I wanted to leave a message for those who are close kinfolks that we lost another family member.  Ellen Leyfield, who is about my age, probably my 2nd or 3rd cousin on my Dad’s side of the family passed away yesterday from cancer.  Ellen had been battling this cancer for some time now and finally succumbs to it.  I was able to visit her with my Dad a month or so ago at her home in Jonesboro Louisiana.  Dad and I prayed for her and I anointed her with oil and pray faithfully that the Lord would take this sickness from her.

I’m not sure why, but I’m sure God has plans and it was her time to meet him.  I felt a very close Godly spirit with our visit to Ellen’s home and I just pray that God will touch and be with the family during this time of loss.  She had gone thru much pain and suffering with this cancer, and now she isn’t suffering any longer.  I just pray that God will be with all the family as they travel the highways the next couple of days to visit and be at the funeral.  Ellen we’ll miss you and please save a place for the rest of us when our time on earth as run.  I love you and can’t wait to see you again in Heaven someday.

If you can’t find me when my time has come: Don’t look beneath the gates of Pearl, Don’t look on the streets of Gold, Don’t look by the walls of Jasper, Nor among the many sights untold, But, There I’ll be through the countless ages, look for me at Jesus’ feet. Oh yes, I’ll be there through the countless ages, look for me a Jesus’ feet.

We Love you and Miss you Ellen.

Palm Sunday

For God so loV ed the world,
       That He gA ve
             his onL y 
            BegottE n
                  SoN 
                 T hat whosoever
       Believeth I n Him
          Should N ot perish                                                       

       But have E verlasting life. 

John 3:16

Here is a few photos from Father’s Day, June 17th, 2007.   There was rainy weather on Mother’s Day so I didn’t have any pictures.  But I was able to capture Mom clowning a little for Father’s Day.  Now the other picture was me being pulled in a little green wagon.  I guess it had been about 50 years or so since Mom or Dad had pulled their first born in a wagon, either red or green.

Mom tried by herself, but it had been 50 years, or was it her first born (Ricky) was a little bigger this time around.

Dad said, let me help, we will get this wagon rolling.  He better go get the tractor.

Have a safe and careful Labor Day weekend.

May God bless all of his children. 

Who is Jesus?

In chemistry, He turned water to wine.
In biology, He was born without the normal conception;
In physics, He disapproved the law of gravity when He ascended into heaven;
In economics, He disapproved the law of diminishing return by feeding 5000 men with two fishes & 5 loaves of bread;
In medicine, He cured the sick and the blind without administering a single dose of drugs,
In history, He is the beginning and the end;
In government, He said that he shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Prince of Peace;
In religion, He said no one comes to the Father except through him;
So. Who is He? He is Jesus!

Join me and let’s celebrate him; He is worthy.
In God I’ve found everything!

The Greatest Man in History
Jesus had no servants, yet they called Him Master.
Had no degree, yet they called Him Teacher.
Had no medicines, yet they called Him Healer.
He had no army, yet kings feared Him.
He won no military battles, yet He conquered the world.
He committed no crime, yet they crucified Him.
He was buried in a tomb, yet He lives today.
I feel honored to serve such a Leader who loves us!

Record crowd recalls Elvis 30 years gone

Under a scorching sun at Graceland, his beloved home, fans streamed by Elvis Presley‘s grave on Thursday, the 30th anniversary of the death of the king of rock `n’ roll. It was, for most, a time to remember. Dozens of large floral displays sent by fans from around the world surrounded a walkway leading to the garden. Teddy bears, single red roses and other small offerings covered the grave.

Presley, who died at Graceland on Aug. 16, 1977, is buried in a small garden beside the famous white-columned house. Graceland was also swarmed Wednesday by fans who turned out for the annual overnight “candlelight vigil” to the garden. Waiting for it to start, many sat or stood for hours in temperatures that hit 106 degrees.

By the time it began at 9:30 p.m. EST, a tightly packed crowd stretched almost a quarter mile, filling all five lanes of Elvis Presley Boulevard in front of Graceland. By the time it finished, the overnight event drew what was estimated to be record numbers. “According to our guys who do special events, and they’re experts at counting heads, their estimate is somewhere around 40,000,” said police spokesman Vince Higgins.

Jack Soden, chief executive of Elvis Presley Enterprises, the company that runs Graceland, said he was given a police estimate of 50,000 participants and considered that on the low side. “It was just amazing,” Soden said. “Everything about this week has been bigger and stronger, with more people and more attendance everywhere.”

The graveside procession went on through the night and was still under way when regular Graceland tours were ready to begin at 8 a.m. Thursday, Soden said. “A lot of fans all over the world had anticipated this would be a big year,” he said, “and that had a tendency to become a self-fulfilling prophecy.”

The city’s Convention and Visitors Bureau predicted up to 75,000 visitors would be in Memphis for the anniversary this year. Almost 600,000 tourists visit Graceland each year, with a capacity attendance of more than 40,000 touring the residence during the anniversary week.