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!!

Catching up

ots been forever. Blame technology. My old ohome couldnt put pictures on my blog. We still dont have internet. So it wasnt convienent. But now maybe the pictures will show up!!
I believe my last post was in Septmeber. Goodness. Time flies. So heres a whirlwind of my life!
We still dont have a church. We have turned several down because God wouldnt give us peace to go. We are still poor, but God has provided for our every need. Right on time, every time. Lee is still working at Hancock fabrics. The kids and i are still doing the same old thing. School, clean, etc.
our fluff ball, Finn, went to a new home due to the stress of a dog that wont housetrain in a ymriny home. We still have Dozer, the boxer. It has been a long road of well ess for him. But i believe we have arrived.

Regret

Living with regret is an aweful thing. Life has a way of leaving one with regrets, and  the realization that there usually is not much one can do about it. I have several regrets in my life. Some I try not to think about. Some that are t that major. And some that reshaped my life. Sometimes regrets aren't that big of a deal. Like when you go to Sams and see the neatest little rocking horse you would like to give your child for Christmas, but its only May, so you say "I will get it next time." But of course its gone. But they can also hurt you. One such instance happened to me recently. 

    I have several friends here in Town that I know love caramel cake.  Every  time  I make caramel cake or my now famous cupcakes, I always think of them. Just a few weeks ago I was making the cupcakes and I thought, I could run a few by my old neighbors houses. But, I didn't. No time. Out of the way. But now, I have regret. One of the neighbors died Sunday afternoon. I cant take her one anymore.  Cant give her something to help her smile in her bedridden state. Regret. As soon as I heard the news I thought of it. If only I had done it when I thought of it..... Its too late now. But I just hate that I didnt do it.  Ugh. 

Moral of the story...just go ahead and do whatever it is that keep popping in your head to do. Its like the Bible teaches, life is like a vapor. Here today Nd gone tomorrow. We dont know what is in the future. So live now!!  No regrets...

Lost...???

No, friends, not lost or forgotten! We had to move suddenly, so my life took a little detour and there hasnt been much free time! But i am still here. There hasnt benn any sewing ir new baking recipies. But Go has been real in the last month or so! We are still with out a church. But God has kept Lee busy filling in and we have been to some really neat places.
God has continued to supply our every need. He is so awesome!! A sweet family gave us the use of their little rent house. We are camping out in one bedrm with wall to wall mattresses! And we are learning how to manage with one, yes, one toilet!! I believe living with out all the stuff may be a good thing! Simple life. Ahhhh.....
We also added a puppy to the herd. His namr is Dozer. He is an AKC boxer puppy. His daddy is almost a champion. He has championship pedigree. He is a lively boy, and we love him. He isnt hyper at all. And very smart. He is doing well in puppy kindergarten, too. Finn likes him, but Dixon cant stand the sight of him. Lol. He has grown so fast too. He is almost 4 months old. I will try to get a picture soon!!
Im going to make an effort to et back into the blog world!!