Little Cabin Times

Follow your dreams!

2011-07-02T15:40:00.002-04:00

So many people fail to dream big dreams and follow them...of course the first thing said when I suggest this notion of dreaming is..."What about doing what God wants?" ..Why do these 2 things have to be oppossing ideas? If we are following God and His word and are working hard to grow in the knowledge of God then we should trust that those dreams are a reflection of Gods Will. Isn't he the one that gives us the desires of our hearts? If He has given us a desire or strong desire for something then we should trust that and go for it! I believe this is much like Eric Liddles feelings about racing and his sister needed to learn that his dreams were part of that will. I have never seen this movie above but I love the part about following your dreams. I so want my children to DREAM BIG DREAMS and when haters discourage and everyone thinks the dreams are stupid or far fetched seek the LORD and go for it!!!

surgery tomorrow

2011-05-03T23:23:00.003-04:00

It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed. (Deuteronomy 31:8)

I am posting this for my non-facebook friends in Florida and elsewhere...

I have had a lot of issues lately with my lower teeth...mulitple abcesses and 2 root canals and still there is something not right that I pointed out to the dr last week.After she did some indepth exrays it was discovered that I have a very large tumor growing in my jaw bone under numerous teeth. she said she really didnt like how this looked and sent the exrays to an oral surgeon and they scheduled me right then for removal of the tumor tomorrow at 12:45. They will drill through my jaw bone in several places and have to dig out the tumor which is actually growing inside the bone...I will be awake with gas and valium...I will have stitches in the front of my jaw as well as the backside of the jaw.
I have spent much time reading scripture and praying and I do not believe at this time that I am anxious as to the outcome of the biopsy but I AM DREADING the pain that will follow this surgery. I am so thankful for this scripture above and I am sure I will be reciting it when they turn on the bone drill YIKES! I am so thankful for the peace that can only come from God...what a wonderful friend he is indeed...I am so thankful for the countless songs that I have been taught at Clifton they are ringing in my ears constantly...As we also mourn the death of our beloved worship pastor (more on that coming) his voice and the things Chip Stam taught me thru his life and death are so close to my heart this week and too numerous to list. I will include some of the songs that he taught me that I cant stop singing this week and when I am recovering I will compile some thoughts from me but from so many others as to how this man changed their life...Thank you for your prayers!

hmmmmm

2011-02-12T23:23:00.001-05:00

How much longer must we wait...give me strength...my human strength is weak and getting weaker...

47 years old today...that is getting old

2011-02-10T23:11:00.004-05:00

Pretty quiet uneventful birthday...just another year...made homemade pizza.Robert and I made some peanut brittle tonight.The kids were busy with their many activities so pretty quiet. love this website and this pizza is fabulous!

http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2010/03/caramelized-onion-prosciutto-pizza/

Getting ready to start p90x Monday...borrowed it from a neighbor so Robert and I are ready...the kids are doing it too.Should be a Very BIG CHALLENGE! Looking forward to it! Stay warm everyone...glad for the warmth of a fire and plenty of food.It's the little things that bring the greatest joys sometimes.

2011-01-26T23:48:00.002-05:00

This is so exciting to see our good friends brother Abner and his beautiful wife Amanda making it big! This is their first video Enjoy!

"Bonsoir" by JOHNNYSWIM

JOHNNYSWIM | Myspace Music Videos

2011-01-07T09:28:00.004-05:00

Boy was I wrong about a small Christmas... it was a HUGE Christmas!!!

2010-12-30T08:44:00.006-05:00

I could not have been more wrong about my predicting a small Christmas this year. Christmas Eve as we just finished our dinner and were relaxing in the living room and starting to watch a Tim Hawkins video with my parents. Josh said someone is banging on the door...well I had not heard anything since we had the T.V. as loud as it would go so my dad could hear the video...I just ignored Josh and then he said more insistently " Mom some one is BANGING on the door" so I got up to check and sure enough someone was at the door!!!IT WAS CALEB! I can not tell you how surprised and overwhelmed I was!That memory will be burned into my mind for the rest of my life!!! The kids were so excited that he came. Joshua had a dream back before Thanksgiving about this same event happening on Thanksgiving day...I had mentioned a few times since then that maybe his dream will happen at Christmas but I really didnt think it would be possible. I was in my heart hopeful until Friday and then when it just seemed that all hope of it happening was gone I told Robert well I guess it is definitely not going to happen so we ate Christmas Eve dinner I had a real sense of sadness that I was trying to hide from everyone as we all sat there at dinner.I thought that Tim Hawkins would change my mood so we sat down to watch and then REAL joy as God granted us such a wonderful Christmas present overwhelmed my heart. To top it off he brought along his girlfriend Rachel and it was SO WONDERFUL to meet her and get to know her. She was easy to talk to and very comfortable to have in our home and the kids all think she is GREAT! This was just the first surprise of the weekend. About an hour after he arrived we had to go deliver a few goody bags to some friends in Taylorsville so we asked them to come but they declined. I felt horrible just leaving them sitting there on the couch when they had just arrived. Well we were only gone about 30 minutes and when we returned we were greeted with another HUGE surprise. Caleb bought the family a 55 inch flat screen T.V. and it was all set up in the living room. OH my goodness! Now we all won't have to sit a foot from the T.V. to try and see our #49.We can see nose hairs now if we want. That was an awesome gift that will make our situation of not being able to go to any of his games a lot easier to accept. Well then we had another treat Sunday night when he took Robert and I out to dinner at a fancy restaurant! I had LOBSTER!!! The appetizers were incredible and the food was so delicious as well as dessert. What an incredible treat that was! As most of you know our finances have been so difficult for the last few years due to Seminary and low paying jobs. We have not been able to go out to a real restaurant except for fast food unless we happened to have a gift card. This was so incredible to go out somewhere so exceptionally nice and delicious. We enjoyed many conversations and playing games together. The only sad part was saying goodbye. I cry easier and easier the older I get.I guess that is due to the realization that our lives slip by quickly and time between visits can feel so long when we dont see the ones we love.The knowing that I probably wont see him again for a year was on my mind when he left that and the fact that my heart was bursting with love and joy for the whole experience of him coming home.I wish at those moments I would be able to express myself in better ways than tears but I attribute that to a mothers love that just spills out. I hope through the years I can verbalize to Caleb just how much this weekend meant to all of us if not maybe he will know this kind of joy when his son someday surprises his family in such a way. I hope you all had wonderful Christmas stories as well. God has been so good to us this Christmas!

Funny thing is Grace had said not just a few times this year that she wished that this would happen. This is similar but our surprise was much more dramatic :)

small christmas this year

2010-12-13T08:42:00.002-05:00

Well...we will be having a very quiet small Christmas this year. Melissa and Lee will be in Alabama the week of Christmas and we have no idea what Calebs plans are so we are assuming we will not see him at Christmas :( I have seen him a total of 1 hour and 30 in a whole year and now to think that we are not going to see him again is almost too much for my mothers heart to carry. He has not been home for a year and now who knows how long it will be until he comes home again. Please dear God change these circumstances.We will try and still have a good Christmas and I know things change and cant stay the same and I am not asking for that. I am looking forward to the many changes that adulthood brings all my children like grandkids and daughter-in-laws and son-in laws so I pray someday we can all be together again to catch up with each others lives and share a meal in peace and love and family full of joy and happiness for one another and praise to the Lord for all the blessings He has given us.

IT'S A BOY!!!!

2010-12-03T23:16:00.002-05:00

Titus William Munger is on his way and we will all get to meet him sometime in mid April! The boys were happy to know they will be uncle's to a boy and Grace was happy that she is still the baby girl of the family LOL!

Joy with sadness

2010-11-24T20:18:00.004-05:00

Melissa gave me this picture framed and I hung it above the mantle tonight it is called HOME FOR THANKSGIVING by Currier and Ives...I love it and it makes me sad at the same time.

