September 30, 2008





I am tempted to listen to the voice of fear today so I know it's time to preach truth! We don't know the status of Bill's job with Wachovia but this we know:

YOU ARE NEAR

Verse 1
When the trials come and sorrows fall on me
You are my strength, the ground beneath my feet
When temptation calls to worry about my life
I will place my hope in the cross of Jesus Christ
And joy will be my song Yes joy will be my song

Chorus
For You are near, near to me
You still my anxious thoughts
And You bring Your peace
You are near when I call
You drive out all my fears
And calm this troubled heart
You’re near to me

Verse 2
You told me to rejoice in every circumstance
And trust in You alone and in Your sovereign plan
You beckon me to come and bring You my requests
You promised that Your peace would come and bring me rest
And joy will be my song
Yes joy will be my song


Zach Jones © 2004
Sovereign Grace Worship (ASCAP)


Listen for free on Rhapsody- http://www.rhapsody.com/zachjones

September 27, 2008

After posting a slideshow for each of our children, Mirielle asked if we could now post a slideshow of our dog Mocha :). I am glad to do so! Two years ago we went to see a Border Collie/mix litter at a local rescue- and it didn't take long for all to agree that Mocha was coming home with us. Jonathan, who works for Starbucks, thought she looked like the color of a Mocha Frapp which is how she got her name. :) After much question as to Mocha's mix- our vet believes she is a Border Collie/Chow mix due to her Border build and Chow color and spotted tongue! She has a super sweet personality and is loved by all~


Here we go... our dear dog- Mocha!

September 26, 2008

Growing up in an Army family-we lived in many cities and countries. One of the places I lived was Seoul, Korea. While visiting many orphanages there the Lord birthed a desire in my heart regarding adoption. How glorious it was to learn years later that the man I was to marry also desired to adopt!

We began pursuing our adoption in 1998 and initally thought we'd be heading to Korea- but the Lord had another route for us to take! Long story short-we were instead encouraged to look on the Internet for available children. It was there where we saw the first picture of Miri and our hearts leapt! 2 months later we were on a plane to Russia!

Growing up I listened to 2 French Canadian singers- one Gisele McKenzie (yes- where I got my name) and Mirielle Matteau. I always loved the name Mirielle and even loved it more when I found out that it means- "God spoke"!! God indeed spoke from the foundations of the world that this precious girl would be our daughter! I pray you enjoy taking a look at Mirielle's last 10 years!

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Taylor Aubrey Brown was born in Norristown, PA on September 17, 1988. He just turned 20 last week! What makes that day even extra special is September 17th is also Bill's and my wedding anniversary. He made our 5th anniversary quite a memorable one :). (Especially weighing in at 9lbs 2 1/2 oz. ) I pray you enjoy going down memory lane with us!

Saturday, September 20, 2008

Due to all our family members living out of the area (as well as several dear friends)- we decided to take the plunge and join "BLOG WORLD"! I look forward to learning from all you blog pros and I pray what is posted here will glorify our Lord and Savior. If not- I invite all readers to serve me by letting me know :).

A dear friend requested that I start by posting from the beginning of my children's lives (much to their dismay)! So we begin with our first born- Jonathan Holt Brown. He was born in Pheonixville, PA on Thanksgiving Day- November 28, 1985- weighing in at 9 lbs. 12 1/2 ounces! (We lovingly and accurately called him our Butterball Turkey :) )


So here we go down memory lane....