Saturday, July 4, 2009
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Kyrgyzstan Highlights
Since Jamin doesn't blog, and I didn't go to Kyrgyzstan, this post will not do the trip justice. :) I'll just tell a few of the things I do know, and you can at least get an idea of what the trip was like.
Here, Jamin is preaching with an interpreter. It was a new and strange experience for him. They have church in their house, because it is illegal for them to do otherwise. I think they have to have 200 members to start a "church", so that could take a while because you really can't go soul winning either.
They took the kids from the orphanage fishing one day. They took turns going out on this little raft.
This is in the back of the orphanage. This is their cow they use for milk. Notice how grown up it is. Hardly anyone mows or uses a weedeater there.
Most of their food and other necessities have to purchased at a bazaar. There are lots of different ones all over the city. Beware, some of these pictures are totally gross!
I can't remember this little girl's name, but I think she is so adorable. She is one of the orphans there.
These are part of the Himalayas. Aren't they gorgeous!?
I am sorely lacking for details. :) It was a wonderful trip and I know the Lord did a lasting work in their hearts!
Here, Jamin is preaching with an interpreter. It was a new and strange experience for him. They have church in their house, because it is illegal for them to do otherwise. I think they have to have 200 members to start a "church", so that could take a while because you really can't go soul winning either.
They took the kids from the orphanage fishing one day. They took turns going out on this little raft.
This is in the back of the orphanage. This is their cow they use for milk. Notice how grown up it is. Hardly anyone mows or uses a weedeater there.
Most of their food and other necessities have to purchased at a bazaar. There are lots of different ones all over the city. Beware, some of these pictures are totally gross!
I can't remember this little girl's name, but I think she is so adorable. She is one of the orphans there.
These are part of the Himalayas. Aren't they gorgeous!?
I am sorely lacking for details. :) It was a wonderful trip and I know the Lord did a lasting work in their hearts!
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
An End to the Missions Trip
Well, it has been a long two weeks...well, fifteen days to be exact. I'm so glad the Lord allowed Jamin to go on this mission trip to Kyrgyzstan. I look forward to posting some of his pictures and telling some of his tales of the trip. Alicia and I are going to the airport in a little bit to pick up our men. I am so excited!
Thank you to my parents, brothers and sisters, and my wonderful in-laws for taking care of me and Jackson while Jamin was away. I could not have done it without you. You have encouraged and refreshed me! I love you all!!
Thank you to my parents, brothers and sisters, and my wonderful in-laws for taking care of me and Jackson while Jamin was away. I could not have done it without you. You have encouraged and refreshed me! I love you all!!
Friday, May 22, 2009
A Post for May
I just haven't had the heart for blogging lately. It seems so many things have happened, there's no way I can catch up. I'll just share a few!!
Jamin has wanted honeybees for a long time! He started talking to my Dad a couple years ago, and Dad got some. He is actually working on his fourth hive now. It's just never been the right time for Jamin to get some. But he has made a few hives here and there, and bought a couple things "just in case." Well, a family in our church called him up one night and there was a swarm in a tree in their yard. So we packed up some stuff and went over there. Jamin was able to get them into his hive!! You can see from the picture that he wasn't totally prepared, with a mosquito net, and duct tape around his gloves!
I was so happy for him!! And it didn't cost a penny.
I had a very sweet Mother's Day...nothing extravagant, just precious and memorable. In the afternoon, we went to the park to take some pictures. I love my family!
Baby Timothy Dale is on the way. The due date is July 24th...it's almost time!
Now, Jamin and Bro. Jimmy Reagan (our pastor) are in Kyrgyzstan on a missions trip. They left Monday, May 18, and will be home on June 2. This is a HUGE adjustment for me. I am such a dependent wife all the time. But being 31 weeks pregnant makes everything just a little harder. As my emotions escalated over the past few months, I decided I had better go to Mom's while he's gone, or lose my sanity. So I have spent this week at Mom's. We've done all the fun stuff, shopping, eating out, getting my hair highlighted. But I miss Jamin in a very big way. I have been able to talk to him several times...that makes my day! Jackson is having a blast. Being a very indoor person, I have hardly ever taken him outside to play. But here, he's played outside all week. He's had so much fun, playing with "beep beeps."
On Grandad's tractor
Playing with cousin Zekkie
As always, thanks for stopping by!!
Jamin has wanted honeybees for a long time! He started talking to my Dad a couple years ago, and Dad got some. He is actually working on his fourth hive now. It's just never been the right time for Jamin to get some. But he has made a few hives here and there, and bought a couple things "just in case." Well, a family in our church called him up one night and there was a swarm in a tree in their yard. So we packed up some stuff and went over there. Jamin was able to get them into his hive!! You can see from the picture that he wasn't totally prepared, with a mosquito net, and duct tape around his gloves!
