From the Far Corners of the World, Family is Where the Heart Is

Long, long ago, my husband came to Cleveland from West Virginia to attend Lee College. There, he met some wonderful people, including these wonderful people! Derek and Kraig became roommates and friends and as Amber and I entered the picture later, then our kids, we have remained close. We don't get to see them as much as we would like, but we certainly still count them among our dear friends. Derek's mom and dad have spent their lives in mission work. They are currently very, very far from home in the nether reaches of the world from little Tennessee. Sister Monica, her husband, and their kids are living away from "home" as well. This week, this whole family ended up back here and Amber had planned for them to get some pictures made. Jack and Mary-Margaret only make it in every two years, so this was a special time for everyone. Guys, I told you when you were here, it is very rare that a session with this many people (and this many little ones!) goes this smoothly. :) No one got mad, no one cried there was very little crying, and everyone approached it with a good attitude (even Derek) and lots of smiles. Thanks for the good time, Jack, Mary-Margaret, Monica, Darrell, Joshua, Ian, Melody, Derek, Amber, Maddie, and little Jackson!!!