Having such a wonderful time with everyone tonight as we cook and the family plays board games at the table ...Fire in the fireplace...Cider in my cup...Christmas music playing and listening to my family laughing hard! All this warms my heart and I am so filled with joy and thanksgiving to God for His many blessings...just wishing Caleb was home or that we at least knew of his plans for the day...seems so strange not knowing but wherever he is I hope he feels our love and prayers and that his day will be filled with similar things.He is very missed and loved... Joshua said Monday that he dreamed Caleb came home and surprised us...hmmm could happen.... I hope you all have a blessed and Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!

Christmas Food Court Flash Mob, Hallelujah Chorus - Must See!

2010-11-23T11:52:00.000-05:00

What a way to think outside the box to put Christ back into Christmas!

Happy Birthday Calvin

2010-11-17T22:44:00.002-05:00

I am so thankful to celebrate my son Calvins birthday today. I am thankful for his courage and strength both on the football field and off. I am thankful that although he excels in football his character shines brightly in the eyes of his coaches and mentors often describing him as a fierce competitor but a gentle mild man off the field. For this I am very thankful to the Lord for the work He is doing in his heart. It is a wonderful thing to see Calvin mature and grow and become a man. This has been a great homeschool year and I am enjoying him more than ever and I know that will be coming to an end soon but I also look forward to enjoying all my kids as they become adults. I pray that he continues growing closer to Christ and will continue to grow spiritually. I am so blessed! We had such a wonderful Birthday celebration with him today! Thankful for a loving Brother-in-law that has been so good to him and wonderful older sister(Melissa)that knows just what gift to get him because she has taken so much time getting to know him and his likes and dislikes. It is at times like this that I wish for more money to do more than we have been able to especially in these last few lean years. I so would love to be able to do BIG birthdays with LOTS of presents like we were able to do for Melissa and Caleb but at the same time these last few painfully lean years have also made the joy of going out for 5 guys burgers tonight such a treat! We have not been able to do that in so long so it was amazing and I am so thankful to God for it. When we got home Robert told Calvin that he will still get a present and Calvin said What? really? ...You dont have to dad...what a tenderhearted son who understands how difficult things have been for us. He felt so overwhelmed today as his grandfather took him to breakfast and lunch and shopping at the mall in between. That may not sound like a lot but we have been dressing from the free clothing attic at the seminary for the last 3 years and have been able to get so much wonderful clothing for all of us. All the kids have never complained about having to wear second hand clothes without much of a selection as they have always known it is all we can do and they all have fun going there and picking out 4 things each. But, today was even more exciting for Calvin as he was able to go to the mall with his grandfather and pick out 3 shirts BRAND NEW and anything he wanted within a reasonable price! That combined with the new shoes Lee and Melissa bought him he was THRILLED. So his kind words to his father tonight that he did not need to get him anything else was something I will never forget and makes all the hard lean years worth the pain.May I never forget the lessons and the lessons to come! I remember a line from Little House on the Prairie where Charles said to Caroline if not for the painful times and the tears then we would not know the joy of the happy times. So true and a lesson hard learned. God Bless you Calvin and Happy Happy Birthday!

2010-11-15T11:15:00.004-05:00

Well we have received a "CALL BACK" from the church in Virgina lol. We are scheduled for a second interview Tuesday the 16th. We are praying that if this is where the Lord wants is then He will make that evidently clear tomorrow night. There are 2 songs running in my head as I consider the possibility. This is something we have prayed for many months and I have recently gotten settled into the idea of us being here a while and thought about how wonderful it would be to be able to spend a lot of time with our first grandchild. So I must repeat to myself that we are all going to walk thru this stage of our lives in faith even thru sadness at separation and I am SURE it will be a sad day to have to say goodbye to her and lee and our grandchild. Whether that means the faith to stay put or the faith to be sent out. We know that even if WE stay put that God will be directing Lee and Melissa to a church in a few short years. The other thoughts are that we will have another huge undertaking with moving my parents and finding a house with 2 living areas and wheelchair accessibility again new Dr's. Plus selling this house but this too will take faith and He will not direct us without taking care of all these needs.I am so blessed to have Robert to lead me and love me. It reminds me of a new song that I have come to love called dancing in the minefields and I am so glad that no matter what the next step will bring that I have Robert to walk/dance with thru the mine fields of life and ministry. That is AWESOME beyond words and knowing that God Hinself is stepping in front of us.Still appreciating your prayers for us and the elders of New Life Community Church in Staffor,Va
Becky

CITY CHAPIONSHIP GAME!!!!

2010-10-31T10:09:00.010-04:00

http://trinityrocks.com/athletics/khsaa/football

Tonight Calvins football team will be playing in the final city championship football game! They will be leaving Jeffersontown skyview athletic park and traveling by chartered bus followed by all the parents in a police escorted caravan to Trinity Highschool. Trinity is the school Calvin would like to go play for. It is an amazing place with the following athletic training center on campus and they win the state championship each year. It is a catholic highschool all boys and VERY competitive to get onthe team and in the school. There will be coaches from every school in the area since we live in a county that allows us to select whatever school we want to send him to public or private and we are not restricted by county or areas of town. Please pray that God would be directing him and us to the right place. We have to approach the coaches they can not approach us but the students from the various schools can approach Calvin and us and already have in some cases.

Built through the generosity and support of those who believe in the Trinity mission.

A 26,000 square foot, year round training, conditioning and learning center for all Trinity student-athletes and coaches.

Featuring the highest quality craftsmanship, equipment and technology for the support and development of Trinity student-athletes.
Some of the features...

* Trinity Sports Medicine Department, staffed year-round by a full time Certified Athletic Trainer.
* Sports Medicine training area that includes three whirlpool baths.
* 48 head shower room
* Conference and film rooms
* Dressing room for game officials
* Headquarters for the Trinity football program that includes:
o Locker room for teams
o Coaches' office areas
o Conference room and game preparation work stations
o Coaches' locker room, restroom and shower area
o Equipment storage area
o Equipment maintenance area
o Laundry Room

Be INSPIRED!

2010-10-10T23:51:00.012-04:00

I can not remember outside of Elizabeth Elliot when I have been so inspired and challenged....Oh how I long to be used to meet the basic needs of desperate people and in the process be an instrument in the hands of the Almighty to share his gospel and love and be His hands and feet... How amazing such a young and beautiful woman gives up all for the cause of Christ

http://kissesfromkatie.blogspot.com/

below is a link to what is truly one of the most convicting and challenging sermon series on this same topic PLEASE PLEASE listen

http://www.brookhills.org/media/series/radical

Guess I am missing a little boy tonight...

2010-09-19T23:58:00.001-04:00

WOOOOHOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2010-09-04T17:34:00.002-04:00

CALEB JUST SACKED THE QUATERBACK!!!!!!! WHY ARE WE NOT THERE?!?!?!?!?!?!? SP PROUD OF HIM!!!!!!!!

2010-08-24T16:16:00.002-04:00

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Sweet 16

2010-07-18T02:28:00.007-04:00

I can't believe my baby girl is turning 16 WEDNESDAY! She is getting her permit Thursday due to the drivers license office is closed in our county on Wednesday. She is quite disappointed since she wanted to get it on her birthday so she could drive to church. She is such a sweet girl and I can't wait to celebrate on August 7th at her big birthday party bash with a live band and cook out.What a wonderful birthday for a wonderful girl!

She wants to solo dance to this song for recital next year...I can't wait to see what her award winning choreographer has in store for the big strong part towards the end! I am so thrilled that she at 16 is so sensitive and longing to praise the Lord with dancing!

