Great Weekend!

Friday-Fireworks, family and good food

Saturday- good food, shopping, friends, more good food and fireworks

Sunday-First Speaking engagement, great food, meeting new friends and now relaxing!

This weekend is almost a blur as I sit with my eyelids half open, listening to my brother and Aaron play video games and reflecting on the events of the past three days. I am so blessed to live in the USA where I can freely fellowship with family and friends and eat too much yummy food every meal, never once worrying about my safety or where I will sleep tonight.

God was with us today as we spoke to Providence Christian Church, pastored by Steve Sorensen. Everything went smooth and I was much less nervous than I anticipated. Aaron was great at striking up conversations and getting to know people. Braylon did his part by being friendly and reaching out to strangers :) Audrey was the highlight of my day! First I must say that my kids were so well behaved today that I could not ask for anything better! We were at church for 4 hours and sat through two services. Audrey has been preparing to "speak" to the church congregation about Jamaica for a week or so but I was unsure if she would perform when the day came.

As I offer her a chance to speak she pulls the microphone to her face and all of these wonderful well spoken words come from her mouth. I was so proud of her! Not only did she do well with public speaking but she understands our call to Jamaica. If you want to hear Audrey's interpretation of God's call on our life, visit one of the church's below while we are attending or just look her up and ask her!

We will be at the Union Chapel Church on July 19 and then we come back to Farmland Friends on July 26!!! Hope you can join us!!

Thank you to all who prayed for us today. Your prayers were answered and we had a blessed day. Thank you to Ron and Yvette for allowing us to bombard their house again!

It is Reality

The talk of being missionaries has been dream like and futuristic until the past week. Tuesday I spoke with a small group of ladies, informing them of our missionary plans and asking for prayer. Our letters have been sent out and we are approached daily by people "surprised" to hear we are leaving. Our truck is sold and our house and car are going on the market very soon. Our missionary "status" seems evident and real as I prepare a video and Aaron and I discuss topics for our upcoming speaking engagement, THIS SUNDAY! That's right in two days we will have our first official run through, pleading people to follow the commandment "Therefore go and make disciples of ALL nations." I feel like I am begging and pleading for money, the hard part is reminding myself that the money is not for me but for the work of Christ.

All prayers are appreciated as we take the next step in our journey.
Here is the video I have put together:

Doggies

The day has come and although I am sad it is here, I will relieved when it is over. We are trying to find a nice home for our dogs. Petey, a long haired jack russell and Mac, a jack russell mutt. Both dogs are well behaved (love attention), love to be outside and are house broke. Petey is about 5 years old and Mac is 3 1/2.

If you are interested or know someone who may be please leave me a comment!

Here they are in their favorite spot!

Yesterday's Project

Trying to keep two little ones entertained inside, when they know it is nice and sunny outside, can be difficult! On day two of our roofing project, the kids and I made a trip for some essentials (gatorade, water, craft items). Yes craft items. Here was the result of yesterday's fun!

Happy Father's Day DAD

Dad has taught me so many things in the past.....most he probably thinks I don't remember. Generally when it was time for a lesson with Dad I was mad because he would not "just do it" for me. The funny thing is I think I remember how to do everything he taught me during these times.
Thank you for teaching me to change my oil, change my tire, use a hammer, a saw (of any type) and so much more. You are a great dad and I appreciate the time you spend with me!

I love you Dad!

Blessed

Since I am blessed with an amazing husband! I wanted to make sure the kids (aka mom) gave him a great gift for Father's Day. Seeing as we are getting rid of most material things, a "normal" gift would not do. After some thought I recalled Aaron wanting to golf at a course near some friends of ours. I put a phone call and email in to these wonderful people and they made the golf trip happen and so much more!

God has blessed me with so many great people in my life! I am so very thankful for Ronn and Yvette! They offered a day and night of rest and relaxation. Golf, swimming, no cooking, a movie, kids to keep our kids busy, good food and free tickets to the children's museum-what a deal. We felt so welcome in their home and felt a sense of peace and rest while there. So my hope of an amazing Father's day gift was made possible by the Oren's!

Aaron enjoyed the time he spent with Ronn at The Legends and I enjoyed talking with Yvette and watching Audrey and Braylon have fun. Thank you guys!

Happy Father's Day Babe!

My Babies!