Happy Thanksgiving

We are in Ohio for Thanksgiving this year. It has been a wonderful time with Dan's family. His nephews are a lot of fun. Earlier this week we had snow, so this morning is beautiful. The sun is shining and the snow is glistening. Dan's grandparents will come later this afternoon for Thanksgiving dinner. Papaw has recently been diagnosed with lung cancer, and Mamaw has dementia. I am thankful for the opportunity to spend this day with both of them.

This week I have been reading Psalm 103. I think it is one of my favorites (at least for this week). I am so thankful for the salvation I have in Christ. Forgiveness from sin is so wonderful.

I am also thankful for God's goodness to us as we look forward to a new baby! He has done exceedingly abundantly above all we could ask or think!

25 weeks and a quick update on life...

Here is a recent picture for anyone who would like to see. Things are going well. I am feeling Daniel a little more now. Dan still hasn't quite felt him yet, but that will come soon!

We have had quite a full schedule for the teens this fall. This past weekend we went to Stumphouse tunnel, and then had a cookout at the McGilvra's. You can see pictures at the youth group blog (ubcyouthgroup.wordpress.com). This past Tuesday night we had pumpkin parties...the girls met at my parents home, and the guys were at the church. We were very creative with our pumpkins; the guys- well, they were at church and let's just say that had some destructive fun! This Friday evening we have our final dinner and a game. Two of our guys play in the Seneca High band, so we are going to see one of the football games. We made it to soccer and volleyball games as well. It has been a fun activity.

The most recent pictures...

This past Friday they did a fetal echo on Daniel's heart. Everything looks great! Praise God for His protection and care for both of us. The tech also did some extra shots for us, included below. The miracle of life never ceases to amaze me. We serve a truly awesome Creator. When we view His creation of life, truly we stand in awe. We praise Him, for we are "fearfully and wonderfully made."

International Day

This past Saturday we held our International Day outreach at church. It was a wonderful day. God brought all of the details together! One specific prayer had been that during the evangelistic presentation there would be no distractions. In the past, it has often been a time of great distraction. He answered that prayer. We had about 150 guests on our property from many different countries. One family from South Korea visited church yesterday. They have been here for about a month. We look forward to seeing God work in hearts. What a wonderful promise to know His Word will not return empty!

2l Weeks and 1 Day :)

There is no doubt that a little baby is on the way!

Fall is here, and we are doing well. Dan is staying busy with school and church. Teaching piano and working for Dad keep my days quite full! We are loving the gorgeous fall weather. Tomorrow is our Annual International Day at church. Rach and I are heading up the carnival for the children. It looks like the weather is going to be beautiful!