The Countdown Begins

July 5, 2009


In 9 days Jon moves to Florida. Yesterday I decided to start a picture countdown!

I asked Jon to pick his favorite dinners for his last 10 days and taco's were first on his list!

Day 10- Taco dinner :)



He got the job!

July 2, 2009


It's official! Jon is moving to Florida in about 11 days! He will be working for Campus Crusade International in Orlando and his start date is July 20.

Why Florida some ask? See the beautiful girl next to Jon? :) In case you're new here- meet Julie VanLue! They've been dating for several months now and they'd appreciate your prayers as they seek the Lord regarding their future!
Feel free to pray for mom (me) as our first born gets ready to leave our home :).

We're so proud of our boy!! Thank you Lord for answered prayer!

Sunny Florida

July 2, 2009


We had a wonderful quick get-a-way to sunny Florida this weekend! Jon went for a job interview with Campus Crusade- more on that later today :)- and Miri and I went to play. It was a joy to be back at Metro Life church again and to spend time with our favorite VanLue girls. One of the places we went was Downtown Disney. Hope you enjoy the pics!

Special Olympics!

June 26, 2009


We received wonderful news this week... Miri will be riding in the Special Olympics in Raleigh in July! She's been riding at Shining Hope Farms for about 2 years now- but because we live in Mecklenberg county- Miri will be riding in the S.O with another farm- Lifespan. She had her first lesson this week! We'll keep you tuned!

Excited about "No"


June 24, 2009


How do you respond when you receive a "No" from the Lord? I had been praying about joining a dear friend on a mission and as we prayed for the Lord's will to be revealed- I REALLY wanted to hear a "Go". I heard "No". Sigh.

I then sensed from the Lord that I should be just as excited about the "No". Why? Because His "No" is His glorious will for my life! It's a part of His perfect plan which is for my good and His glory! Amen?

1 Thessalonians 5:18

...give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

Expecting Great Things








June 20, 2009

I am asking the Lord for big things this weekend...for an answer, for provision if He says 'yes' and the strength to obey!

Will you be so kind as to pray with me? Bless you :).

Romans 8:32 (New International Version)

32He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?

Ephesians 3:20 (Amplified Bible)

20Now to Him Who, by the power that is at work within us, is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly, far over and above all that we [dare] ask or think [infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes, or dreams]--

Honoring their wishes

June 19, 2009


I was just informed that the babies home in Uganda requests that no pictures of their babies be posted on blogs until the adoptions are complete. To honor their request- I am removing the pics for now. Please continue to pray for Shawnda and Jason!