Beyond The Red Door

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Things That Make Me Smile

Seeing the kids reading their Bibles on their own
Hearing the ocean
Smelling a cake baking
Remembering our wedding day
Singing in the church choir
Shopping for my family
Feeling good
Reading in the tub
A quiet house
Watching a funny movie with the kids
Seeing my kids playing a game together
Ron's little finger dance
Hearing my kids being excited about church
Watching Ron play with Faith (our dog)
Hearing Ron snoring beside me after he has been gone on a long trip
Chatting with special friends
Feeling hot sand under my feet on a beach somewhere
Game night with Brian & Kim and kids
Spending one on one time with Kim
Double Dating With Brian and Kim
A clean house
Sitting on my front porch in my new rockers
Walking on a cool evening with my family
Losing weight
Seeing my kids make a great play on the soccer field

About The Hunters

My dear sweet hubby, Ron, and I have been married for 20+ years. We began dating during my freshman year at Free Will Baptist Bible College in Nashville. He is my college sweetheart. We have ministered together in various ministries during our lives together. We pastored for 10 years in Florida. We moved to TN in 2000 to Co-Pastor with some friends of ours. The Lord has given me a fabulous provider whom I love more than any words I write could ever express. He is now the CEO at our denomination's publishing company, Randall House Publications. I am honored to support him.

Our oldest child is named Michael. He is now officially a teenager, although I don't think I'm old enough to have a teenager. He is a very sweet and considerate young man. He is my thinker and my reader. He absorbs every piece of new information that he comes across. He loves playing soccer, riding his bike, skateboarding, reading, watching the History Channel, the Military Channel, ESPN and any documentary on TV. I am privileged to be his Mother.

Lauren is our youngest child. She is just 15 months behind her brother in age. She is wise beyond her years. She has a sharp-witted tongue (which sometimes has to be tamed), a quick sense of humor and a heart for people and animals. She loves organizing anything and everything. She loves being with her friends, singing, talking on her cell phone and playing soccer. I am blessed to be her Mother.

Just the knowledge that a good book is awaiting one at the end of a long day makes that day happier. - Kathleen Norris

On My Nightstand

When I Lay My Isaac Down by Carol Kent
Esther: It's Tough Being A Woman by Beth Moore
NIV Life Application Study Bible

Back On The Bookshelf 2009

~Beyond The Red Door~

Sep. 4, 2008
It's Not Really Possible, Is It?

Posted in Day To Day Life - It Happens

Oh my goodness!! Surely my children aren't old enough to be ordering their "letter jackets" for high school, are they? I don't believe it. If I squeeze my eyes shut and plug my ears will time go back so I can allow my heart to catch up?

Lauren texted me from school today (apparently East Lit is not as strict about the cell phone usage as Two Rivers Middle was) and asked me if she could sign up to get a sports letter jacket. She asked because she knew they would be expensive (WHICH THEY ARE!!!!!!!!!!!). I told her that absolutely she could sign up to get one. I told her we would make it happen. So, both of them brought home forms tonight to fill out all the things they want on their jackets. I think I am as excited as they are. Lauren asked me if I had one when I was in high school. An hour later, when I stopped laughing (at the idea of ME having a SPORTS letter jacket), I told her that I didn't have one because I didn't play sports. I am soooooooooooo glad that we have continued to encourage them in sports. Michael said he wants to find a sport to play at school in the Fall. Right now the girls play soccer in the Fall and the boys play soccer in the Spring. So, I told him that I thought that was a GREAT idea! The more the merrier! Yes, I would be on the road more - but that's fine - whatever I have to do for them.

I have downloaded the canoe trip pics from the camera to my computer. However, they haven't made it to my online storage site yet. So, when they make it there I will be able to put them up here. I ended up not going because I knew they would all want to stay a LOT longer than I could make it for. So, I hung out at home. Noone tipped over this time.

Well, it is time to eat - so I shall stop now. HOpefully I will get to the pics tomorrow.

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Sep. 4, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by allisalley

Oh wow, letter jackets?! Aren't they growing up waaaay faster than we did? They were like in 3rd or 4th grade when we met! Tell them to slow down! If they do, maybe my kids will listen ;).

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Sep. 5, 2008 - Growing Up

Posted by Laurie Ann