Thursday, August 18th

I Peter 5:10
And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered for a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.


Hi, we just want to take a minute to share with you how much we appreciate knowing that we have people like you praying for us. We are so thankful to know Jesus Christ and to be blessed with His people encouraging our hearts and lifting us up!


First of all we want to thank God for His grace, mercy, comfort and love! We choose to believe His Word and trust that He is in control, at work and bringing glory to His name no matter what our circumstances.

We praise Him for protecting Ethan this last week. Austin was on the front porch and Ethan was in the house. Ethan started running and with his arms extended out. Next thing I hear was him putting his whole hand and arm right through the window. The sound was horrifying and I started shaking. I thought we were in big trouble. I got to him and was expecting huge cuts at his wrist but instead found myself in unbelief that he was hardly hurt. Ethan stood their in shock with some shards of glass in his arms and chest, and a couple minor cuts to his wrist, upper arm and chests....that was it! Praise God!!!!! Praise God!!!! Praise God!


Update on my twin sister Kristi....
Kristi had surgery last Thursday and the doctors confirmed yest. that she does have Hodgkin's Lymphoma. With the test performed already she is at least in stage 2 (possible 3 or 4) ... they won't know for sure until they do testing on her bone marrow (After evaluating factors, the pathologist classifies the cancer in order of severity as Stages/Grade 1, 2, 3 or 4. Grade 1 is sometimes referred to as "low grade," the least aggressive, and Grade 4 as "high grade," the most aggressive. Over the next two weeks she will daily have test and procedures being done.

The doctors shared with her that if she wasn't treated she would be dead by Christmas. She will start treatment next week so she will lose her long hair within the next 2-3 weeks the doctors said. They also told her that the survival rate (after treatment) is 60% (70% for stage 1 and 2). They can say what they want but we know God has allowed this and has a plan for her life not taking her a minute before He calls her home.

Considering the news, she seems to be in good spirits. Scared to death but choosing to cling to the one she knows will carry her through!
Please continue to pray for Kristi, her husband Jason and their 3 children (Holden 5 months, Kristalyn 1.5, Faith 5).



Aaron and I are hanging in there! Heading into this year we thought our one focus was selling our home and getting back into training. Enabling us to be a part of reaching tribal people with the hope of Jesus Christ.
Recent circumstances of my dad's sudden home going and my sister fighting caner as answered some of our questions we had about having to set aside training this year. We rejoice that God loves us so much that He, in advance, had prepared for us to be here! Its been such a privilege to be able to stand beside my mother and three sisters and go through this valley together. Seeing God working in my family and ultimately bringing glory to His name.

Once again, we thank each one of you for your prayers and support. We have felt and have been empowered by the ONE who knows all, is in control of everything and loves us more than we can ever know.

I Peter 5:10 And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.