They were excellent!!

A year ago...

One year ago, I was called to Providence (June 6, 2010). One year ago, we were checking out the church. A year ago, Cher and I flew up here for a weekend. A year ago, we went driving up & down Henderson Hwy while our hosts showed us a few places. A year ago, we went through Bird's Hill town as part of the tour, never thinking for a moment that we would actually buy a house near this town. One year ago, I preached my first sermon here for Profession of Faith (June 20, 2010) on Luke 15, the parable of the two sons. Almost a year ago we accepted the call (July 2/2010) after a heartwrenching time of searching out His will and seeking to do what He wanted us to do, whether to continue to serve the needs at Hope or to heed the call to come over and help with the needs here. Time has gone quickly! Here we are a whole year later and we again are celebrating 4 Professions of Faith this coming Lord's Day!

Since our arrival in October 2010, a lot has happened. We've gone through a lot of changes and had to adjust to some different things. But from where we are now a year ago today, we see God's amazing providence and goodness. He is faithful and kind. He has given us the privilege to serve Him by bringing us here among people whom we love and cherish and who are dear to our hearts. He is blessed me with the opportunity of bringing His Word here, the most awesome calling on earth! And it's been an awesome journey!

God is indeed is good and has blessed us in many ways!

Sanctus Real - Lead Me

Another inspirational Father's Day song.

From the makers of Fireproof....

A song and upcoming movie to inspire men to be men of courage. Men who step up to the big task of being strong leaders, dads who go beyond the staus quo and lead their kids and wives to Christ first. Who lay down their own desires at the cross and give their all for the job they're been entrusted with. These kinda men are rare - yet God promises that all men can be courageous if they look to Him in faith.

Courageous

Playstructure!!

During the last part of our vacation, we were home b/c we had some plans for around the house. This was the main one.

We had some big help in putting it together. Even Vetta pitched in, helping with the power tools.

The finished product!

The entire family is enjoying it. In case you wondered those aren't a pair of one of our kids' legs in the air while on the swing. They're Cher's. :) A big thanks to Mark H who put his skills and talents to work for us, to Miriam for lending him for the day and also a thanks to Joe and Alison for donating their extra slide that they had! And a thanks to Shane at Rona who helped us find all the right material!

Happy Birthday, Caleb!

Here he is - the boy of the day - our very own Cabes. 11 years old. 11 years of fun, laughter, challenges. 11 years of holding and loving this gift God gave us - our son and brother. He's one special kid. He's fun, sensitive, thoughtful, stubborn, repentant, caring, imaginative. He loves to laugh. He loves his family. He feels things deeply. He does devotions daily and is growing in his understanding of who God is and who he is as a child of God. We love him dearly and love what he brings to our family.

Happy Birthday, Cabes :)