Tonight we had our friend Paul Matthies. Paul is a long time friend of the Wilks family and is one of the kindest, godly, and wise fellas I know. We are thankful to know him.
We were able to snap a quick picture with him & the girls before he left.
Tonight we had our friend Paul Matthies. Paul is a long time friend of the Wilks family and is one of the kindest, godly, and wise fellas I know. We are thankful to know him.
We were able to snap a quick picture with him & the girls before he left.
Always nice to have a friend visit while waiting on your baby & having contractions! Chelsea Pershall came by after Carter (her daughter) received her shots at the Doctor. We can’t wait for Adele, Carter & Ruth to play together.
Charis drove up from Austin.
Sarah flew in from D.C. (not just for Abby, but came).
Thankful Abby has girls like them in her life… & they gave such cool gifts!
… you don’t want to be forced to think and help the marginalized.

Brett Mills dropped an advance release into my hands of their new CD “Never Too Far” the other day. As of November 1st (yesterday), it was officially released. You can buy it on iTunes, but I’d suggest buying it straight from their site: www.brettandemilymills.com
Brett gave me this advance release so that I could listen, then tell all of you about it… so you would be compelled to buy it for yourself. You should. You must. But don’t buy it if you’re looking for another tune to play mechanically in the background while you sip a latte, because these songs won’t allow you to do that.
This album is different. These songs tell a story… the story of Brett and Emily’s journey of love to, for and with the marginalized. The forgotten people who often find themselves left out and alone. The visually abused. The person who feels trapped in the adult entertainment business, that’s right – strippers. They are strategically caring for, loving, and helping these women who often can’t find any way out. You buying this album actually helps this organization… and you should.
So, don’t buy this album if you’re looking for more casual listening music. You can’t do that with this album as each note tells a story from along the way of JESUS SAID LOVE. You need this album in your library because it will cause, as it did in me, to rethink about those misplaced and marginalized by society. You cannot ignore the need any more.
Be blessed and bless them.
On Sunday night, we made our way to Immanuel Baptist Church in Temple, TX for the concert of Joy Neely. Her and her husband Chase are part of our Home Group at church. They are dear friends.
Joy so happens to be a trained musician (vocal) from Belmont University in Nashville. Chase is too, but whatever.
Joy invited Abby to be backup vocals, and she did awesome! It was a great night to be with friends… I also had extended time with Adele, and I just soaked it up!
Here’s a little photo from our evening:
JR & Chelsea Pershall are dear friends reaching back to HPU days. Abby will posting better photos, but here’s a quick shot I took. 6lbs 13oz 20in!
On Friday, we were able to visit Seth and Meredith Summers and their new addition, Monte Charles Summers. Seth is a pastor locally in Chilton and we’re so pumped for them!