Monday, September 10, 2012

He Made It!!!

His real one was Friday but through God's hand and
lots of love from his Daddy and Mommy,  we
celebrated George's very 1st birthday! It's a miracle!
When Leona was carrying George, they were informed
of so many major health problems he was most likely going
to have, and that he'd probably die in utero. And that he
wouldn't last long if he even did make it to birth.
Some of the doctors tried to encourage Jeremy and Leona,
others did not.  Some even suggested to them that they should
do away with George before he was even born. They said,"No".

After he was born, he spent the first month of his life in the hospital,
and sometimes with all his tests and heart problems we thought
he might never come home. But he did! And earlier this year, the
doctors easily fixed his small cleft lip.

Saturday was a gorgeous day. It was sunny and cool. George's
party theme was jungle/safari. It was a simple, cute, quiet,
relaxing party.

George's birthday cake
Leona, George's happy, beautiful mother simply bursting with joy.
Me, Leona, and Annah


Huge pizzas

The seat of honor

Annah
Dad helping Jeremy with the slideshow equipment
Donald and his sleepy little Nora
Dad serving pizza

Yes! Pizza!
Even George gets pizza.
Cry time! The slideshow Jeremy put together of George's life.
After the C-section



Oh, that smile!
First tooth



Thanking everyone for their love, prayers, and support
Jeremy and Leona had a special video clip for the end. 

Imagine our delight and thrill!

Me, Mom, George, and Annah
Time for presents!





Diana and little Dale playing with Nora

Leona gave some of the balloons to the kids.

Even Nora gets a balloon.
Leona, Ashley Sneed, and George. Apparently George wants to go home.
Dad cleaning
Time to go home!

"The Lord has done great things for us, and we are glad."
Psalm 126:3

Saturday, September 8, 2012

Turkey Hill fall '12

Last week we stayed at Turkey Hill Ranch Bible Camp
for Labor Day weekend. We arrived Friday night and it
rained so much (almost the whole time we were down there!).
But it was nice because it was not so hot like in May!

Alot of our usual "camp friends" didn't make it this time, and we sure
did miss them. It wasn't the same without them. But it was a good camp.

The speaker was Keith Trevolt from Kansas. He spoke on sanctification, but
intwined into so much of it, he spoke about suffering. He's a nurse practitioner
mostly for epileptic and seizure patients, so he's seen lots of physical suffering.


Now they have a reading from Scripture or testimony during every meal.
Dad helping with dishes.
Singing time
Davis and Winters families

McKay family
Kickball at the gym


Charity gets a high five from the director for a run well done.




Game over
The worship leader, Eric Barker always included a children's song...and you know what that means.
"I'm in the Lord's army. YES, SIR!"


"The Lord's Army" song we sang three different versions: original, original words cowboy
style, and Mexican! Original:

"I may never march in the infantry,
Ride in the calvary, shoot the artillery,
I may never fly o'er the enemy
But I'm in the Lord's army.

I'm in the Lord's army, YES SIR!
I'm in the Lord's army, YES SIR!

Mexican:

" I may never fly down to Mexico,
Wear a sombrero, eat a cheesy taco,
I may never ride an armadillo,
But I'm in the Lord's army."

Time for the Bible quiz!
 One question: What did God tell Moses to put on the ark?

He didn't, it was Noah He told.


Okay, if you were to have dinner with John the Baptist, what
would he serve you to eat?

Gulp! His head on a platter?

No! That is not the right answer.

He would serve you honey and wild locusts.
 
Oh yes, what was the Lord's name for King Solomon?
Jedidiah.


Oh no! Not the hippopotamus song!
You can if you want to, but I'm not doing hand motions!
Director Charlie
McKay family sings "Holiness"
Hmmm. I'll have to think about that one.
Friends

Andrew and Matt sing about God carrying us through trials.
There was such a oneness in spirit and awe when everybody sang
"Amazing Love" together.

It was fun to play mini golf with Dad and Annah Sunday night.
Missed.




Games



Keith Trevolt


"Without faith it is impossible to please Him."
Hebrews 11:6

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Happy Belated

Happy belated 14th birthday to James Wilkerson! Hard to
believe you're 14 now. You growing into a young man. We
love you so much. Remember, "Part of becoming a man is
about taking responsibility". - Courageous

We pray for you, James  and may God bless you and guide
you in whatever He calls you to do to serve your purpose
for His Kingdom.


Happy birthday!

"The Lord takes pleasure in His people;"
Psalm 149:4