Hard times brings showers of blessings.

Flurteen months later we still dont have a church. Unbelievable. We ahve turned at least three down knowing God wouldnt let us go. Had several call and say no thanks. The most excitemnet was when we felt God leading towards a church plant in New Mexico. We were planning to go out there amd Lee preach and we were going to stay with some of oir missionaries in Deming. Two whole weeks!! Of course we needed God to supply the money. But that is nothing for Him. But a few days before we were to leave, no money had come and the church decided they didnt wamt southern preaching styles so the door got slammed shut. It was really tough. All my family really believed it was where God was leading. Our missionary pastor thought so too. But....
So here we are. Five weeks post job loss. Waiting on God to suply money to pay bills and buy food. I told the Lord I would go sign up for food stamps Tuesday if He didnt send money. Amd low and behold he sent some Sunday!! Yay! Just in time for this weeks needs. Next week has a big list of needs but He will provide. Like the He rews in the wilderness. God provided day by day. Is it fun? No. Is it comfortable? Nope. But it builds faith in me. In my children. To others whomare watching and dont understand. Its been really hard telling the kids we cant have that or do this. But it hasnt killed us. Helps us be more grateful. They are learning we have a Father who owns it all. And also has spurred hem to find ways to earn money. Not easy but at least they try!!
We have decided we will serve the Lord. And i know this trial will come to an end someday. Praying it is soon!!

Sweet little Cubbie...

May 19 came far too quickly! I can not believe my little caboose is two years old already!! Its crazy how time flies. You are still a little guy, though. Only 27 lbs!! You love your bebe, or blanky, your Mama, and your bubba, Caleb. You Re starting to talk and trying hard to get some hair. You LOVE and i mean dearly love Cuties. Those tiny citrus balls make your whole face light up!! You are usually a happy little fellow you sleep most of the night now. Yay!! You have a sweet little smile and like to shake hands with people at church. Your dark sad eyes melt peoples hearts!! We love you, Brennen James, and I am so thankful God answered our prayers and sent you to us!! I pray you will be saved young and use your whole life to serve Jesus! I love you little Cubbie!

Grandmother took us all to chuck e cheese for a party. You had a cute whale cake and pizza and you like playing the games. Mostly you like putting the tomens in the machines.

To my oldest son....

Cant believe it has been 15 years(April2) since my life dream
Came true and I gave birth to my first child! And it coukdnt have been a better first son, either. You are maturing into a hamdsome, caring, hard working, Godly young man. You read your Bible everyday, and more importantly you put what you have learned into practice. I am so proud of you!!! I never have to worry about what you are doing, whether your chores will get done, or if you have your school completed. You are super trustworthy. This past April at missions comferenec, the Lord called you to make your call to the mission field public, and I couldnt have been more proud!
Brennen James adores you and you are so good with him. Hardly ever acting as if you are sick of being a two yr olds hero! You patiently care for Cubbie daily.  I know the Lord has big plans for you! Just stay true to yourself amd keep your honest character. I love you more than life!
We took you to the Ole Miss baseball game again and it was a blast!! We lost, but oh well!!

Happy belated birthday, Reece!

I did it again. I failed to write a birthday letter on time. Puh lease forgive me!!

Happy birthday, Reece. Feb 17 wS the day you turned 11 years old. Time really flies. You are in 5 th grade and doing very well. You make A's amd dont have much trouble excpet in language. And who needs that, right??? Just kidding. So proud of you for working hard at school. You are still goofy and can make us laugh with you infectious smile. You have been trying to be more of a helper, and I appreciate that. You love to go to church and you try to read your Bible. Keep it up!! I pray the Lord will use you in ways we never could imagine and that you will always serve him. We love you Reece-boy!!