1.Going to Sedona, Arizona and Phoenix with Dee in January..On the way home his back went out and we spent 10 days in the hospital and then 6 weeks of physical therapy. Thanks to God he recovered and has not had any problems. We were blessed by the fact he did not have to have surgery.
2.Visit to Lake City to see five high school friends..Such fun and oh wow did we do some talking....
3.Our oldest daughter Lauren turned 30 and Jeane Carroll ,our youngest turned 21.We are officially turning old as we speak.
4. Jeane Carroll brought lots of people to Dothan on the night before they went on a Spring Break Cruise to The Islands..
5.Allyn Cokers wedding in Lake City was so amazing..Dee, Lauren, Lucy, and Mary Fuller joined me for a week of fun in the mountains..Thanks Cokers for the chance to be with your family..The reception at Fish River provided us with tales for years to come. I must say the entire family will put this night down as one to remember..A good time was had by all...
6. Our nephew Matthew Wiggins married beautiful Susan Shurden at Carrilon Beach. It was so upscale and intimate. The Brookshire family was together to make many new memories.
7.The Brenke Family Reunion in Ocean Springs connected many cousins,aunts and uncles. We had fun as always when we gather. Aunt Marty hosted and it was a blessed time. We missed my mama greatly..
8.We went to visit Jeane Carroll at Camp Desoto and took Mary Fuller. We went to camp church and got to meet her campers..We love DeSoto..
9.Went to the Grove Park Inn in Ashville to a Dairy Meeting. We had a great time seeing old friends . It was snowing and oh so beautiful. This is one of our favorite hotels...
10.Thanksgiving at The Grand Hotel..Lots of good food and family joined us.We are always up for good food, ya know...
11.Troy Bowl Game in New Orleans...Highlights were Brennans for Brunch,Mary Fuller getting her picture made with Santa at the Royal Sonesta...
12. Lauren and Lucy brought seven married couples to Dothan for Troy's homecoming..We loved having them..
13. Our decision to relocate in Daphne - Fairhope area has to be the biggest decision..God willing..We are waiting on our house to sell in Dothan...
Tonight, Dee and I are babysitting and Jeane Carroll has friends arriving any moment to celebrate the NEW YEAR in Daphne...
We have had a Blessed Year..IT has been hard to decide to leave Dothan after 25 years. Only God can see where the future lies for 2009. We will trust him...
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Hi Robin! I knew the relocation was imminent but seeing it clearly in black and white, and knowing your house is for sale makes it sadly definite. I haven't seen you much but it is always so nice to drive by your Dothan house and know the sweet, precious people who live there. The older I get I really have come to see that God does bring people in and out of your lives in seasons. I think that is the way it is supposed to be. It makes us stronger and pushes us out of our comfort zones being put in different surroundings and forging new relationships. It doesn't mean you love your older friends any less but just that God has new things and new people for you. But let me just say that I would not take ANYTHING for Brent Shaw asking me to spend the weekend at Mitzi Chamber's house with 20+ 6th grade girls back in 1992. The precious relationships begun then have blessed me beyond anything I could have imagined, in addition to connecting me back to FBC in a significant way and at an important time. I love you and I love your family and have absolutely LOVED watching your girls grow into remarkable young women. (I want to say now that when I grow up I want to be like Lucy Henderly!) Thank you, thank you, thank you for allowing me to have a front row seat in your lives for those important years. I am beyond grateful.... Sorry to have gone on so long! Have a Happy New Year. Give our love to Dee.
Stacy Fountain
Oh Robin, it is sadly definite. I know the tides come in and go out, but how sad to see you leave. I will miss your sweet greetings and hugs-you always had the warmest welcomes. I am thankful that we can keep up with you from the Eastern Shore. Many blessings-lots of peace.
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