God's Hand!!

Hi family and friends!! I want to share a praise with you. Yesterday, February 27, we were having snow showers about 7:15 am - nothing major just a little snow. Well, I headed out to school to take Lacie - no problems just some areas that it was really snowing, but still nothing was sticking. However, after I dropped Lacie off about 7:45 I started back home and the roads were totally covered with snow - at least 2" and extremely slick - it was amazing how fast it was coming down. Anyway - the roads were extremely bad - worse that I have been on in a long time - so I am heading home and all the sudden my car goes out of control - I was sliding everywhere and when I was just about to have an accident the two cars in front on me just slid right off in the ditch so I was able to slid by them without having an accident. I really believe the Lord just moved the cars out of the way because it could have been a bad accident. Have a nice day!!

Family Pictures!!

Here are a few pictures that we snapped today - I hope you enjoy them. We have had a rather quiet week. Our plans for this week include the couple's retreat in Gatlinburg - Matthew and I are looking forward to a few days off. Grandma French is coming to stay with the kids, so they are very excited. Check back with us to see more pictures and to learn what is going on with the French family. Thanks for stopping by - take a minute and write a comment. Hope everyone is doing well.

Updates and Pictures!!

Hi family and friends!! I hope everyone had a special Valentine's day - always nice to feel loved and special. Well, I want to share some things that are on my heart with you as well as some pictures from the week. Matthew and I allowed the house in Rocky Gap VA to go - meaning we dropped our contract on it. Our house is on the market and awaiting to be sold - we have had several people look at it, but really no word about it. We are trusting the Lord for his direction. Proverbs 16:26 "A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps." We are trying to follow in the Lord's steps - please pray for us as we seek His will. Another thing that I would like to share with you is in everything we do and say we need to give praise to the Lord. Matthew and I have been tested by several things lately and we need wisdom and grace - a verse that has spoken to our hearts is: Psalm 34:19 "Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all." The Lord is showing himself to us , and we want to be ready to do what he wants us to do. It is amazing how one day we think he is leading in one direction and as we travel down the path all of the sudden we are stopped - maybe for just a short period or He gives us new direction. I want my life to be what Christ wants it to be; He is our hope and joy. Well, I just wanted to share what was on my heart - it is really hard to put in words, but I hope you understand. The pictures are from Lacie's Valentine Party, the kids at Bounce USA, and some of Sunday morning. Enjoy them!! I do ask for you to pray for us as we near Matthew's graduation (May 05) that we will know what we are called to do and that we do it happily unto the Lord. We love you!!

MRI Results!!

Hello family and friends!! I hope this finds everyone doing well. Lacie had a MRI on Friday, February 8. She went today for a check-up with her neurologist and once again we were told what an amazing child she is. God truly has spared her life from a lot of difficulty. The MRI showed more damage to her brain than we ever knew was there. We knew her right side was severely damaged, but today we found out the news that her brain stem was also damaged. Her left side has some scar tissue, but seems to be fully functioning. Once again, the Dr. said with this kind of report, Lacie's health does not match up - he said "I just can't explain it." Matthew and I are very grateful that the Lord has spared Lacie's life and has allowed her to live such a normal life. Thanks for all the prayers!!

Kiddos!!

Here is a quick picture of the kiddos. They are doing very well. Lacie had a MRI done this past Friday, so we are awaiting the results of that. Johnathon is going through another growth spurt - it seems one day his clothes fit and the next day they don't. Enjoy the picture!!

Apple Pie!!

I just want to share with you my very first apple pie. I made it for Saturday night's supper. We invited friends to come over - I made a pork loin, broccoli & cauliflower salad, and corn casserole. We also enjoyed homemade bread and yes, apple pie with vanilla ice cream. It was a great night of fun and a great encouragement.

Thursday Night Hockey Game!!

We went and watched the Knoxville hockey team - Icebears. This was our first time going to a hockey game - it was very exciting. Our seats were right behind the glass, so we were very close to the action. The kids thought it was great when the players hit the glass - they just laughed and carried on. We came home with five hockey pucks - I think everyone thought we needed one. Enjoy the pictures!!

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star!!

Here is a couple of videos of Johnathon playing his violin. He has been working very hard and has now learned Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. The first video is of him playing a rhythm pattern and the second is him playing the song. We are very proud of him!!

"The Mommy Song!!"

Jesus Loves Me!!

Here is a video of the kids singing "Jesus Loves Me." I hope you enjoy it. They love to stand on the toy box and pretend it is their stage. Have a nice day!!