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uly is the month when it REALLY feels like summer time. The late nights have kicked in. The heat index and humidity levels are almost unbelievable. But, then you slowly start to see back to school clothes creeping out. Catalogs start to arrive in your mailbox saying free shipping and an additional 15% off if you order now. I really think there should be a law put in place that does not allow retailers to advertise or promote the words “Back to School” until August! That is just cruel punishment for those who are enjoying their summer! Really, it isn’t that cruel, but I feel like it has taken me a good month to shed the routine and school mode. Now here I sit having to think about uniforms, backpacks, and school shoes---it’s barely July!

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One of my greatest joys is hearing my kids talk and think out loud. I love to listen and learn how their little minds work. As we were looking at school backpacks and talking about what color we wanted, I was trying to slowly break the news to Brodie that he is a big boy this year and gets to stay all day like Bosten and Brynn. This year we get to buy him a lunch kit because he will eat lunch at school. Then Bosten chimes in and says, “Yes Brodie, you get to be in kindergarten! Kindergarten was my most favorite grade!” To hear my boys love on each other brings this momma so much joy! So, either way, if you were to tell me summer was over

and it was time to start, we are blessed to have kids that love their school and teachers. They would be excited to go and be back with their friends! In the meantime, I hope you are still knee deep in the sand somewhere, lathered up in sunscreen, or buried in a good book, snuggled up in a cozy bed, letting the laundry pile up a little bit and taking a night or two off from

cooking during the week--and school and the dreaded routine is still far from your mind! Here is to a g reat July and making the most of your summer!

STEPHANIE OLIVER

PRESIDENT

JULY 2013

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YOUR HOME

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Home Tour: the Clifton's Home In the Kitchen Your Pantry: Healthy Summer Snack Attack

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19 YOUR COMMUNITY 20 22 24 28

Giving Back: GODTEL Ministries Community Leader: Abby McCarty Inspiring Woman: Caroline Kingham State Champions: Hudson Lady Hornets

31 YOUR LIFE 32 34 36

Something Abundant: The Promise of Summer Stretch Marks: News Feed Fashion: Summer Necessities

39 YOUR CHILD 40 41 46 48 50

Pretty Babies Parent Thoughts: Cleaning Day Look at Me Birthday Bash: Paetyn's 2nd Birthday Picnic! Why I Love Being a Mom: Julie Thornton

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GODTEL MINISTRIES Local mission where one life changed can make a difference The c ouple met at Sul Ross University i n A lpine, Texas and married in 1973. Martin transferred to Stephen F. )][\QV \W ÅVQ[P PQ[ LMOZMM QV .WZM[\Za <PMa UM\ *ZW\PMZ Gentry and his wife at Martin’s new job and became friends w ith t hem. S oon, t hey b egan g oing to c hurch w ith them. As college students, they enjoyed the fellowship group t hat t he Gentry’s led and Martin started volunteering in t heir street m inistry. I n 1977, Brother G entry, following his desire to start a mission, bought the old Redland Hotel i n downtown Nacogdoches. T hey a sked t he B akers to join t he m inistry. M artin a nd M ary prayed a nd t hen moved in with all their possessions. At that time, they had no s upport, s o M ary helped w ith c ooking a nd t aking care of t he r ooms while M artin helped w ith t he m inistry. Mary said, “We were all so unaware of what we should be doing, s o we m ade t he r ules a s we c ame u p a gainst a ODTEL M inistry b egan i n 1975. G ODTEL problem a nd t he m ission g ently f lourished. T hey a ll just stands for “God’s O pen Door to Eternal L ife.” believed that they were supposed to be helping people. With a child-like faith, hard work and a determination Based i n E ast Texas, G ODTEL operates t hree the m ission s et it r oots i n t he c ommunity. homeless m ission s helters i n L uf kin, Nacogdoches and L ivingston. T hey share “Practical Christianity” In 1977, t he M artins felt it w as t ime t o move out on t heir by meeting physical needs such as food, clothing and own, so M artin opened a welding business i n West Texas temporary s helter while proclaiming t he G ospel of Jesus Christ. T he G ODTEL m ission i n L uf kin h as b een open since 2009, where faithful servants, Martin and Mary Baker, have committed their lives to serving the Lord and l iving r ight i n t he m idst of t he m ission for 23 years.

