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Thank you to all that have & continue serve our country!

Fine i Gallery

i = introspective:
a reflective looking inward : an examination of one's
own thoughts and feelings .

Fine i Art Gallery is a collection of images that were captured through the creative eye of photographer David Rodriguez.
We invite you to take a look at the collection.

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Help-Portrait

Joining hands across the nation to build the esteem

of the people in our communities during difficult times.
We're excited about the opportunity we have to join

Help-Portrait in our community.

When: Outreach on Dec 12 th.

Where: TBA
More details to come.

“Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress,

and working together is success.”- Henry Ford

Watch this video for the call to action that Jeremy Cowart has given:

Vivian & Cristina

So yesterday we said good-bye to our final exchange student. What an incredible 6 weeks it has been. Two days after Sophie (our exchange student from France) left, our family welcomed Vivian & Cristina. Vivian is from Taiwan, and Cristina is from Spain. These two very talent young ladies fit into our family like they have always been part of us. Our family had a blessed time with them both. We enjoyed, beach days, bowling, miniature golfing, game nights, (by the way I never won a game of Uno- very unlike me). Honestly looking back I am amazed all that we did fit in, the 2 ½ weeks they were here. Placing all that we did aside, they were here to learn about our amazing country and culture.

But in turn, through this experience, God revealed and taught us things while they were here. For this we are forever thankful. The only thing that we do not like about this program is the good-byes. So with that being said, Vivian & Cristina see you after a while. Until we meet again, we will always cherish the memories our family was able to share with you both.

Love, David

~It amazes me how God reveals Himself in the quietest of ways~

These past few have been amazing and busy hosting exchange students from various countries. We had the pleasure of having a student from France, Taiwan, and Spain. Each unique and very special in her own way. Sophie was gentle, quiet and sweet.

She had a contagious laugh that would make you want to join in.

Especially if we talked about the "I love you" story from the bus ride to Clearwater.
Vivian was always full of questions, fun and laughs as well. She had such a sweet heart and always wanted to do something new like trying makeup or a dance for the disco. And she was never afraid to try a new food. Even if that meant spitting it out at the table :)
Cristina had a sweet, calm loving nature. She always wanted everyone to fill loved and included in every activity we did. She has the heart of a mother!

As I describe the girls, I miss them so but was left with the greatest gift. Not just the memories but also the quiet reminder that it doesn’t matter what you drive, where you live, what you wear or who you know. Just the people you able to love and the people who love you.

To all of our girls near and far,

(Marisa, Jasmine, Maria, Jocelyn, Sophie, Vivian & Cristina)

We love you and always pray that you be reminded of that each day!

Remember to, LIVE WELL, LAUGH OFTEN & LOVE MUCH
Keep in touch and don't forget.............. Your greatest journey starts with a single step!!
Love Always, Jen

Vivian

Cristina

Malia

Katy & Tony, thank you again for such an awesome session. It was a pure pleasure to photograph your precision baby girl.

Tony, thank you for serving our amazing country and all you sacrifice.

May God bless your beautiful family.

Jason & Danielle = Mr. & Mrs. Justice !

Well Jason & Danielle's special day was this past weekend.

Family, friends, fun & food (plenty of food!!)

May God bless your marriage.

Place God first & He will always protect the both of you.

Psalm 91:14

"Because he loves me," says the LORD,

"I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name."

Stay tune- wedding pics to come!

Summer = exchange student fun!

Well what a full and busy three weeks it has been!! Our exchange student, Sophie, left on Sunday back to France. We already miss her :( While she was here we had a great time with her. We enjoyed an all American baseball game complete with hot dogs, cotton candy, & Cracker Jacks. We went to the beach several times and enjoyed the celebration of the Fourth of July. Even though it was sad to see her leave, our family is very grateful that we were blessed to get to know Sophie, for now we have a life long friend in Paris, France. Sophie one day we will come to see you!!

Now in about 24 hours we will welcome two new friends into our family. Christina (from Spain) & Vivian (from Taiwan). Jennifer always said she wanted to have 12 kids. God on the other hand had other plans for us, and blessed us with two wonderful, beautiful girls. But I am starting to see that a praying mother is always on God’s good side. We now have 7 girls added to our extended family. Stay tune for more updates.

Live, Love, Laugh much- The Rodriguez family