While traveling I-75 on our way to the Conference we
passed a huge Confederate flag flying in the wind.
Chris whipped off on to the closest exit. He said "I've passed that
flag too many times. I'm going to see where it is and
what the story is behind it."
It is at the Suwanee Farmer's
Market and it was erected there along with a
Memorial to the Confederate Veterans by the
Florida Division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans.
Chris was born and raised in Florida and
as always been proud of his Florida/Southern heritage-
now even more than ever - as he is truly understanding the
real history and philosophy behind what our Southern
forefathers believed and the Christian culture they
embraced.
"Dixie"
A little reflection time. I'm sure
many of his ancestors served the Confederacy proudly :)
Callie gladly researches the details!
Now this person may be one of MY Confederate ancestors!
This was among the names on the memorial.
Look at the 4th row down.
My Great Grandmother on my Mother's side
was named Ethel Holt and was from North Carolina.
We'll have to research this as well.
My mother was born in North
Carolina and is a truly southern lady!
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I consider my heritage to be Southern as well.
My roots were planted here in Central Florida.
God sovereignly called my Grandparents and Parents
to Central Florida over 35 years ago and I have
lived here ever since(minus 1 year in KY).
I was honored to be part of a family that was instrumental
in starting 5 Christian schools in the Central
Florida area. I met my husband at the last one
we started. I watched the hand of God providentially
take care of our family all those years while we
were doing His will in this region. I watched
my Grandfather and Father face
jail time for standing on their
Constitutional rights at
one of our schools. I watched and experienced
God's Sovereign hand
on our family as He led me and my sister
to our husbands in that tiny Christian
school in Central Florida. I have listened to
and been fed by my Father as
my Pastor for over 28 years
and my husband has had the privilege of
being under his teaching for over 20 years.
The place God
planted our family those
many years ago and all of these
experiences and memories make up my Godly,Southern
heritage for which I am truly grateful
and would not trade for anything in this world.
Our extended family
Our extended family
has had a tremendous impact for God's kingdom in
this particular area over the past 28 years!
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Now enough of being side tracked, on to the
CHRISTIANS AT THE CROSSROADS
2009 CONFERENCE
(The following was excerpted from my sister, Beth's, blog www.thedischerfamily.blogspot.com
She did such a GREAT job condensing the entire Conference, that
I decided to post her summary here - hope this is ok, Beth! Thanks!!)
A conference which enlightened our family and refocused our vision.
We in America are truly at a crossroads.
We in America are truly at a crossroads.
We are all aware that this out of control spending of fiat currency
cannot last forever. We are financially and morally
bankrupt and under God's judgement,
yet as Christians, what is the "next step"?
At this inspiring convention, we were very much encouraged in this area.
A few things we brought away from this conference were to...
-- Plan as a family for the future - both physically and spiritually.
-- Have goals as a family in order to be proactive in confronting our culture for Christ
-- Train our children (and ourselves!) to think beyond an entertainment based lifestyle -
encourage a productive lifestyle instead
-- Even and especially in the face of disaster, we have opportunities to impact our society
the kingdom of God
-- Children are a blessing from the Lord and are the arrows that we send into the future for His
kingdom
-- Encourage our daughters, to give her heart, her time, and her talents to her father and
his vision, and she will be ready to do the same for her husband
-- Encourage our sons to be ready for marraige with a 200 year plan for his own progeny
-- Ensure that all entertainment is compatable with the vision God has given our family and not
detracting from it
-- Encourage siblings to work together in harmony
"Where there is no vision, the people perish..." Prov. 29:18
By: Beth Discher
"Redeeming the Time Because the Days are Evil..." Eph 5:16
Mr. and Mrs. Botkin
The entire Botkin Family
Wills found a friend
And was quite taken by her!
The little boys did a good job of keeping
quiet during the long sessions
Margaret made some friends
(So did the older girls - just no pictures!)
I guess one session was just too long
My dear mother and I. It was a great time for our entire family (minus the Millers in AK and my
brother Jason who sent Ashley and Savannah with us :)
~Mary and Grace~
The children appreciated the Conference as
much as the parents!
Patriarchs of the Families
These men are serious about
the spiritual and physical
futures and well being of
their families
We pray that God will
give them wisdom and guidance
in these coming days.
My Father leading in prayer
My dear husband
Beth's husband, Eddie
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CHOW TIME!
A WELCOME BREAK!!
Mr. Special!
Wills and Mommy
Mary enjoying fried pickles
Beth and Chris' Mother, Susan
Decisions, Decisions!
Anyone who knows Eddie knows
he doesn't like deciding what
to order!
One sweet face
And another
And another!
Grandma Sue and Wills at breakfast
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The Best of Friends
We will cherish these moments in time;
hold them close to our hearts
And think of them when we miss
you most
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Lunch with the Whiddons by the River
The Conference Center was right on the Chatahootchee River
Brooke and Callie
Sweet Nina
Laney ~ Who is sweet as well ~
Timothy and MichaelCJ's great friends!
*~*~*~ Little Timmy Willie*~*~*~
Discussion...
*~*~*~ Little Timmy Willie*~*~*~ Discussion...
*~*~*~The Whiddon and Stricklen girls*~*~*~ 
See you next time!God bless and thanks for reading!
Posted by: Mama
He EVEN fixes toilets!!
Apple Trees
Pomegranates
Amaryllis
Plum Trees
Peach Trees
Loquats
Brussel Sprouts and more Cabbage
I'm really nice to cats. I'll give you LOTS of cat food!
Leaving so soon??
Mmmm, I think I'll help myself to a little tea!
Riding horsy
Climbing through fences
Please stay a while, Sarah! 
This will allow for about 20 minutes of
What could be on Gracie's mind?
They just LOVE Pete!
The finished product - Callie is making matching dresses
A beautiful Central Florida sunset