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bby McCarty, a 2012 graduate of Lufkin High School, fell in love with g ymnastics and cheerleading before she could spell “pom poms.” By second grade she was enrolled in both cheer and gymnastic classes at the Academy of Gymnastics and Dance in Lufkin. As an eighth grader, Abby began working at the academy as an instructor to younger children.

Now a student and cheerleader at Stephen F. Austin University majoring in special education, Abby has found a way to combine her love for cheer and g ymnastics with her aspiring goals to make a difference in the lives of children with special needs.

We want the community to help us get the word out to families with children with special needs and tell them there is a place for their children to learn and grow through dance. Recently, Abby joined a friend and fellow SFA cheerleader on a trip back to her hometown of Beaumont. Her friend’s dad owns the Cheer FX gym in Port Arthur. While visiting the gym, Abby had the opportunity to observe a class that Cheer F X offers for children with special needs. ¹1 [I_ \PM RWa WV \PM NIKM[ WN \PM SQL[ _PMV \PMa KIUM WNN \PM ÆWWZ 1 _I[ QV TW^M º [PM [Ia[ Abby came back to the Academy of Gymnastics and Dance and spoke to owner and her mentor, Darlene Atkinson. Darlene recognized a unique opportunity to serve the children and families of the Lufkin community facing the challenges of developmental or physical impairments and agreed to let Abby take the reins in organizing a class. Sign-ups began in mid-June and to date, there are four children enrolled and set to begin classes the week of June 17. However, Abby says, “We welcome as many students as want to come. We want the community to help us get the word out to families with children with special needs and tell them there is a place for their children to learn and grow through dance. I couldn’t be more excited about it.” ¹)KILMUa +PMMZ -TQ\M ;]XMZ[\IZ[º Q[ QV \PMQZ ÅZ[\ [MI[WV I[ I [XMKQIT VMML[ KPMMZ \MIU IVL Q[ KWUXZQ[ML WN I\PTM\M[ IOM[ Å^M IVL IJW^M WN ^IZaQVO IJQTQ\QM[ +PQTLZMV WN ITT LQ[IJQTQ\QM[ IVL levels of functioning are accepted. The team practices once a week for 1.5 hour sessions. During XZIK\QKM[ \PMa _WZS WV ÅVM IVL OZW[[ UW\WZ [SQTT[ [MTN M[\MMU \MIU QV\MZIK\QWV[ IVL TIVO]IOM skills through activities aimed at developing a comprehensive cheer routine. The team learns the same routine sections as the competitive cheer teams do: jumps, motions, dance, stunts, pyramid, and tumbling, but the routine is tailored to the abilities of each individual athlete so all athletes can participate to the full extent of their abilities. ACE Superstars will compete at competitions including NCA ( National Cheerleaders Association) Nationals in Dallas, TX. The Academy’s goal is to make the special needs classes as low-cost as possible because they realize the immense medical expenses many of these families likely face. They are also putting plans in place to pass gently used uniforms to the Elite Superstars so that families w ill not have to pay for t hem. )\PTM\M[ IZM _MTKWUM \W KWUM \W I XZIK\QKM I\ VW KW[\ \W LM\MZUQVM QN \PQ[ XZWOZIU Å\[ \PMQZ VMML[ The Academy of Gymnastics and Dance is located at 1604 Tulane Drive in Lufkin. You can also call 936-637-3547 or visit w ww.academyofgymnasticsanddance.com 22 THE JOURNEY JULY2013

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KINGHAM very girl dreams of ball gowns, tiaras crowning beautiful locks of curled hair, rosy cheeks, and just the right touch of shimmer to her lips; the desire to be a princess can be found deep within the heart of any girl, no matter her age. Caroline Kingham is no stranger to this dream. As a small girl being raised in Nacogdoches, she has admired the Heritage Princesses o f the Nacogdoches Heritage Festival.

