The Blankenship Family

Yesterday was a great day. We met up with Jeffrey, Rebecca, Madelyn and Andrea Blankenship for short visit. It was so good to see them!

As many of you know, Rebecca is the daughter of Bro. Larry and Sis. Rosemary Landress, our dear missionary friends. Bro. Jeffrey and Sis. Rebecca are also missionaries to Mexico. We are so glad for the way God is using them! Please keep them and all missionaries in your prayers!

Part of being in the ministry is not getting to be with friends as often as you would like. Rebecca and I have been friends for years and it seems that we never see each other enough. I first remember her when I was 4 years old. We have had some grand times together over the last 21 years! I am so thankful for her friendship!!

I am also thankful for the family God has given Rebecca. She picked up Jeffrey along they way and he is now a great friend of ours also! God has given them Madelyn and Andrea and they are precious girls. I love them so much!

Andrea is named after me, we call her "Little Odie". You all know my name "Odie" came from me crawling around with my tongue hanging out. Well, Andrea has her tongue out alot too!! She really is a "Little Odie". LOL

Here is a funnny story. Recently Madelyn told her parents that she knew Odie and Andrea's real names. She said Odie's real name is "Little Andrea" and Andrea's real name is "Little Odie". Poor Maddie, we'll have her completely confused befor it's over.

We had a wonderful time catching up with our friends! We are so thankful That Jeffery and Rebecca let us know they were passing through. We had a delicious meal at Olive Garden with them as well! I forgot to take food pics but I love Olive Garden's
soup, salad and bread sticks. I need a refill right now. If you ever eat at Olive Garden in Fayetteville, Arkansas, Sarah is a great server! She took really good care of us!

Here are pics from our visit.


Madelyn


Andrea


Rebecca, Jeffrey, Odie, Andrea & Madelyn


Odie and Little Odie - Madelyn was trying to push us


Odie

A Visit to Braum's

Braum's

A trip to Texas, Oklahoma or Kansas would not be complete without a stop to Braum's for ice cream. The day we spent in Ft. Worth at the Prevost shop we had a craving for some Good Ice Cream! That evening we called Bro. Kenneth & Sis. Andra Rowe and asked them to meet us at Braum's near their home. It was so good! The fellowship and the ice cream was good

This custom Banana Split was mine and it was tremendous. It had a banana, two scoops of Cappuccino Chunky Chocolate and one scoop of Chocolate Almond. It was topped with Chocolate Sauce, Strawberry Sauce, Whipped Cream, Pecans and Cherries! Wow!

It looks so good you can almost taste it, can't you? Please don't lick your computer screen, especially in public!

Davy

Gaither Homcoming

Friday the Isaacs were with the Gaither Homecoming crew in Fort Worth, Texas. I was so happy for the rare occasion to be with Aunt Lilly, Ben, Sonya and Becky! Both of our crazy schedules do not allow us to cross paths very often.

Everyone that knows me is aware that I am a huge Isaacs fan, and I love to hear them live! Of course, the Isaacs hit a home run with their portion of evening. I am already looking forward to the next time I get to be with them.

Others also sang Friday night. Everyone did excellent job!! It is a night we will be laughing about for a long time!

I go picture crazy at a concert so I will only give you a highlight.


Bill Gaither


Gordon Mote


A highlight for us was to get see Gordon! We had the opportunity to meet him and visit with him. He is an award winning musician and fabulous singer.



Charlotte Ritchie is another well known name around our house!


Charlotte is an amazing singer! Her husband Greg has played drums on three of our projects.


Karen Peck and New River


They have been on our favorite list for years.


The Martins singing with their tight family harmony


Gene McDonald hitting the low notes


Lynda Randal is a sweet lady and sings beautifully.


The Hoppers doing what they do best


Now for the Isaacs




Gordon Mote playing blueuegrass piano




Nathan


Thomas






Sonya is expecting a baby in July. I am anxious to see my new cousin!



Ben one of the greatest people I know!








Gaither Vocal Band






Wow what a performance! This G.V.B. lineup makes for a powerful blend! They closed their set with a moving rendition of He's Alive!





That is all for now. It was night of awesome singing, visiting with family and lots of laughter!!

Odie