Foster Care

Many of you may know that Tommy and I were foster parents here in GA from 1999-2002! We loved being foster parents and got such a blessing from the over 25 children that were in and out of our home during the 3 years that we were with DFACS as foster parents! Tommy and I both felt this was a ministry that we did as a family, even when Chase was still so young, she knew that we were taking care of those children because for whatever reason their parents couldn't and that sense of obligation to those children has stayed with her! So as a family we have decided to jump back into foster care! Tommy and I will start the IMPACT classes on April 6th...We attend 2 classes per week, every Tuesday and Thursday thru April 22nd...We will also have much paperwork to fill out and physicals to take as well as home studies done! Please pray for us as we go thru this process! We are not wealthy by any means, but we are rich in love and family and we fill this will be an extension of our ministry at the church. We will love these little ones if only for a little while and my prayer is that if it's only for a week, or a month, or God willing more...that they will know they were part of a family and they are loved!
These verses have always spoke to me and they are the driving force behind why I feel so passionate that we be involved in the foster care program!

Matthew 25:35-40(New American Standard Bible)

35'For I was hungry, and you gave Me something to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave Me something to drink; I was a stranger, and you invited Me in;

36naked, and you clothed Me; I was sick, and you visited Me; I was in prison, and you came to Me.'

37"Then the righteous will answer Him, 'Lord, when did we see You hungry, and feed You, or thirsty, and give You something to drink?

38'And when did we see You a stranger, and invite You in, or naked, and clothe You?

39'When did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?'

40"The King will answer and say to them, 'Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did it to one of these brothers of Mine, even the least of them, you did it to Me.'

He's Too Sexy for His Suit!!

I have been wanting to get Tommy at least one new suit since he graduated from Southeastern, but there always seemed to be things he wanted or needed more! Our friend and Pastor in Wake Forest, Jamie Dew suggested that I get Tommy a suit from Jos. A. Banks. This is where he buys his suits and has been very happy with them and as our Wake Forest friends can attest to Jamie is a very sharp dresser!! So obviously I took his advice and this past Christmas Chase and I gave Tommy a gift card to Jos. A. Banks! It just so happened they were having a great deal on suits, but my hubby wanted to wait and lose some weight before he got any new suits, so we waited...Then for his birthday the church gave him a love offering, so he decided since he had this money and the gift cards and since he hadn't lost any weight, the next sale they had he was going to get a suit! We finally went and he got 2 suits, 2 very nice dress shirts, suspenders, and a new tie! He is too sexy!!

Here he is today in one of his new suits!! Thanks Jamie for your suggestion!

Tommy almost looks as nice as you in the pulpit now!! LOL!

By the way...It's hard to tell in these pics, but this is a Brown "Window pane" Executive suit, and he has on his blue Travelers shirt with his suspenders! The Tie is not his new one he is saving the new one for Easter!!

Aunt Chase and "Aunt" Mary meet Elyn Grace

We went to Cumming this past Friday to visit with Nathan, Hester, and the grandkids! Since Chase was in school when Elyn Grace was born this was her first time to meet her!! Elyn was 1 week old on Friday...Chase and Mary both fell in love with Elyn Grace at first sight! We had a great visit playing with Jacob and Kinley and loving on Elyn, when we could get her away from Aunt Chase and Mary!!

High School Registration!

Today is a bittersweet day for me! Chase is so excited, she has been counting down the days for high school registration... Teachers from Newnan High School will be coming to her middle school today to talk to them about the different classes they will be taking as well as what to expect from high school life! Then tonight Tommy and I join her at a special parent's night and we will get her teacher recommendations and then we make decision as to what classes will be best for Chase in her Freshman year of high school! I just can't believe my baby girl is going to be in high school!! In just a short few months she will be walking the halls at the same high school I attended! I am so proud of Chase and all she has accomplished thus far in her school career, she is a very smart girl and she puts much effort into the work she does and I couldn't be more proud of her!! It just seems like yesterday we were bringing her home from the hospital in her pretty pink bonnet!! They grow up so fast!!

Please pray for Chase that she will remain the wonderful young lady she is today!! Pray that she will continue to put God first in her life and that she will continue to be a bold witness for Him! :) And pray for Tommy and I that we will be able to handle our baby going to high school!! LOL!