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come true. After donning her white ball gown and assuring that her hair and makeup were in perfect place, Caroline took the hand of her escort, Thomas Sowards, and walked into the Turner Auditorium at Stephen F. Austin State University as part of the g rand promenade. As their names were called, the couple walked across the stage and gave a g rand Texas bow. After each princess and escort were introduced, the crowning ceremony JMOIV <PM 4ILa QV ?IQ\QVO IVL 8ZQVKM[[ QV ?IQ\QVO _MZM ÅZ[\ to be announced and Caroline was delighted to hear the names of two close friends; Madelynn Eppington was the named the Lady-in-Waiting and Kathryn Hailey is the Princess-in-Waiting. Caroline says, “I never expected to hear my name called.”

so proud of Caroline and all of her accomplishments. She has worked very hard her whole life to be the very best. She holds everyone, including herself, to a very high standard. She sets a good example to those who follow her, and we look forward to the next year.”

Caroline has been serving her community well, and will continue to do so as the Heritage Festival Queen. She is very active in KEY club at Nacogdoches High School, a service club where she gives back to the community often. Whether she is handing out food at the Harvest House with North Street Church of Christ, volunteering with Glory Gang, tutoring young children in math and other subjects or showing her support at Relay for Life, The announcer did call her name. The 2013 Nacogdoches Caroline is always giving of herself. Next year, she will be a senior Heritage Festival Queen is Caroline Kingham. She surpassed at Nacogdoches High School where she is a cheerleader. her own dream of becoming a princess and is now serving as the queen. Once family portraits were taken, the couple was Caroline knows that as she finishes up her high s chool c areer formally announced at the Grand Ball. They danced the night and heads out into the world, she will take with her the blessing away and made memories for a lifetime. She says, “This means of g rowing up in Nacogdoches. Although she i s u nsure o f h er the world to me. It has been a very good experience for me and plans after high school, she knows she wants to b e the b est at whatever she does. Caroline explains, “You don’t have to be a dream come true.” from a large city to achieve great things. The history and Behind every beautiful princess is a family who supports her and heritage of Nacogdoches proves that.” Caroline w ill s erve t he encourages her to be the best. Caroline looks up to her sister, Nacogdoches community well as this year’s Heritage Festival Sarah, who was also a Heritage Princess. Her mom and dad, Queen. T his year of serving and giving back w ill o nly b e t he Reesa and Bob Kingham, have also helped to shape Caroline beginning for this incredible young lady. into the young lady she is today. Her mom says, “Bob and I are \RUIO KWU 25

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by Angie Nichols

HUDSON LADY HORNETS

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In a culture of “mean girls” the teamwork and friendships found among the girls of this year’s Lady Hornets softball team could be characterized as a rare and elusive trophy. Sometimes girls, and especially teammates who spend a lot of time together, can drive one another batty. And while the girls may admit there were times of disagreement and even catty tension, they found a way to work One o f C oach E by’s p rimary g oals i s t o teach his team life lessons that will last well together. well b eyond t heir b rief years o f p laying The team’s coach, Jimmy Eby, spoke of softball. H is t eam’s a bility t o g et a long his pride in his team saying, “This team well together produced the sweet fruit particularly got along well with each other. of, not just a winning season, but a <PMa PIL \W ÅOP\ PIZL NWZ I TW\ WN \PMQZ championship season.

Coach Eby was able to teach his team to navigate their emotions by establishing a team motto: “WANT it”. He told the girls they would have a huge target on their backs this season as the defending champions. Everyone who played them wanted to defeat them especially. He told his team to embrace and invite that fact, to face that challenge, and even “WANT it”. That meant the girls PIL \W ÅOP\ IVL VM^MZ OQ^M ]X <PMa PIL \W learn to work together to win in tough circumstances by helping and encouraging one another. There is something innately divine in a group of females working together toward a common goal. A tendency for division, jealousy, back-biting, and gossip is always breathing down a g roup’s n eck. W hen a team like the Lady Hornets learns to throw off everything that hinders while pressing on toward their goal, g reat things are in store. The Lady Hornets are an example for women to WANT it. Their success is proof that when women pull together, set aside the things that don’t matter, and encourage one another’s strengths, everyone wins.

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SOMETHING ABUNDANT

The Promise of Summer women. Yes, we are creatures built with a critical need to be t he beautiful bride in a personal, unrivaled, dangerous love adventure...for H is k ingdom.

