"Oh' I want to be in that number..."

My dad went home to Heaven last week. I know I will miss him for the rest of my life, but I couldn't be happier for him right now. He is no longer suffering from cancer, he is with God, and he truly lived his best life. I am so proud of my dad. Most people wouldn't approve of posting a funeral picture, but I found this image on my camera and I thought that everything about his memorial service was beautiful. When the Dixieland Band played "When the Saints Go Marching In" as his casket was taken out, I truly felt that we honored him by celebrating his life. I cried like a baby only because I will deeply miss him.

PCB or bust!

Another successful summer vacation at PCB! I dug my toes in the sand and read a book. The weather and the water were excellent this year. We enjoyed spending time with the Hollis family and loved meeting little Hayes for the very first time. It was exactly the relaxing vacation I was hoping for after such a wild year. We know just how to party (in bed asleep by 8:30 pm almost every night!)

Listening to "Toes" by The Zac Brown Band inspired my entire trip!

Julie's Wedding

There is so much to say about Julie's special day, but the pictures actually say it best.

Dad

I love my Dad. Watching him fight the many cancers that are destroying his body is far worse than I ever could have imagined. There are moments when I am overwhelmed by the reality of his experience. I have been driving myself nuts trying to figure out and plan for every possible outcome. However; in the middle of my madness, I remembered that this is something I cannot control. I remembered that it is all with God. After that realization, I felt peaceful about the entire situation. That afternoon, I went to visit my Dad and for the first time in two weeks I was no longer stressed out about what to say or do, or what might happen to him. Regardless of all that is outwardly happening to my Dad; vomitting, seizures, slurring of words, loss of balance, double vision,etc., I know that God has Robert L. Perkins in his very capable hands.
Philippians 4:13
2 Corinthians 1:3,4

Cookies for the Bride

Julie is so creative! We tease her about being our very own "Martha Stewart". For her wedding she has decided to have a cookie station at her reception. We spent this past Sunday helping Julie prepare miniature cookies that are favorites of the Bride and Groom. I promise everyone attending the wedding that my dog, Hannah Belle, had no part in the cookie making process! 5 Days and Counting!!!

Countdown to the Wedding!

With only a few days left until Julie's wedding, we couldn't resist a last chance at being silly. After getting permission from her boss, we did our best to surprise the future Mrs. White. There was a blind folded trip around Pittsboro, with a visit to the firehouse, and a couples' trivia game. Fortunately, Mike passed with "flying" colors!