Fun with History

Tonight we attended the boys History Fair. This has been something we have been working on for over a month and put a lot of work into. The boys each selected a person in History and had to write a report, complete a tri-fold board and dress the part for the Fair tonight!

We spent hours, typing...

writing...and rewriting... and being tired of writing!

But finally it all paid off!

Meet Billy Sunday otherwise known as Baseball's Evangelist! Ronnie had so much fun learning about Billy Sunday and could tell you a lot about him - you'll have to ask him! He really enjoyed this professional baseball player turned Evangelist!

Nathaniel learned about Roberto Clemente. The first Latino Professional Baseball player! His career was cut short when his plane went down on his way to take relief supplies to the people of Nicaragua! Nathaniel can tell you a lot more about Roberto and loved learning about how talented he was on the baseball field!

It really was a tremendous amount of work, but the boys learned a lot from this project. Ron and I were proud of our two as we walked around to each students display tonight and realized that not all of them had learned too much! We are thankful for their desire to learn and hope and pray it continues!

Fun with Daddy

Daddy's home, and that mixed with more beautiful weather, made for a great afternoon! Ron took the boys down to the park for some baseball, but Maddie and I were missing them, so we walked down to join them!

They were pretty intense!

Maybe I should say, Ronnie and Nathaniel were intense. Eli - well I just have to share this story and picture. The picture is staged, however, if I had been a few seconds faster it would not have been. Ron and I both happened to look at Eli at the same time and tell him to get ready for the ball to come his way. He started looking around and even turning all around with his hands up in the air. He couldn't find his glove! It could be a very interesting year of t-ball!

He did finally get serious though and did pretty well!

Nathaniel is a VERY hard hitter!

Ronnie is switch hitting and is so much stronger going left!

Maddie enjoyed the dugout!

And would wait for the occasional foul ball which she would run in to the pitcher, and then sneak a big hug!

We're all pretty excited to have our pitcher back home with us!

We survived another Wilmore Week!

Thank you for all your prayers!

The Wilson's

You may remember me blogging about a sweet lady from one of our congregations who was life flighted on Christmas Eve! I'll be very honest with you, we didn't think she would make it and weren't even sure we would go to Alabama after Christmas! But we did and she gradually regained strength and was even allowed to go to a Nursing Home/Rehab facility where we all 6 visited with her several times.

Well today we were able to visit her...in her own home! Jean is doing wonderfully. She is having to slow her pace, but she really is doing so well! Such a miracle that she can even get around.

She was excited to take the kids picture with this little rocking chair that was hers when she was their age.

Eli sang for Mrs. Jean as she missed Church on Sunday. We listened to stories from Mr. Elton of his days as a Scout! We simply enjoyed our visit! Wonderful people that we are so privileged to know!

As we were about to leave Eli decided he wanted to take a picture of Mr. Elton. He snapped it before Elton could object, although I don't think he would have!

It is so fun to visit wonderful people who have lived such full lives and have so many experiences to share. Elton is 95 years old. I asked him as he was showing us his Eagle Scout sash and remembering what the different badges were for, if he had ever had any of his "stories" written down! They would be wonderful stories to pass to many generations to come!

We had a wonderful time and are so thankful that the Lord healed Jean and continues to watch over them both!

One More

There is only one more Good Morning Phone Call - then we can hug Daddy!

We can't wait!

Gorgeous Weather...in March

It has been absolutely beautiful weather here in Northwest Ohio the past couple of weeks. Last week was nice. Sunny and breezy, but no longer winter coat weather for sure.

Maddie was pretty excited to loose her toboggan hat and just go with a hood to keep the wind out of her ears :)

Then this week it has been gradually getting even better! We went with no coats or jackets.


To t-shirts only and then today the boys had shorts on and even took of their t-shirts at one point because they were so hot!

It's summer weather for sure. Bright, warm and sunny. It was 81 here today and just beautiful!

Eli complains at time because his brothers only want to play sports outside - but he figured out how to get their attention off of their game, at least for a few moments! Worms!

We are loving being outside!

Loving his Sis

Nathaniel is absolutely Head-over-Heels for his little sister! He would do anything for her! Yesterday he climbs into the van after school and says, "Maddie, I have something for you." She immediately wanted to know what it was, but he made her wait until we got home - I think he could barely stand the wait himself!

Then he presented her with...

a beautiful flower he had made in Art Class!

She loved it! I hope and pray they will remain the best of friends throughout their lives! I love their love for one another!

Picture for Daddy

Typically, on the weeks that Ron is gone, I will post pictures so that he can see the kids! However, this week has not been typical - so sorry these are late!

We have been enjoying the beautiful weather. I stopped the kids yesterday, in the middle of their play, because I needed a picture for Daddy!

So here you are Hon - we are enjoying the weather and wishing you were here! Oh - and we're wearing t-shirts - Maddie thinks that's pretty neat!

more pictures to come -promise!

With Christ

Philippians 4:13 has been running through my head a lot today. "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."

With Christ, I can do all things - so the same is true - without Christ, I can do nothing! I am so so so thankful that even with Ron gone, I am not alone. I can depend upon the One who gives life!

It has been a LONG day and a very emotionally trying day and yet - the Lord is faithful and good! Things didn't go as I would have hoped today or for sure how I would have planned today, but Christ is still on the throne and there is reason to Praise Him tonight!

Thank you Jesus for your faithfulness. Thank you for your presence! Thank you that even in my weakness you remain my strength.

Wilmore Week #7

It seems like there have been more than 7 Weeks of this, but here we are Week #7! Ron got a much later start today as he opted to watch the OSU game with the boys before leaving!

He is on the road though and although I might sound like a broken record every month, we would covet your prayers for our family. It seems that leading up to these weeks when Ron is gone there is always some trial or struggle that we must endure. Right now our van is in the shop(thankfully Ron was home when it broke down) and we have a rental car, so would you pray that I can handle all of the sticky details regarding that situation. It has been an ongoing issue for several weeks and I need to make sure I handle it correctly.

Also please pray for Ron this week as he researches, has meetings regarding his PhD and other meetings, has Discipleship and just is away in general.

We would also covet your prayers here on the home front. We are planning to keep busy and pray for Saturday and Daddy's return to come quickly!

Many of you have told me that these Wilmore Week updates remind you to pray for our family and you have no idea how much that means to me. We all need to be lifted up in prayer at times and these weeks are those times for me! Thank you for your faithfulness and friendship to our family!

By Myself

Sometimes it's just easier to play games by yourself!

Eli enjoys this because he can win, "almost every time".

It was hilarious to watch this little game of dominoes play out. He would talk to himself as if trying to figure out what his "opponent" was going to play next! Too cute! He was so excited to show me that he had won! Oh the joys of being 5 and having a wonderful imagination!