The children of God, from time to time, have wrestled with pain and despair. But in all situations we're lifted up, we're encouraged and strengthened by prayer..From the song I PRAYED FOR YOU.
Little Jeffy will be 2 in just two days! Wow! He was so happy to see Naomi come back on Saturday from her week at Daughters of Destiny camp in North Carolina.
Nikki and Naomi had a wonderful time at camp. Nikki went as a counselor, Naomi as a camper. What a blessing it was to just get some time away with girls and women who love the Lord, and encourage you to walk with Him! I can see they were so blessed, and look forward to them telling me more about their week. Nikki had the privilege of leading one precious soul to the Lord..what an honor. I pray the Lord opens more doors for them to minister and to be ministered to in this way.
God is faithful, all the time.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Happy Birthday to Jed and Courtney!
Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday Jed and Courtney! Happy Birthday to you!!
Our only children who share a birthday are now 4 and 21! I am thankful the Lord gave them both to us, through all the good days and also the hard times. Thank you, Jesus. I have been thinking of their births today, and their lives, and so many memories. Lord, please watch over them always, and may You save all of my children, without the loss of one.
Our only children who share a birthday are now 4 and 21! I am thankful the Lord gave them both to us, through all the good days and also the hard times. Thank you, Jesus. I have been thinking of their births today, and their lives, and so many memories. Lord, please watch over them always, and may You save all of my children, without the loss of one.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Always so much to do!
And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint. Luke 18:1
We've been keeping busy. It seems there's always enough to do, that is for sure! Tomorrow is a youth day for deer hunting here in Virginia, if I am not mistaken. Mandi is pretty excited about it.
This weekend is the Apple Festival here in Chilhowie.
Please continue to remember our family in prayer.
We've been keeping busy. It seems there's always enough to do, that is for sure! Tomorrow is a youth day for deer hunting here in Virginia, if I am not mistaken. Mandi is pretty excited about it.
This weekend is the Apple Festival here in Chilhowie.
Please continue to remember our family in prayer.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Saturday mornin'
He giveth more grace when the burdens grow greater. He sendeth more strength when the labors increase. To added affliction He addeth His mercy: to multiplied trials, His multiplied peace.
It's been a long night as all the little ones have kept me awake at some point! Maybe I can get a nap in at some point today.
Last week as I was passing Jeffy by, he was running towards a mouse in the kitchen (I HATE MICE!) and saying "Doggie" as he was trying to play with it. Nikki got rid of it for me, such a brave soul! A little while later he was looking under the couch saying, "Mouse!" It was our little dog who had snuck in when someone came in. So cute!!
I have been teaching the little ones the 10 Commandments recently and they are doing so good. It just blesses my heart.
Daniel turned 19 on Thursday. He is such a wonderful son. He's a blessing to me. Such a nice guy. Ok, I am slightly biased, being his mom and all! Due to conflicting schedules, we are celebrating with his cake today. Happy Birthday, Daniel!
Have a great day. God is faithful!
It's been a long night as all the little ones have kept me awake at some point! Maybe I can get a nap in at some point today.
Last week as I was passing Jeffy by, he was running towards a mouse in the kitchen (I HATE MICE!) and saying "Doggie" as he was trying to play with it. Nikki got rid of it for me, such a brave soul! A little while later he was looking under the couch saying, "Mouse!" It was our little dog who had snuck in when someone came in. So cute!!
I have been teaching the little ones the 10 Commandments recently and they are doing so good. It just blesses my heart.
Daniel turned 19 on Thursday. He is such a wonderful son. He's a blessing to me. Such a nice guy. Ok, I am slightly biased, being his mom and all! Due to conflicting schedules, we are celebrating with his cake today. Happy Birthday, Daniel!
Have a great day. God is faithful!
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Please remember our family
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 1 Peter 5:7
Little Lacey turned 3 yesterday, so we now have two 3 year olds and a 1 year old. They are all very precious. We celebrated with a chocolate chip cookie cake. I'll see if Naomi can post a picture or two when she gets up!