Calvin headed for surgery tomorrow am

2010-06-23T00:00:00.002-04:00

Please pray for Calvin as he is headed to surgery tomorrow morning.Pins and plates in his left leg. Please pray that the pain will be controlled and that he will do well with anesthesia since he has a cold. He has been through so much with that leg. he is determined to go to football practice Thursday night if the dr says he can go. He wont be able to run but is hoping that he will be able to do all the other conditioning work they are doing right now. please pray that he will not over do it and that he will have patience to trust in God and His timing.

More Good Stuff from my first exposure to this teacher/pastor

2010-06-22T20:06:00.006-04:00

Excellent message

2010-06-22T08:54:00.002-04:00

Happy Fathers day!

2010-06-20T17:44:00.002-04:00

fun to watch everyone celebrate Roberts special day! Lee and Melissa came for dinner and gifts and now we are having small group ice cream sundays. He is a very special father that deserves a lifetime of having his children honor him with their words, their actions, their kindness expressed in gifts and cards as well as their Love for him for God and for each other.

Memories

2010-06-02T14:29:00.002-04:00

my children love this song because it reminds them of our family home in Jacksonville ...not how it looks but how it feels. I have a hard time listening without crying.27 years was a very long time with many memories and lots of buried pets and a house full of memories...the hand prints in the cement a tree house that holds great memories etc...etc...etc... I do love the adventure we are on now but still hold Jacksonville very dear to my heart.

Memorial day

2010-05-31T11:34:00.001-04:00

Taking time to be thankful for all our service men but especially proud of my son Andrew "Caleb" Konemann...United States Air Force

2010-05-23T01:07:00.002-04:00

Well by now most of you know that we are not going to Tyler Texas. When the search committee first let us know of their decision this is how I felt:

Then after recovering somewhat we are now accepting that God must have other plans for us and I must now delve into many opportunities for ministry and embrace the following song as the statement of my life right now:

Hopefully we will continue to sing this song through all of life!

This is a super HERO

2010-05-13T16:46:00.002-04:00

God is glorified through this mans disability...some think that God should heal everyone but this is proof that God is a loving Sovereign God that uses his creations the way he pleases!

Happy mothers Day

2010-05-08T19:44:00.004-04:00

Looking forward to spending a beautiful day tomorrow with Robert the kids and Lee&Melissa at a family picnic and a trip to Huber farms. This song made me cry as I remember saying these words in prayer next to their cribs and as we knelt next to their beds. I am so thankful to my kids for giving me far more blessings than heartaches and I promise to always pray this prayer for you and always pray a prayer of thanksgiving to God for giving you to me even if just for a short time. I cherish the moments that we have been able to spend together. While we were on vacation a couple weeks ago we went on some hiking trips and picnics and had such a great time but it was a reminder that 2 special people were absent. I sure do miss the times we were all together with melissa and caleb. But at the same time I enjoyed the time we had with grace calvin and Josh and had peace in my heart that Caleb and Melissa were doing well and happy...thats all a Mother can ask for. I am truly blessed by God more than I deserve.

The following song is for my mother that I cherish everyday!

Thank you Melissa for your amazing imagination and for making me a mother there is no greater joy...Thank you Caleb for making life exciting and full of adventure....Thank you Grace for your sweetness and truly living up to your name...Thank you Calvin for being strong and protective...Thank you Joshua for being my caring friend.

I needed a laugh today!

2010-04-30T12:06:00.006-04:00

STILL MY SOUL

2010-04-27T23:26:00.005-04:00

This passage of scripture is on my memory board this week. Sunday marked 3 years since we had our last church service as Christ Fellowship on the last Sunday in April.God has done so much since then in getting us here to finish school... Melissa got married ...Caleb is settled at the Air force academy... and now we wait to hear about where God will send us next. We have not been filling out any other resumes until we hear from Sylvania church in Tyler, Texas. My heart has felt weak as we hope so much to go there but we have not heard anything for 2 weeks and silence is never a good sign. I would much prefer to keep communicating but they have a VERY big job to do as a pastor search committee. We have known for a few weeks that Robert is 1 of 4 left in the pool. There is nothing we can do other than wait. They have contacted our references and it is not our place to now make contact except to find out how we can pray. I have been praying for the search committee as a whole and elders but also for several of them by name. I feel in a weird way like I know these people already and so hope that we get to work with them and serve them and love them.We have such a strong desire to go there and speaking for myself will be so disappointed if we don't get to know them better this side of heaven.
At the same time I am reading and searching scripture and holding on to the Lord for his strength. I have and am praying for a courageous heart to take the answer from Sylvania as Gods working and know that He is Sovereign over all things and very trustworthy and loving. This song just spoke to me so much tonight. I am still praying that God would be directing us to Sylvania and that we will be able to give ourselves and our family to these people to serve them to the glory of God. I believe the committee will be meeting tomorrow night...Please pray that we will hear something soon. We are putting on hold searching anywhere else until we hear from them. We have never felt led to stop applying at other places while waiting to hear from a particular church until now.We just feel such an affinity and don't want to look elsewhere.Please pray for strength of heart and peace and that fear will not take over our souls. Thursday is April 29th the actual date of our last Christ fellowship church service...we will be thinking of our dear brothers and sisters that shared that day with us on the beaches of Florida.It is a bitter sweet day as it also marks the day our youngest son,Joshua was baptized in those warm waters of the Atlantic. Thank you all for your prayers!

I am so thankful for the music that God uses to bring us strength and encourage us. The Gettys have written songs that sustain me.

Family Picture

2010-04-26T08:29:00.002-04:00

we were never good about getting family pictures when the kids were growing up so this one is especially treasured in that is is th only one of all of us all 5 kids together at the same time.We are so thankful to have it!

WAITING! I know ...thats all I ever say!

2010-04-17T19:12:00.003-04:00

I needed to hear this song today! I am so ready to hear whether we are going to Texas.I do understand that the committee is doing its job and they really aren't taking all that long at all. It is just so hard to go from being willing to go somewhere to having a real passion to go to a particular church and not be able to just GO! i am finding myself wanting to meet these people and start a lifelong/eternity long relationship with them which I guess is a result of praying for them so much it makes you feel like you know these complete strangers so well...yet we must wait! I pray that these desires are from God indeed. I know that neither one of us have had a strong particular desire to go to a particular church until now. I am finding myself thinking about it all the time and praying earnestly that God would have us go to Sylvania church in Tyler Texas. Please pray that we hear good news soon and if it is not good news in our eyes then pray He would give us courageous hearts.

I pray that God gives me another opportunity to do this again!

2010-04-16T11:22:00.002-04:00

I thought this was a great article!

2010-04-16T10:54:00.001-04:00

http://news.sbts.edu/2010/04/16/seven-sure-fire-ways-to-blow-up-a-church/

Happy EASTER!!!!

2010-04-04T01:13:00.003-04:00

Thank you Jesus for rising from the dead and shedding your blood and grace all over me so that someday I will rise to sing praises to you forever!!!!

Grace is SO AMAZING!!! I am overwhelmed tonight with the reminder and meditation on the resurrection this early Easter hour.

WORTHY IS YOUR NAME!!!

Good Friday

2010-04-02T10:04:00.002-04:00

When I hear these songs it makes me see just how wretched my sin is and the cross reminds me that they have been paid for and I have been made a new creature and been given the Holy Spirit to give me strength to resist sin. So now when I sin I do so with disregard for the sacrifice and a denial of the power that resides within me.Thank you Lord for your mercy and grace given to me even now when I so don't deserve it and help me to see my sin and repent as I go through the rest of my life on this earth.

Shock and Concern

2010-04-01T23:22:00.003-04:00

“Discernment is not a matter of simply telling the difference between right and wrong; rather, it is telling the difference between right and almost right-Charles Spurgeon

I am having a very hard time with this...please someone tell me this is an April fools day joke! I am stunned and do not see the necessity of this at all. I am feeling like I dont even know this man that is speaking in the video...he is unrecognizable to me...I would never have seen this coming...I am glad he is taking a sabbatical and we should all pray for him fervently.

