THE RESOLVE

Just wanted to write a quick blurb about Kinetic Worship's new CD, The Resolve. I honestly say that it is all I have listened to since buying it Sunday night after their CD release party. Justin and I feel so blessed to have such talented friends who are willing to share their hearts and their love for Jesus unashamedly! Congratulations Kinetic Worship!!

CLOTHECHARLOTTE

Hey everyone,

clothecharlotte is at it again and we need you. You came through and collected over 1100 kits last year. That is over 3300 items in 5 weeks which is absolutely amazing! clothecharlotte has a vision to meet the need of every single homeless person in the city of Charlotte. While speaking with many of the shelters last year we realized a common need, sleeping bags. clothecharlotte will remain an advocate for the homeless, so we are responding to the needs of the shelters this year by pushing all of our efforts towards gathering 5000 sleeping bags.

clothecharlotte will always be a grassroots organization making a huge impact in the city. We have all been effected by the financial state our nation, and we all have a real understanding how easy it could be to find ourselves homeless. clothecharlotte was a success last year simply because you responded to a need. Join the clothecharlotte Movement again and spread your impact.

IMPORTANT INFO:

1) clothecharlotte.com will launch this weekend
2) volunteer for a specific spot on the website
3) we are collecting sleeping bags this year -- for men, women and children

What we need YOU to do:

1) start a clothecharlotte donation in your area, your work place or your church
2) forward this email to everyone you know asking them to join the movement
3) donate your sleeping bags --- we are 5 weeks away. you CAN make this happen
4) visit the website often to stay connected and prepared for December 19th


Event Info: clothecharlotte

Distribution Date: Saturday, December 19th, 2009

Location: Freedom Park

Time: 12:00 noon

Visit website for multiple drop off locations. If you are out of state please mail donations to this address.

clothecharlotte
12708 Mosby lane
Charlotte, NC 28273

Contact info:

info@clothecharlotte.com
704-916-9356

never forget the thousands of homeless in charlotte fighting daily to survive the elements. give warmth. give hope. give just because. give your sleeping bags.

October & November Madness!

I can't believe it has been so long since I last updated our blog. Well, actually I can believe it because Justin and I have been so busy these last few weeks that we have hardly had time to just sit and spend time together! Over the past few weekends we have been going, going, going! In my last update I mentioned that Justin and I would both be out of town for the weekend. I had an amazing time on the 2009 Kinetic Women's Retreat to Myrtle Beach, SC. It was such and encouraging and uplifting experience! Justin really enjoyed being to spend time with his family in his hometown of Savannah, GA. While he was there he found a 60 year old school desk at a yard sale, and guess what!? It had HIS name carved in it!! I am not even lying! So of course he had to buy it and it now resides in the corner of our cute little living room. The following weekend we spent the weekend visiting Justin's grandparents at Topsail Island, NC with all of my family. What a fun and relaxing weekend that was! I wish we could have stayed for a week! So that brings us to this past weekend which was also quite eventful! Alyssa has her first two bridal showers this past weekend! One was held on Saturday at Trent and Lacy Peacock's home. And the one on Sunday was held here. Lyss got some awesome stuff and it was great to be around so many women and watch them support and encourage Alyssa through this exciting time in her life! Needless to say our little family has had A LOT going on over the past few weeks!! This is just some of the craziness that makes up our daily lives.

And of course...what blog post would be complete without pictures to show you all that we have been up to!?

Getting ready to do some shopping at Broadway at the Beach!

Anyone up for a "facial scrub??"

Streets of Savannah.

Justin posing.

Minnie in her new beach outfit!

Engaged kids sleeping on the beach.

My cute mom and dad.

Katelyn, Blair, and Me catching some rays on Halloween.

Lyss and two of her lovely bridesmaids at shower number one.

Tweety Bird Pajama's from Kayla at shower number two.

I suppose that's all for now!