This was my backyard growing up …

How I miss that …

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Thanks Mr. Hopper – you gave me some of the best nature shots I’ve ever gotten.

Don’t forget to log onto www.jaredbarden.com for the latest from the smartest guy I know.

My mom almost stepped on this guy (or girl) on our walk Sunday …

Public Service Announcement.

Read to your kids – they will teach each other.

*J* had her sweet little *M* at the soccer game last week –

If you enjoy good music, a good message and the chance to partner with God to make good things happen, you won’t want to miss the Strings of Joy: Threads of Inspiration concert taking place at Mt. Pisgah Wesleyan Church Saturday, October 18 at 7:30pm.  This concert, which features the musical talents of local favorites Chuck Stringham and Joy Cooke, also highlights the blessings brought into many lives through adoption.

On Saturday, October 18th, Chuck and Joy will take the stage at Mt. Pisgah Wesleyan Church to share an inspirational message of God’s love and work in their lives.  Standing with them will be the Moody Family: Steve, Heather, Grace, Maya, and Eli, the Moody’s son through adoption.  Steve and Heather experienced both highs and lows throughout their adoption journey, and on October 18th they’ll relay some of the inspiration they received from God on their way to find Eli.

In addition to the inspiring music that will be shared that night, Meagan Nowacoski will present a moving monologue of adoption from a child’s perspective.  If you’ve ever thought of adopting, or would like the chance to make a difference either through your own adoption or by supporting others who feel called to adopt, please attend this concert.  A love offering will be taken, with all proceeds benefiting Michael and Leslie Roche as they prepare to adopt in the summer of 2009.

For more information about the Strings of Joy: Thread of Inspiration concert, contact the event organizer at 570-882-9716, or check the church’s website at www.mpwesleyan.org.  This concert is a combined effort of the Bentley Creek Wesleyan Church and the Mt. Pisgah Wesleyan Church.  Mt. Pisgah Wesleyan Church is located ½ mile south of Springfield Road on the Berwick Turnpike, East Smithfield, PA.

That was written by my Aunt L. Mike and Leslie are my cousins – her niece and nephew – and we are so excited about the adoption.

Aunt L asked me to shoot the promotional photos for the concert.

Chuck – Joy – L – thanks so much – I had a GREAT time with you guys- Let’s pray that God brings great things through this concert – both for the body of Christ and for Mike and Leslie.

My cousin Connie took some shots of Jared and I this past weekend.

Connie and I both share a love of photography – an obsession at times.

Thanks Connie – I LOVE this shot.