Wonderful truth... By Bryan Chapell - President of Covenant Theological Seminary

2010-03-31T14:06:00.002-04:00

More waiting and hoping!

2010-03-25T18:41:00.003-04:00

Well Robert had the Skype interview last night with the church in Texas.For those that don't follow my facebook sequence of things. This a church in Tyler Texas called Sylvania church found at http://www.sylvaniachurch.com I was able to listen to the interview from the couch. The search committee members and elders were VERY prepared and had the best questions imaginable! They were very thoughtful question just like the ones on the questionnaire they first sent us. We both have felt a sense of excitement and peace during the last month as we have prayed MUCH about Gods will regarding this particular church. We will now start the waiting process again as the committee interviews the other men and we pray that God gives them wisdom and clarity in this process. We know there is no such thing as a perfect church nor a perfect pastor but we are truly hoping that God is leading us to this particular church but will continue to make it a matter of fervent prayer and would ask that you all would as well. I have already posted some personal thoughts about the church and such a couple of posts down.By the way in the interview they did mention horseback riding and my heart "trotted" a little LOL
Becky

So glad the kids got to go hear him at the "No Idols" youth conference at Southern Seminary this weekend!

2010-03-22T12:55:00.003-04:00

Waiting and my impatience!

2010-03-20T23:48:00.002-04:00

I pray that God would direct our path as we seek a church to minister too so that we will have a permanent place to serve Him and His church. AS I have said before we are ...I am ...so anxious and have realized once again this week just how weak I am and I have thought i learned patience but I have so much more to learn. We had heard from a church in Texas about an interview yet it seems like I am waiting on pins and needles again. Is this the place? Will we have a church family to minister to again soon? Will they want us after they meet us? Will we want to go there after we meet them? How will the kids transition if this is the place for us.Will they love my children and mentor them? Will I love their children like I should? We have prayed so much and feel that this is a good match. I do have a peace about this church but it is not a specific peace which I think is a good thing. I have a general peace about going anywhere God wants us and since there are no red flags at all yet then I will continue having a peace about it and even a desire for it until the Lord shows us different or changes our desires.The purpose and doctrines and focus of the church seem to be a perfect match. Looks like a beautiful place to move.Never been to Texas but it sounds and looks like a great place. Friends of Melissa and Lee went to this church and worked at one of the many camps in the area and they really loved the church said it was awesome. The camps look like such a wonderful place for the kids to go to.My mom was a camp nurse in the summer when I was growing up and there isn't many things that are more fun than living at camp for 6-8 weeks and making friendships with the rest of the staff kids. And for some other silly reasons it appeals to me. We have always loved country living.After my horse Bonnie died many years ago I kinda gave up the dream of having a horse again. It is a far fetched dream to someday have the opportunity to own a horse again but if Texas is where we are going then maybe a horse will be in the future?. But if that is not what God has for us and we end up in an inner-city church somewhere unfamiliar then I know that heaven is not far away and maybe I can have a horse there lol.
I long to hear Robert bring Gods word alive for me and the congregation. I long to see him have a people to love and care for.To help their families and hold their hands before surgery and hold the hand of the dying elderly woman that needs a pastor. To see him able to help them fix their roof on the weekends just to have the opportunity to talk about Christ while working side by side. I long to see him have a group of like minded people to minister along side of and really care about. Those of you who know him know that he loves you and loves the people of God and at the moment is a Shepherd with no sheep. Of course ministry is not about a man but about glorifying God but God does gift His people and expects them to use those gifts...so we wait to have a place to do that. We are thankful that God has given us an opportunity to work in our present church until he makes his way clear. Please remember to pray for us and for the Church in Texas. Please do not pray for me to learn any more patience!LOL I really stink at waiting :(... I will post the song that needs to be in my heart and soul right now...Robert always reminds me that God knows where we are and he will get us when he is ready and plant us in the church that He wants us to give to and love because he loves us so deeply and our response can only be loving Him and His people in return!

Becky

Who will care for the dying and unlovely

2010-03-20T22:55:00.006-04:00

I have contemplated for a long time adopting terminally ill children. I worked in an indigent hospital for children many years ago. I was able to care for some very abused kids and babies. Many either brain damaged from their parents or abandoned due to a terminal condition that the parents could not handle. Even the children that were said to have only brains stem activity would be comforted when we took the time to hold them and rock them...to show love. They responded to our little acts of love and that often perplexed the dr's since they were blind deaf and even were said to have no ability to have any functioning senses including touch. I pray they felt our love and that God in a supernatural way allowed these little treasures to feel our love even if it was at a spiritual level.
I would love to someday have the opportunity of adopting one of these precious children to care for until they die.What a privilege it would be to rescue then from medical foster homes that are so under staffed that they dont have time to love. I pray God will work out these desires that I believe He has given me in His timing.

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A little politics

2010-02-24T18:01:00.007-05:00

I have heard that this is a very big hit this week by people going to listen to someone that actually something about the subject.I pray people would just take 10 minutes to listen so they understand that socialized medicine is not being pushed on us because people are benevolent.The message is so clear here in this short audio.
I know Reagan was not perfect but boy to I remember the days in which he was in charge and led this nation like no one other in my lifetime. I sure hope more and more people listen to this and pray for this nation!

FINALLY MAYBE PEOPLE WILL WAKE UP TO THE THREAT OF POLITICAL CORRECTNESS TAKEN TO THE EXTREME AND THE DANGERS OF SUCH ATTITUDES!!! PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES!

http://liveshots.blogs.foxnews.com/2010/02/24/ft-hood-attack-publicly-called-terrorism/

Update: Five Muslim Soldiers Questioned at Fort Jackson in South Carolina

Waiting and Celebrating!!!!

2009-12-04T23:29:00.003-05:00

Can't believe we are still sitting here in almost the same spot as a few months ago. Waiting ....waiting....waiting.
Wonderful news though....ROBERT GRADUATES NEXT FRIDAY!!! we have come a long way from where we were 3 years ago to right now. It has cost us everything we ever had financially,physically...mentally...and God has taken care of us even when it does not look like it can come together. Financially we should have gone under completely in the last year. Expenses and income just dont add up and still dont. That is not to say that it has been easy.I am far too tired of telling my children no we cant do this and no i am really sorry but you cant do that. I just had to tell GRace that she could not be in the point program at the Christmas recital because we do not have the money to replace her broken point shoes. That part is the hardest by far but we are counting our blessings and trusting that God is using this time to mold our children along with us. We are not homeless,hungry or thirsty or unclothed so God is providing for our needs. I am so very grateful that I have content children that do not ask for much and that is why it is so hard to have to say no because they are so great about being content.
Caleb was able to come home for Thanksgiving while melissa was in Alabama with Lee and his family. We hope Caleb will be able to come home for Christmas.
We are still looking for a church and I have stopped checking the email every 5 minutes and will just sit back and let God place us where He wants us in His time. Just do pray for our financial situation to stabablize while we are waiting. And pray that we will find a church that will communicate in an open dialouge so that progress can be made. Thanks to all that pray for us it really is changing thing...mainly us.
Becky

sorry for the reduntant song but this is what I have to sing over and over again in my heart these days

Happy Birthday Calvin!

2009-11-16T22:11:00.005-05:00

I can't believe that tomorrow will mean 2 teenagers in the house again for the second time in our parenting lives. Melissa and Caleb are now in their 20's now we have a 13yo and 15yo and Josh almost 11.Wow time has flown by! Happy Birthday Calvin!

Happy Veterans Day!

2009-11-11T10:23:00.004-05:00

So proud of our son Caleb for studying and training at the Air Force Academy to lead our nation as an officer in the United States Air Force! Thanks to all who have served and are serving in all branches of the military.

Merry Christmas!

