47 and Counting . . .

                                                              January 20,1973

1982

1985

Mid 80's

Early 90's

1998 - Israel trip

                                                                       Mid 2000's

2003

2005

2006

2008 Workshops

2011

2012

2013

2015

2018

                                                             

2020

Through the decades God has blessed us over and over -- We've done it all together parenting, grandparenting, ministry, missions, travel, caring for parents.  Our life has been rich, full and rewarding. This man has been my lover, best friend, co-parent and pastor.  My life has been richly blessed.
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From the mouths of children . . . speaking back God's verses to HIM.

There is excitement in our children's ministry corner because ten students have accepted the challenge to learn 52 verses of scripture at their own pace.  These kids have jumped in with both feet and couldn't wait to get to Sunday school and "spew" the word this morning.

At the other side of this challenge,  they are all working for rewards that are suited to their own special choice.  I reminded them that our Father gives us rewards all the time -- and for each 26 verses -- they will receive a $10 gift card to anywhere of their choice!

They are pumped and raring to go -- and we're only into the 2nd week of this challenge.  They are not in competition with anyone but themselves!!!

Our Holiday Wishes for a Happy New Year

Happy New Year!   Holiday Letters always get mailed from our house after Christmas day -- as a teacher its the first you have to set down and collect your thoughts.  

Everyone reminds us it’s a new decade – looking back over the last 10 years: 

There have been very special moments – births of all six of our beautiful grandchildren, the marriage of our son and daughter-in-law, Katie.   During these 10 years both of our kids have moved back to Oklahoma.  We attended Marshall’s graduation from fellowship at Univ of CO in June, finishing 10 years in Colorado.  We helped them move to Edmond the following week. 

We are blessed and that is something  that Terry and I say to each other every day -being able to set all our rowdy bunch at our table often is wonderful after several years of our kids living in different states.  We thrive on the chaos of it all!  This holiday we got to attend all their holiday programs and recitals!  We get to have regular sleepovers and are blessed to watch these little ones grow and develop into their own persons. We’ve come through health challenges and are stronger. God is good!

 It’s the season of passing the torch to the younger generation – our kids are hosting the holidays now- the younger leaders have emerged at the church where we have served for the past 2 decades.

We are both still teaching and enjoy preparing the next generation, though, I do have to admit keeping up with technology and current trends is a challenge at times – at the heart of it all, there are still young ones out there who need affirmation, direction and love. 

This Fall there have been losses of family members and dear friends.  Our brother-in-law, James Gilbert, passed away in October. Each day is more and more precious and our desire is to pass on the legacy of faith to the coming generations.  May 2020 be a year of PEACE, JOY and HOPE as you trust our Lord.

Scroll down and enjoy our pictures in the family journal I post -- life is moving at such a fast pace -- it helps us to remember all that is happening.