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Thank you to every Veteran in America who gave so unselfishly of your own life to preserve freedom for all Americans. Today we honor and salute you for your sacrifice. And we pray for all soldiers around the world fighting for this great nation. May God protect and guide each soldier in miraculous safety.
God Bless America!
It's OVER 6,000 miles we have traveled since Easter - it's been good and productive, and I might be ready to be home for a little while now. (10 days I think this time)
Then Missy will pack her puppy bags and hop back on the Coach and we will fly again off into the wide world! The best days of our lives lie ahead....
Making a fast stop through Atlanta Georgia to see my family here.... Mom and Dad - Marvin and Lisa- their son Benjamin who is about to be out of high school - Melody, and Megan and Will. We enjoyed seeing everyone again.
It's a baby girl on the way for Will and Megan!
My husband and I with our Mom and Dad Latta..... my legendary world renown parents!
Morningstar is a special place and each time we are here, I see something special during our stay. It's such a beautiful Conference Center filled with different ministry functions and ministries. This particular date is for an Investiture for the Knights Hospitallers of the Sovereign Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, Knights of Malta - The Ecumenical Order. The Grand Priory of The Carolinas - United States.
The esteemed guests arrived and all stayed in the Grand Hotel on Star Light Drive. Dinner on the first night is a special event held in the Grand Cafe of Heritage International.
The Bishop challenges each Christian to follow the 8 Beautitudes as they are Knighted for the cause of Christ. There are men and women here who are joining the ranks of OSJ who are instrumental in leadership, businesses, and humanitarian works here in America.
Prince Nicholas effectively brings the sincerity of the keynote message home to each heart and mind.
And the next day is very busy with Briefs and trainings, friends new and old connect with humanitarian causes around the world.
Two distinguished important men in the OSJ alongside my husband are Ron Duncan, and Malcom Hitchmen - dear men who give of themselves to humantarian causes in England. It's good to see them again.
One of the important events that happened.... my husband, Archbishop Gregory Holley was awarded the Humanitarian Award or his faithful service to mankind around the world. His unselfish acts of kindness are felt by millions and millions of people - an untold number now.....as he effectively cares for the nations.
And I was shocked to also be awarded a medal for Moms Against Hunger and the 1.3 million meals we have shipped to 7 nations already in 2010. It was very touching for both of us to be honored like this.
The next evening the Gala Dinner was wonderful with friends as we all shared our hearts about the world around us and what we can do to help people.
Meet two world changers.... Dame Julie and Chev. Kay Hiramine! She has a ministry called Generations of Virtue which teached purity of heart, purity of mind and purity of body. Her website is at www.generationsofvirtue.org a true ministry for mothers and children. GO SEE!!
And Kay is the President of Humanitarian International Services Group. His website is at www.HISG.org GO SEE! This powerful couple is making waves around the world. We are honored to be with them!!
Meet Dame Mary W. OSJ who is another awesome lady who set with us at our table. She has done many things to help shape ministry in the future for ministries God has used her in.
As I walk down one of the long halls at the Grand Ballroom, I see a precious picture still in place and I am glad. Tammy Faye Baker's picture is here along with the many projects and programs she was involved in while she was here.
Morningstar is a special place....a place of innovative ministry that is helping to shape this world for Christ with events like this one held this weekend. Thanks to Grand Prior Rick Joyner and the Grand Priory of the Carolinas for its spectacular dedication to Hospitality at home and abroad!
"My Mom and Dad take me everywhere they travel (well.... most everywhere) My favorite stops are gas stations 'cause I can get out and play around in the grass. My next favorite thing to do is eat! While Dad drives down the road, Mom makes us food... or sometimes if they go out... they will bring me back a special dinner in a special bag and call it my 'doggie bag'. My favorite place to set is on the front seat with Mom when we are moving, I set in her lap the whole time. When we stop I like to be up in the window guarding my family."
I never bark at people..... only other dogs and cats!
We have traveled from Texas to central California....
The views have been spectacular along the way...
And back home again logging 4,000 miles before we got there. And today traveling to North Carolina - the opposite direction, and the views are still beautiful! God bless America- land that I love....
This past weekend was the Role Models of America 12th Annual Tea, and wow was it gorgeous! There will be lots of pictures posted on the RMA site for you to see.
www.rolemodelsofamerica.org Look under the tab 'Events' it truly was a very special day for all women.
With handmade special little cards and notes and booklets at tables, these along with unique gifts made sure each lady left with memories and encouragement!
This picture was actually a commissioned painting just for this event by an area artist. The emails are coming in about how much it was enjoyed by everyone.
Great tea!! Loved the educational aspect. Can’t wait to have time to look up all the scriptures and learn more about each one of these amazing women. As always there is a lot of talent and creativity among our ladies….GREAT JOB!
Yes it was a great job done by everyone. There were some fabulous tables at this tea….. once again!!! I loved everything that was done and said. I just wish I could have had more time to study every detail closer.I really enjoyed every single table that was all about special women's life in the Bible. I learned alot about them and want to say thank you to all those who worked to make this such a success. I am so impressed!! Role Models of America is incredible. Each table looked like it was right out of a magazine. Thank you for caring for women!
1. Eve
2. Zillah
3. Noah’s Wife
4. Sarah
5. Hagar
6. Rebecca
7. Rachel
8. 2 Midwives
9. Jochabed
10. Pharaohs Daughter
11. Tirzah
12. Rahab
13. Deborah
14. Jael
15. Delilah
16. Ruth
17. Michal (David's 1st Wife)
18. Abigail
19. Bathsheba
20. Jezebel
21. Esther
22. Mary Mother of Jesus
23. Elizabeth
24. Woman at the Well
25. Mary Magdalene
26. Woman w/the Issue of Blood
27. Pilate's Wife
28. Dorcas
29. Lydia
30. Phoebe
31. Lois
32. Bride of Christ
These are the Women we come from.....
I want to pay special tribute to my right hand and trustworthy friend.... Sis Gladys Owens. She worked side by side with me through any project that needed to be done over the last 8 years. She was a minister's wife for over 50 years and understood the challenges and responsibilities I face.
She would sew.... cook.... clean.... study... teach.... preach.... do research for me..... listen.... pray.... laugh.... cry.... create answers with me out of nothing.....play the organ....sing....decorate... she never said 'no' to whatever I needed her to do. We spent many a happy hour working together and sharing our hearts. Very few people can understand our calling and position in life - it takes a preachers wife to understand a preachers wife I think.
I will miss you sorely my friend. But I am happy for you... today you walk the streets of gold you preached about. Today you are living in paradise with your beloved Lord.
She loved a good time....now you will have a good time for eternity.
Pastor Susan Young and I have had a very busy week at Oasis RMA store. And we both are proud of the end results...
The store is making a difference in Los Banos and is a blessing to this community. I am proud of all of the staff and their hard work! Oasis Rocks!!!!
