Yep, we are going to be grandparents..... Yes, it is Kara and Tom. They have been trying for quite awhile and are now five weeks pregnant. The baby is due November 20, 2011.
Brian is so stinking excited - so cute to watch. He actually went out and bought an outfit already....
The big question we are struggling with - what will the baby call us? We have already checked with Kara to see what Tom's folks have picked. We are looking at our options. In reality - we have some time.
Praying for this baby, for Kara and Tom. God is good.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Camping
Brian and I went camping up at Dead Horse State Park. David drove up and joined us.
They caught lots of fish - mostly trout. The weather was really windy which made me cold. Tank was rather annoying as he kept jumping in the lake....
Saturday afternoon we headed to Jerome after David left - it is such a fun little town. So much history. We gave in and ate lunch/dinner at the Haunted Hamburger. Really good.
It is so amazing to see all that our Lord has created. We have only scratched the surface of the west - the entire world awaits us.
God is good.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Accidents
A week ago this morning I (Vicki) was rear-ended on the way to work while sitting at a red light. It was quite annoying. My car has been in the shop getting fixed and I have been visiting the chiropractor - a whole new experience for me. Though sore, I am feeling much better.
Then yesterday, Brian texts me, his van pool was in an accident coming home from work. Some woman merging onto the freeway decided to take their lane too! Lots of blessings - they had already dropped off three of the guys, there was not car in the lane they went into, no one in the van was hurt badly - just bumps and bruises and it wasn't our car!!. So now Brian gets to visit the chiropractor.
How bizarre that within a week, we were both in accidents. Praise God for those angels that are in critical condition protecting us. God is so good.
Then yesterday, Brian texts me, his van pool was in an accident coming home from work. Some woman merging onto the freeway decided to take their lane too! Lots of blessings - they had already dropped off three of the guys, there was not car in the lane they went into, no one in the van was hurt badly - just bumps and bruises and it wasn't our car!!. So now Brian gets to visit the chiropractor.
How bizarre that within a week, we were both in accidents. Praise God for those angels that are in critical condition protecting us. God is so good.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Busy, Busy, Busy
Yep, it is that time of the year where we are busy, busy, busy. I (Vicki) am always busy at this time of year because the auditors appear. They provide distractions for about six weeks and do have a tendency to make me grumpy.
Brian is busy at work too - poor management planning. Our Saturdays are taken up with the acupuncture on Brian's foot (this is amazing, he is in much less pain) and church.
We love our new church. We had the opportunity Friday evening to visit with our Small Group - lots of fun to catch up. There are some folks we will be getting together with.
We are hoping to get out for some spring camping.... Brian's new toy is a pop up camper. God is good (duh) and provided us with one far beyond our hopes. It will be good to spend time with God in nature.
God continues to bless us. God is so good.
Brian is busy at work too - poor management planning. Our Saturdays are taken up with the acupuncture on Brian's foot (this is amazing, he is in much less pain) and church.
We love our new church. We had the opportunity Friday evening to visit with our Small Group - lots of fun to catch up. There are some folks we will be getting together with.
We are hoping to get out for some spring camping.... Brian's new toy is a pop up camper. God is good (duh) and provided us with one far beyond our hopes. It will be good to spend time with God in nature.
God continues to bless us. God is so good.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Healing Continues
As most of you who read this know - Brian had an affair. It lasted seven months - the details are unimportant. One of the last things we needed to do in our healing process was to visit Las Vegas. It was in Las Vegas that Brian met Satan with skin on....
So we went last week. Wednesday and Thursday were fun - healing. Friday, it was rough. Brian was snippy and not very nice. After a couple of hours I gave in and cried. Tears don't impact Brian so he knew I was at the end. We talked and prayed. Brian's statement "I am so angry at myself, how could I have done this to you?" made me realize just how far we have come.
When we saw this shirt we both burst into laughter. What happened in Vegas, didn't stay in Vegas!!
Nothing is hidden from our Lord - He knows all and sees all. Someday we will have to give account for our actions and thoughts. I am so glad that Jesus has already forgiven. We are taking the grace and moving on - worshipping and serving our Lord and Savior.
God is good!
So we went last week. Wednesday and Thursday were fun - healing. Friday, it was rough. Brian was snippy and not very nice. After a couple of hours I gave in and cried. Tears don't impact Brian so he knew I was at the end. We talked and prayed. Brian's statement "I am so angry at myself, how could I have done this to you?" made me realize just how far we have come. When we saw this shirt we both burst into laughter. What happened in Vegas, didn't stay in Vegas!!
