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posted by Esther on 03/28/12

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Lord for His mercy and guidance through the years of my life and thank my family for making the celebration of this so special! Looking back to the fun birthdays in the past and scary birthdays in the past, reassure me that the Lord is in control and has a plan and purpose for my life. It is so fulfilling it to live for Him!

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posted by Esther on 03/2/12

The theme for Michael’s birthday was cowboys! When Michael came in early in the morning and saw the decorations he said he had just been thinking about how the Israelites told the Egyptians that they considered themselves cowboys! Gen. 46:34 “Thy servants’ trade had been about cattle from our youth even until now.” It was extra fun to have Grandpa and Grandma join the party in their cowboy hats. We thank the Lord for Michael and are encouraged by his example of following the Lord and loving His ways. His birthday card read: “Wherever you may range, may the Lord bless you to be what He would be and to do what He would do. Happy Trails.”

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posted by Esther on 02/18/12

While our parents began planning for the Family Encouragement Weekends, the rest of the Wilkes came to our house to help us with some projects and visit. This was a very encouraging time for us and we treasure the memories!

The Lord really blessed our parents time as they planned with Mr. and Mrs. Neely. God has great things in store and we are all really looking forward to the 2012 FEW Conferences!

The locations and dates for the FEW this year are going to be:

Andrews, North Carolina – March 9-10
Salem, West Virginia – July 6-7
Culpeper, Virginia – August 10-11
Lyndeborough, New Hampshire – September 7-8

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posted by Esther on 02/15/12

The theme for Uncle Tim’s birthday was Florida! Grandpa and Grandma’s dining room was transformed with the beach backdrop, seashore table decorations, and shells from Sanibel. Grandpa’s apple black walnut cake and Aunt Melba’s fresh key lime pie were real treats! We have so much to thank the Lord for including terrific extended family and fun times together!

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posted by Esther on 12/28/11

The Lord has blessed us with many great times together as a family this month in celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.

Caroling:

Concerts:

Christmas Lights:

Float in the Salem parade:

Christmas in the Mountains at Fort New Salem:

Jonathan’s birthday:

Decorating Christmas cookies:

Christmas day!

May the joy of the Christmas season continue throughout the year in remembrance of our Lord and  Savior!

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