Our family is in serious need of prayer. Please remember us.
Little Lacey turned 3 yesterday, so we now have two 3 year olds and a 1 year old. They are all very precious. We celebrated with a chocolate chip cookie cake. I'll see if Naomi can post a picture or two when she gets up!
Our family is in serious need of prayer. Please remember us.
Friday, September 2, 2011
Living life..
And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. Luke 9:43a
Our little Lacey will be three on the 9th of this month. She is so sweet and beautiful, and LOVES shoes. Thinking of getting her some new pink John Deere boots..her others are too small!
Daniel will be 19 on the 15th of the month. He is thinking of going to school, something he thought he'd never do after high school. He's precious to me..I love teasing him. He's lots of fun!
Ok, so a little info on my birthday kids. Here's a bit about the rest of us..
Starting with hubby..he took a new job last month doing commercial carpentry. Working super hard. He's getting skinny..I keep teasing him that I need to get a job where he works!
Nikki (22) is still playing music, works part-time as an assistant to a wonderful elderly woman (she jokes that she's getting paid to take bread baking lessons), still making beautiful quilts..still home!
Courtney (20) works part-time at the little country store, still banjo pickin', getting ready to take off for a two week's trip to her dear friend, Heidi's in Wisconsin, and is planning to start school the next semester as well.
Daniel (18) update above.
Naomi (17) is hoping to start harp lessons soon! She is planning to begin classes herself this year to become an EMT. She has been a super big help to me especially lately as the older girls get busier and busier. (But then she's always been a worker!)
Caleb (14) is growing up way too fast. He is back to school again and plugging away. I think he will end up graduating early like Naomi. He is great with the little ones..recently was given a drum set..oh my.
Mandi (11) is back to school as well. She is a great mommy's helper, and especially adores little Lacey. She is just precious, and enjoys all things girl! Hoping to get her in piano lessons very soon.
Jed (3) is a little monkey and so smart. Hard to believe his early health problems. Sweet as a pancake! He knows most of the 10 Commandments, is learning his ABC'S, sings JESUS LOVES ME and alot of other things, too! (All 3 of my littles are learning THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE in our little homeschool preschool).
Lacey (2) update above!
Jefferson Davis(1) smart, cute, a little mean, but so special! He's talking really good. I think he looks more like his daddy than any of them. He loves to play with my hair (and poor Naomi's, too!) He's also a keeper!
And me..I am busy being a wife and mom to this precious family God has given me.( It's a big job, isn't it?!) And am amazed at the mighty power of God.
Well, time is running out and I have a busy day ahead of me. Thanks for dropping by to "see" us! I'll keep trying to get in here more often..
Our little Lacey will be three on the 9th of this month. She is so sweet and beautiful, and LOVES shoes. Thinking of getting her some new pink John Deere boots..her others are too small!
Daniel will be 19 on the 15th of the month. He is thinking of going to school, something he thought he'd never do after high school. He's precious to me..I love teasing him. He's lots of fun!
Ok, so a little info on my birthday kids. Here's a bit about the rest of us..
Starting with hubby..he took a new job last month doing commercial carpentry. Working super hard. He's getting skinny..I keep teasing him that I need to get a job where he works!
Nikki (22) is still playing music, works part-time as an assistant to a wonderful elderly woman (she jokes that she's getting paid to take bread baking lessons), still making beautiful quilts..still home!
Courtney (20) works part-time at the little country store, still banjo pickin', getting ready to take off for a two week's trip to her dear friend, Heidi's in Wisconsin, and is planning to start school the next semester as well.
Daniel (18) update above.
Naomi (17) is hoping to start harp lessons soon! She is planning to begin classes herself this year to become an EMT. She has been a super big help to me especially lately as the older girls get busier and busier. (But then she's always been a worker!)
