Our friend, his family and I do appreciate the prayers.
Just a little update. He had an MRI yesterday and they are waiting to see a back surgeon this morning. From what we are told this is a precaution. He rested well last night but is in pain again this morning.
The prayers are still needed for his health, family and his spiritual healing.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
A Special Prayer Request
We had a friend, his father in-law, my brother in- law and a neighbor that had all stopped to take a break and decided that they would go swimming in the pond. This pond has a rope swing and they were all having a good time when the friend took his second turn and let go to early causing him to land wrong. When he did it cause him to land on his arm and head. When we all got there they told us that they had pulled him from the pond after they had found him. He keep telling us that his arm was broke and then while the wait on the ambulance his said my neck hurts. Long story short they got him to the hospital and did say that nothing was broken he was bruised and had swelling in his neck. They sent him to a bigger hospital were there would be a neurosurgeon on call because of the swelling in his neck.
They were all talking earlier with my husband and our preacher about God and how instantly something could happen. The thing is that our friend knows about God and has turned away.
I ask that you could all say a special prayer for our friend and his family that he will be okay. I also ask that you say a prayer for all that were with him and the rest of our friends that are not were they need to be because this has affected them all. Our prayer for them is that they get right with the Lord and be saved by His grace before it is to late.
This did get them all thinking, because when we got back from the hospital my husband was talking with our brother in- law, and he has always said "just give me two days before something happens to me and I will get right." I think that he has realized know that he may not have those two days. Lets just keep praying because God has a reason for all this we just have to realize what it is.
They were all talking earlier with my husband and our preacher about God and how instantly something could happen. The thing is that our friend knows about God and has turned away.
I ask that you could all say a special prayer for our friend and his family that he will be okay. I also ask that you say a prayer for all that were with him and the rest of our friends that are not were they need to be because this has affected them all. Our prayer for them is that they get right with the Lord and be saved by His grace before it is to late.
This did get them all thinking, because when we got back from the hospital my husband was talking with our brother in- law, and he has always said "just give me two days before something happens to me and I will get right." I think that he has realized know that he may not have those two days. Lets just keep praying because God has a reason for all this we just have to realize what it is.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Busy little bees
I have not really had time to think about a post lately, have barely had time to read any. Hope everyone has been doing well.
I have been a busy little bee working for VBS. That was a fun time, although I surely could not have made it without God having grace and mercy on me. This was my first time as being a director and organizing this. I was sitting at the kitchen table coloring a picture that I had drawn and Doodle Bug came running by and wanted to know what I was doing, explained to her that I was coloring a picture for VBS and she began to look at all the others that were laying on the table and she said that looks like a lot of hard work why do you want to do all that. I explained to her that it was a lot of work but I was doing it because God had called me to do VBS and that was part of working for his kingdom. She says well can I help do God's work? Of course you can, she said it will be fun and we can make God happy at the same time.
Doing God's work can be hard but we all need to remember to look at it through a child's eye. I can certainly say that I had a lot of fun getting ready and it was a lot of work, that all came to light when you see the children smiling and enjoying themselves as they learn, sing, and dance about God and His word.
Just to see them smile makes you being tired and worn out worth it.
We learned one big thing this week and it was "We cannot complain and praise God at the same time" So lets do a lot more praising God and less complaining.
I have been a busy little bee working for VBS. That was a fun time, although I surely could not have made it without God having grace and mercy on me. This was my first time as being a director and organizing this. I was sitting at the kitchen table coloring a picture that I had drawn and Doodle Bug came running by and wanted to know what I was doing, explained to her that I was coloring a picture for VBS and she began to look at all the others that were laying on the table and she said that looks like a lot of hard work why do you want to do all that. I explained to her that it was a lot of work but I was doing it because God had called me to do VBS and that was part of working for his kingdom. She says well can I help do God's work? Of course you can, she said it will be fun and we can make God happy at the same time.
Doing God's work can be hard but we all need to remember to look at it through a child's eye. I can certainly say that I had a lot of fun getting ready and it was a lot of work, that all came to light when you see the children smiling and enjoying themselves as they learn, sing, and dance about God and His word.
Just to see them smile makes you being tired and worn out worth it.
We learned one big thing this week and it was "We cannot complain and praise God at the same time" So lets do a lot more praising God and less complaining.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Happy 4th of July.
Hope everyone has a safe and happy 4th of July.
Remember that we need to pray each day for our freedom. Our Freedom is not free, many have given their lives.
May God Bless each and everyone of you.
Remember that we need to pray each day for our freedom. Our Freedom is not free, many have given their lives.
May God Bless each and everyone of you.
