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Tuesday, November 23, 2010

In My Home Recently

I can't believe it's been so long in between posts from me.  To say we've been busy is an understatment.  God is moving in our lives so let me get right to it.

1.  We won't be moving to Kuwait in the summer.  After lots of prayer by ourselves and so many others seeking the LORD on our behalf; John approached a respected General Officer and asked for a year deferment.  It was granted nearly on the spot.  We've been humbled at the support we've had up the chain of command at the Pentagon as well as at Assignments Branch.  Now that all the paperwork is in and signed appropriately, we are waiting for some direction from the Army.  This change in plans allows us to continue to work with Adam and with YHWH's help, launch him into adulthood. 

2.  Of course all along the way in our current struggles, we've told Adam that his actions dictate our actions.  He's continuing to show signs of healing and getting better.  We are so grateful for this and would ask you to continue to pray that only the Holy Spirit (Ruach) would have His perfect way in Adam's life!  We look forward to the day when we can begin to work on the interpersonal issues in our family that need healing as well. 

3.  Along the lines of family healing, John and I have been reading a great book on forgiveness entitled Unpacking Forgiveness: Biblical answers for complex questions and deep wounds.  The author is Chris Brauns.  I can't recommend this book enough.  Pastor Brauns takes you methodically through the steps of forgiveness starting with why it's important for the offended person to forgive and who should receive forgiveness in your life.  Forgiveness isn't about 'just getting over it'.  If you've ever needed to understand forgiveness and how to display it in your life, this is the book for you!

4.  I've been running.  Yes, running.  I'm in love with my new treadmill and we have consistent dates in the week for 4-6 miles at a time.  I'm thinking I'd like to train for a half marathon.  Running has taken up a great deal of time that I'd been spending on the computer, or even reading.  Hence, with the emphasis on fitness, I've not been around much in cyber land.  Boy, do my legs look great again. 

5.  Classical Conversations continues to be a wonderful way for the children to learn and create community for us in the Body of Christ.  I look forward to my Wednesdays with my CC Campus each week.  I feel as if I'm the one who's truly benefited from tutoring this year as well.  I'm in love with the students in my class and their mother's are some of the sweetest friends I could ever have.  Next year, I believe the children will continue with Foundations and move onto the Essentials program as well. 

6.  Scrapbooking:  My creative outlet.  I finished our 2009 album a few weeks ago and have started thinking about designing our 2010 album.   I also want to tackle a baby album for Emily this upcoming year.  Creative Memories just makes this so easy to do.  I've completed 6 or 7 albums this year!  Whew!

That about wraps up the news from here.  I'll post some Thanksgiving pictures after we get back from a great day with friends in Pa. 

1 comment:

  1. ISAIAH 30:21!!!! So good to hear you know the voice of God directing you and your family. Our time/season is His and this extended year will be fruitful and more abundant than you ever dreamed. For he has directed your path. Thanks for sharing. Happy Thanksgiving. J&G.

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