Wednesday, November 25, 2009

10 things we are thankful for this year

Leah Beth

1. Family

2. Clothes

3. Food

4. Money

5. TV

6. crafts

7. friends

8. bed

9. Toys

10. jobs



Caroline

1. Mom

2. Dad

3. Blake

4. Andrew

5. Leah

6. Bella

7. house

8. Food

9. water

10. friends



Andrew

1. family that is caring

2. friends

3. a home that is in good shape

4. a free country

5. food and water that is safe to drink and eat

6. a job being a scorekeeper at the park

7. a education from a good school

8. a great life

9. electiricity, phones and tv

10. a good church



Gretchen

1. The gospel of Jesus Christ

2. A good husband that devotes his life to me and the kids on a daily basis.

3. Four amazing children that still kiss me goodbye in front of their friends.

4. my dad being on the heart transplant list

5. the opportunity to get a college degree-and a supportive family while I go

6. a part time job taking pictures of fun poeple and experiencing their lives with them and that steve has good steady employment.

7. Good teachers for my children that love them and put effort into their jobs.

8. my iphone that makes my life a lot easier and keeps me from getting lost when I drive to wrestling meets!

9. My health and a good dentist that didn't hurt me when I had to do a root canal this year.

10. supportive extended family members-parents, brother, brother in laws sils, and nieces and nephews that bring me joy and happiness.

11. Good friends that help me, talk me through things and love me just for me!

12. a beautiful piece of land with a creek that I can retreat to and relax and forget the busy life.

13. To finally pass the praxis I math section and be admitted to the teacher program.

14. To learn more about food allergies and how they affect our children's behaviors and health.

15. The knowledge that I have been reminded this year over and over that truly thru HIM all things are possible.


Blake

1. Family

2. Friends

3. my dad's job during these times

4. a house to live in

5. wrestling

6. The support of my parents and all other family

7. all the extra things in my life that I don't need

8. the church

9. knowing that there will always be food on the table

10. everything

Steve

1. a job

2. all of my family (near and far)

3. the Gospel of Jesus Christ

4. the freedom in this USA

5. Caroline - always making sure she is daddy's girl

6. Leah Beth - always holding my hand and rubbing my fingernails every morning on the way to school

7. Andrew - for all his efforts and never giving up in all he does

8. Blake - for always working hard to achieve his goals

9. Gretchen - for keeping this family all together as a mom and a wife

10. Dr. Pepper


Wednesday, November 11, 2009

a new heart!

Psalms 147:3
He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.





yesterday we found out the greatest news. My Dad is on the heart transplant list!!! After being very sick and weak for a very long time his whole entire body was tested. Actually his test were not suppose to be until next week but we almost lost him last week. He collapsed at home with my mom. She called 911; he was taken to the hospital. While he was there they moved up his scheduled test! All of his organs and body parts had to be well enough to withstand a transplant. Yesterday we got the greatest news he is now on the list. It could be awhile or it could be tomorrow. We have been blessed with a miracle and the tender mercies all along the way have been amazing.