2009-11-09T21:30:00.003-05:00

I thought this was really good and expresses how I feel about the Christmas season being hijacked by political correctness. A few years ago we returned to a cabin in a public park that we had spent every Chritmas in for years in Georgia. As we finished putting up our small manger on the front porch of the cabin and some lights on the railing the park ranger pulled up and told us we can not any longer put up anything to do with Christmas. We were shocked and he informed us it was about a new piece of legislation that the state of Georgia had just passed.We were so disappointed but we were not going to argue with the man and proceeded to take it all down. We later went to town to pick up some supplies and as we were making our way to the exit gate of the state park much to our surprise we passed the rangers house fully adorned with Christmas lights and a tree...go figure!

Love this story!

2009-11-05T14:28:00.003-05:00

NEW YORK — The throng of media members around the makeshift stage seemed impenetrable, but Harlan Chamberlain motored his way through all of the cameras and notepads anyways. Reaching a blue barrier, he stopped his scooter, strained to look over a crowd of world champion Yankee ballplayers and tried to get a glimpse of his son. When that proved useless, he simply resorted to his considerable vocal chords.

"Jaaaaaaahba!" he yelled. "Jaaaaaaaaaahba!"

Harlan said his son's name a few more times, then spied A.J. Burnett(notes) in the crowd.

"Burnett!" he said. "Can you get my son!"

Burnett could and a few moments later, Joba Chamberlain(notes) put down the giant blue Yankee flag he had been waving up on stage. The big Yankees pitcher hopped off the stage, disappeared from the view of the Fox cameras and quickly made a beeline for his father. When they came together, they wrapped each other in a huge rocking bearhug.

It wasn't long before both were crying.

They said the same thing over and over.

"We did it, dad," Joba said.

"We did it," Harlan said.

"We did it," Joba said.

"We did it," Harlan said.

And on and on. They held tight for almost a minute. Their eyes were red when they let go.

You see the Yankees' $200+ million payroll and it's easy to get cynical. Same goes for their $1.5 billion new stadium, the seats that cost more than the average mortgage payment, the steroid controversies involving some of their team members and all the endless hype and hooey about mystique, aura and all the Yankee legends and ghosts.

But then you see this very simple and very real scene of a 24-year-old pitcher sharing the hug of a lifetime with his dad and you remember that those father-son relationships — one of the only things that really matter — are at the very heart of this great game that we love.

The same dynamic was on display everywhere at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday night. Way up in the upper deck, a dad tossed his little son into the air whenever Hideki Matsui(notes) came through (which was often). A mid-20s hipster sitting next to them made sure to ask one of my co-workers to snap a photo of he and his pops with his grainy cell phone camera. CC Sabathia(notes) did his postgame interviews with his little son on his shoulders the whole time.

And while all of those tiny little snapshots meant the world to those pictured in them, none of them seemed quite as remarkable to outsiders as the one taken by the Chamberlains.

Their story has been told often since Joba became a pitcher with the Yankees. Harlan was stricken with polio as a child and his health problems have confined him to the trademark scooter that gets him recognized by Yankee fans everywhere. Despite his limitations, he raised both Joba and his sister in Nebraska and provided for them while working in a prison. The sad story of Joba's mother is sadly well-known — she's facing 20 years in jail for a drug charge — but he's always had the love and support from an extraordinary father. They call each other their best friends. It's impossible for them to be any closer.

I caught up with Harlan later on Wednesday night and asked him what it was like to see his son pitch a scoreless inning in a World Series clincher. Then I asked him what it was like to have the hug on the field with him afterward. His eyes were still teary as he talked.

"I told my son for years that he would do this, we would talk about getting to the World Series all the time" said Harlan while stopped near home plate of Yankee Stadium. "We just shared that moment while realizing that he did it. I pinched myself a few times. It's pretty awesome.

"We love each very much. This whole adventure in life is about family and in our case, it's about father and son."

In the days ahead, we're sure to see a lot of scenes from the Yankees 27th championship. Some we'll be bound to remember. Some we'll be bound to forget.

It's not hard to tell which category the Chamberlains' special moment will fall under, because it rarely gets much better than that

Amazing talent!

2009-11-04T08:25:00.000-05:00

Longing heart

2009-10-29T20:10:00.005-04:00

As I reflect on the last 2&1/2 years since we moved here I am so thankful for so many things yet I long for things as well. I can be thankful for my mothers health through most of our time here. For leading her to Dr's here that have drastically improved the quality of her life. We are so thankful for many new friends that God has given us at Clifton Baptist Church. We are so thankful to faithful preaching of men like Dr.Bruce Ware...Tom Shriener...and Shawn wright as well as new preachers like John Kimble and many others. WE are so thankful that God has directed our oldest child Melissa to find that one special person that God had set aside for her to join up with for a life of full time ministry. These are truly many blessing in such a short time but like I said there are things that I long for as well. I long to be in a church that we feel a sense of permanence. I long to work along side Robert to enter full time ministry again. I pray again that God is preparing sheep for us and that a church is praying for a kind Shepherd as well. I long to plant gardens and flowers not wondering whether it is worth the effort because we may not be here when they ripen or flower. I long to not be temporary in so many areas of life. As I find myself longing for these things I am reminded that what i really long for is heaven when there will be no more separation from the ones we love and we can fellowship with all or past friends and love ones along with new friends. I am also reminded of our previous church that God blessed us with namely Christ Fellowship. i am always drawn back to such sweet fellowship by the music we shared. Cant wait to share this music with another congregation and then someday with all congregations of Christians of the world to praise Him forever and everer!

Becky

Thought these were great!

2009-10-16T23:44:00.001-04:00

Chuck Swindoll's 10 Lifetime Leadership Lessons

The popular Bible teacher and chancellor of Dallas Theological Seminary lists what he's learned about leadership.

by Drew Dyck

Chuck Swindoll was given a Lifetime Achievement Award at Catalyst 09, and spoke on "10 Things I Have Learned During Nearly 50 Years in Leadership":

1) It’s lonely to lead. Leadership involves tough decisions. The tougher the decision, the lonelier it is.
2) It’s dangerous to succeed. I’m most concerned for those who aren’t even 30 and are very gifted and successful. Sometimes God uses someone right out of youth, but usually he uses leaders who have been crushed
3) It’s hardest at home. No one ever told me this in Seminary.
4) It’s essential to be real. If there’s one realm where phoniness is common, it’s among leaders. Stay real.
5) It’s painful to obey. The Lord will direct you to do some things that won’t be your choice. Invariably you will give up what you want to do for the cross.
6) Brokenness and failure are necessary.
7) Attititude is more important than actions. Your family may not have told you: some of you are hard to be around. A bad attitude overshadows good actions.
8) Integrity eclipse image. Today we highlight image. But it’s what you’re doing behind the scenes.
9) God's way is better than my way.
10) Christlikeness begins and ends with humility.

Warmth of heart

2009-10-11T22:22:00.002-04:00

I had the wonderful priviledge to hear Robert preach tonight at our church. We are blessed to be at our church and get to hear wonderful preaching on a regular basis. I have been contemplating why it was such a heart warming joy to hear him preach. I am sure everyone has a pastor from their past that holds a special part of their heart.Someone that when you plan on seeing them again or hearing them preach again is like a comforting song. as you listen to them preach after a time of being away it takes you back to past periods of spiritual growth or scriptures preached that comforted past pains or scriptures that rebuked personal sin or encouraged you during difficult times. I am absolutely aware that Robert is my husband but for many many years he was also my pastor.When he preached he was my pastor... my earthly shepherd guiding me through this life.Loving me as a sheep and allowing God to speak to me through his preaching. It is a strange experience and I am sure their are many other ministers wives that have this same experience of viewing their husbands as their pastors. So after having not heard from my "old" pastor in a while it was such a joy to hear him again and be challenged by the text(1TIM 1:5)to love one another more and make it the goal of my life and dealings with people. I have been listening to Chris Thomlins new CD and there is a great song on it called "Love" that I listened to tonight.