Friday, June 26, 2009
The Storm
This was sent to me via email and thought it was worth sharing! Hope everyone has a good weekend.
One day a young lady was driving along with her father. They came upon a storm. The young lady asked her father what should she do, he said "keep driving". Cars began to pull over to the side, the storm was getting worse. What should I do the young lady asked, "keep driving" her father replied. On up a few feet she noticed eighteen wheelers was pulling over also. She told her dad, “I must pull over I can barely see ahead. It is terrible out here everyone is pulling over. Her father told her not to give up just keep driving. Now the storm was terrible but she never stopped driving and soon she could see a little clearer. After a couple of miles she was on dry land and the sun was out. Her father said, “Now pull over and get out.” She said "but why now?" He said "Get out and look back at all the people that gave up and are still in the storm. You never gave up and now your storm is over..” I thought this was a testimony for anyone who is going through a difficult time. Just because everyone else, even the ones that appear to be the largest and strongest gives up. You don't have to, because if you keep going, on up ahead your storm will soon be over and the sun will shine upon your face again. Never give up, because GOD will never give up on you. He has the last say so.
God is bigger than any storm that we face and He will see us through the storms of our life - all we have to do is trust Him!
One day a young lady was driving along with her father. They came upon a storm. The young lady asked her father what should she do, he said "keep driving". Cars began to pull over to the side, the storm was getting worse. What should I do the young lady asked, "keep driving" her father replied. On up a few feet she noticed eighteen wheelers was pulling over also. She told her dad, “I must pull over I can barely see ahead. It is terrible out here everyone is pulling over. Her father told her not to give up just keep driving. Now the storm was terrible but she never stopped driving and soon she could see a little clearer. After a couple of miles she was on dry land and the sun was out. Her father said, “Now pull over and get out.” She said "but why now?" He said "Get out and look back at all the people that gave up and are still in the storm. You never gave up and now your storm is over..” I thought this was a testimony for anyone who is going through a difficult time. Just because everyone else, even the ones that appear to be the largest and strongest gives up. You don't have to, because if you keep going, on up ahead your storm will soon be over and the sun will shine upon your face again. Never give up, because GOD will never give up on you. He has the last say so.
God is bigger than any storm that we face and He will see us through the storms of our life - all we have to do is trust Him!
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Vacation
Well we have been on vacation this week. We have went south to the beach and it has been fun but busy. Life with an eight year old at the beach that has never been before is fun. She has said lets do this lets do that and not really wanting to slow down and do anything. We have had fun and family time and that is what we came for. So far we have went to the zoo, beach, pool, beach, pool, golfing, pool beach. Lots of fun.
This hotel is neat they have a lot for the kids to do. They also have a mascot named Splash. She will come and tuck the kids into bed. Just to see the smile across Doodle Bugs face when a dolphin showed up at her door to tuck her in is love that warms parents hearts.
Well we must go and enjoy the beach and pool a little more before we have to come home.
See everyone and will catch up shortly.
This hotel is neat they have a lot for the kids to do. They also have a mascot named Splash. She will come and tuck the kids into bed. Just to see the smile across Doodle Bugs face when a dolphin showed up at her door to tuck her in is love that warms parents hearts.
Well we must go and enjoy the beach and pool a little more before we have to come home.
See everyone and will catch up shortly.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Careful what we say
There was a young wife, mom of 20 month old, and a step mom to a twelve year old in my office yesterday, while working on some things for her we were having some casually conversation and she was talking about their experience with a new church that they had visited last Sunday and she said a lady came up to her after the service and said " you know we have another service for you and the children". This young mom immediately made up her mind well we will find a another church for next week. She said I am sure that she did not want it to come across or sound the way that it did. She then went on to sayto herself that we will just go somewhere else.
The point is we need to be careful how and what we say. Because that one simple statement made that mom feel unwelcome and she said that she would not go back. Everyone needs a place to worship no matter how young or old. This precious little girl can not go to church with out her Mom and her mom with out her.
This family also needs your prayers she is going through some hard times and things are starting slowly but surely to make a change. The thing is she has and keeps on pushing even when she is push down or backwards each time. She just needs our prayers that she will continue to have the strength to continue this and that she will continue to see what God is doing for her and her family.
The point is we need to be careful how and what we say. Because that one simple statement made that mom feel unwelcome and she said that she would not go back. Everyone needs a place to worship no matter how young or old. This precious little girl can not go to church with out her Mom and her mom with out her.
This family also needs your prayers she is going through some hard times and things are starting slowly but surely to make a change. The thing is she has and keeps on pushing even when she is push down or backwards each time. She just needs our prayers that she will continue to have the strength to continue this and that she will continue to see what God is doing for her and her family.
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