Things looking a little different or slow around here? We are currently offline. We hope to be back up and running soon!
[Sticky] Where are the Willi?
May 31st, 2008Going Offline….
May 31st, 2008
This will be the last normal post here on the blog for a while – today is the day that we move to Providence Glen! At our home there is no internet access yet, so we’ll be “disconnected” indefinitely. Although we hope to get cable internet or satellite internet soon, common sense logistics tells us that that probably won’t happen for a couple of weeks.
But I got to thinking – why can’t we post to the blog from the cell phone? And as it turns out, there is a way to do that! So look for photos and little text blurbs in the future – they come direct from Providence Glen!
Going offline also means zero email – so don’t expect replies anytime soon. 
So farewell to you all – see you on the “other side”!
For the Glory of God,
The Willi
Vision Forum Giveaways
May 30th, 2008We just got an email from the Vision Forum affiliate team. Looks like we’ve been “authorized” to give away another VF product! Remember the limerick contest? That was hilarious.
Once the dust from our move has settled, we’re going to see if we can’t cook up a fresh contest for you all!
You Make My Day!
May 30th, 2008Kaysie from Alabastar Box recently awarded me with the “You Make My Day” blog award! Thanks Kaysie! Now we’re to pass on the award to six others…
There Is a Season – Camille and family. We enjoy and appreciate all your comments here, and reading what you guys are up to on your blog, and of course, all of your fun contests.
The Thomases You guys are great! We are blessed to be able to follow your lives through pictures on your blog; every week our whole family looks forward to reading a new update. Michael, your photography is beautiful!
The Nisbett Family – more of our friends from the Jamestown 400! It’s wonderful that we’re to be able to keep in touch with each other through our blogs. We especially liked seeing pictures from the many plays you’ve done!
Valiant For Truth – Andrew Higginbotham. (I still think that name is awesome by the way!) Again, it’s a blessing to keep in touch with you and your family through blogging. Keep proclaiming the truth, Sir Valiant!
Anna and Miriam at Maidens of Worth – You may not know this, but I’ve been reading your blog almost since the beginning, a few years ago now. Your passion for the Lord and love for your families is beautiful, and I enjoy your blog so much!
Ella and Erin at ModesTeen – I’ve been greatly blessed by reading your blog. Thanks for sharing insights and lessons learned, and for encouraging young ladies in modesty, character, and purity. And Ella, you’re doing great with your series on Jane Austin heroes.
Now, if you’ve been nominated, your job is to award six others in the blogging world who have made your day. Got it?
Thank you everyone for blessing us so much!
-Kasie
P.S. We did have another blog or 2 that we thought about nominating (hello, Esther), but didn’t know if they would appreciate the “publicity”.
Soon
May 29th, 2008“Bye Dad. I’ll really miss you!”
It was Sunday evening, May 25th. Dad was on his way out to travel down to Tennessee and work at his new job (a security guard on a college campus). He had left last week also for the same reason, and the days seemed to drag by without him.
“I won’t see you for a while again.” I squeezed Dad tightly and gave him a kiss.
“It’s only for a few more days,” he reassured me, “less than a week actually. Goodbye everyone! I’ll see you soon!”
“Bye Dad!” we waved to him and watched our mini van disappear down the driveway.
Soon…eh?
“Please Aslan, what do you call soon?”
“I call all times, soon.”
-Lucy to Aslan in The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
It seems as if we’ve been saying we’ll move ‘soon’ for the past two months. When folks inquire about our moving date, our reply is usually “we don’t know for certain, but it’ll be very soon.”
Well, now we really are moving soon. Our date is set for May 31st. Dad will be back on that Saturday after a night of working, and from there we’ll pack up the moving truck, bid farewell to our fabulous hosts, and be off! (we’ll sleep in on Sunday morning) That’s “the plan” anyway. Please pray that everything goes well!
So it really is soon! I can’t wait!
-Kasie
Costume Blessings
May 27th, 2008Last week we visited Goodwill: the best to find the good, the bad and the ugly as far as fashion goes. But for costumers, any old shirt or dress can be transformed into something completely wonderful! For ideas on how to use thrift store items I highly recommend the book Elegantly Frugal Costumes.
I had costumes in the back of my mind, but was so surprised with what God blessed me with! Two dresses and one robe thing, and neither of them need much altering at all! I am so amazed and just wanted to share them with y’all.
The first and my favorite I’ll just call the Crimson Medieval. It has belled sleeves, circle neckline, and makes me feel like royalty . The tubular slitted skirt was no problem to remedy. I wore a my full skirt underneath and hiked up the dress enough to lay gracefully over the skirt.
The second needs to be altered a little, but the color and the fabric is just amazing! It is very easy to dress up or dress down. I want to raise the waist till it’s more empire, and then I can use for either Regency, or Medieval/Renaissance by attaching full sleeves (Thanks Em for your ideas!)
The third I don’t have any pictures of, (packed it away already) but is very easy to describe. It is an overdress like Kasie’s from her Regency costume. However, mine is red velvet, shorter, and edged with metallic gold thread. It would look very stunning and Napoleonic to wear over a white regency gown. It can also serve as a short cape with no difficulties
I am so happy and grateful for the new additions to my costume wardrobe!
This is So Cool…
May 26th, 2008This web image viewer is so cool!
Check out “TiltView” on TheWilli.com right now!
Remembering Those Who Sacrificed
May 26th, 2008Above is the music video by Mark Schultz, “Letters From War”. It tells the beautiful story of a young man in the military (WWII?) writing letters to his mother, and her steadfast prayers for her son. It’s really well done!
Unlike the music video, however, there are many sons who don’t come home. Like 19 year old Private Ross McGinnis of Knox, PA. On December 4th, 2006, a grenade sailed into the Humvee where he and 4 other soldiers sat. Without even thinking, McGinnis reacted. He shouted a warning to the others, and then fell on the grenade to deaden the blast.
19 years old. My age. No time to think, only to react. And he gave his life for the lives of his 4 comrades. Would I be able to do that?
McGinnis will be posthumously awarded America’s highest military honor, the Medal of Honor, on June 2nd.
This my friends is what Memorial Day is all about. Let us remember those who came before us, and sacrificed their blood, sweat, tears, and even their lives for future generations.
Announcing a Name for “The Property”!
May 24th, 2008
Providence Glen
Believe me, we spent several days going over names for our land – “Verdant Springs” was a close second. But in the end, Providence Glen just seemed right. It gives the glory to the One who is worthy!!
Our prayer is that Providence Glen would be a place where the light and love of God shines forth abundantly. Huzzah!
Electricity and Running Water
May 22nd, 2008As of today, we have electricity and running water at our house! Praise the Lord!
Looks like we’ll do the move next weekend…
- Camille and Family
- Lady Abigail
- The Discher Family
- The Nisbett Family
- The Thomas Family
- Valiant For Truth