly & Jerry … [Read more...]

  Source: Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln, edited by Roy P. Basler et al. This is the proclamation that set the precedent for America's national day of Thanksgiving. During his administration, President Lincoln issued many orders similar to this. For example, on November 28, 1861, he ordered government departments closed for a local day of thanksgiving. Sarah Josepha Hale, a 74-year-old magazine editor, wrote a letter to Lincoln on September 28, 1863, urging him to have the "day … [Read more...]

Happy Father’s Day to all those who are blessed to have godly fathers. My Dad was terrific, he went to heaven when I was 18. I know many had terrible fathers and some grew up without a father at all. What a great God we have who tells us He Himself is a father to the fatherless. I have taken Him at His word and He has always been there for me. In college, I would run across the street to the chapel to show Him my grades. Eventually, some of my college friends would go with me and I could tell … [Read more...]

Family & friends, We are so thankful for your loving prayers that have seen us through this journey. As you can see from the pics, Jerry is doing so much better. He still has lots of work & PT in front of him, so your prayers & thoughtful encouragement are still needed. We are so very happy to be on the road driving home. We will make several stops to get acclimated to the higher altitude. What an amazing journey we have had. Love & blessings on you! Holly & … [Read more...]

Hey dear friends & family, lots of good news this week! We are all covid free. Jerry continues to get stronger walking every day. He has lost 18 lbs. Here is enjoying new PJ’s from Josh A sweet surprise visit from dear gal friends who flew in for the weekend. Betty flew in from B’ham, Priscilla flew in from CO. They both went to BAMA with us. We had a blast catching up & watching the BAMA game too! Susan Baker came to visit for a sweet prayer & share time. She brought … [Read more...]