The Wilkes Team

Do you know what one of our family’s favorite sounds is? The cries, the coos, and the giggles of a baby.

Over these past ten days we had a dear, dear family from Texas come up to the Northern Virginia area. We hadn’t seen this family for over two years. How fun it was to have Team Southerland come to visit. We enjoyed our time so much with all 1/2 a dozen of them, especially those babies . One thing that really encourages our family is their joy in serving Jesus. Its hard not to smile when they are around.

We enjoyed talking about what the Lord is doing in our families, playing army men wars, having entrepreneurial conversations, and of course holding little Joshua and baby Ezra.

The Bible says, "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity (Ps 133:1)!" This definantly was the case for our time with Team Southerland. Thank you Team Southerland for being an inspiration for joy!

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Joshua | December 6th, 2008 at 12:52 pm

My creative jucies for small business ideas were recharged. Mr. & Mrs. Southerland had so many innovative ideas. Their family focus and multi-generational vision is of great encouragment to me!

Robert | December 6th, 2008 at 12:55 pm

What a fun visit! I really enjoyed the pictures.

Crystal | December 6th, 2008 at 6:05 pm

I’m so glad to see that the Southerland’s have added another member to their team! May God continue to bless them.

Tim Hynes | December 8th, 2008 at 10:32 am

Ditto that Sarah. It was such a blessing spend time with Team Southerland!

Amanda | December 8th, 2008 at 4:37 pm

Sounds like you had a lot of fun! When is it our turn to see you???

Kenan | December 8th, 2008 at 8:29 pm

This visit with Southerlands was a real encouragment and a blessing!!

Jenny | December 9th, 2008 at 8:56 pm

Team Southerland,

What a blessing it was having you all in our home! There was so many wonderful memories that where made and I hope it will not be so long till our next visit with you all!
And Joshua S. I loved playing catch with you!! Mrs. Southerland you will have to get him on video!

Matthew | December 12th, 2008 at 2:08 pm

Thank you Southerlands for blessings us with yourselves. It truly was a subject of thanksgiving and a wonderful gift for this Christmas season.

Philipp | January 8th, 2009 at 6:40 pm

Glad to see you had a nice Thanksgiving and
Christmas. Nothing says the holidays better
than family and friends.

Joshua | January 20th, 2009 at 12:45 pm

Philipp – Great hearing from you. Thank you for taking a moment to drop a comment. May the Lord Jesus richly bless your day – Joshua for the Team