Chase's Poems and Musical Instrument Project

We went to Expo night at Chase's school this past Tuesday night February 23rd. It was a night that all the parents could come in at their own pace and see different things the students have been doing academically as well as hearing the chorus and band both perform! Tommy and I were going to obviously support Chase and to hear her sing in the chorus! But we came away with alot more than just a chorus concert! As we talked with each of Chase's teachers they bragged on what a great student Chase is and how dedicated she is to her work, not that this came as a big surprise to us, but it is so nice to hear! (As a side note...We were at jump2it celebrating Jacob's birthday over winter break and ran into a teacher of Chase's from last school year and he made a point to come up to me and Tommy and tell us that he thinks Chase is amazing and that we have a great kid! I was so overwhelmed...I mean I know I have a great kid, but it's so nice when other people see that in your child as well!) Anyway, 2 special projects we got to see at Expo night was Chase's poem book from Literature class and her musical instrument from Science class...I was really blown away by Chase's poems...I had no idea that she could write as well as she does! Her poems were amazing! So I wanted to share them with you as well as her teachers comments about each poem...I hope you enjoy them as much as I did! :)

Center of Attention

by: Chase Worthey

musiC has always been in my life

I listen to music all tHE time

The sAltwater room is my favorite song

I love muSic, it completes me

Family force fivE is one of my favorite bands

oWl city is amazing

I lOve my ipod

I'm Ready to sing

I don't Think I could survive without music

Music Has been a big part in my life

I Enjoy music

Crunk is mY favorite genre of music

This poem should be centered so you see Chase Worthey down the center, and I had it all lined up when I wrote the blog, but everytime I would post...it did this!! Anyway you get the idea!!

(Teachers comments - 100% excellent - You did a great job with this acrostic)

Newnan, Georgia

by: Chase Worthey

Newnan is a fun place to come see

Everything is here

We range in tons of different stores

Nothing should stop you from coming

Ashley Park is so much fun (:

Newnan has many tourist places

Gorgeous sites

Extravagant restaurants

Outrageous, crazy things to do

Radical experiences

Gorgeous homes

Interactive fun

Awesome times, come visit soon.

(Teacher comments 96% - Good!)

Growing Pains
by: Chase Worthey

Playing with Barbies

4 Selling Lemonade with friends

We had so much fun

We are in 5th grade

10 I have so many new friends

I miss my old school

It's the big 1-3

13 Finally a teenager

Ending Middle School!

(Teacher Comments - 99%)

The Pretty Princess
by: Chase Worthey

The pretty princess' palace was perfect

She was a super salon stylist

And her jewerly made her look so joyous

Her lovely laugh was loud and sweet

The spectacular salon styler princess was punctual and prepared

The beauty queen loved the beach

And went all day everyday

She was tan and loved to tango

The princess' name was Paula

And she loved designing

Her delicious designs were fancy and fabulous

Princess Paula has the perfect life and her proper palace.

(Teacher comments - ha ha! - this is great! 100%)

My Best Friend

by: Chase Worthey

Caitlin

You're awesome

My best friend

More like a sister

I can tell you anything

You are always by my side

I love how you make me smile

I love you and that will never change

(Teacher comments - 99% Very Good!)

Tommy Worthey

by: Chase Worthey

Tommy Worthey

Son of Betty and James Worthey

Graduated from the College at Southeastern

He earned a degree in biblical studies and graduated with a 3.7 GPA

Before going back to school at the age of 50 he worked for Delta for 29 years

He is very kind, caring, and humble

My dad loves his family and God

He never talks bad about people

He will always be remembered for being a great dad

And for always loving and serving God!

(Teacher comments -100% excellent - Very good tribute to your dad!)

About Him...

by: Chase Worthey

Brown Hair

Beautiful eyes

Very sweet

Super tall

Really funny

So kind

Always texting

Dresses nice

Football player

Seventh grade

Caring heart

Funny laughs

Priceless memories

Immature moments

Sweet, caring,

gentle, kind,

country, tough

Precious thoughts

Always cherished!

(Teacher comments - 100% excellent)

Chase in the Spotlight

by: Chase Worthey

When the spotlight shines down

What will people say?