I was so happy for him!! And it didn't cost a penny.
I had a very sweet Mother's Day...nothing extravagant, just precious and memorable. In the afternoon, we went to the park to take some pictures. I love my family!
Baby Timothy Dale is on the way. The due date is July 24th...it's almost time!
Now, Jamin and Bro. Jimmy Reagan (our pastor) are in Kyrgyzstan on a missions trip. They left Monday, May 18, and will be home on June 2. This is a HUGE adjustment for me. I am such a dependent wife all the time. But being 31 weeks pregnant makes everything just a little harder. As my emotions escalated over the past few months, I decided I had better go to Mom's while he's gone, or lose my sanity. So I have spent this week at Mom's. We've done all the fun stuff, shopping, eating out, getting my hair highlighted. But I miss Jamin in a very big way. I have been able to talk to him several times...that makes my day! Jackson is having a blast. Being a very indoor person, I have hardly ever taken him outside to play. But here, he's played outside all week. He's had so much fun, playing with "beep beeps."
On Grandad's tractor
Playing with cousin Zekkie
As always, thanks for stopping by!!
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Catching Up
Well, time to catch up. I get so aggravated when I check other blogs, only to find that they have not updated, so I'm updating mine so people don't get aggravated with me.
Life has been busy lately, at home, at church, at play. Our car bit the dust recently. We have been pretty sad about it. I have had it since Spring 2002. *sniff, sniff* So Jamin's parents offered to let us borrow one of their vehicles, so we took a trip to Virginia. Jackson did so well, playing with everyone. He warmed up quickly, and I was so happy to see everybody playing with him and talking to him. I didn't take many pictures, but here's one of Jackson eating some of Grammy's Strawberry Jam. Yumm.......
Just at home. He loves to sit in things and climb on things.
Playing in a box of cars Daddy brought from Grammy and Pawpaw's house. I think he played with these cars for almost an hour. :)
We love baths!
Mom and Dad came for a visit this past week. Jackson did great with them. He loved to play, and even be held!
Jackson has been practicing with a fork. He's doing pretty good. I think it's so cute.
Jackson already loves his baby BROTHER! We found out Friday about the baby. We are so excited to have another boy in our family!
This is Jackson today. It has been so beautiful. He loved being outside.
We're still house shopping, but getting SO close. I am so excited to own a home.
Thanks for stopping by!
Life has been busy lately, at home, at church, at play. Our car bit the dust recently. We have been pretty sad about it. I have had it since Spring 2002. *sniff, sniff* So Jamin's parents offered to let us borrow one of their vehicles, so we took a trip to Virginia. Jackson did so well, playing with everyone. He warmed up quickly, and I was so happy to see everybody playing with him and talking to him. I didn't take many pictures, but here's one of Jackson eating some of Grammy's Strawberry Jam. Yumm.......
Just at home. He loves to sit in things and climb on things.
Playing in a box of cars Daddy brought from Grammy and Pawpaw's house. I think he played with these cars for almost an hour. :)
We love baths!
Mom and Dad came for a visit this past week. Jackson did great with them. He loved to play, and even be held!
Jackson has been practicing with a fork. He's doing pretty good. I think it's so cute.
Jackson already loves his baby BROTHER! We found out Friday about the baby. We are so excited to have another boy in our family!
This is Jackson today. It has been so beautiful. He loved being outside.
We're still house shopping, but getting SO close. I am so excited to own a home.
Thanks for stopping by!
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Winter Pictures
Here are the promised pictures. :) :) :) :)
Our snowstorm. We kept bundled up. We were without power for about 2 1/2 days. We tried to make the best of it, but I'm no camper. :)
You can see the ice across the top of the chair. There's almost an inch!
Our campfire food...it looks better than it tasted. :)
Valentine's Day
We had a great banquet at church. It was so much fun...everyone seemed to enjoy it! Jamin bought me a corsage...he's so precious!
Jackson's cookie from Grammy!
Today, he decided to play with our gloves and shoes...so cute!
Our snowstorm. We kept bundled up. We were without power for about 2 1/2 days. We tried to make the best of it, but I'm no camper. :)
You can see the ice across the top of the chair. There's almost an inch!
Our campfire food...it looks better than it tasted. :)
Valentine's Day
We had a great banquet at church. It was so much fun...everyone seemed to enjoy it! Jamin bought me a corsage...he's so precious!
Jackson's cookie from Grammy!
Today, he decided to play with our gloves and shoes...so cute!
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Friday, January 30, 2009
President George W. Bush
This post is going to be longer than mine usually are. I came across a video a friend had posted on facebook about President Bush. It truly brought tears to my eyes.