Nothing is hidden from our Lord - He knows all and sees all. Someday we will have to give account for our actions and thoughts. I am so glad that Jesus has already forgiven. We are taking the grace and moving on - worshipping and serving our Lord and Savior.
God is good!
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
God's Sense of Humor
Wow, is God good or what? As you know our marriage has survived a very difficult time. We are healing and God is moving very quickly in our lives.
Last December, we visited CCV and felt like God was really speaking to us as we listened to Pastor Don Wilson deliver the message. We felt at peace as we sang the worship songs and chatted with those seated around us as well as those we spoke with after the service.
In this last series of messages, Pastor Don spoke about stepping out and taking risks and doing what God has called you to do for Him. Well we are doing just that. Sunday we attended the first steps class and spoke with members of the staff further about our ministry to be available for those who are struggling in their marriages. It was confirmed again that this is the ministry God has called us to and we are to further pursue His plan.
Today I spoke with the Staff and learned that with a new church plant, they have lost a few coaches to assist with the new church and the ministry at the new location and there is an immediate need for coaches like Vicki and myself. As God would only do, the person I spoke to quoted a quote we have been using for a long time. "God does not waste any hurt", "He uses it to strengthen us and for us to be the pillars when those around us are hurting". WOW......Another confirmation of God speaking to us.
During my conversation, I learned we will be attending training in the next two weeks and the training falls on days in which my work schedule does not conflict. Further, following the training, we will become members of the pastoral care staff and will work directly with the pastors and the persons facing difficult times in their marriages.
As part of CCV's strategy we have found a neighborhood group just blocks away from our home. This will allow us to further reach the neighborhoods for Christ and allow us to actively involved in our neighborhood with the ministry God has called us to.
I/we are so excited to see how God ahs lead us out of the desert and is taking us to higher ground to work with Him thus giving the glory directly to Him. What an awesome God we serve.
We ask continued prayer for us as we continue to follow God's calling in our lives.
Last December, we visited CCV and felt like God was really speaking to us as we listened to Pastor Don Wilson deliver the message. We felt at peace as we sang the worship songs and chatted with those seated around us as well as those we spoke with after the service.
In this last series of messages, Pastor Don spoke about stepping out and taking risks and doing what God has called you to do for Him. Well we are doing just that. Sunday we attended the first steps class and spoke with members of the staff further about our ministry to be available for those who are struggling in their marriages. It was confirmed again that this is the ministry God has called us to and we are to further pursue His plan.
Today I spoke with the Staff and learned that with a new church plant, they have lost a few coaches to assist with the new church and the ministry at the new location and there is an immediate need for coaches like Vicki and myself. As God would only do, the person I spoke to quoted a quote we have been using for a long time. "God does not waste any hurt", "He uses it to strengthen us and for us to be the pillars when those around us are hurting". WOW......Another confirmation of God speaking to us.
During my conversation, I learned we will be attending training in the next two weeks and the training falls on days in which my work schedule does not conflict. Further, following the training, we will become members of the pastoral care staff and will work directly with the pastors and the persons facing difficult times in their marriages.
As part of CCV's strategy we have found a neighborhood group just blocks away from our home. This will allow us to further reach the neighborhoods for Christ and allow us to actively involved in our neighborhood with the ministry God has called us to.
I/we are so excited to see how God ahs lead us out of the desert and is taking us to higher ground to work with Him thus giving the glory directly to Him. What an awesome God we serve.
We ask continued prayer for us as we continue to follow God's calling in our lives.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Go God
Can't believe how mightily God is working in our lives. And we know it must be God because so much stuff is happening as we are taking BIG steps of faith.
We went to class today at CCV, we are going to switch to a new Neighborhood Group - about four blocks from us. How cool is that? We will be starting training to move forward into helping other couples whose marriages are in trouble. God NEVER EVER takes us through something without letting us use it for His glory.
And yet, as we follow in obedience, the evil one continues to attack.... Silly devil - God wins.
This is going to be a great week - God is so good.
We went to class today at CCV, we are going to switch to a new Neighborhood Group - about four blocks from us. How cool is that? We will be starting training to move forward into helping other couples whose marriages are in trouble. God NEVER EVER takes us through something without letting us use it for His glory.
And yet, as we follow in obedience, the evil one continues to attack.... Silly devil - God wins.
This is going to be a great week - God is so good.
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