My hair is blonde like the wheat growing in the plains

My eyes are blue like the ocean

My arms reach out for hugs

My hands love to write

My heart is sad when people are mean

I always laugh, always smile, and never cuss

I love meeting new people

My friends make my life special

I live my life with no regrets

I hope for a better future

I live for God and I love my life!

Chase Worthey, that's me!

(Teacher comments - 100% excellent - You sound like the star that you are!)

Unforgettable Memories

by: Chase Worthey

Moving away, such a sad day

I missed my house, my friends, my family

It was so different, I was like a lost child in the night

Honestly I was depressed, but I held my head high!

My parents said they felt the same, but they wouldn't understand my pain.

I was sad there, but after I would think about it, I mean REALLY think about it

I was being selfish, and I wasn't acting myself. Now that I'm back home, where I belong, I look back on my memories and smile at the fun times and I forget the bad memories.

(Teacher comments - 100% excellent)

I Remember....

by: Chase Worthey

THE eighth day of August

FIRST day of school

TIME for talking

I talked to her about everything

MET her in the eighth grade

MY best friend is Jessica Yarbrough

BEST person in the world (:

FRIEND, sister, always we will be together!

(Teacher comments - 100% excellent)

The History of My Life

by : Chase Worthey

Just being born, "Hello World", I look around,

opening my eyes for the first time. This place looks so different, what's going on?

One year....Two years....Three years....

I'm turning 3 today, such a great age. I love Playing with toys and running around the house.

One year....Two years....Three years....

6 years, such a great life, I'm in the first grade, and I'm learning how to read and write!

One year....Two years....Three years....

WOW, 9 years old, I like my new school, I'm fitting in just fine, my new home is great!

One year....Two years....Three years....

12 years old, not that great no one really treats me that great. I feel like a little kid again...what a waste!

(Teacher comments - 100% excellent - I love your repetetion refrain)

Yellow Flowers

by: Chase Worthey

...is born in it's own unique way, glowing throughout the world

...makes me feel so warm and happy and joyous

...gets mad when the clouds try to cover it's brightness

...looks like a great ball of fire

...is my friend because it is nice and playful

...smells like a warm vanilla candle lit all day

...behaves like an untamed dog, jumping around everywhere

...knows that it can be uplifting and happy

...tastes like vanilla, peppermint, or cotton candy

...is happy when the sun shines down on it

...lives on in peoples' lives when joyous moments occur

...sounds like the great ocean waves crashing on the shore

...is sad when people are cruel and full of hate

...dies when people's spirits are down

(Teachers comments - 98% excellent - your words in this poem are wonderful!)

Happiness

by: Chase Worthey

Happiness is a good friend

Someone you can count on

Through thick and thin

Friends make you laugh

When you are feeling blue

They help you make decisions

When you don't know what to do

Happiness is a small child

Hugging your neck

Happiness is lying in the sun

Out on the deck

Getting a tan from the big, bright sun

Listening to the birds sing

Like they're having such fun

Happiness is summer

When school is all through

Sleeping late in the morning

Then going to the pool

Going out of town

Is so much fun

It gives me a chance to see everyone

Happiness is music

I love to dance and sing

Expressing myself

What joy it brings

I wish that everyone

Could feel the happiness I feel

Because it is so real

(Teacher comments - 100% excellent)

Chase's teacher also made a comment on the entire poem book it read-

Chase- You truly have the gift of words. I could not sit and try to pick the poem I liked the best because you did a good job on all your poems! I love how you personlized your poems with pictures.

Super Work!! - Mrs. Archibald

As I mentioned Chase also did a homemade musical instrument project for Science...Chase choose to make Bottle pipes! Here are a few pictures of that project!

Just in case you can't tell the two brown bottles are Root Beer bottles and the middle bottle is a Sobe Energy drink...Just for clarification!! LOL!

We are very proud of Chase and all the effort she puts into her school work!!

Great job Chase!!

Elyn Grace - Our new little granddaughter

Elyn Grace

born February 26, 2010 @ 12:58p weighing 8 lbs 7 ozs

and 21 inches long

Our son Nathan with his beautiful wife Hester and their 3 children Jacob, Kinley, and Elyn Grace!!

