Long Time, No Post

Sorry it's been so long since I have posted. I hate posting without pictures so I don't post at all! We have been very busy this last few weeks. On Veteran's Day, Doug made a video honoring all of the veterans in our church. He also made two displays with all of their service pictures and a few uniforms. He did a great job and everyone enjoyed it.

Doug's grandfather passed away last Friday morning from bone cancer. So Friday we ran around like crazy trying to get everything done so we could leave Friday night for Bristol, Tennessee. Doug's grandfather (who he is named after) wanted Doug to preach the funeral, so he wanted to make sure that we got to TN soon. He did a great job and kept himself composed even though I know it was hard on him.

On Tuesday night, we went Ice Skating with Doug's brother and his family. I have to say that my husband did NOT want to go! He only went because I wanted to. He was afraid of falling and looking dumb. His brother and I finally coaxed him away from the rail, but whenever he felt shaky, he would grab hold of my coat for dear life! By the end of the night he was doing pretty well and even had a little bit of fun!

We spent Thanksgiving day with Doug's family enjoying a big meal. That night, we went to the Bristol Motor Speedway to see their light show. They have lights for something like 4.5 miles. At the end of the lights you can drive your car around the track in the speedway. Talk about an incline! We had a lot of fun and saw a lot of lights.

Now we are finally back home in good old North Carolina! Although, I did really enjoy being in Tennessee again! Nothing like being in the mountains! Maybe now I will keep up on my posting! Hope everyone had a blessed Thanksgiving!

Doug standing at his grandfather's grave

This is the last picture Doug has with his grandfather. It was taken in October.

Doug and I with Brittany and Brandon

Doug and I ice-skating, kind of
Watch out, he's gonna fall!

Veteran's Displays

Veteran's Displays

My Tramatic Visit To The Dentist

First of all, I have to tell you how much I hate the dentist! I have avoided going like the plague since I was in high school but it finally caught up with me. I have a tooth that has been Killing me for about a month now. I finally made an appointment with the dentist for this past Monday. I was scared to death! Everything was fine until my annoying cavity turned into a major problem! The dentist proceeded to tell me that I needed a root canal on my precious tooth! Of course my reaction was one of shock, I started sobbing uncontrollably! The dentist even got a little teary! So, not only was my cavity not filled, now it hurt even worse! So, I very tearfully scheduled my root canal for Wednesday, expecting the worst. But, surprise, surprise! The root canal was a piece of cake! No problem whatsoever! There wasn't even any crying! So for all of you who would rather go the doctor 10 times over one visit to the dentist, there is hope for all of you too!