Caleb (14) is growing up way too fast. He is back to school again and plugging away. I think he will end up graduating early like Naomi. He is great with the little ones..recently was given a drum set..oh my.
Mandi (11) is back to school as well. She is a great mommy's helper, and especially adores little Lacey. She is just precious, and enjoys all things girl! Hoping to get her in piano lessons very soon.
Jed (3) is a little monkey and so smart. Hard to believe his early health problems. Sweet as a pancake! He knows most of the 10 Commandments, is learning his ABC'S, sings JESUS LOVES ME and alot of other things, too! (All 3 of my littles are learning THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE in our little homeschool preschool).
Lacey (2) update above!
Jefferson Davis(1) smart, cute, a little mean, but so special! He's talking really good. I think he looks more like his daddy than any of them. He loves to play with my hair (and poor Naomi's, too!) He's also a keeper!
And me..I am busy being a wife and mom to this precious family God has given me.( It's a big job, isn't it?!) And am amazed at the mighty power of God.
Well, time is running out and I have a busy day ahead of me. Thanks for dropping by to "see" us! I'll keep trying to get in here more often..
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
He needs water, too!
Wisdom is the principal thing: therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. Proverbs 4:7
Oh my, do my little ones keep me laughing. Yesterday I looked over and Jed was trying to put a little toy cowboy into my water bottle. After I asked him to stop he replied, "Water's good for him, too!"
We are doing fine. Keep so very busy, about like everybody else! Nikki brought me home a good size box of cucumbers, so I will be canning pickles this week. My friend, Emily, is sharing several heads of cabbage with me, so I will be putting up kraut, too. It will be so nice to have lots of home canned food this winter, for sure!
Our garden is really pretty.We planted lots of corn..hope the critters don't get it. If anyone starves here in SW Virginia, I can't imagine how! We have lots of green beans to go pick at a friend's garden in Russell County next week. There is so many different varieties of beans here in the south. And I might have some apples coming my way to make applesauce with. God always provides!
I have thought lately about how much an encouraging word can make a difference in a person's life. I have a couple of "cheerleaders" in my life that I am ever so grateful for. I read somewhere once that for every correction you give your child, there should be 10 praises. If we could all get a hold of that, wouldn't the world be a better place? My Great-Aunt Bertha is especially like that. She is now 90 years old, and still sends the sweetest homemade cards and letters you ever saw. She's so sweet. She has encouraged me when it felt like all the world was against me. Everyone needs an Aunt Bertha in their life!
Have a great day. If your mother is still living, call her and tell her you love her today. :) Life is short!
Oh my, do my little ones keep me laughing. Yesterday I looked over and Jed was trying to put a little toy cowboy into my water bottle. After I asked him to stop he replied, "Water's good for him, too!"
We are doing fine. Keep so very busy, about like everybody else! Nikki brought me home a good size box of cucumbers, so I will be canning pickles this week. My friend, Emily, is sharing several heads of cabbage with me, so I will be putting up kraut, too. It will be so nice to have lots of home canned food this winter, for sure!
Our garden is really pretty.We planted lots of corn..hope the critters don't get it. If anyone starves here in SW Virginia, I can't imagine how! We have lots of green beans to go pick at a friend's garden in Russell County next week. There is so many different varieties of beans here in the south. And I might have some apples coming my way to make applesauce with. God always provides!
I have thought lately about how much an encouraging word can make a difference in a person's life. I have a couple of "cheerleaders" in my life that I am ever so grateful for. I read somewhere once that for every correction you give your child, there should be 10 praises. If we could all get a hold of that, wouldn't the world be a better place? My Great-Aunt Bertha is especially like that. She is now 90 years old, and still sends the sweetest homemade cards and letters you ever saw. She's so sweet. She has encouraged me when it felt like all the world was against me. Everyone needs an Aunt Bertha in their life!
Have a great day. If your mother is still living, call her and tell her you love her today. :) Life is short!
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