Proud Granddaddy and Mimi

Behold, children are a gift of the Lord, The fruit of the womb is a reward. Psalm 127:3 (NASB)

Chase and Sierra

In November I took Chase and Sierra, my niece (she is my brother's daughter) to have their pictures made for my Dad's 74th birthday present! The pictures all turned out so great! I wanted to share them!! I should also say for Chase's sake! They are wearing Alabama clothing because my dad is a huge Alabama fan!

Chase loves the Georgia Bulldogs, but she was willing to wear Alabama for her Poppa! :)

My brother is a huge Alabama fan as well, so Sierra already had clothes!

The pictures all turned out really good!! And my dad loved his birthday present!!

Our First Blog for 2010

I can't believe it's already February 2nd and I am just now writing my first blog of the new year! I have been slack to say the least in keeping up my blog for the last several months! I could give you a list of excuses, but I am sure you would rather here about our updates instead! So...let me try and catch you up on things that have been going on with the Worthey's!

In December Tommy was able to go into the baptismal pool for the first time as a Pastor! He was so excited to baptize four (4) new believers on Sunday, December 13, 2009.

December flew by for us this year (I will post a slideshow of our Christmas pictures soon!) and before we knew it, 2010 was here...We had a great time celebrating the New Year with Chase and Mary-Caitlin...We watched movies, played games, then watched the peach drop as we toasted the New Year with Sparkling grape juice!! Then about 12:10...Tommy and I went to bed!! LOL! :)

January was a busy, but fun month for us! Matthew and his family have been transferred with the US Coast Guard from Texas to Wilmington, NC, so on their way to their new home they were able to stop and spend almost 2 weeks with us! We had such a great time visiting with Matthew and Sarah and playing with, and spoiling the grandkids!! Tommy got a special treat during their time here. As many of you already know our granddaughter Hannah accepted Christ as her Savior back at the end of September, so while they were here Pastor Tommy aka Granddaddy was able to baptize Hannah!! What a great joy, honor, and privilege for Tommy to baptize our granddaughter! Tommy is looking forward to baptizing each and everyone of our grandchildren as they reach that age of accountability and turn their hearts over to Jesus!! Our church voted in Adam Cain as our Pastor of Students in December and Tommy had the privilege of ordaining Adam into the Ministry of the Gospel on January 24th. Adam's home church hosted the event and since our church called Adam, Tommy lead the service! It was a special time for Adam and his family as well as both churches!!

We also had "Old Fashion Day" at our church during the morning service on January 24th...Rev. D.L. Moody brought the message that day!! No I am not kidding you D.L. Moody was at our service that morning!! Of course not the D.L. Moody who lived in the 1800's!! Preacher Moody is our former Pastor and dear friend! It was a great time of fellowship...the men came dressed in their overalls and bow ties and the woman were in their bonnets!! It was a great service!!

Here is a picture of some of the folks who dressed out for "old fashion day"

January is also Tommy's birthday month! January 31st Tommy turned 54 years old!! We are so thankful for Tommy and all he means to our family! Tommy is a wonderful husband, father, and granddaddy and we all thank God everyday for him! We started celebrating Tommy's birthday on Saturday! Chase, Mary-Caitlin, and I took Tommy to his favorite restuarant Outback Steakhouse! First thing Sunday morning Mrs. Ira brought Tommy his favorite gift a homemade Banana pudding!! Brian, Gerie, and Billy came to church on Sunday and took Tommy and I to Texas Roadhouse to celebrate his birthday and then afterwards Nathan, Hester, Jacob, and Kinley all joined us at the house for birthday cake!! (Of course Tommy was not sharing his Banana pudding!!) Then after church Sunday night we met our good friends Curtis and Ann at our usual Sunday night spot La Parilla for a little birthday celebrating!! All in all I think Tommy had a great day!! :)

Those are all the updates I can think of at this time!! I talked alot about Tommy, I guess January centered around Tommy more than I realized!! Chase, Mary and I are still here and all doing well!! Chase and Mary both got new haircuts this past weekend...side bangs!! And I learned how and started making my own laundry detergent this past month!! I will post about that soon!!

I hope you all forgive me for not updating regularly...I promise to get back into the habit of keeping my blog updated!! I really do love blogging!! :)