Some people I love!

Here are some recent pictures of some of my favorite people! I have been a part of many communities of faith - all have been wonderful...But there is something special about these folks. I have found a community that truly meets you where you are, understands that we're all broken vessels in need of Jesus, but that understands God loves us too much to leave us where we are. We all are so much more than "sinners saved by grace"...We are saints and we are royalty in the Kingdom of God, made to walk in the many gifts God gives us to love and serve others. Royalty that serves...Odd concept!

Tony, Maria, Julie and Theresa. We're all building a place on Glenway called "Refuge Coffee Bar".



Jason, Lori, Bob (having some sort of angelic visitation, apparently!) and Shari. Lori is my sister-in-law and often partner in crime. Bob and Shari are one of those annoyingly cute couples. :) :)


This is Carol...She's a little bit, well...uh...Special. :) We call her our monkey girl. She can wrap both of her legs around her neck!


Carol, Steve, Kelly and Vaceisa. Steve is my brother from another mother. Kelly and Vaceisa I am enjoying getting to know. Kelly makes killer jewelry and Vacisa is a multi-talented performer and attended the same high school as I did - the School for Creative and Performing Arts.


I'm not sure who these 2 weirdos are...But I think they're pretty harmless.


Don and Margaret are another annoyingly cute couple. :) They run a construction company together and here he is removing a splinter from Margaret's finger after a hard day's work. These two are also gifted spiritual warriors - though they'd never admit it!


And finally, this is the gnome butt that greets you upon exiting the House of Horgan. The Horgans are an awesome family of faith and love and kindness...They just need to tame their devious yard decorations! (This is also a special tribute to Reverb who once posted very naughty pictures of these gnomes!)


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melanie said…
Oh, I get it, the END
Back end maybe!
8:59 AM
Unknown said…
Monkey Girl! Bwahahahaha!

Love you too, sis!
7:33 AM
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