Happy Birthday Robert!!!!

2009-10-01T18:25:00.001-04:00

I thought this was very funny and wish they would actually start doing this here in America

2009-09-30T09:41:00.000-04:00

A wonderful sight

2009-09-26T23:55:00.003-04:00

It is so hard to find myself missing my oldest son and be unable to do anything about it.I know they grow up and move on and I am ok with that part but the way it is with Caleb in the Airforce academy is so much different. The contact is so limited and I have seen him so little in the last 2 years.It's not like we can go visit when we want or he can come home on weekends or summer break. We can't talk to him much either.So when we all got to see him on t.v. today it was a thrill. I have so much I would like to tell him about that is happening in our lives but must just be thankful for seeing him today on the t.v. screen.

2009-09-26T23:53:00.003-04:00

this just speaks for itself!

2009-09-26T23:53:00.002-04:00

New family picture

2009-09-19T10:53:00.002-04:00

I had not added a family picture in a while.This is rare for us all to be together in the same place. This is all of us plus Lee-Melissa's husband.

Becoming one of my favorite artists- I guess you can tell I have a housefull of teenagers

2009-08-30T01:44:00.006-04:00

the next one is oe of Graces Hip Hop songs for her recital

Performing at John Pipers Church Bethlehem Baptist Church.

redundancy

2009-08-21T02:52:00.004-04:00

I can't believeIi am still writing about waiting. I have found the principles in this song to be the focus that i need at this time. We are waiting with great anticipation for the church that God has for us.So many decisions are hanging in the balance.All decisions have to wait.So much will change when the time comes yet so much is anticipated with joy yet unfulfilled. We have worked so long and so hard and have exhausted our earthly storehouses and efforts that seem fruitless at the moment.Surly we have not worked in vain if God is in control but yet it still feels like we have hit a brick wall.We are helplessly at His mercy to guide our life paths. I have been determined and am more inspired to increase that determination to do as this song encourages....I will serve you while I am waiting....So hard to do when it seems the harder you work the less you see the fulfillment of your desires. I must not dwell on my present circumstance but dwell on my service where I am at and leave the rest to God. I must do the mundane and repetitious things that he has given me to do now and stop dwelling on the frustration that I can feel if I contemplate our present state too much.i am coming to understand the verse "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. I have often thought that this verse was needed when attempting to do great or dangerous or heroic things but i am seeing that it is not just for those times. It is for times like these when I need to do the tedious things or the everyday things the preparational things. I need that verse when my dreams don't seem to be coming true or that they are being redirected. So I know I can do "all" things through Christ who strengthens me for the journey that I do not control... for the path He has laid out that i knew and know nothing about, and while I am waiting to see just where God is going to lead us I will serve Him while I am waiting with joy in my heart because He does strengthen me to do "all" things.

Still Waiting

2009-08-13T10:19:00.002-04:00

Still waiting hopefully more patiently but things are changing rapidly. The realities of what has to be done and I thought the wedding was stressful WOW. I will fill everyone in when I have more information.I will have more information when God chooses to give it to us. We are praying and would ask you all that pray to keep praying for us to find our place soon.To direct us to a church soon.Pray for the church that needs a pastor that God would direct them to us.Thanks and I will let you know what it happening.

praying for patience...maybe not a good idea

2009-07-27T23:31:00.002-04:00

Why do i feel so much anxiety? I have walked down this path before and seen God answer prayers that were not even uttered. I want so badly to be "Home".Where is that "Home" going to be? I so want to be with our new church family and begin to sow seeds in the community and in the church with believers and unbelievers alike. I long for a little more permanence than I have had in the the last few years. I want to plant gardens and flowers and berry bushes.I know it sounds so silly to write and then read it back to myself but it is a joy that God has given to plant and see the fruits of our labors. I want my kids to experience time in a garden planted and cared for by our own hands and learn the many lessons that come from spending time in creation. I have not bothered doing that in the last few years much because of the temporary state we have been in during seminary. I know that the nature of ministry is temporary.We have been blessed with 20 years of ministry and only 2 churches. I hope that the next church is our last and can spend 30+ years serving a particular congregation. How blessed that would be. I thought I had learned the lessons of patience but I am reminded daily how impatient I really am. I check the mail and email with anticipation that someone will contact us about a church position.I am getting so impatient. I want to go and go now not 2 years from now.I have been in this place of limbo for so long I just crave a church to settle down in.We have been blessed with a church to call home when we are here but it is also temporary. I pray that God hears my plea's for help! We are at His mercy to find us the right place to go.I pray for patience knowing that he may teach me patience by not answering for a while. I pray for help knowing He may make me lean on Him more to build my faith. I pray for the next congregation and hope they are praying for their future pastor and family as well.God please work quickly on our behalf and prepare us for the next congregation and please prepare them for us.

I NEEDED TO HEAR THIS!

2009-07-27T14:20:00.004-04:00

This is such a difficult message on a very difficult passage to hear but I needed it today.To contemplate a perfect God and my horrid sin.Grace is a wonderful thing indeed.

Please pray for strength of heart

2009-07-16T02:01:00.002-04:00

I guess I am feeling unsettled since I never make 3 entries in one day especially at 2am. I saw this song on you tube and it happens to be the dance finale for Graces recital this year and it made me start to grieve for her when we leave this town. She has grown so much spiritually since finding a way to glorify God through dance. It was unbelievably beautiful to watch the 3 hour recital bring Gory to God and I hate that she may have to leave this studio but at the same time I am trusting God and encouraging her to do the same. She may be able to find another Christian dance studio in the next city that God has prepared for us. Please pray with me for Grace to have strength and courage and that her faith will be built up during this time.

This is what I am feeling right now concerning where God is going to send us

2009-07-16T02:00:00.001-04:00

I pray that God grows the passion to help hurting needy people

2009-07-16T00:38:00.002-04:00

I so want to live this song of not just going through the motions and I want my children to see that there are bigger things to live for. I pray that I will be able to help show them that there are so many hurting people that need the Gospel and need for us to help meet their physical needs. I want the passion to grow in their hearts as well, i cant give them this only the Spirit can but I pray he uses me to help fan the flames.

Well the unthinkable has happened

2009-07-09T23:16:00.005-04:00

ok all those from jacksonville don't faint...I always get homesick for Florida when i hear this song.It reminds me of that wonderful farm we had over the years on snellgrove rd. Hosting hayrides and chicken cookouts.40,000 chickens in the barns,my horse Bonnie goat Bambie and my favorite of all my window friend Chickpea the hen.I miss the smell in the summer...the taste of honeysuckle...the frogs croaking at the pond in the warm summer evenings.The gravel road that used to be there 28 years ago when Robert and I first moved to the house with the tin roof (a.k.a. mobile home) situated next to the pond. We had the most beautiful sunrises on that pond.I miss picking wild blackberries with the kids...the great times of fishing in the pond. I miss yard chickens and geese. Baby pigs,baby ducks, baby goats and baby chickens in the spring. I miss the sound of cows mooing for their breakfast and the roosters reminding us it was morning. I miss the sound of that midnight train in the distance.So for all those that did not think I would ever miss Florida...it has happened. I dont miss the high humidity and high temps and I miss and always have missed the people of Florida who are dear to our hearts but part of my heart is still sitting somewhere on 8730 snellgrove rd...probably up in the tree house.

praying hard

2009-07-09T20:44:00.002-04:00

Here we go into a very difficult time in life again. Seems like we just got to Louisville for Robert to finish his masters degree and he is done in dec.We got the confirmation today that he will graduate in DEcember. He can finish online if God see's fit to send us to a church before then. He has been sending resumes recently being cautious not to just send them out without caution. We want it to be a good fit for us from the beginning. We are at a point that we would love to go some where and stay till we die lol. I can't see Robert ever retiring from ministry since it is a piece of the fabric of our lives. We are so ready to get back to full time ministry!
Please pray with us that God would give us great wisdom and patience as we travel this new road. We so want to get this right. There is no perfect church because we are imperfect people but we sure would love to go somewhere where the people want a hands on pastor like Robert loves to be. We are open to anywhere and he has submitted resumes from coast to coast. We are praying for our new congregation and hope theya re praying for us as well.

