LIFE WITH A BEAUTIFUL LADY

My third daughter has a birthday.

We will not go into details, but it is a very special one.

She doesn't want a celebration, but we may

have a hotdog together. What could be better?

You are such a joy to me Judith,
I love you dearly and just hope that this
new year brings you joy, this move into your new home
brings you much happiness.

I am grateful that your years have enriched my life

and the life of our family as well.

For I am recieving the best birthday gift today,

the gift of being your Mother.

~I believe you are tied with Leigh, for the most beautiful baby.~

~ and of course Betty, Merry and Hugh ~

A few years ago I suddenly realized that

all my children were gone and

had homes of their own.

My home felt bigger and more empty than before.

I knew this house could become a cold

and lonely space or a warm

comforting haven for our children

to seek refuge.

I hope it has been just that.

The good Lord had packed these rooms

with so many good memories, and

those memories sustained Dad and me

until the next time our children

came to visit, bringing their

children along with them.

It happened that fast.

I thank God for the Gift of time together.

Happy Birthday Darling Girl!

with love from Mother

IT'S OFFICIAL, WHO'S NEXT?

July 2008

(Top right)

YEGOR IS A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

...Yegor's Proud Parents...

What a great day in Nashsville, last
Friday, and to celebrate the occasion, Yegor Mother put one

more feast on the table!
Yegor is such an example of the group who
received their citizenship last week.
Click on smaller pictures to see his great tie.
After his feast of rattle snake dinner
Monday, he is back in Charlotte where
he is working, putting in refridgeration
in new Kroger and Food Lion stores.
He is the foreman, in charge when
the boss is away.
I wish you joy and love
always!

A proud family that could come to celebrate!

OUR SECOND CITIZENSHIP GOES TO YEGOR

Friday, July 25, 2008, our

second grandson, Yegor

Nikolayev will recieve his

American Citizenship in

Nashville. On hand will be his

parents, Hugh and Natali Patton.

Last September, his brother,

Kirill, recieved his citizenship
In San Diego where his ship

The Uss Ronald Reagan was

docked.

You will see Kirill in his Navy

whites, the proud parents,

Hugh and Natali, and the last

picture Yegor and his mother.

Congratulations, Yegor, we

love you much.

THE MANY FACES OF KATE

This almost tells a story of a great love and friendship from beginning to the end. The picture of a grown-up Kate and her grandfather, was made shortly before he left me with all these grandchildren to love. The other grown-up one was on cruise to Nassau. Many on our

trips to Captiva and Northcroft. They were a team. The last five pictures tell the many faces of Kate- - -As a Kitten, a Flutterby, a Princess, a Cowgirl and

as Raggedy Ann. Always the actress and center stage in her parents world!

More sweet birthdays in June...

June has been a busy month of birthdays in our family, too many to number! But, special mention, here at the end of the month, is Daddy's little sister, our 92 year old Aunt Lillie. She is now living in a nursing home in Austell, Ga (Brian Center Nursing Care, 2130 Anderson Mill Road, 30106, if you want to send her a card). Kenneth sends her many cards and packages to help keep her in touch with the distant family. Merry visits every few weeks and says that, although a bit sad, she still has her infectious laugh (for those of you who remember it) and is a joy to be around. So Happy Birthday Aunt Lillie! Today I will WAP (whisper a prayer) in thanksgiving for your life.
Always smiling, Aunt Lillie in her younger days (forward left) at wedding of Mike and Rochelle. Also seen, mother (Macon Floyd), William Dorris, me, probably Dad behind me and Judy.

You thought I forgot you...didn't you Abby? NEVER! How could I forget our baby girl? Abby's birthday is the same day as Aunt Lillie, 6/29.

Happy Birthday, Darling. You grow more beautiful with each year.

ANOTHER YEAR OLDER AND STILL A HAPPY FACE

Just look to see who turned another year older and

guess who wishes much happiness and

much love from that house full of

men.

I should have called but never did think about it until

it is too late, but I enjoyed my phone

wishes from Jacob and the boys.
I believe he was spokesperson.

Could there have ever been a more beautiful baby

anywhere than this one held so

tenderly by her big brother.

Your mother was so proud and enjoyed

dressing you in beautiful little

clothes, such as this little yellow dressing gown.

I wish you a good year and I love you.

Nana

Pa'pa' loved his babies.

1. Chad, Rob, Becca, Abby and Josh 2. Nana and Chad running

2. Pop, Nana with Chad 3. Pop with Kate, Captiva Island

4. Pop with Casey 5. Pop with Abby

6. Pop with Abby two years later 7.Pop with Thomas

8 Pop with Morgan 9. Pop with Gaege

I will post the rest of them as I find them.

Work combined with love equals satisfaction

Granddaughter, Rebecca Lynn

Rebecca on her new job. She is employed at a place

where uncared for and unwanted sometimes injured

children are sent. It is affiliated with Emory.

One problem, she falls in love very easily, and wants

them all to take home. What a wonderful heart she

has for the little sweet ones. She is enjoying her work

and is a great asset to her co-workers.

We are proud of you Becca, what a heart!

Guess who has a birthday today?

I am invading the Queen's Blog to wish her the Happiest of
God bless you and keep you, just for us!

-Merry

I find myself so privileged to be sitting in the mist of this great group of

ladies once a month when we have our monthly Sunday School Class

luncheon and meeting. I am surrounded by the best that you find, the

Hope Class, teacher Natalie Chesnutt.

The ladies, Margaret and Frances ----Hazel and Oma----Doris, Frances,

Loraine and Natalie----Barbara and Mable

The last picture shows the winner take all, Margaret taking in the money

Well we make little donations at these meetings and on Sunday morning

to do some special projects, Margaret our Treasure is raking in the gifts.

I wish all of you could hear our wonderful teacher, what a gift and

Thank God for the Gift

Merry's going to Amelia

Island this week-end.

The rest of us will be

remembering a life well
lived, and reminiscent

of days gone by.

As the Lord said in the

book of Matthew "I tell

you the truth" we are a

family of doing.

Did I tell you that Yunel

Escobar hit a home run

tonight, winning the game

in the 10th.I didn't have to

look thatword up in dictionary and

it is spelled correctly. Just so you know I am keeping up with my mind. Be of good courage

and your heart and your back will be strengthened.