I am NOT but I know I AM...

....is an awesome little book written by Louie Giglio
I read it a couple of years ago, and I am comforted by the thoughts expressed in it.
God is all I ever need.
He is everything I could ever want.
He is comfort, strength, encouragement, hope, joy, He just IS.

Our church is going through some crazy stuff right now...check out some of those blogs beside this page.... so in the midst of the battle we are waging, I find comfort in knowing that...
I am not, but I know I AM...

peace

please pray...

for the Pye family
they run the Haitian Children's home that our church loves and supports.
their son Jabez died very suddenly on Tuesday.

please pray also...
for Jonathan and Adrianne and Nick and Gwenn as they fly to Haiti to support and love the Pye's
as of 3pm today, their flight to Port au Prince was cancelled...satan is trying...we need to PRAY!!

If this isn't proof that the spiritual realm is real, and we are at war, I don't know what is.

"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
Put on the full armor of God
so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes.
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood,
but against the rulers, against the authorities,
against the powers of this dark world and
against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
Therefore put on the full armor of God,
so that when the day of evil comes,
you may be able to stand your ground,
and after you have done everything, to stand.
Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist,
with the breastplate of righteousness in place,
and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.
In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith,
with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.
With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints."
Ephesians 6 10-18

peace

two highs and a low...

boy, do I have alot to write about....
First is the amazing story of how God is using a group of suburban 'Caryites' to help redeem a generation in Haiti.
Basically, our pastor gave our church a challenge and in one week...well, you'll have to watch it!


All glory goes to God!

Next.. Gerald and I went to Charlotte to take our citizenship test, and yes, we passed! Now we have to just wait for an appointment to take the oath (or in our case - to solemly affirm)
I think the thing I'm most excited about is that I'll be able to vote in November!!! I'll register as unaffiliated...just so I can keep all my options open.
My flag pole is waiting to be hung, and the flag will go up once we have our certificate...watch for it!!!

Lastly, but not least, is the fact that Gerald's dad's wife, Ella, is dying. She has a short time left, and I would covet any prayers you might say for her peace. She is assured of her eternal home, but is struggling with some delusions (the drugs?) We won't be able to get up there before she dies, so the kids sent her notes, and pictures...so precious and beautiful. I'm so glad I can talk with my kids about death, and how it's NOT the end...just a GLORIOUS BEGINNING!

God is good all the time
All the time God is good

peace

she's growing up too fast...

Olivia.


My eldest.


13 and 1/2 years old.


Beautiful.


Elegant.


Quiet.


Loving.


Smart.


Loves Jesus.





Graduating from 8th grade.


Entering High School.


God help me.


Seriously.


I want to be the mother that nurtures, challenges, protects and pushes her to be all God has called her to be. If you love her....please pray for her. Pray for me.

and don't worry, Gerald will begin target practice tomorrow...

to us!!

to all my sista's out there!!

my husband...

is quite the man. On Monday (June 2) we celebrated our 18th wedding anniversary...(I know I look far too young to have been married that long!)

I can honestly say that though we've had a good many bumps along the road (moving numerous times, infertility, his melenoma etc...) I have always enjoyed just being with him. I would rather be alone with him than anyone. When we are alone, I remember why I married him. That's why, eventhough our anniversary was on a Monday, we went out. Our pastor has had a great little series on his blog about marriage, and what he says about dating is so true.



Here's some of what I love and like about my hubby:



He's tall. (no matter what size I am, I look 'small' beside him)

He's awesome at saving for the future (it's not everyday I like this, so I thought I'd share it today)

He looks so sexy in a suit...(what can I say, he wore one this morning...and wow...)

He still makes my tummy flip...(see above...I love that feeling!)

He is so patient with the kids, and is surprisingly adept at communicating effectively with all the ages in our house.

I trust him completely. NEVER, have I EVER had any cause to doubt him or his vows to me.

He loves Jesus, and is growing in his faith everyday.

He is probably one of the smartest people I know. Brilliant in fact. (hence the 16 letters that will soon be after his name)

He loves me no matter what my weight or horomonal state...he even still thinks I'm sexy...how cool is that??

He is all that I have ever hoped for in a husband. I am beyond grateful to the Creator of this universe for allowing me to be his wife.

I'm the most blessed of women.

Love you babe!
Happy Anniversary!