Saturday, July 7, 2012

Hello Bloggy World...

Here's a little rundown of what's been going on since I last checked in...

In March, three hygienists  traveled to Uganda with me to serve the children going to Suubi Primary School.  

They cleaned over 100 children's teeth in 3 1/2 days!  That's a LOT of teeth!

We were blessed by their service and are super excited that they will be returning in March 2013! 


In April, I began preparing a team to serve at Suubi this summer.  Through the process, I learned a lot about cross cultural training, hot and cold climate personalities, effective communication, being a leader and God's perfect timing.

I also went to see a Celtic Women concert.  Pretty awesome.

On April 29th, Juliet, Kenneth and Abigail were baptized at our church.  What a glorious day!  My heart overflows with joy knowing that my children love the Lord and confess Jesus as Savior!



The month of May started off with our Ugandan beauties joining a dance production called "The Orphan's Hope".  It is a 15 minute production being performed in church's and other venues to bring awareness to the plight of orphaned and vulnerable children in Uganda.  


The last part of May brought busy end of the year school activities. 

We are super proud of Elizabeth for receiving the "Student of the Year" award, as well as Magna Cum Laude on her National Latin Exam.  She's pretty awesome like that.


Katherine finished her first year with the Ingredients Dance Training Program.  It was a wonderful year of growth for her, both spiritually and as a dancer.  

We are proud to announce that she has been invited back to Ingredients as a Company member and will continue using the gift of dance to worship the Lord and to share the Gospel. 




Gary and I kicked off June with a trip to California to celebrate our anniversary.  It was a much needed get-away which included a LOT of down time watching the ocean and waving to passers-by.

As soon as we returned from our get-away, Gary left for Uganda with a group of five people who taught basic first aid to the community, as well as swim lessons to Suubi staff.  It was a blessing to hear the testimonies of many people who overcame their fear of water because of this team.

The ONLY day Gary and I were in Uganda together, with both teams, we had our first Suubi Community Church baptism!  It was pretty awesome!  Sixty people were baptized.  Glory to God!

Middle of June, I arrived in Uganda with a team of 10 people for our first 'Suubi Summer Camp'.  It was amazing!  The children loved it!  I'm pretty sure they're already waiting for next summers camp!

During my stay, I was so encouraged and blessed by the testimony I heard from so many people living in the village that shared that they "no longer live day to day, but now live with hope for their future".  Can I get an AMEN?!


The first of July we were blessed with a visit from our oldest son, Brandon and his lovely wife, Lauren.  They are still such newlyweds!

It was fun to have them hangin out at the house and in the mix that is the 'chaos' of our family.  



Before they headed home, we had a major par-tay to celebrate the 4th! We love a good ol' party.

And now here we are... and it is 'Movie Time' with Husband.

Thursday, February 16, 2012

If not US, then WHO?

"Break my heart for the things that break yours, Father."

Have you ever prayed that prayer?

Did you mean it?

I mean... really mean it?

If you really mean that you want your heart messed up and broken for the things that break our Father's heart...then read this blog POST by No Greater Joy Mom, Adeye.

I warn you though, once you have read it... YOU are responsible.

"Once our eyes are opened we cannot pretend we do not know what to do. God, who weighs our hearts and keeps our souls knows we know and holds us responsible to act."  Proverbs 24:12

If we, professing believers in Christ, don't shout out from the rooftops for the voiceless...

If we, people who confess Jesus as Savior, don't obey His commands and do something for the least of these...

If we, people who call Jesus, Lord, don't raise our voices and stop worrying about who we might offend and STAND UP for the destitute and dying...

If not US, then WHO?

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

How GREAT is our God!

The universe sings praises to God!

The universe SINGS praises to God!!

Watch this video...


Who am I?

I am my beloved's and He is mine.

The UNIVERSE sings praises to God!!!

And still... He cares about each one of us intimately, personally...

He pursues us with His great love.

How GREAT is our God!

How GREAT is His LOVE for each one of us!!!

Oh! that we would live a life worthy of His great love!

Sing praises unto Him!

Live a life that worships Him.

He ALONE is worthy.

Saturday, January 28, 2012

The Happiest Day!

Since the moment our sweet Sharon stepped onto this continent
 she has been WAITING for her birthday.


When her big day finally arrived... 
she could hardly contain her joy!


Her first birthday party.
Her first cake... first candles...
the first time SHE was celebrated!

Yes! there are only 4 candles...
that's what happens around here sometimes!  But we roll with it!

We do celebrate you, precious daughter.
We are so thankful God brought you to us.
You are so totally worth celebrating!

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A side note...

Abigail was our "baby" until Sharon came home.
Now she is the best big sister EVER!
according to the best little sister ever.

Adoption rocks.