18 Years!!!

18 years ago I had the most beautiful baby girl any mom could ask for. 18 years ago!!! My goodness my baby is now an adult in university. You know what, I BLINKED!! Never blink when you have children. One moment your changing their diapers and feeding them and then the next moment they're leaving home to begin their lives. WOW!

Brianna your dad and I are so proud of you. Your love of God and your committment to Him brings so much joy to us. We pray that you will always seek Christ first in everything you do.

Happy Birthday my dear! We love you so much!!!

Love always

Mom

Geoff's Induction

Hey Everyone

This Sunday, November 1, 2009 will be Geoff's Induction Service at St. Martins Baptist Church. I can't wait!

We are very happy to be here ministering to the people in St. Martins. On top of that with Geoff not in school there is more time to minister. What a blessing that is.

Here is a quick up-date on all of us:

Brianna is in the middle of mid-terms at ABU. She is doing well but has had some bumps the last few weeks. Even though they have been hard to get through Brianna has handled them with grace and love, putting Christ first. I'm so proud of her and everything that she has accomplished.

Ben is doing well in school and loves our Youth Group here. He is growing and maturing so fast that it's hard to keep up with it all.

Geoff is busy with the church but is very diligent in keeping Fridays off. Some weeks it just doesn't work but he does his best.

I am teaching a women's Sunday School class and I've been asked to speak at a few events and retreats. God is changing me and working in me so much so that there are times Geoff wonders who the woman is he's married too. :)

We are all excited about Christmas coming (me more than the rest). The tree and village go up in two weeks!!!! Yep, you read that right - two weeks people!!!! I've already started singing "Jingle Bells"!

Have a great week everyone!
God Bless
Deb

Fall is here!

Hey All

Well it's here, Autumn. I love the beginning of every season and Fall is no exception. The earth just blooms with colour! I can't wait to see all the trees at the height of the season!

Brianna is doing very well in university. She is a bit homesick but living at Grandma's helps with that.

Ben likes High school! Let's just praise God for that one!!!! He is developing friendships and likes his teachers. (He better one of his teachers attends our church!!)

Geoff is very busy with the church. He often says that there are just not enough days of the week to get done everything he needs to get done. He loves not being in school and just pastoring. Visiting has become his favorite part - next to preaching.

I am at home, praying for God's will as to what to do next. I am very content at home. We live in a very beautiful place and our home is just lovely.

Hope you are doing well

Have a great week

Deb

Empty Nest Syndrom

Hey Everyone

Well it has begun. My oldest has moved to University. I haven't been able to go into her room yet. The tears are still coming.

For almost 18 years my husband and I have prayed that we have been a good example so that when this day came we could let our lovely daughter go into the world. With Christ as an example and prayer as a firm foundation we feel as though we are doing the job God has called us to do as parents.

BUT IT DOESN'T MAKE IT EASIER TO LET GO! UGH!

Have a great week all
Deb

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