All the wedding photos from wedding

2009-07-08T13:54:00.000-04:00

http://Jasoncoobs.zenfolio.com/p176924093

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Hip Hop Queen

2009-06-17T11:37:00.002-04:00

Grace surprised us all with her GREAT hip hop attitude and moves that we never knew about....very good and she enjoyed it alot. I will include the ballet pics and all soon.

2009-06-09T13:11:00.000-04:00

I am missing Caleb!

2009-06-01T20:39:00.001-04:00

Where will the path lead next?

2009-04-23T02:22:00.005-04:00

I find myself praying for our next congregation a lot lately.As Robert finishes seminary this coming year life will bring a lot of changes again.Robert is planning on starting the process of finding a new church to pastor. This will mean resumes will begin to be sent in the next couple of months. I pray that the next church is now praying for the right man to come along to love them and care for them.I pray that they want a family that wants to invest the rest of our lives to serve them and encourage them.... worship God with them...sing songs unto our savior with them ....hold the widows hand and pray over their new born babies...cry with them and rejoice with them...for a faithful and loving pastor that studies Gods word seriously and cares deeply about properly instructing them. I pray that there will be friends for our children and mentors that will walk beside them and encourage them in the faith...I pray they will welcome my parents with open arms as they make another move and another church change. We have only served 2 churches in 20+ years so we look forward to where God will send us next so we can begin a long term relationship with a new congregation. I hope our friends will begin to pray with us about how to proceed. We would love it if God sent a church to contact us and could bypass sending out a bunch of resumes. I pray that it will be a clear path set before us. I am excited about Robert getting back in the pulpit.I so enjoy hearing him preach and learning at his feet for so many years. Life seems so stressful and exciting as our first born gets married in a couple of months and Robert finishes school and we find a new church all in one year... yikes! Life is an adventure! I know I can rest in the deep deep love of Jesus as we take this next step

Becky

Laughter is good medicine

2009-04-01T17:12:00.011-04:00

Wow! What an experience Calvin will have after all this is over. He broke his leg jumping off the porch... chasing little woodland creatures...some exciting war story huh? After visiting 2 E.R.'s the consensus was that he needed surgery Tuesday morning to screw the bones back together.He broke the tibia and the fibula but the most damage was done to his growth plate at the end of the tibia.It was broke in 3 different direction. That is why they said it needed surgery. When they came in to tell us exactly what to expect and take him to th O.R. the surgeon said after reviewing the cat scan again she wanted to give it a week and re scan it because she said the bones in the growth plate were broken but not displaced so if we can keep it very very still it may start to heal properly as long as the bones dont move.We go Monday a 7:30 am to get the cat scan and then we see the Dr. right after to see if surgery will be necessary.We are so thankful for your prayers and are grateful that we are at home and have averted surgery so far. We are concerned about the injury may cause future damage since this type of fracture often causes the leg to stop growing since the damage has been done to the growth plate. We are praying and trusting God that he has this all in His plan and control and would appreciate your prayers as well. We are glad to be home! He has to keep his leg up above his heart at all times and no getting up except to go to the bathroom and then back to the couch. We are already getting bored but found great relief today when we found a very funny Christian comedian and watched several of his videos on you tube. I have included some here because laughter really is good medicine.We enjoyed it so much we called Robert to have him go by lifeway and see if he could find the dvd...HE DID...so we will be enjoying it after he gets home from church tonight!!!

If these don't download well for you then go to timhawkins.net and click on videos and it will show a bunch in really great quality!

the above video is made by this comedian Tim Hawkins, a fellow homeschooler, so all you other homeschool families will appreciate this.

Humbled

2009-02-10T22:24:00.006-05:00

I have the most wonderful husband and kids! They worked hard to make my birthday special today! As we were praying with the kids tonight Robert was praying especially hard for all out brothers and sisters in Christ around the world that are suffering persecution for their faith. As he was praying I couldn't help but think of all the moms that share my birthday but how different it must look like for them. As I enjoyed good food and presents and fun family times They on the other hand may have been seperated for many years from kids and spouses and parents. How really blessed we are in this country right now. I wonder some times how long our ease will last or if those that I have learned to love at Clifton Baptist Church who are in the process of going over seas will experience persecution for the sake and name of Jesus. Our church is 70% seminary students many of whom are planning to go to far away dangerous places to take the gospel. I teach their precious children each Wednesday and wonder what their little lives will look like and pray that God will keep then safe. I wonder if it will be us that moves on from here to a place of persecution or perhaps my children or grandchildren but I know that God is Sovereign and The Gospel is worth the risk.
Romans 10
14How then will they call on Him in whom they have not believed? How will they believe in Him whom they have not heard? And how will they hear without a preacher?

15How will they preach unless they are sent? Just as it is written, "HOW BEAUTIFUL ARE THE FEET OF THOSE WHO BRING GOOD NEWS OF GOOD THINGS!"

The following is our extended Christian family

proposal

2009-02-07T12:28:00.004-05:00

These are pictures of Melissa and Lee when Lee surprised her a couple of weeks ago and proposed.She was there with a friend that was going to take some pictures and it had all been planned with the friend that Lee would show up so that is why there is someone there taking pictures of the event. So sweet. He put flowers and a card in the garden and when she read the card it said to turn around and when she did he was there.

The Big Thaw

2009-01-31T03:28:00.003-05:00

more ice storm pics

2009-01-29T21:13:00.004-05:00

Ice Storm

2009-01-29T20:36:00.003-05:00

As you can see we have had a lot of ice and snow! We lost power Tuesday night and it just came back on this afternoon. We did enjoy spending time playing games, cooking in the fireplace, slumber party in the living room and of course sledding! I was kinda disappointed that the power was back on and we were back to t.v. computer, ipods,etc... I really enjoyed the change of pace but the heat is a VERY GOOD thing! The fireplace is a must I have decided.We are getting a little more snow tonight and tomorrow with a warm up in the 40's by Sunday. Monday starts another set of storms...hopefully just snow but if not we will make the best of it. God is so good to give us such beautiful things to look at during every season!
Becky

Miracle

2009-01-22T23:38:00.005-05:00

The first one made me cry the next one made me cry for all those babies that will never make to birth with the help of this man.Ironic isn't it?

EXCITING NEWS!!!

2009-01-20T22:46:00.007-05:00

melissa when she was about 3...seems like yesterday

Melissa and Lee

Melissa will be getting married July 3rd 2009! This was not a surprise as we have seen she and Lee grow in their relationship over the past year. What a blessing to see God bring the 2 of them together and give them a desire to Glorify him together with their lives. If anyone is prepared for marriage to a minister it is Melissa at least she cant say she doesn't know what to expect. Lee graduates from Boyce here at southern seminary and will continue to pursue his education and begin studying for his masters degree. Melissa already has an apartment on campus that is cheap and includes utilities so they should be able to handle things financially. They are both frugal and wise so we have no worries.What an amazing time for parents when the first born gets married. Such a mix of emotions.Such a big dose of reality as to your own aging and how time is passing quickly. It has made me want to have another baby. I hope that is normal lol.I guess I am not ready for the starting of life and parenting to be over. What a range of thoughts and emotions...joy...fear...inadequacy...excitement...
sadness...all coming at one time.I find myself praying more so that is a good consequence. I am looking forward to all the fun things that have to be done.I pray that I will keep my head and enjoy this time and help Melissa enjoy this time as well.

Way too long!

