September 8, 2007

Wow, we can't believe its already September.

Hope you guys have been staying cool with all the heat. We have been reminded how much we took for granted having the blessing of air conditioning this summer. Just about 2 months ago the AC in the house decided not to work anymore. We used to call my dad because dad was Mr. Fix it and did all that kind of stuff for a living.

Whew.... its been HOT but God is good and has given us many days of cooler weather in between!

What have we been up to?
We've still been pretty busy taking care of my dad's business and personal belongings. I'm afraid it won't be completed any time soon. We have appreciated your prayers on behalf of my family and its been really awesome trusting God and seeing Him take care of my mother and us girls!

How is your twin sister, Kristi?
Kristi, has been hanging in there while trying to adjust to her life revolving around feeling sick most the time. She has had two, three hour, chemo treatments. She had a bone marrow test done and we are praising God that the cancer is not in her bones. She is in stage 3 and has to have chemo for the next 8 months.
Thank you for praying for her, her husband and their children. They really need it and really appreciate it!

How are the boys?
The boys are great! They are growing up so fast. Austin just celebrated his 6th birthday and is reading! Ethan is getting much taller and I find him always wanting to know people's names. No matter who they are...commercials on TV, books, people walking by...I think its really cute and hope the Lord grows that desire to love people. Brayden is running around talking and trying to keep up with his brothers. He keeps us moving! In fact, they all do;) Its amazing how much the boys learn from each other.
Aaron's family says he looks like my dad...I love it...we aren't sure how long he'll stay looking like him but I can tell you he sweats like my dad did. This boy can be standing still not doing anything and have sweat dripping from his hair. Gross.....

What are your plans for school in January?
Tell you the truth...we aren't sure what God has for us yet. We desire very much to return but the Lord has us here for now and we are taking advantage of that. Its been a rough couple of months and its so comforting knowing that God, in advance, new that it would be.
This fall we are excited and honored to be hosting a small group at our house. The group is made up of couples from our church and will be meeting on Sunday evenings. The Olympians ministry for the children in our church will also be starting up on Wed. evenings! Aaron and I will be joining the team and helping out were ever we can! We still have the privilege of being involved in the praise team, nursery and missions ministries aswell.
Ways you can be praying for us:

Spiritual
God will continue his work in our hearts and that we would whole heartedly seek to honor Him.
Reach out more to others; being sensitive to their spiritual and physical needs
Oneness and teamwork in our marriage and for wisdom in being examples for the boys.
Work...that God would stretch our income; covering the bills and allowing us to save for the down payment for school
Time...that we would prioritize our time and line it up with an eternal perspective.
Home and family life; that God will continue to grow our relationships with each other and ultimately with Him

Thanks for checking in with us...email us and let us know how we can be praying for you.