Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Clearly Willing to Protect (Clair William)



He'd better be willing to protect! Clair's birthday is this week (may 29th) so I thought I would take a few moments to honor him. Just for fun, I looked up the etymology of his name and was not surprised to find out that it has clear implications upon his life. Clair, derived from the latin clarus is where we get our English word "clear." William, comes from the Germanic name Wilhelm, which was composed of the elements wil "will, desire" and helm "helmet, protection". Hmmm....very interesting. I mean look at this picture...Clair, you are certainly not lacking in responsibility. The truth of the matter is, that as husbands and fathers, we should all have some serious clair william in hearts. I mean to say that we must all be willing to protect and guard our families, and not only that, there should be no blurriness about it, our duty should be clear and specific.

Clair you have 8 amazing blessings. Thanks for loving them and protecting them. Everytime I am around you, I am impressed by your specific acts and words of love for your wife and for each of your children specifically. Keep it up. Bro, thanks for being such a hard worker, your sweat has been a great example to me over the years. I respect it greatly. Happy Birthday! I look forward to seeing you sometime soon.

cwjr

Monday, May 19, 2008

Grandma visits Chatt-town

Grandma recently came to Chattanooga to visit her eldest daughter. . .our very own Donna Roth. Here are a few memories from the trip.

Mom said while chuckling, "the main thing we did while we were together was walk our dogs!" Aren't they cute!



For Mom's birthday Cita,Chuck and family & Curtis, Lauren and family :) took the birthday girl and family out to Red Lobster. Looks like grandma enjoyed herself!


What's not to enjoy!



On Grandma's request the group stopped by the aquarium to visit the penguins!


WE LOVE YOU GRANDMA SCHMEID!

Sunday, May 11, 2008

The Young'n Turns 24


Turdis turns twenty-four Thursday!
Curtis, just wanted to take a minute to honor you and wish you a very Happy Birthday! It is crazy to think that you are 24, married, a homeowner, and now a father????? What, wait a second? Dude, God has blessed you in so many ways and has certainly empowered you to be a blessing to all of us. We are indeed grateful.
You know, I was thinking today that, when one's heart is in the right place, there is some respect that is earned when he breaks the molds. Curtis, you have certainly broken a few molds and earned some respect for doing it. I know that God has given you a few trials to bear over the few months, but I am confident that He has done it for His glory. Stay strong my man! Stay faithful! And pursue humility. Seek lots of counsel. I mean...you have 2 parents, 5 siblings, 2 inlaw parents, and 5 inlaw siblings. Thats a ton of counsel. Ask for it, and you will be safe.
I am so thankful to call you my brother. It has been great to watch you become a man.
Peace and Love my dog.
cwjr