2009-01-20T22:32:00.004-05:00

Yes, that is sparkling grape juice in case you were all wondering if we moved to Kentucky and became drunks LOL :)

Sorry for the long wait for an update!!! There is a lot to tell! First we had a great Christmas with Caleb! It is beyond words to describe how nice it was. Then to have the pure joy of watching him play on new years eve in the Armed Forces Bowl! We had a great Bowl party here at the house with about 20 friends all eating and watching the game.Robert had the WONDERFUL opportunity of going to the game in Fortworth. We had such a good time that it is hard to know we wont see him again for so long.

Not about shopping

2008-12-23T08:01:00.002-05:00

This movie is so moving as we get a chance to look at what life for an average Jewish family was at the time culturally and practically. Of course their lives did not work out to be just ordinary. I am in awe as I stop from the bustle of Christmas shopping to look at this clip and ponder the reality of what God did for us. It is not about mary or Joseph anymore than it is about us...it is about God and how He brought about His redemptive plan.It is so moving to see that God first appeared to lowly shepherds just like He speaks to us today...His chosen people don't all look like the wise men or Kings from the east just ordinary lowly people that He has chosen to live in and open our eyes to His goodness. Lets not let the shopping distract us from the important part of this season and that is to come as a lowly shepherd and worship as the wise man said "the greatest of kings"...King Jesus.

LOTS OF NEW POST BELOW!!!

2008-12-18T04:23:00.001-05:00

CALEB IS COMING HOME AGAIN!

2008-12-18T04:05:00.003-05:00

We are feeling so privileged to get another opportunity to see Caleb again in person! We had such a great time with him over Thanksgiving and we were unsure if we would get to see him at Christmas due to the Airforce football team, the "Falcons", practice schedule as they are Bowl bound!He is coming home tomorrow at 9pm!!! What a thrill to see him play in the "Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl" on New years Eve at 12 noon!!! The best part is that Robert will get the great opportunity to go see him play. The kids understand our financial situation and that there is limited Christmas money this year like never before but they each told him that they thought that he "HAD" to go see Caleb play.The suggestion was insisted upon by Calvin. I am so proud of them for being so selfless and thinking of Caleb in this way. They love him and idolize him so much. Robert is very excited and looking forward to his trip to Fort Worth Texas in just 2 weeks. I will include some pictures o4 caleb that we have to pick a portrait from. They are so good! Well make sure to tune in NEW YEARS EVE at 12 NOON!!! ESPN
Becky

OUR HEARTS WERE BURSTING!

2008-12-18T03:46:00.006-05:00

Grace had the great opportunity to dance this past Sunday at a large church here in a neighboring town. She had a great time dancing a solo to Micheal W smiths "The Promise" and her teacher choreographed a stunning ballet for the song. It was a rare chance to dance with a large live orchestra and live choir. We have never had the chance to watch her do a solo performance before and we were blown away! She certainly lives up to her name. We were sitting there with tears rolling down our cheeks with love and amazement and at the same time it was so evident to us that she was focused on glorifying God with every movement. Thank God for such moments.

This is the song she danced to

We are going to buy a dvd of her dancing as soon as it is released.Here is a picture of her in the dress she danced in and some of her fellow dance friends.

IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK ALOT LIKE CHRISTMAS!

2008-12-18T03:24:00.004-05:00

What a beautiful sight! I am still amazed at snow! It is so magical to see these beautiful little pieces of Gods art work floating all over as it comes down and combined makes a beautiful blanket that makes the world look clean and peaceful. I have included some pic. Grace is becoming quite teh photographer and she certainly is doing a better job than I at keeping a record of our lives here in beautiful Kentucky.

Best Version Ever

2008-11-22T23:46:00.003-05:00

Grace gets the credit for finding this one! Hold on till the end it is spectacular!

My peaceful songs

2008-11-20T23:06:00.004-05:00

I have to admit that I am a pop opera fan and these next songs although I do not understand a word take me to places of relaxation and peace.

This is Josh Groban's(another favorite) violinist Lucia Micarelli

WE ARE SOOOO EXCITED!!!

2008-11-15T23:14:00.002-05:00

Well, I think you could have heard this family all over the country this afternoon as we watched a very exciting game between the Air Force Academy and BYU. We actually got to see our Caleb run out on the field and get a really good block. I can not tell you how excited we all were to see him play in his first division1 game!!!! We are so proud of him and hope to enjoy many future games with family and friends as we watch him go after his dreams. WAY TO GO CALEB!!!!

COUPON CLASS

2008-11-14T22:23:00.000-05:00

Please visit my other blog littlecabinsavings.wordpress.com for information about the class

Thank You Robert

2008-11-14T21:31:00.014-05:00

I have known Robert since I was 14 and he was 16 and have had the privilege of being his wife since I was 17yo almost 28 years married. I have seen him walk through all kinds of pain and loss.Years of unspeakable abuse and alcoholic parents and step parents, fighting and struggling to survive even as a teenager never catching a break.The loss of 4 unborn children. Ministry struggles,with the weight of friends that turn their back when you need them the most, the heartache of caring for a mother dying an agonizing death from ALS.The worse is surely this last loss of a father that died without Christ.This has such a palpable finality with the loss of hope that things would change and that his father would want to know him and love him or that he will ever see him again. I am always encouraged to love God more and deeper as I watch him respond to each of these losses. I pray that the suffering would be lighter but I know that God has a reason for all that he brings in our lives. His heart is truly heavy but he has always had a real sense of Gods presence in his life and our need to understand that our suffering is only for a short time and then we will be with Jesus and tears will be wiped away. I know that the last song I have below is one that gives me strength through difficult times because of how Robert used it in my life. When we lost one of our babies he laid next to me and held me so tight and started to lead me in singing this song to the Lord through our tears. I will hope to respond to suffering differently for ever thanks to this wonderful act of godliness and hope in times of despair.Thank you Robert for leading me to praise God in the midst of suffering and pain. May God grant me the ability to soothe your suffering and may we keep praising God together through life's difficulties and through the kinds of suffering that you speak of in the following sermon.

PAIN...HOPE

2008-11-06T22:24:00.004-05:00

I have such sad news to pass along. We found out today that Roberts dad passed away Monday. We are so sad to have never had the opportunity to love him in person the way we wanted. As we have sought to find comfort for our grieving hearts we have been comforted by scripture. 1Thes.4:13 But we do not want you to be uninformed, brethren, about those who are asleep, so that you will not grieve as do the rest who have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus. 15 For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord, will not precede those who have fallen asleep. 16 For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 Then we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we shall always be with the Lord. 18 Therefore comfort one another with these words.

Although we must grieve Roberts dad not having hope of seeing him again.We are comforted by hope in Christ and a Just and Sovereign God. Some view verse 13 as a reason we should not mourn at all but I do believe that is wrong. We are mourning with deep sadness and loss that is hard to explain.The tears are flowing and at times are without control but non the less we have hope. I am including the following videos which may seem like strange ones to bring comfort at this time. I am reminded at this time of death that we all deserve to die with no hope and that my sin is ugly and separates me from God. All I have to do is read the ten commandments to see my failings. But...my sin has been forgiven because of the work of Christ on the cross. Please focus on the words in these videos. I hesitated to even post them since they are scenes from the passion of Christ movie. I do feel the intention of the writer and the controversy surrounding this movies release at the time put way to much focus on the role of the Jews in Christs crusifiction and I don't believe that is where the focus should be. Instead it should be on me...my sin is what held him there and my sin is why he died. I am so thankful to Him for the comfort that he brings to us at these times and the assurance that when I die I know I will be with Him in heaven not because I lived good but because He lived perfectly and is my spotless lamb that was sacrificed on my behalf and that brings me eternal hope. Please pray for Robert as we have to make some very hard decisions in the next couple of days.Pray for wisdom and for Gods comforting to be felt in the hearts of Robert...Lauren... and David jr.