Leaving Michigan!

Yes, we left Michigan on Friday the 25th of January. Before we did we

met some of our dearest friends, Don and Roxanne Hamblin.

We met for breakfast at Ihops on Alpine.

Here we are, Eileen and Jim Gerard. When left Don and Roxanne,

we then went to pick Rebecca up on her last of working.

We went back to our place in Michigan, to finish our things there.

Handed in our keys and everything that went along with it.

We had loaded up our truck Thursday so that we could leave so after

Becky got done working. After our handing in the keys we were on our way

to pick up Sarah and her roommate Lori. They were helping with driving and

unloading when we arrive in Florida.

We had a very good trip. We had a good weather, one area we had some snow flurries, but didn't stick to the ground. This was in Kentucky. When we were almost into Atlanta we got stuck in a traffic tie up, because of construction. Saturday and Sunday were good days to travel as far as traffic. Then we got into Atlanta, the car we were taking which was leading, took the wrong fork in the road and the truck took the right fork in the road. The car called on the walkie talkie, told the truck to keep going we would catch up. So we caught up and had no more incidences. Praise the Lord for His guidance.

This picture was taken at one of the stops we made for one of our

meals. This is Sarah and Lori, Sarah's roommate.

This is Jim, myself and Becky.

After we arrived Sunday afternoon, 2:00PM.

We rested at Ruth's and spent the night after we parked

our truck at the back of the church,

I took everyone and showed our place. Then we spent the night

then went to get the apartment ready to unload. We had to unload at

our place, then at Ruth's for Becky moved in with Ruth.

Then we had to find a storage unit, which we found Tuesday morning. Unloaded

turned in the truck and then now we have all the unpacking to do.

Monday while we were unloading I had to run to Evan's class at school.

They were to have a snowball fight. So I had taken some pictures.

Here he is getting ready for the snowball through.

Evan Jackson

Mrs. Wheeler from school in the back taking pictures of the class for school.

The other Mrs. Deckard taking part in the snowball fight.

Mrs. Deckard taking part of the class snowball fight.
Evan with a snowball.

Some other winter things in the class room.

Now we are taking Sarah and Lori to the airport Thursday,

so they can fly back to Michigan. I feel so bad for them

I hear we left just at the right time. They had a blizzard so sorry you guys.

We enjoyed 80 degrees today.

Well, may the Lord be with each of you.

You will all be in our Prayers,

Have a Bless Day!

Florida, Here We Come!

Thought you all might like to see some snow there

in Florida.

I was having to run some errands on

Tuesday, so thought I would get some pictures.

My home town of Sparta Michigan! Main St.

Going East.

We are not moving from here,

we have been living in the Grand Rapids,

Michigan area.

Comstock Park, Michigan,

We are leaving Comstock Park

Another view going East out of Sparta.
This is going North on N. Union St. towards

the church we once attended.

Sparta Free Methodist Church.

(left of picture)

Going West on Grove St. passing the church on the

corner.

This is the end of Grove street going west, I am

turning south(left) on State St. going into town.

Going South on State St, towards town.
I don't recall the name of this street. Ruth I am sure

you reconize it, it is going to Susie and Larry's house.

This is Harper Dr. going North to very close and

dear Friends of ours. Larry and Susie Garn. They

have been very close friends.

They have always been therefor us.

You might say they were our shoulders to

lean on. Their door has always been open to us.

We have been so very greatful for them.

"Thank You" Larry and Susie,

So much for being there.

You will always be remembered.

We Love You Both, We Will Surely Miss You!

(We will be shutting down our computer sometime today,

we will let you know when we get back up.

Until then, keep God first and formost in your hearts).

The Hardest Good Byes!

The hardest good byes because it is my family that I was

saying good bye too. We got together with my family

at Mom and Dads Monday evening for supper.

Mom fixed one of my best kinds of meal.

Sloppy Joes with chips and a relish tray along

with coleslaw. It was so good. We really had a good

time as you can probably tell in some of the pictures.

In the picture above starting left back row, my brother

Jank Durant, my father, Gene Weatherwax. Middle row

Myself, Eileen Gerard, and my Mother, Joyce Beverly Weatherwax,

then in the front my sister, Sandy Heeringa.

As you can see we had fun taking pictures, this one

is of my Mother and the three of us.

then just the three of us.

The three of us kids with Mom.

