Meanwhile

Ministry Update
My days have been filled with non-ministerial pursuits of late—things like repairing trailer axles, getting the truck repaired, securing and preparing another vehicle in case the truck is not done in time for our next meeting, and like pursuits. I praise the Lord for so many trips in which things worked like they were supposed to. Now that there are a few mechanical chores to complete, we are in a good place to get them all done.

A week from Sunday we are in a meeting again, and we are looking to see many saved. Please pray for the attendance and for the power of God to convict hearts.

Family Update
It was another dark and stormy night in Kings Mountain last night. We have had soooooo much rain lately. I am not complaining at all, though, because the water table has been so low for so long that people’s wells were drying up last summer. It has afforded no end of fun for the children, who enjoy playing in the puddles. They call themselves the “puddle patrol” and beg to splash in the puddles every time it rains.

We are currently “stuck” in Kings Mountain while our truck is (hopefully) being repaired. It was having transmission problems, and we ended up having to get it rebuilt. However, after it was totally rebuilt, it was still having the same problem shifting. So, they are checking everything that they can think of, and keep telling us that it “may be done today.” I have totally given up hope that they actually know what they are doing, since they have now had it for over a week, and the job was supposed to take only a day. Perhaps they will prove me wrong and actually have it done right sometime in the near future (like this month). We are very glad that the problem surfaced while we were at home, and not out on the side of a mountain somewhere, or in the middle of nowhere, through which we frequently have to drive to get to our meetings!

Our meetings this spring have been good ones, and we are so thankful that our schedule has been pretty full. Our summer will be very busy, as well. Please pray for safety as we travel, especially in light of the recent repair issues. Josiah is enjoying his days of summer vacation, and I have been filling my days with housework, and the occasional “day of scrapbooking” with friends. The girls play with their dolls and all of them enjoy playing outside when the weather is nice. Popsicles and watermelon are a staple of their summer diet right now!

Daniel has just finished cutting his first two teeth, and has finally graduated to rice cereal in small amounts. I think once he figures out the eating thing, he will be a little more excited about sitting in the high chair. He sits up quite well by himself these days, and plays happily on the floor for long periods of time. He also knows that when Mama walks toward him, many times she will pick him up. However, he has also been disappointed at times, when, instead of picking him up, I walk right past him into the other room. What a weeping and wailing we hear then! Overall, he is a very happy little boy, and we all love him very much. They grow up so quickly!

Abigail will start K-5 in the fall when Josiah starts third grade. She is so excited! It will be different having two in school, so I will probably have to juggle a few scheduling changes.

Esther will celebrate her third birthday this month. I cannot believe what a big girl she is. Paul and I will also celebrate our ninth wedding anniversary this month. It is hard to believe that we have been married that long! The best three years of my life! Just kidding! They have all been wonderful, and I am thankful for the sweet, faithful, and loving husband the Lord has given me.

Paul’s book is now available for sale, and I am so proud of him! He has done a wonderful job, and already we are hearing of how it has blessed so many people. I am so thankful that God has used it in the lives of others. We look forward to the ministry this book will have over the years.