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of her childhood when she believed her royal birthright. T he promises of summer can be found i n t he same child blamed for my weariness when she runs through the sprinkling water But, might you describe yourself, in made golden i n sunset, g iggling while your current season of l ife a nd circum- brushing the dripping wet ringlets stance, a s a barefoot temptress, a s bold from her radiant face. Her carefree IVL ÅMZKM I[ aW] IZM JMI]\QN]T \PM joy holds t he reminder for my own. object of a mighty King’s desire? Perhaps, TQSM UM aW] ÅOP\ \PM [_QN\ K]ZZMV\ Summer leaves no excuse to doubt t hat pulling you to drown in disappoint- we were made for such l asting joy. ment. I often wonder, L ord, d id I put my hands on promises t hat were never Yes, God exiled humanity from the mine? D id I have t he audacity to claim paradise E den g arden. W ith one bite in You t hings reserved for a nother? I of t he forbidden apple, we a ll fell. But must have gone off the path of Your His mercy left us some good t hings to _QTT ?QTT 1 M^MZ ÅVL Ua _Ia JIKS \W enjoy. He delights in us to celebrate the remedial class where You i ntended His g racious creation a nd i nvites us to UM \W ÅVL KWV\MV\UMV\ IVL RWa IVL 1 get holy drunk on His goodness. He refused? What happens to a servant left juicy sweet fruit of vines that tell who runs away with fairy tales and about H is character, crystal cool waters comes back with an empty vessel, broken to show H is eye for beauty, soft curves and marred by embarrassment? W hat of woman a nd hard muscles of man to happens to a child of G od who t hought ZMÆMK\ 0Q[ XI[[QWVI\M VI\]ZM TI]OP\MZ herself a bride of King Jesus…a girl until lungs ache to give evidence of trying to wear a crown t hat obviously His penchant for heart pounding pleasure. All these things remind us of our isn’t hers? intended home i n H im a nd call us back The daily drudge of life can be as brutal to H is heart of L ove. WV I PMZWQVM I[ I _M\ JTIVSM\ WV I ÅZM Ordinary a nd mundane just m ight be The lies of life might tempt you to the most formidable foes to a modern believe you aren’t that girl. Sister, day princess warrior, lulling a beauty don’t f all for t he d eception o f e nemy to sleep l ike t he w ickedness of a poison wickedness. Hold on to t he promise of apple, while sorrow a nd t ragedy keep summer’s joy in the Lord. It is your her scrubbing chimney soot a nd cinder strength. Nothing is more beautiful than a woman s et ablaze by t he c onsuming with her own tears. f ire that is our God. Perhaps t hat is why God made summer. When summer heat bends into sunSummer has a way of wooing a soul tanned neck, hear it whisper, “You toward the One who brings out the remember the royal princess inside, wind f rom H is storehouses ( Ps. 135:7), don’t you?” and d irects it to gently t wirl your hair in t he cool of t he morning. Summer’s lingering days remind a haggard woman of the sepia-toned, slow motion days

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hildren.  The  word  instantly  brings  up  feelings  of  love  and  tenderness‌  and  frustration  and  sighs.  I  am  human,  and  I  am  honest,  and  I  can  admit  there  are  those  moments  that  make  me  sigh,  or  even  cry.  However,  most  often,  the  frustrations  come  when  I’m  falling  short‌  when  I’m  tired,  or  distracted,  or  failing  in  patience,  or  forgetting  God’s  advice  for  love  and  discipline.  Thankfully,  most  of  the  time,  I  remember  how  abundantly  blessed  I  am.

