The Banquet

The Banquet was a huge success. We had 60 people come out to learn more about ministry. This was a great avenue for us to meet new people and share our vision with them. We were blessed to have so many wonderful table hosts and their yummy desserts too. We added 8 new monthly partners to our team and many people gave us one time gifts to go towards our ministry. We were blessed by a collection of the Alabama Singing Women who shared a patriotic medley, testimonies that were shared, and the encouraging words from others. I will try to find a way to post some of the video on here soon. Thanks to all our friends and family who helped make this event so successful! If you couldn't make it, and still want to support us, there is still time, just let us know.

Phenix City, AL

WE are currently in Phenix City, Al. This is our last scheduled trip here for a year or so. We are excited to be going to Texas and see all that God has in store for us there. As I ponder sometimes, I wonder just what the next step in time will look like. And I don't know all of it, but I know some of it. And that is encouraging to our hearts.

I want to encourage you to examine your heart. Ask God are you living this adventure of life with Him. I know to many people it looks like we are crazy doing this year long trip of faith and trusting God for a place to stay and where to eat. But our desire to be right where God wants us, ministering to His people, far outweighs any "normal" right now. We can feel the time winding down, but what an adventure this has been. Our kids love being in one room, they love having us all to themselves, and we have laughed, learned, explored, cried, become angry, packed, repacked, napped, giggled, and enjoyed together. You really have to try this kind of faith. If we can do it, you can!!

Saying "good-bye's" that will have to sustain us for a while is hard, but disciples left their families to follow Him. And so do we. Pray for God to be with us in the next few days.

The Joy

What a treat that Mom & Dad plus us went together and got the girls their American Girl Historical Dolls. I was so excited to give them their dolls. From the moment they had the box in front of them I felt like I was on the verge of tears. I think as their Mom I had made certain milestones up in my mind they would reach when they were growing up, and they had hit the "big girl doll" phase. They were so happy! Instant friends!

The Wonder

A family friend gave us their old pink ipod nano to give Caleb. We ordered him an Auburn skin, covered the pink, and got him some headphones. Caleb saw the cord first, and then saw his ipod. He loved it!

The Shock

For those who haven't heard the story: David had asked for 2 things for Christmas a laptop and an ipod. So I sat David down and explained that we would not be able to get him either one of these gifts as they cost too much. He replied " I know, but why do you have to take my hope? Jesus came to be the Hope of the world and you you just crushed my hope." Needless to say, I felt bad. As a Mom I want to give my kids what they want, and David hardly asks for anything. Little did I know that God had a plan. One of our house mates in Fort Hood had upgraded his ipod to the ipod touch and wanted to sell his ipod. The price he offered was well within the hope range!!

Christmas in Kentucky

We had a new little trip to Kentucky to visit Chris' folks. Enjoyed the cold weather, seeing Christmas lights, eating yummy food, and celebrating Christmas!

Holiday Break

Well, I took a break from blogging to enjoy the holidays. And now, we are back in session. I will try to give you a quick re-cap! Before then, I will let you know that we our current location is Cullman, Alabama where we staying with my parents. We will be here until the end of February. We will be hosting a Cadence Banquet at the end of February in Phenix City, AL. Then we head to Atlanta, Georgia to meet up with our missionary friends Joy & Kendall Helgren. The Helgren's are missionaries with the IMB in Zambia, Africa. We haven't seen them in 3 years and are itching to put our hands on them while they are on furlough. After that, we are back on the road to Texas. In texas we will be speaking at more churches, meeting more people, raising support, helping at the Hospitality House, and hosting a banquet in Fort Worth. We have a lot going on.

The kids are doing great in school. Lately, we have been having snow days and have enjoyed playing some good games together and building snow sculptures!