OUR MIRACLE BABY

Shelly with Madelynne Faith, Our Miracle Baby! When Shelly was 6 months pregnant, the Doctor suspected heart problems with the baby. We all put our trust in God and believed for a miracle that the baby would be born with no heart problems. The cardiac Doctor came in last night and checked her over and found nothing wrong with her. Praise God! We thank the Lord for His wonderful gift of Madelynne Faith. Her name was changed from another when problems were developing in Shelly's pregnancy with the baby's heart. So it was Madelynne Faith, for by Faith, she was going to be whole! Truely there is importance in names and what and who you believe in! Blessings to all who read this!!!

Dr Silverstein with Madelynne

Madelynne's Pediatrician

Madelynne Faith Daugherty Born 12-27-2006

Presentin: Madelynne Faith Daugherty, she weighs 8lbs 6 oz, 20 inches long, born about 1:56 pm
Proud Dad, Donny with his 2 daughters, Amber Joy and Madelynne Faith
Grandma Maydell with Madelynne
Uncle Cliff, Shelly's brother, with Madelynne
Happy Sister Amber Joy

Christmas Day

This is our Christmas tree, no presents under the tree, the dogs would have opened them all :-)
Here is me with my 4 poodles, left to right, Sugar, Gabriel (very black), Daisey ( I am holding in my right hand, and Benji. I have quite a bunch, and they get alot of love and give alot back. The little black one, Gabe, runs around everywhere inside and outside with toys in his mouth, waiting for someone to play with him. God made all things great and small.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to Everyone! 2006 has been a wonderful year, we have had many blessings. We also have had many challenges. With Mom and Dad both invalids now. Mom in the nursing home, and Dad at home with 24/7 care. But God is so good to us. I know both my parents are ready to meet their Lord. Christmas morning, Don and I went over to my Son's home. I cooked breakfast for us all. I made Cheese scrambled eggs, grits, bacon, ham, toast and Cinamon buns. We had a candlelight breakfast. Then came opening presents. Amber, my 2 year old grand daughter had a blast, she was most excited to see the raisens and the bubbles in her stocking. They love the simple things. We helped them get a trampoline for her for Christmas. She loves to jump! Donny and Shelly are expecting, and tomorrow Shelly will be induced. We are all looking forward to the new arrival. We do not know what it is yet. They love surprises! Then after a morning with Donny, Shelly and Amber, I went to Tangerine to see my parents. I went over to the nursing home and picked up Mom and brought her to Dad's house. Dad was up for a while, but the pain in his back is so severe, we could not keep him up long. We put mom in the recliner and she loved it. She always falls asleep. She sleeps alot, but at least she is with us. Carol and David fixed a wonderful meal of Beef Brisket, and vegetables. We had cherry pie, and a frozen fruit dessert. After dinner, we took gifts into the bedroom for Dad to open. I got him a warm up suit. He has been in PJs for months. I expect him to wear this soon. Mom did not open her presents, so we opened it for her. I took her back to the Nursing home right at dinner time. So I helped her with dinner, Then after that, I took her over to the televison set to watch. I made her a warm cup of coffee with cream and sugar. She loves that, when she was still home, she loved to drink coffee every day. I do not think she gets much in the nursing home. She does not know how to handle hot things. So I fix her a warm cup. With my parents like this has been a real learning experience with all of us. Such compassion for those in nursing homes have really come to my attention. 80% of those in nursing homes get no family visits. These are a lost generation and we are told in the Bible to visit the widows, and the hurting. My bible study group has started a couple months ago to visit a nursing home near us. We take them lap blankets, stuffed animals and cards. Last time we went, we took a cd player and played The Lords Prayer, and Silent Night. The people loved our visits. We bring them hope, and encouragement. Don't forget the elderly! I will close with, I am so greatful for my husband, son, daughter in law, my sisters, brother and my parents and friends that God has given me. I have had many material blessings too, but they can not compete with my loved ones. Have a very blessed prosperous New Year! Cathie

My Family 2

Kathy Montague, One of my best friends growing up, She takes care of my Dad, who is confined to the bed. She truely is a blessing to my family.
Tom, my brother
Jeff and his girlfriend, Robin
Carol and Pricilla, Tom's wife

My Family

Donny, Shelly and Amber Joy
Dad and Mom at Thanksgiving
My sister Carol and her husband David
My sister Jan and her husband,Bruce

Cathie's Place

Welcome to my Web page. It is so close to Christmas and I wanted to get this going for you all to check it out. I Have been married to Don for 38 years. We live in Lake County, and have a Winter Garden Address. We live in the Hilly area of Clermont and Mt Verde. It is a beautiful place to live. Not many hills in Florida, but you will find them here. We have a lot of bike riders, motorcycle riders go past our place all weekend enjoying the area. My husband has a business repairing heavy equipment, and does some bush hogging also. I have a wonderful Son who is 26, and his wife, Shelly, you could not ask for a better daughter in law. They have one daughter, Amber Joy that is 2. She is such a lover, loves to hug and talk a lot. In a few days, we will have a 2 nd grand baby, Shelly will be induced by 27 th....