Starting left back row. My brother Jack, My husband Jim, my

father, Gene. Front row. My sister, Sandy, My self, Eileen and then

our Mother, Joyce Beverly.

Becky, our daughter, decided to get in the picture, for she was the one

taking the pictures. No really I told her to get in and I would

get some pictures.

Here is Becky with Grandma and Grandpa Weatherwax.

We love you Mom and Dad, Sandy and Jack.

Don't forget you are only an e-mail away.

Keep in Touch as we keep in touch!

We are going to miss you

Mom Dad Sandy Jack,

My neice and her husband and their son, my God Child

were to come, but Tracy was very sick. So weren't able

to make it. I will go to see them tomorrow night.

We are going to miss,

Tracy Gary and Joey too!

We Love You All!

You are all in my prayers!

More Good Byes!

After church last night they had a

"Good Bye" gathering for us.

The picture below is the cake which read

"We"ll Miss You"

They invited my parents,
My Mother, Joyce Beverly Weatherwax,

Eugene Weatherwax, my father.

The Church gave us a gift, and a card which we

are reading in this picture. (I had asked the pastors

oldest daughter, Britteny if she would take the pictures of us

opening our gift. She did a great job. Thank you Britteny).

I was all smiles,

the bow on the gift had

snowmen on it.

The gift is a beautiful music box.

The song it plays is

"Great Is Thy Faithfulness"

there are pictures below.

As we opened up the music box there were little

notes from the people who attended church Sunday

morning. Saying "We will miss you because...

they filled out their reasons.

Here we are reading the notes.
"Our Music Box"

Isn't it beautiful?

As we opened it up the notes lay inside.

Our card from the church.

(The picture reminds me of

"Bridge Road" going to the Ocean, in Hobe Sound, Florida!)

We want to Thank all the people at

Bristolwood Pilgrim Nazarene Church,

Grand Rapids, Michigan.

"Thank You" so much for all your prayers,

and the kind words and the beautiful gift.

Our Prayers and thoughts will be with you all.

"Thank You"

Jim & Eileen Gerard

The Last Of Our Winters/

Dinner With The Pastor & Family

These were taken when we returned home from our dinner

at the parsonage.

In the parking lot where we park.

The back of where we live.

Another view a the property.

Our beautiful dinner table today.

It was a wonderful dinner of a special stuffed

pork roast. With a very good green bean dish, along with

a specially made corn dish and also the potatoes was

a special mashed potatoes.

A jello salad. It was deliciously prepared and

looked so beautiful by Sis. Durr who had a lot of help with their

daughters Britteny and Kristi.

And then the dessert was brought in by our good friends

Larry and Susie Garn. Thank you Susie and Larry.

I had a piece of lemon maringe pie, while some had apple.

Her beautiful center piece.
I loved this wall arrangement along with the

beautiful quilt hand made

In the center of the picture is our pastor,

Bro. James Durr, the right of him is his wife

Sis. Chelle Durr, they have three beautiful

children not pictured sorry. The right of our pastor's wife is our

good friend Susie Garn,

In the center of this picture is our friend Susie's husband

Bro. Larry Garn, the right of him my husband

Jim Gerard.

We had a very good time of fellowship. Sorry to have to leave them.

I pray the Lord blesses and keeps them.

Enjoy the snow you guys!!!

Saying Our Good Byes!

We went to Perkins tonight, to say our good byes to Jim's Sister, Mary Lou and her husband, Lee Stickney pictured below.

And his Brother, Ron and his wife

Lois Gerard

We had a very good time and visit. We live so many miles among us we don't get to see each other like we would have like too. But we wanted to be sure to see each other before we left.

The picture below is the three of them. They had a sister, Donna Didaskalou who went to be with Jesus several years earlier.

Left to right Jim, Lou, and Ron. Thank you Ron and Lois, Lou and Lee for a wonderful evening.

We pray that God will keep you in His care. Ron "Thank You" for the supper. It was greatly appreciated.

May the Lord Bless You!

No Baby Any More!

Our youngest grandson no longer a baby.

Mommy cut his hair, he now looks like a boy.

Grandma says yea!!!

But sorry to see our baby growing up.

This is his before picture taken on Mommy's

Birthday January 10th

Before

After
Grandma Loves You, Easton.

You look like a little gentleman,

yeh right! Well,

They say boys will be boys!