Dennis' lifelong friend!

I recently posted a blog talking about a dear friend of mine, Lindsey. Needless to say, I don't get to see her often at all as she lives 3 hours away. Oddly enough, Dennis also got some time to spend with one of his "lifetime" friends, Larry. We don't get to see him and his wife often at all because they, too live about 3.5 hours away. Larry has had the priveledge of knowing Dennis since he was 10 years old. Larry is a strong Godly man that Dennis has also had the special honor of sharing life with. We both live very hectic lives, and when the two of them are together along with me and his wife, Tammy... time SLLOOOWWWSSS down. We just stop life and enjoy the rare company with one another.

Larry has known Dennis long enough that he has seen the good, bad, sad, ugly, sinful, stinky, times, and he stuck it through it to see the way that God has drawn him to himself and delivered him from the chains of darkness.

Better than sharing life together, (as stated with Lindsey) we also get the great priveledge of sharing eternity with Christ with these great people. Dennis is so greatful for Larry, and I am so greatful that we get along. :) I didnt get to take any photos of them for their latest stay, this photo above was taken a couple years ago at the top of a local high mountain. We're so thankful that God has given us some special time with some special friends!

We love you Larry and Tammy! We treasure your friendship and we are here to spur you on in your relationship with Christ.

We are building great friends at our church and they are so special and meaningful to us, but there is something really neat about someone that has been THROUGH it ALL with you. Thanks to ALL of our family and friends. WE LOVE YOU!

It's a CountDown...

It's Friday- - - - and on Monday at 1:00 p.m. I will start the Fall 2008 Semester. I AM NERVOUS.

I know that I have done this thing before, but I am not a fan of the unknown, and so for the next week, everything will be NEW, and that makes my stomach flip just thinking about it. I already have looked over 2 of 4 syllabuses, and already feel apprehensive. Would you pray for me and my husband? For the balance of church, school, our marriage, etc. For the correct placement and balance of priorities? I really NEED them. Thanks!

A Day with Lindsey & the Kids!

Yesterday I went to Buchanan to my hometown and spent the afternoon with one of my dearest friends, and sisters in Christ, Lindsey. She has two small children Bianca (4) and Carter (1). She and I became friends 8 years ago. We have shared our life together since; not leaving out one detail. She has bore my burdens, prayed consistantly for me, laughed with me, cryed with me, and me with her. We learned about marriage, sex, love, Christ, trials, triumphs and parenthood together.

Carter Bianca

She is a strong christian woman who has a walk with Christ that reflects in her life boldly. She was the matron of honor in my wedding, as I was in hers. I watched her mother two children and become a parent that I would strive to be one day. Another cool detail about our friendship is that I set her up with an old boyfriend of mine in high school that serves as her husband, leader, and father to her two children; not to mention a brother in Christ that she helped lead to Jesus.

Thank you Lindsey for sharing life with me since age 15. We have learned so much about life together. More important that life on earth, we will be praising and worshipping our Saviour together for eternity. I am blessed to share my life with you, and honored to be apart of yours. Thank you for everything. I love you girl~ Deepest Love in Christ, Shannon!

Just Some Info-

Hey Guys!
Some of you have asked questions about our cabin that we stayed in. You can check out their website to see all the cabins that they offer and the dates and prices! We recommend this place 100%! We loved it and will be back.

Go to: www.cripplecreekcabins.com

6 more days until school starts for me!!

Are We In MAYBERRY?!? Pt3

Dennis and I decided after some long driving that we would have dinner at Doug & Lea's house in Floyd. Since we were in a different part of town, we called Doug to get some directions to get to his house. Well, along the way Dennis missed a turn. Well, we just kept on going not realizing that we were not close to Floyd at all. We were in Mount Airey, North Carolina or 'Mayberry'! I was THRILLED! I have always wanted to go there! Unfortunetely we didnt arrive there until after 5:00 p.m so most of all the neat places to go were closed like "Floyd's Barber Shop" and the "Courthouse" where Andy and Barny worked, so we just done what we could. This is what we saw:
We also saw the gas station that Gomer, or Goober worked at but we passed by to quickly for me to realize what it was! It was a super day! We had a great time! Thanks for reading about Our journey!

Big Walker Mountain! Pt2

After we sadly departed from our B & B, we started driving! We didnt really know where we were going, but we had a great time taking in God's great glory and creation!

We stopped at this store and had a couple sandwiches and some cakes and fudge at this neat Country Store. The views up here were phenomenal.

We ended eventually found a weird little place called "Virginia City" it was a ghost town left a long time ago. I'm not a fan of Little House on the Prairie days, I think that they are creepy, but it was neat.

And then after doing all this, we got on this gravel road that went on and on and on and on..........

Day 3 of StayVacation Pt. 1

We actually got to leave for a couple days. We took off Wednesday afternoon and went to Crockett, Virginia near Wytheville for Cripple Creek Bed & Breakfast. We apsolutely loved it there. The bed was warm and comfortable, the room was very clean. We were out in the middle of nowhere! Our view was trees! We woke up every morning to a warm breakfast left at our door. We had the ultimate privacy! The owner provided us with extra drinks, popcorn, and a warm snack each afternoon like Cobbler, and chocolate chip cookies, my favorite!!! The jacuzzi bath was the ultimate relaxation! OOOHH. I cannot describe the relaxation, and rest we got with this lovely place!


Rocking Chair Front Porch






Dennis recieved a professional massage from a therapist that came to our room and gave it there! She was really good, Dennis enjoyed his massage very much!

I was even surprised the next afternoon when Dennis made arrangements to borrow a massage table from some friends, and gave me one! That was such a nice surprise, I couldnt have asked for a better gift. We had a great two days there. I love my husband for working hard each day to allow for these nice trips away. Thank You Honey!!