Much needed update!!

Well, we are still living with the parents and that is why I have not blogged lately - I hate uploading my camera stuff to someone elses computer. Here is a few things that have went on lately. In June we went on a wonderful family vacation - it had been five years since Matthew adn I had taken a vacation - so it was a much needed break. We went to Saint George Island in Florida - we were joined there by my family - it isn't too often that a whole family can get together and do something like this - we were so blessed. We rented someone's personal condo - and had a great time - we had the bay on one side of us and the gulf on the other side. The kids loved the water and Lacie was thrilled with the world's largest sand box.

Now for July: First, We returned from Florida and my sister and brother-in-law closed on their new house, so we have been updating the house for about three weeks now - WOW! alot of work - painting, bathroom update, painting cabinets, and putting in 1400 square feet of new flooring. The progress is starting to show and hopefully this coming week they will be moving furniture in. Second, we received a contract on our house in Knoxville this month and are scheduled to close on July 31st - we are praising the Lord. We have looked at a few houses in Bland and are seriously interested in one - just please continue to pray that we follow the Lord's leading. Third, Matthew was voted in last Sunday night to be the Church Assistant at Kegley Baptist Church (our home church) - the pay is just a start, so it is a step of faith for the Lord to provide the rest. I thank you for reading my blog and as we get some more things settled I will share more with you. Thanks for your prayers!!

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!!