For She's a Jolly Good Fellow....

On our first visit to VL (formerly know as New Hope), Cody spoke for the Sunday AM service in the "fellowship hall" to a group of about 25 people. We had heard of the church and knew it was in need of help and to be honest, we were wondering what the heck Pete and Hollie were thinking attempting to turn it into a place that would grow to reach the community. In our desire to help our friends, Cody agreed to speak and I commented that "I would never leave our church and it was cool to go help but we were not going to join them in this journey"! Well, long story made short, we fell totally in love with all the people!!! On the way home from that service, we made a decision that we wanted to be part of the journey at VL and we are so blessed and thankful for the relationships we have there. 

One of the people we fell in love with was Mrs. Ozell. She is absolutely in love with the Lord and she sits in service with tears in her eyes because she is so thrilled to see God at work in the church! She loves the band...drums, long hair, weird beards, distressed jeans and all! She is most well known for her expertise in the kitchen and anyone who's ever tasted any of her treats knows her skills are unsurpassed! I look forward, with great anticipation, to my annual dinner at her house featuring fresh vegetables from her garden!! Words can't begin to describe! So here's to Mrs. Ozell...Happy 90th Birthday! We love her!