Gilbert F. Douglas, III

Congratulations, Gilbert and Stacy

2008-02-10T18:56:00.000-08:00

Gilbert and Stacy were married yesterday, 9 February 2008. The wedding was very beautiful and meaningful. Everyone had a great time. They are now on their honeymoon in Ocho Rios, Jamaica.

A visit with Mama in Erin, Tennessee

2008-01-18T19:28:00.000-08:00

I had the opportunity of spending a few days with my mother, Sally Douglas, up in Erin, TN. Mama is in a rehab facility recovering from a broken right hip. We were able to have lunch here at the Erin Grill.

It is always nice to be in Erin, the folks are friendly and the food is nice. As you may know, Mama lives with Dan and Elizabeth Martin right here in Erin. This visit Elizabeth has gone to Washington, DC to visit with their daughters, Heather and Sarah; so I enjoyed being with Dan.

Mama and I visited Fort Donnelson, the site of a Civil War battle, and then went on up into Kentucky to the Land Between the Lakes. We saw herds of turkey, deer, some buffalo and this elk!!!

She and I drove on down and across to the Tennessee River at McKinnon, TN before returning to Erin for supper.

Mama really enjoys looking at the pictures on her wall and reading the many cards she has received. We keep a note on the dry board so she knows where she is and why she is there.

This is Mama's roommate, Linda Elliot. They get along nicely, Linda suffers from Huntington's syndrome, and is a very good roommate for Mama to have.

Dan and I enjoyed taking Mama out for lunch on the day that I returned home. She loves going out with family and friends. We are so thankful that Dan and Elizabeth have opened up their home to take care of Mama.

Thirty Years - Happy Anniversary....

2007-12-31T15:03:00.000-08:00

"An excellent wife who can find?

She is far more precious than jewels.

The heart of her husband trusts in her,

and he will have no lack of gain.

She does him good, and not harm,

all the days of her life." Prov. 31:10-12

Cindy and I were married on Saturday afternoon, December 31st 1977. We are blessed to celebrate our 30th anniversay today. gfd3

Gilbert and Stacy Engaged

2007-10-22T11:34:00.000-07:00

We arrived home last night to some exciting news. Gilbert IV and Stacy Jones are now engaged.

They are in the early stages of planning so just stay tuned.

Cindy and I are very excited.

WEDDING - James and Georgianne

2007-06-11T18:54:00.000-07:00

MARCH 10th, 2007

was a wonderful WEDDING DAY.......

James Dennis Nettles Douglas

and

Georgianne Elyse Patterson

were married at Valley Christian Church, Birmingham, AL

We had a great time celebrating, they got away on a honeymoon in Athens, Greece.

James shoots BIG BUCK!!!

2007-01-29T18:40:00.000-08:00

James returned from a hunt in north Alabama where he bagged this very nice white-tail buck, 8 points at close to 200 pounds.

Merry Christmas 2006

2006-12-22T19:56:00.000-08:00

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” Luke 2:11-14

Christmas greetings to you and your household.

Cindy and I have had a busy year with most of our children now living outside the house; wow, the challenges of being an empty-nester are great!!

In June Rosemary graduated from Judson College with majors in art and history, she now works for a nice art framing company here in Birmingham and enjoys her friendship with Darrel (he is a junior history major at Samford). Samuel (our youngest) is a freshman at Samford University, majoring in bio-chemistry.

Here are James, John and Gilbert with our good friend Ryan Morrison (pipemajor of Heritage Pipes and Drums). Gilbert IV is currently in a three year internal residency at Carraway Medical Center here in Birmingham. He is really working hard; but enjoying it.

We are all looking forward to the marriage of James and Georgianne Patterson in March. You may recall, James served an 8 month tour of duty with the Marines near Al Fallujah, Iraq – we are thankful for his safe return; he is now working as a GIS / environmental specialist with The Nature Conservancy.

Our John is a Cadet at Virginia Military Institute (VMI) in Lexington, VA majoring in chemistry, playing bagpipes and working toward a commission in the Marines.

We’d love for you to visit us in Birmingham, until that time, please visit my website:
http://www.gilbertdouglas.com/

Love and best regards,
Gilbert & Cindy Douglas

Alabama to LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA... they made it

2006-08-13T05:29:00.000-07:00

Cindy and I caught up with John Douglas and Scott Sanders as they completed the last few miles of a grueling 500 mile bicycle trip.

They finished about 5PM 12 August when they arrived at Jackson Arch of Virginia Militery Institue (VMI). These 2nd classmen pedaled north from Alabama to Lexington, Virginia along US Highway 11. They had hot but nice weather and no mishaps along the way.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY - James and Georgianne

2006-08-10T07:58:00.000-07:00

This week we had a nice time celebrating TWO birthdays.
In case you didn't know, James and Georgianne Patterson will get married in March; we are all making plans to have a nice time celebrating this upcoming happy occasion.
We are thankful that the Lord protected James while in Iraq with the Marines and has brought this young couple together.
gfd3

Our honored guests

2006-08-06T19:09:00.000-07:00

We have been blessed to have our good friend and former pastor, Peter Leithart, stay with us this week. Peter teaches at New Saint Andrews College in Moscow, Idaho; and is the pastor of Trinity Reformed Church.

Our friend, Rika Matsuuchi, has also been staying with us for the last few days. She is from Osaka, Japan and studying in translation school there. She cooked us a Japanese meal which we enjoyed very much. Rika left this afternoon and will stay with a friend in Athens, Alabama.
gfd3

VMI OR BUST

2006-08-06T19:06:00.000-07:00

We drove John and Scott Sanders up just north of Ft. Payne to Hwy 11, where they started out on their bike trip today. They averaged 18mph and have already called home and are in a motel just south of Chattanooga and plan to leave there at 4AM to try to get through Chattanooga before the traffic gets too heavy and it gets too hot.

John returns from Morocco

2006-08-04T09:25:00.000-07:00

We just picked up John at the airport. We are glad he is home from Morocco ...thanks for keeping him in your prayers over these past weeks. We are not sure what his schedule will be the next few days, but he and his friend, Scott (who arrived last night), are planning to leave on a bike trip sometime in the near future, heading back to VMI.

Here's John with the turban he wore on the trip to the Sahara! He looks like a real Berber, doesn't he!

John was in Fez for about a month studying Arabic. He really enjoyed his trip; he will start his third year at VMI as a 2nd Class Cadet.

Happy Birthday Gilbert IV

2006-07-31T20:34:00.000-07:00

Congratulations on your birthday, we have been blessed for 27 years. May you have many more.
We're mighty proud of your graduation from medical school!!

My precious wife... Cindy

2006-07-29T21:40:00.000-07:00

I thought I'd share a picture of Cindy and me. I am thankful for this precious lady. We have been married for over 28 years; AND are praying for many more years together. gfd3

Initial postings

2006-07-29T20:46:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Peter Leithart for encouraging me to establish a blogspot. I hope to be able to post on a regular basis. I hope to establish a link to the blogspot from my own web site... www.gilbertdouglas.com
I am sure these initial postings will be rough. gfd3