November 28, 2008

23 years ago (on Thanksgiving Day) the Lord blessed us with our first born son! We named him Jonathan because his name means "God's gift"... and that he most definitely is! We treasure his growing walk with the Lord, his sense of humor and his amazing intellect. We thank the Lord for his kindness and commitment to excellence in his work. We thank the Lord for his generosity and musical gifting. I'm his mom... I could go on and on!!

We pray the Lord will bless our dear son beyond all he can think or imagine this year! Happy Birthday Jon!!

November 26, 2008

I am reading a book by Timothy Keller called "Ministries of Mercy- The Call of the Jericho Road". As I read I am painfully aware of my need to grow in so many areas! One of these areas is in loving the unlovely. Keller writes:

"Since Christ’s mercy was not based on our worthiness, our mercy
must not be given to those who reach some standard of worthiness"

1. Luke 6:32-36 (English Standard Version)
"If you love those who love you, what benefit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what benefit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. And if you lend to those from whom you expect to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to get back the same amount. But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil. Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.

May we learn to generously love the unlovely- as the Father loves us!

November 25, 2008


















I was tagged by my friend Cissy to post the 5th picture in my 5th picture file:)
This is what I found...Mirielle with her sweet friend Lexi Martoia who now lives in Michigan.

I'd love to see what's in YOUR 5th folder-5th picture!

November 23, 2008

We had a fun afternoon with our friend Liz who took our family photos today! This time of year we usually set up a tri-pod and take a kazillion pictures of us sitting on our stairs :). Today Liz took us to the beautfiul quaint town of Davidson to shoot pictures. It was so much fun! Here are a few of the shots...

November 23, 2008


While Jon was working and Taylor and I shopping, Bill took Miri to Shining Hope Farms for a glorious day of fun! Miri's teacher- Jessie - invited her students to a day of decorating the stalls, packing boxes for Operation Christmas Child, lunch and horse relays. Her students took time to celebrate her birthday too :). Thank you Lord for Shining Hope Farms!

November 20, 2008