Thanksgiving Day

I am so excited for Thanksgiving Day. I will miss my girls very much. The girls and I had a Thanksgiving dinner about a week and a half ago. Wow, it was good. I am so thankful for the people that God has placed in my life. My friend Eren, although we have not talked much, he has always been there for me in prayer and to listen. Thank you Eren for you enduring friendship. I love you Melissa, your funny laugh and bright smile turns a bad day into a good one. Most of all I am thankful for the life that God has given me. The blessing continue to come and God continues to be faithful in providing for my needs. May all who read this remember that God is the provider and that nothing is to big for him to accomplish in your life.

A Hard Day

October 10th, 2006 - Melissa and I lost a child 2 weeks before child birth.  This was tragic and it has been a long time.  For all those who have lost you can understand how hard it is to let go.  Everyone must find there own way to cope with and move on. 

October 10th, 2008 - It's been two years.  For my wife and I there is something that gives us comfort through each holiday and October 10th every year.  If it were not for the Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, I would have given up trying a long time ago.  I thank my God for everything I have been able to get through.  Fathers and Mothers day are the hardest for us to get through.  I would ask for prayer that we would continue to rely on God's strength to get through every day.
The joys that children can bring are endless.  This past weekend Emily really started to pull herself up to a standing position.  How exciting to see a little one made in the likeness of Christ do something so simple yet so amazing.  I am excited for what God has in store for our family.  If you have struggled with the loss of a loved one my wife and I would like to hear your stories so that we may pray for you.

Above, Hannah is pictured enjoying an afternoon at a park in Eugene, OR.  I remember the day like it was yesterday.  The memories that we create are permanent.  Day's like this one at the park reminds me of God's grace, the quiet pond, a light breeze and lots of smiles.

1 Peter 3:21 (New International Version)
21and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge^[a] of a good conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ,

The Burden of Moving & The Joys of Change

Time to Move!

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I have moved so many times that I cannot begin to tell you how hard it can be. There are easy ways to move and hard ways. The B-Squad is moving this Saturday to another part of town. It is tedious work and we are packing like crazy. I want to publicly thank my Wife for all her hard work. This move could not be made without her unwavering commitment to the change being made. These are the joys that come out of moving. You realize how much your wife and children play a part in moving, not to mention the wonderful teamwork aspect of marriage.

Through prayers at work I learn about different areas of my life that God wants me to work on.  This last week I was touch when someone gave a devotion on trees.  Yes trees, comparing how trees sway and place roots but they are where God puts them.  It's amazing to think that God has me here at OMF International.  So here I am being a tree where God has planted me.  Are you staying and doing your best where God has planted you?

Suggestions

Since I last posted my family and I have been through some trials, some tough times. All of you who read this can probably relate to going through some tough times in your life. You can be praying for my Aunt who has cancer. You can also be praying about a place for us to move. At the end of September we need to move to save money on rent. Please pray that God provide a place to live close to OMF so we can also save money on gas. At OMF I am working on the help desk and fixing computers when they break. I am so glad that God has given me the ability to fix computers. Sometimes these computers can be such a hassle.

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I would like to start to blog more and give you more of an insight to a family here on the home side serving as home staff at OMF International. I would like suggestions as to the subject or subjects that you would like to read about. If you have questions about computers or would like to see some technology reviews done on certain items please give some suggestions. Please respond to this post with comments of what you would like to see.