He was a GREAT president! I know he had his faults (every politician does), but I love the patriot in him. I love that he went after the terrorists, knowing it would be hard and long. But he went after them.
I know he loves this country. I know he did the hard thing even though he knew he would be criticized for it. Criticized for his choices. Criticized for his beliefs. Criticized for the war. Blamed for the healthcare "crisis" in America. Blamed for the economy. Blamed for shootings. Blamed for natural disasters.
I usually try to steer clear from politics. It is not a habit of mine to listen to talkradio and keep up with everything that's going on. I'm the type of person who wants to be informed enough to vote, and that's about it. But I'm going to stray from that for this post.
It makes me mad that Obama apparently doesn't have a birth certificate. It doesn't matter. If McCain didn't have one, would he have been able to run for President?
It makes me mad that some people voted for Obama based on a single issue. They want their social security, so they vote for Obama. Or they want nationalized healthcare, so they vote for Obama.
It makes me mad that just because Obama is black, he seemed to have the red carpet on everything. But Sarah Palin got criticized even for her wardrobe. I do not care that Obama is black. Skin color doesn't matter to me.
It makes me mad that Clinton was a disgrace while he was in office, but you hardly hear about that. Bush lived a moral life, but nobody ever has anything to say about him.
I hate that the media is supposed to report the news, but they make it. They make it what they want it to be. They make Bush look terrible and Obama look wonderful. It's so wrong!
We live in an unfair world. Now with my little Jackson and another baby on the way, it's so easy to get discouraged and ask, "Where's God?" But He's right here. Our beautiful country has placed herself in this mess. God is still in control of it all. That is such a comfort! Obama is a powerful man now, and will no doubt do great damage to this country. But he is a man. God is God!
During my college days, I once heard a preacher talking about the mission field. He said many people don't want to surrender to go because of their children. They don't want them to grow up in an unclean, wicked, dangerous place. But the children of Israel were in bondage for a long, long time. They kept having children. They raised them for God!
That's what I want to do. Raise little warriors for God! I know the road will be rough. Persecution could be just around the corner. But He is right there. I wish my children could grow up in a perfect nation, but it's not going to happen. If our ancestors could see these times, they would probably cringe. God has placed us in the right time.
Having said all that, let me say this: I do not dwell on these things. I hardly ever think of them. But I was stirred by this video. I love my nation. I am so thankful to be an American!
Click here for the Tribute to President Bush.
He was a GREAT president! I know he had his faults (every politician does), but I love the patriot in him. I love that he went after the terrorists, knowing it would be hard and long. But he went after them.
I know he loves this country. I know he did the hard thing even though he knew he would be criticized for it. Criticized for his choices. Criticized for his beliefs. Criticized for the war. Blamed for the healthcare "crisis" in America. Blamed for the economy. Blamed for shootings. Blamed for natural disasters.
I usually try to steer clear from politics. It is not a habit of mine to listen to talkradio and keep up with everything that's going on. I'm the type of person who wants to be informed enough to vote, and that's about it. But I'm going to stray from that for this post.
It makes me mad that Obama apparently doesn't have a birth certificate. It doesn't matter. If McCain didn't have one, would he have been able to run for President?
It makes me mad that some people voted for Obama based on a single issue. They want their social security, so they vote for Obama. Or they want nationalized healthcare, so they vote for Obama.
It makes me mad that just because Obama is black, he seemed to have the red carpet on everything. But Sarah Palin got criticized even for her wardrobe. I do not care that Obama is black. Skin color doesn't matter to me.
It makes me mad that Clinton was a disgrace while he was in office, but you hardly hear about that. Bush lived a moral life, but nobody ever has anything to say about him.
I hate that the media is supposed to report the news, but they make it. They make it what they want it to be. They make Bush look terrible and Obama look wonderful. It's so wrong!
We live in an unfair world. Now with my little Jackson and another baby on the way, it's so easy to get discouraged and ask, "Where's God?" But He's right here. Our beautiful country has placed herself in this mess. God is still in control of it all. That is such a comfort! Obama is a powerful man now, and will no doubt do great damage to this country. But he is a man. God is God!
During my college days, I once heard a preacher talking about the mission field. He said many people don't want to surrender to go because of their children. They don't want them to grow up in an unclean, wicked, dangerous place. But the children of Israel were in bondage for a long, long time. They kept having children. They raised them for God!
That's what I want to do. Raise little warriors for God! I know the road will be rough. Persecution could be just around the corner. But He is right there. I wish my children could grow up in a perfect nation, but it's not going to happen. If our ancestors could see these times, they would probably cringe. God has placed us in the right time.
Having said all that, let me say this: I do not dwell on these things. I hardly ever think of them. But I was stirred by this video. I love my nation. I am so thankful to be an American!
Click here for the Tribute to President Bush.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