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their  boo-boos  and  feed  their  hungry  bellies.  I  get  to  be  the  one  to  help  them  learn  to  talk,  walk,  read  and  learn.  I  get  to  be  the  one  to  drive  them  all  over,  wash  their  stinky  clothes,  and  clean  their  bathrooms,  (and  then  I  get  to  train  them  to  do  it!)  I  get  to  watch  their  faces  light  up,  or  fall,  or  laugh,  or  imagine,  or  cry  in  fear,  or  relax  in  comfort.  I  get  to  show  them  how  to  love  and  respect  the  head  of  our  home,  Dad.  (I  get  to  watch  them  ask  for  DADDY  like  I’m  the  broccoli  and  he’s  the  dessert!)  I  get  to  guide  them  to  go  out  into  the  big  world  and  do  something  good  for  others.  (William  Ross  Wallace  said,  â€œThe  hand  that  rocks  the  cradle  rules  the  world.â€?)  And  most  of  all,  I  get  to  be  there  to  constantly  remind  them  of  the  God  who  created  them  and  wants  them  back  with  Him  again  one  day.  I  get  to  teach  them  about  HIM  and  the  Word  He  sent  us.  I  get  to  guide  them  away  from  the  evil  allurements  of  sin  and  guide  them  toward  the  rewards  of  God’s  presence  in  faithfulness. One  day,  Lord  willing,  we  will  let  them  out  of  our  house  to  live  on  their  own  with  their  families  and  raise  their  own  children.  I  cannot  imagine  the  pride  and  joy  that  will  be,  to  see  our  babies  raise  sweet  babies.  We  look  forward  to  the  day  W]Z \IJTM[ IVL TQ^QVO ZWWU IVL JMLZWWU[ IZM Ă…TTML _Q\P children,  children-in-law,  and  grandchildren!   This  job  is  an  awesome  responsibility,  one  that  creates  fear  and  stress  in  me.  (I  sure  don’t  wanna  mess  up!)  We’ve  had  our  share  of  stressful  times‌  an  extended  hospital  stay  at  Texas  Children’s’,  surgeries,  broken  bones,  and  not  to  mention  those  daily  decisions  about  everything!  But,  with  the  guidance  and  wisdom  of  my  dear  husband  and  the  guiding  light  of  God’s  word,  I  know  we  can  do  this.  We  can  raise  these  precious  souls  to  love  God,  love  others,  and  enjoy  their  blessing  of  a  life  here,  until  we  enjoy  our  blessed  life  above.  I  thank  God  I  get  to  be  a  mom.

Twelve  years  ago  I  began  this  journey,  this  new  position  as  â€œmomâ€?.  I  had  certain  expectations,  certain  lofty  goals  and  visions  WN PW_ W]Z TQNM _W]TL XZWKMML 1 _I[ [WWV [PWKSML \W Ă…VL Uaself  as  a  single  mom  when  my  husband  was  killed  in  a  boating  accident  and  our  daughter  was  just  5  months  old.  Single  mom.  I  never  expected  that,  but  in  those  lowest  of  times  she  was  the  beautiful  reason  for  getting  up  each  day  and  trudging  through.  Eventually,  with  God’s  help,  faithful  friends,  and  after  some  good,  old-fashioned  grieving,  I  found  myself  in  a  new  place,  yet  again.  I  was  thrilled  to  be  getting  married!  Ty  was  sent  by  God,  I  am  certain.  He  adopted  her  and  so  began  our  family.  We  prayed  â€œBehold,  children  are  a  heriand  were  quickly  blessed  with  three  more  children  over  the  next  tage  from  the  Lord,  the  fruit  of  the  womb  is  His  reward.  few  years.  Two  boys  and  two  girls  adorn  our  table  daily.   Like  arrows  in  the  hand  of  It  goes  without  saying,  parenting  is  fun!  Watching  children  a  warrior,  so  are  the  children  XTIa TMIZV IVL OZW_ Q[ X]ZM RWa <PMaÂźZM [QTTa IVL Ă…VL PIXXQVM[[ of  one’s  youth.  Happy  is  the  in  the  most  mundane  things.  They  light  us  up.  They  make  us  man  whose  quiver  is  full  of  TI]OP <PMa Ă…TT ][ _Q\P I_M ?M OM\ \W _I\KP \PMU TMIZV \W \PMU Âş 8[ITU " swim,  hunt,  play  sports,  raise  animals,  work  hard,  read,  sing,  learn  about  God’s  greatness,  and  experience  successes  and  Julie  Thornton,   failures!  And  to  watch  them  sleep,  with  those  big  lashes  closed  Christian,  wife,  mother  of  4,  against  that  soft  cheek‌  now  that  is  sheer  beauty!   Owner  of  Julie’s  I  love  being  a  mom  because  it  is  the  greatest  job  a  woman  can  Cakes,  Etc.  have.  God  designed  this  task  for  me,  a  woman.  (1  Timothy  5:14)  juliescakesetc.com I  get  to  take  care  of  four  precious  souls  everyday!  I  get  to  be  the  one  they  wake  up  and  ask  for.  I  get  to  be  the  one  to  kiss Â

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