Check it out...

I give up on trying to get the video actually ON my blog...I'm just going to send you over if you are interested. John 3:16 Ministry was on the Jonesboro news last night (about 40 second clip). They are helping with clean-up in Hoxie from the ice. Anyway...go to the news site below and check it out. The videos are to the right. Also, if you are interested, type John 3:16 into the search bar and it will show a video called Offbeat with Bob that highlights what John 3:16 Ministries is all about. Enjoy!

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Kevin Update

I think we can all take a page from Fred's book, the resident dog at John 3:16. Just take it easy...no worries!

Seriously, I have cried over the local news around here. I could blog about it, but it's on every one's mind around Arkansas. I think we are all trying to make sense out of something so senseless...

So instead, I will focus on today and the continuous positive progress of Mr. Kevin!

He was able to move into one of the cabins this week. We sat outside in the camping chairs today and chilled ... like the old souls we are! ha! He has lost even MORE weight and just looks better and better every time I see him. I never doubted this was the right thing, but I wondered if he would take FULL advantage of the opportunity given to him to start his life over. He is using his time wisely and becoming more of the man that God wants him to be. That is all we can ask for! Thank you SO much to all of you that are sending cards and care packages. He loves them and proudly shows me all his stuff each Sunday with a big grin on his face. His recovery wouldn't be possible without all of your support and continued prayers!

BIG HUGS TO ALL OF YOU!!

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Here's what is going on around LoriLand:

• What did Simba do this week??? Well, you know he did something because he's always in trouble!! This, in my opinion, may be his worst one yet. He brought in a HUGE rat. Yep, you read that correctly. AND, he dropped it in the middle of the living room floor. It wasn't dead. There was A LOT of screaming!! Simba got a spanking so hard that it hurt my hand! ha! And, my neighbor had to come help me get the rat out from under the entertainment center...the big, heavy entertainment center!! Doggie doors are great, unless you have a hunting cat!!!
• Tomorrow we have a field trip at school. I love them, and I hate them. I worry about loosing a kid every time! I count them constantly! ha! We are suppose to have a picnic lunch after, so I hope it doesn't rain....
• It's also red ribbon week at school or Drug Free Week. Here is our bulletin board...I visualized it cuter than it turned out, but it will do! :-) They are suppose to be ghosts...can you tell they are ghosts? You won't hurt my feelings if you can't tell!
• In the news around here (and nationally), one of the local news anchors was brutally attacked in her home earlier in the week. It has just weighed on my mind what this girl has had to endure. She is still in critical condition. When you say your prayers, say a prayer for her and her family. They don't know yet if it was random or if she was targeted because of being on tv, but it has reminded me to be on higher alert and aware of my surroundings. Let's just say my pistol is A LOT closer to me and easier to reach. Don't even think about pulling a prank on me b/c you may get shot!
• Oh, that parent conference with "nice hips" dad isn't until Friday...for all of you inquiring minds! I saved the best (or most awkward) for last! LOL!
• Lastly, SCRAP NIGHT is Friday night!! Woo-hoo!!!!

Hometown News

I don't even know what to say except that this has weighed on me all day! These were outstanding women!! Please keep these families in your prayers!!


Truck Crashes into Restaurant, Killing Two
Wednesday September 06, 2006 8:04pm Posted By: Amanda Manatt

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Newport - Two women are killed and five others injured when a truck crosses the center line and hits a fast-food restaurant in Newport. Current and former school teachers there were gathered at the Hardee's restaurant for their weekly night out together. The fatal accident happened about 7:00 Tuesday night on Arkansas Highway 367. Police say the truck was traveling southbound when it crossed the center line and the northbound lanes before crashing into the side of the building. Many in the small community of Newport are still in shock. This group of teachers had been getting together on Tuesday nights for years. Police tape surrounds the Newport Hardee's Wednesday, along with a wreath set up in memory of Beverly Tapp, who had just retired after 30 years of teaching and Jane Wright, a long-time secretary at Newport Schools. Both died of their injuries. Two other victims remain in serious condition.Jennifer Keedy had known the women for 30 years.(Jennifer Keedy, Friend) "I normally was with them and my daughter-in-law and grandson would be with them. Last night I wasn't feeling well, so I didn't come. I don't know why me."The driver, 44-year-old Gary W. Nicholson, had been out on probation for unrelated charges. He remains in police custody on DWI and drug charges and refusing a chemical test. Other charges are expected to be made later this week.