Easter Weekend 2014

Easter is always a very special time as we celebrate all that we have in Christ.  "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead." 1 Peter 1:3   This morning was an especially meaningful day as Camille got baptised.  What a thrill to celebrate this special event! 

Happy Birthday Titus!

Nineteen years ago God completed our family by adding our fourth son into the family.   Since I almost lost Titus several times he was my only child that I had two weeks early through being induced.  He was our third child to enjoy three citizenships since he was born in Venezuela. 

Happy 19th Birthday Titus!  You were an answer to our prayers.  I will never forget your birth and how I praised the Lord that you entered this world alive and healthy.  You have been a blessing to our lives and our family.  As you soon will be heading to college in the fall never forget that we love you and are here cheering you on.  We know God has an amazing plan for your life.  Keep walking with him and looking for opportunities to be used of him to touch peoples lives for eternity.  Have a wonderful new year ahead!

Happy 29th Birthday, Caleb!

Twenty Nine years ago we became parents for the first time as we welcomed our oldest son Vernon CALEB  into the world.  It seems like just yesterday we were bringing him home from the hospital.  Yes, I am feeling a bit nostalgic, and YES I did tear up as I gave Caleb a hug today.  I was just reminded of the valley we went through with him 22 1/2 years ago when we found out he had a serious heart condition.  Each test came back with poor results and his prognosis did not sound good;  but that was without God in the equation.  The doctor, who was the head cardiologist at the Chicago Children's Hospital, told me she had NEVER seen a child that young with the heart condition Caleb had and she had NEVER seen it go away without a pace maker and without being on medication the rest of one's life.  God healed Caleb's heart and he has been able to lead a normal life without a pace maker and without medication.  So yes, as I hugged my dear son tonight I did get a bit emotional thanking the Lord for the gift of his life.

Happy 29th Birthday Caleb!  We do thank the Lord for you.  It has been a blessing to have you as our son. And what a thrill it is to see you growing and maturing in your walk with the Lord.  You are such a good husband and father.   Have a wonderful day and great new year ahead.  Keep making a difference in this world!

Home Sweet Home

Thanks so much for your payers for Vern as he spent time in one of our favorite countries; a place where we left a piece of our hearts.  His days were packed full with many challenges.  However it was very profitable, and a joy to be there and to connect with dear friends.  He felt your prayers!  Since we are leaving in an hour for me to drop him off at the airport for yet another trip I thought I better post these pictures.  We would appreciate your prayers as he heads out on his 3rd major trip of the year.  As many of you know that last trip held many challenges not only for him but for me here on the home front with our blizzard and a totaled car.