Our Family Circus

For any of my "cheerleaders" as I call them checking in on the fundraising for the March mission trip to Vnam.....I am only $1000 away! WOW! I have been amazed, floored, and blessed all over! When I heard of the trip I knew I was to go. I had 2 ideas of how I was sure God would supply the funds. 1. You may have read before, but it was to sell some property that did not sell once, twice, or 3 times! STRIKE OUT! 2. Maybe it was a part time job in our county. I never got my ducks in a row for that one and have since felt that it was not what I was supposed to do. So God, I tried it my way, now let's try Yours! 1. It amazes me how He calls and then equips us when we are obedient. It also amazes me that I chose one man to be my husband and got this AMAZING package that came with him called his family! 2. It also amazes me the folks I did not send a letter to but they are financially supporting me. A lady, new to our church, sent me a note that God told her to support me. She ...

My Teddy Bear of a little brother got married this weekend!!! So that meant my parents headed North! My mom is diabetic so proper foot care is important. I wanted to take her out for a pedicure with J's wedding as an excuse. J is not his name but that is what I call him. Why complicate things with 3 more letters? Miss Lydia and I took Nana to a nail salon. We enjoyed talking with the lady who was taking such good care of mom. I know she was of some type of Asian decent but did not know for sure. She later mentioned Vietnam. I heard a cry for the backroom and out toddles a chunky little fella. His mama said, "He loves the customers." He came right over to me and snuggled up against me. I reached down and hugged that baby and was immediately filled with love for him. Oh my....is this what that orphanage will be like!? I so wanted to ask to take his picture but I was afraid mama was already creeped out by my baby obsession. The hug from this little fella was not just a hug....

I was certain the funding for the Spring Mission trip to Vietnam was to be paid for because we would sell a piece of property. But I was wrong. So wrong in fact, that the buyer tried 3 different resources including an auction of her property to buy ours. I hated it for her and to be honest, I hated it for me! That would have been MY money as well as some debt relief. It would have been as exciting as the birth of our babies-without the sleepless nights to follow! In fact, there probably would have been a sleepless night because I would not be able to stop smilin'!! But it did not happen that way. I continue to wait on God, 'cause frankly, I had it all worked out. That must have been the problem. Meanwhile I learn that a woman who loved me as a teenager is not doing well. This woman gave me a job when she learned I was considering quiting the high school cheerleader squad because I could not afford it. There were days she had to search for something for me to do. Medical bill...

My Dear returned from camp #2 on Sunday afternoon. I was to be in KY for the bridal shower. We met and I gave him two more children to add to the 17 he had with him. L. and I did not return home from the shower until late due to a bridge being closed...such a long journey home through the unknown. With all that being said, I neglected to inform My Dear of an informational meeting at the church on Sunday afternoon. He took the older kids to ride dirt bikes while I had B. at home for a nap, yep, both of us. I awoke at a quarter til 4. Surprised My Dear was not home yet, I called to learn he was riding with the kids and decided I would just wake sleeping baby to go with me. Then I realized he took the van, I did not have a car seat . Called my neighbor secured a car seat and then realized I did not have keys to the car! She offered me her van but we live close enough I would take the bike. THIS BIKE~ NOT THIS ONE-oh you thought we sold it, we did th...

When my brother was little he had snow boots that reminded me of something an astronaut would wear. Whenever I hear of someone talking about stepping out in faith, I think of those big ole' snow boots. No, the boots in the picture are not them-those are fireman boots according to our son who wore them at 2 1/2. Faith boots are much bigger and frankly, they are a little harder to walk in. In fact, they are uncomfortable! As I type this, I have my Faith Boots on! No, I am not wearing snow boots but the image of those navy blue snow boots . My friend Fay is wearing a pair too as well as our friend Bob. Chelsia , a student, has at least one boot on and a few others are looking at their boots considering climbing in. We are Faith Walking together. We have the opportunity to wear our boots for 11 days to Vietnam and care for orphans there. We are praying, getting our passports ready, packing, preparing our families, praying, checking the weather in Vietnam, praying , and waiting on God...