Five on Friday

1.  This has been a pretty big week around the Shackelford house.  Fred was elected president of our state convention Tuesday.   Pretty big news in our world.  The picture above is the president of our alma mater (Union University) presenting him with a framed certificate.  You can view the story by clicking here.
2.  I got to go with Fred this week to Hendersonville to Tennessee Baptist Convention meetings.  I had a blast!  I got to meet people that I've heard about for years.  I also got to catch up with a friend while she waited for her breakfast. What a treat!  It all seems surreal.   
3.  Clayton thought Fred was elected president of the United States this week.  He was a little disappointed when Janice told him Fred was going to be the president of Tennessee Baptist Convention, not the United States.  Apparently our children have very high standards and expectations for us. 
4.  Janice was here this week while we were gone.  (WooHoo!  What would we do without her!?!)  I had a talk with the big boys about being her helper while we were away.  She was washing the dishes.  Jack walked up to her and asked her if she needed any help because according to Jack, "My mom told me to help you, even if you are washing the dishes."
5.  As mentioned above, Janice was here with the boys while we were gone.  She watched the live streaming of Fred's election on the computer.  Andrew was in her lap.  When he saw Fred on the computer he reached out and tried to touch him.  Sweet.

Five on Friday

1.  Fred ran 20 miles for his training for St. Jude Thursday morning.  If you would like to give to St. Jude for him you can donate by clicking here.   
2.   I bought a 50 lbs. bag of whole wheat flour today.  I divide it up and freeze it in smaller bags.  As I was dividing it up I was secretly wishing I had my own mill so I could have fresh ground flour.  Maybe someday...
3.  Clayton has rocked some reading tests this week.  A friend in his class asked him how smart he was and Clayton's reply was that "God made him that way and being smart was a gift."  Maybe he has been listening all this time?!?
4.  Jack has been pretty grumpy this week.  Jack...grumpy?!?  Yes, he has been.  I know.  I can't believe it either.  I'm sure next week will be better. 
5.  Andrew went home with Fred's mom this week.  While he was gone Fred skyped with him.  When Andrew saw Fred he ran to the front door to look for Fred.  When he couldn't find Fred at the door he came back to the phone and said, "Hold you daddy, hold you."  Renee would not allow us to skype with him anymore.