The Gallagher Adventure

Tonight I write to you from a hotel room in Canton, Ohio after many hours on the road considering what I will say tomorrow. My mind is filled with so many thoughts, volumes of books would do well to contain them. While the thoughts of our family is saddened by the passing of Frances D. Graber (Carrie’s grandmother), we rejoice in the knowledge she was a Christian and she is now in a glorious place awaiting the saved who are still here.

Frances D. Graber, known as ‘Nan’, was a testament to right living. Her life was not her own, but it was lived for everyone around her. Nan spent her life looking out the the interests of everyone she met. Her heart was as big as those in Hebrews 11, but she would never tell you. She never bragged, except on her family. She never told stories to make herself look good, because she knew Jesus. Jesus lived a selfless life so Nan could have an opportunity to walk in his steps and reach that heavenly home one day. Nan was a Christian and her life told her story and it lives now in the hearts and souls of those she touched.

While I had a hard time holding back tears at Mondays service in Summerville, SC and I will have a difficult time  holding more tears tomorrow, it will be much easier because Nan was a child of the Father! So, to my grandmother-in-law, Nan Graber, I do not say ‘Goodbye” for I will see you again; I say to you “see you later!”

“You collect my tears in your bottle, you write them down in your journal.” (Psalm 56.8; thanks Greg!)

Nan Graber left this life tonight. Our lives are filled with joy because we had Nan in our family but they are sad because she is not here. Though she is not here, she is a Christian and the better land is hers today, thanks to the price our Savior paid.

God bless.

Our little third baseman did something last week very few children due during the first few games — she smacked a home run!

The game started off with Alexis’s team in the field and Alexis on third base. The first batter drilled the ball to third base, Alexis stepped up, scooped the grounder and threw to first base, but not in time.

Four batters later there is a girl on first and second as another girls steps to the plate. The the ping of the aluminium bat, the ball bounces to third base and once again, Alexis scoops up the grounder, quickly touches second and proceeds to bring her arm back to throw to first, but decides it is better to hold the ball.

In the bottom of the second inning, Alexis is the first batter. The first pitch comes in nice and center. With the quick turn of the hands and a mighty swing, Alexis hit a blooper to third. The third basegirl tried to scoop the ball up but could not; Alexis rounded first and onto second. The third basegirl threw the ball to second but the second basegirl was wondering why Alexis was running past her. The blazing speed of the Gallagher came into play as Alexis rounded second and push hard to third.

The Right fielder was watching the game, but never noticed the ball rolling toward her. When she finally realized what was going on, Alexis had rounded third and barrelled home. As she crossed the plate, the ball was still in right field and I was livid with excitement. After all, I never hit a homerun in all my year of baseball and my 7 year old just did.

When I cheered her on after she crossed the plate, I said, “YOU HIT A HOMERUN!!!” Her response was well worth quoting, “Yeah, I did.” The expression of her words was humble and calm. I would have been jumping in the dugout, but she took her place on the bench, put her helmet away and dank her Gatorade.

What can I say, it was a proud daddy moment!

These pictures were taken after a Coastal Carolina downpour when the sun pierced through the clouds creating a picture only God can paint!

Times are busy as the summer months approach in the LowCountry of South Carolina. Temperatures have already ventured in the 80’s and the moments are passing where 70 seems like a perfect day.

Friends have visited and family is coming soon and our lives continue as efforts regarding our ministry in Mount Pleasant continue. We are truly blessed as a family to live where we live, worship with our spiritual family and partake in he blessings of God.

Take a moment and watch the link below for a great inspiring story. 

Link to We Hope you enjoyed The Paper Airplane Movie