On The Road in Alabama

True: our time home so far has been joyous and full of refreshing moments. We feel so unbelievably blessed! There has also been opportunity for continuous work that supports our ministry in Europe. Last week Jon traveled to the Alabama Church of God Camp Meeting where he was able to take a [...]

9 Months, 3 Cities, 1 MISSION

As promised, I am giving a quick introductory look at the vision for a Mission Europe. The idea is very simple. In 2007 with God’s help and direction we plan on bringing together 20-30 young people for a nine month adventure of discipleship, missionary experience, and service ministry, rotating through 3 strategic cities: [...]

Spoiled Silly

Spoiled Silly Originally uploaded by thestonesinprague.
Some friends have asked if Eloise is enjoying getting spoiled by her aunts, uncles, and grandparents. The answer is a resounding “YES”! After the baby dedication Eloise, sounding more like a 5 year old than a 2 [...]

Grandma and Grandpa Stone

Grandma and Grandpa Stone Originally uploaded by thestonesinprague.
Lillian’s great-grandparents were able to come to her dedication. Both in their 90’s, Grandpa and Grandma Stone, Jon’s paternal grandparents, made the extra effort to show their love by sitting in the not so cool car while they [...]

Some Beautiful Ladies

Some Beautiful Ladies Originally uploaded by thestonesinprague.
From left to right: My mother’s sister, Robin Howard, my mother, Beverlee Brown, and my mother-in-law, Mary Ruth Stone. My girls have some beautiful women in their family. So do I!

The Sandbox

The Sandbox Originally uploaded by thestonesinprague.
Here you see Eloise enjoying two of many things: the company of her cousin, Anna Claire who visited this past weekend from Birmingham, Alabama, and the incredible sandbox that her Aunt Stephanie and Uncle David built for her! It is [...]

Eloise Poolside

Eloise Poolside Originally uploaded by thestonesinprague.
Eloise is still not so sure about the pool. No complaints…she just happily plays with all of the pool toys BESIDE the pool rather than IN it. With pools at both grandparent homes in Cleveland I am sure that [...]

Getting Used To That Tennessee Heat

Getting Used To That Tennessee Heat Originally uploaded by thestonesinprague.
We are soaking up the heat and humidity. I am certain that come mid-July we will be ready for some of that mild Prague summer weather, but right now we are enjoying what we have!

Chuckler

Chuckler Originally uploaded by thestonesinprague.
Getting Some Daddy Time

Lillian’s Baby Dedication

Lillian’s Baby Dedication Originally uploaded by thestonesinprague.
We chose to have Lillian’s baby dedication when we got back to the USA so that family could share this special time with us. Grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and good friends such as Kelley Thacker and Brad Gleeson….all came [...]