My sweet kids

We were riding along in the car and Laura Rose exclaimed "I see TOYS FOR US!" (Instead of Toys R Us) Ain't she sweet? She looked confused when we all laughed.

My sweet little boy Jacob is so tender-hearted I have to tell you that last night at church he was watching "Adventures in Odyssey". The story was something about an abandoned baby - the teacher said he was just fighting back the tears. Jason and I feel so strongly that the Lord has something special for our loving, compassionate son. In a world that tells you to be tough, think only of yourself, he is different. Please join us to pray that he know early in life what God wants him to do and the person He wants him to be!


Love to all! Check out my blog list, some good news from some friends adopting a son from Guatemala & update on PASSION world tour!

God's business is changing situatons...

Okay, so I am previewing some of Beth Moore's DANIEL bible study b/c I will begin leading it in Sept. at church. Had to share this! In Daniel 6 verses 16 & 17 Daniel is thrown into the lion's den. End of verse 17 is so cool - they put a stone in front of the den w/ the king's signet -"so that Daniel's situation might not be changed" (v. 17). Well...we all know that that did not stop the Lord. Just as in the New Testament (some 500 yrs later) a certain stone was rolled in front of a tomb with guards placed out front...that did not stop my Savior from conquering the grave. Praise Him!

"You do NOT have the ONE situation God cannot change."
- Beth Moore

Do you have a situation that needs changing? We all do. The Lord can do it. The Lord will do it if we ask in His will! Persistently pray.

"HE (God) rescues and saves, He performs signs and wonders, in the heavens and on the earth! He has rescues Daniel from the power of the lions." Daniel 6:27 (said by King Darius next morning we he sees Daniel has been rescued by the one true God. )

Touching video.

The Bridge

John 3:16

Great Article on handling stress.

I found this article on stress that is very helpful. I encourage everyone to read it. It is a reality of life but it can be controlled. Don't let it control you.

Stress and Your Marriage

“I have considered my ways and have turned my steps to your statutes. I will hasten and not delay to obey your commands.” Psalm 119:59-60

Society tells us “Don’t just stand there. Do something!”
But God says, “Don’t just do something. Stand there!” -Henry Blackaby



In Christ,
Jason

What are trying to say Jason - are you stressed in your marriage? - Just kidding!
Very good article. -Christie

Lunch Lady Love

Early this morning Jason was leaving for work and he told the kids , "Come and hug your Dad so I can make it through the day." Jacob and Laura Rose rushed over to give hugs and kisses. Then, Jason turned around and Laura Rose was giving Jason's lunch bag a big hug. So when Jason ate his smashed sandwich and crumbly chips - he thought of his sweet Laura Rose, the lady who gave his lunch some love.

Hot Diggity Dog...

July 23 is National Hot Dog day. Bet you did not know that! So go get a Sonic foot long coney or a slaw dog w/ mustard like my sis Aprille likes it. Yummy.

Introducing Payton...

Praying fervently for God to allow Payton to become a part of our family! He is a super cute 3- year old, who will soon be the son of my sister, Aprille(pictured w/ Payton) and her husband, Donnie. We love you Payton (& Aprille & Donnie) and cannot wait to meet you face to face. Jason & I are excited about being an uncle & aunt. Jacob says, "we should have a big party for Payton." YES, we should and we will!

Got milk?

Did you know that Tuesday, July 15th is cow appreciation day? We will be dining at Chick-Fil-A after Jacob's ballgame to celebrate. I asked the kids this morning, what else can we do to show cows our appreciation? Very seriously, Jacob looked at me and said..."we could drive around and find some cows, then get out of the car and say thank you to them."

Waiting...

"I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in His word, I put my hope.
My soul waits for the Lord, more than the watchmen wait for the morning,
More than the watchmen wait for the morning." Psalm 130:5-6

Are you waiting? Are you like the watchmen, waiting in the darkness for that first sign of dawn? That first little gleam of light? Piercing through the dark - He will shine. Wait on the Lord. Tell your soul, heart and mind over and over again - that your hope is in the Lord & in His Word. Believe Him.

We love our family so much. Thank you, God, for each and every one of them.
(Also read 2 Peter 3:9 - good stuff!)

Batter Up!

Okay, Jacob had a baseball game Saturday and Monday - he hit the ball BOTH games & made it to home plate! He was so excited. He told Jason tonight (Monday) - "when I hit that ball it made me feel super-special!"
That is my little boy. He is such a blessing! Laura Rose & I were good cheerleaders! Two more games - one Tuesday & Saturday. Pray for a hit! (Update: Jacob hit the ball BOTH games! Thank you Lord!)

Laura Rose says...

"Dear God, thank you for my tiny, little Sprite." (said this at our beach picnic when Nana gave her an 8oz can of Sprite.)

Jacob says...

"I am glad to have my whole family back together again."

Home from Bama

Hello to all from home, back in Tn. Good to be home, but miss Bama alot. We had sooo much fun with our family. It was hard to say good-bye to MawMaw as she left for Alaska & it was hard to tell Nana & PawPaw good bye. (Gran came back to TN with us- good company in the car!) We had a nice 4th of July. The kids spent the day with Gran in Leroy and then had hamburgers at Nana's. A bad storm came and we braved leaving to watch the fireworks. We waited, they finally began, then they malfunctioned and we could not see them at all! Thanks a lot city of Jackson. On Monday the 6th, we were off to Gulf Shores. It was a beautiful day! We found sea shells, played in the waves and I even caught a fish with a net. Jacob & Laura Rose were imitating the fish's mouth. Cute. Then it was off to the "Wild Woody" racetrack. Jacob and I stayed in the lead the whole time - PawPaw, well, in his words "my cart had a hard time getting up the hill." :) We love you Paw-Paw - you big kid! Laura Rose and Nana cheered us on from the sidelines. We went to see WALL-E, AGAIN. Then on to Logan's for some must needed food. The kids were so tired but I am proud of their behavior. They held up well on that busy day! AL is a lot of fun!

Pictures from Grans on the 4th

Gran sent these pictures of Jacob and Laura today. Looks like they are having fun. I miss them very much.

Jason

Pool, Mater's, broken sink???

Today is a hot one! Yikes! We got up early and the kids played in the pool. Nana sprayed them with the water hose, and they loved that. Then we rested a while and went to lunch at Mater's. We had some fried green tomatoes - yummy. Took pictures of the alligators out front with the tomatoes in their mouth. (One of them was eating Snow White, too. Laura Rose's face was so cute when she saw that!) When we were leaving Mater's Mom took Laura Rose to the bathroom. They were taking a while so I went to check on them. I walked in and mom looked so upset! While they were in the bathroom the sink broke - like fell on the floor! Oh dear...After all of that, the kids and I secretly went to WalMart and bought Nana some flowers. We planted them , hope she will like them. They are purple and white vinca. Easy to grow. The kids are resting right now and will be visiting with their Gran tomorrow morning.

ALABAMA

Well, we made it to AL and are having a good time. Spent one night in B'ham w/ Autie Aprille. (There's a party on Farley, is you good???) Then on to Jackson & Leroy to see the grandmas & grandpas. The kids are having a good time. We going to eat at a diner tomorrow called "Mater's". The kids and I are headed to Leroy to see Gran & Papa tonight for a a few hours. Miss you Jason!