This Journey Together: 2012

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Update from the last couple months

We hope this finds you all well and thriving! We miss you and wanted to give you a quick update on all that has been happening with us in the last couple months.

In September, we were so blessed to have seen so many of our friends at World Mandate! It seemed that every time we turned around we got another hug. It was wonderful! We thoroughly enjoyed the ‘re-upping” in our journey and were challenged yet again to re-examine our goals and vision with Jesus. We also enjoyed the hospitality of Pete and Jen Leininger (thank you again) all weekend and were so blessed by their wisdom and guidance in our new season. We got to spend time with so many of our friends and we were so grateful!

Shortly after arriving home from World Mandate a divine encounter happened between me and the girl I disciple here (some of you know about this because Jimmy shared a piece of the story in church last month). This encounter lead to a four day calling and texting string between me and the Unbound team working to rescue a girl (who is from up here) on the Texas/Mexico border before she was sold into the sex trade. The Unbound team was able to rescue her in time and she is currently in a Safehouse and doing well. My minor involvement in this case was enough to spur me on being more aware of my surroundings and sharing with the people around me about human trafficking. Since then, God has brought more girls in my path.

On another note, Andrew recently took a full-time job working on his parent’s farm. He enjoys farm work and is diligent doing it. He is also overseeing/coaching a group of Life Group Leaders and actively discipling the men in his life.

The Kids

Sydney is enjoying homeschool (most of the time). She reminds me just about every day how much she misses Waco Baptist and her teacher, Mrs. Norman. She is slowly making friends. There are not any girls her age in the church we are at now. We are praying that God provides a ‘best’ friend in these crucial years ahead.

On Nov 1st we celebrated Aaron’s 5^th birthday! Oh, what a blessing it is to experience boys. Aaron, means Mountain, which is what he tries to conquer almost everyday. He is so full of life, tender love and strong leadership even at such a young age. The things that God has planned for him are far beyond what I could ever imagine!

Isaac is walking! We celebrated his 1^st birthday (and our anniversary) on September 25. He is getting so silly with all his expressions and giggles. What a joy! He truly is living up to his name (Laughter).

In closing even though this season has been difficult for us we are finding purpose in our time here. God is continuing to teach us about leadership, love and resting in his mercy.

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Field Trip to see the Jets!!

A couple weeks ago Andrew (homeschool dad) took the kids on a field trip to see the F-16 jets that are on Air force base here in town. A friend from church works with them and offered to give them a tour. The kids learned some fun lingo for the jets, got to wear the pilot gear and rode in a shuttle bus to see them up close. They had such a great time and couldn't stop talking about!

Monday, October 15, 2012

Fall Favs

Oh how I appreciate the fall in the Midwest! The great fun of making applesauce, the crisp cold weather, how the leaves change colors and more. And the cow picture is just for fun:)

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Happy 1st Birthday Isaac!

Oh, how I have loved being a mommy to this little boy this past year! His life and the timing of his birth reminds me of the sweetness and goodness of God. Here's a little picture journey of the last year!