John 4:14 - But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never
thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of
water springing up into everlasting life.
Victoria!!
Psalm 133:1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!
A little while ago Victoria had to get some antibiotics for two weeks. She is now doing much better!! Praise the Lord!
Dad's Birthday!!
Malachi 4:6 - And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the
heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the earth
with a curse.
Daddy, we love your sense of humor, your leadership in spiritual matters, your love of the Word, and especially for the way you share Christ with others!!
A New Grill!! (this replaced the one he had that was about 20 years old...and had been found by a friend for us as it was waiting to go to the dump...it finally got beyond replacing parts...)
I John 4:7 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. Mom made a Black Forest Cake for Dad's birthday. Yum,Yum:)
Blueberries
The blueberries have been wonderful this year. It truly is a blessing to have many hands to pick the berries( it goes much faster:)!! (there are some June berries you can see in these buckets, as well)
A little part of our property. Psalm 103:15-16 As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth. For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place thereof shall know it no more.
Trip to a cousins graduation!!
Matthew and I caught a ride with our grandparents down to Sioux Falls to attend my cousin's graduation.
Cousins of the same age:) Proverbs 27:17Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
Cementing friendships with my little cousins:)
Yup...We got along just fine:)
The Roseau County Fair!!
The Lord really blessed the good news cabin this year! 7 Children(as far as we could see) were saved. I Samuel 16:7b for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.
And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily as to the Lord and not unto men. Col. 3:23
Nehemiah 8:10b...for the joy of the Lord is your strength.
Esther and Elizabeth's birthday!
In everything give thanks for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Thankful for those who made my birthday a special day! (We appreciate you dear Elizabeth...your joyful servant spirit, your love...your desire to share with others...you are a special blessing to our family! -- Mom)
A DQ birthday sundae:)
Esther, we love your smile, your giggles, your helpfulness, the way you talk!! May Jesus become more real to you this year!!
Proverbs 17:22 A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
The expression Esther had on her face when she saw her bike...Priceless!!
This cake has a very special memory connected to it. When I turned 4 my great grandpa came and ate the hair of my birthday doll cake Two days after this, my great grandpa died.
Psalm 37:4-7 Delight thyself also in the Lord: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday. Rest in the Lord,
and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who
prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to
pass.
Rachel spent her birthday down in Fargo. Visiting with Mrs. J., going out to eat at Perkins, and shopping with Mom, Dad, and her Grandpa.
Philippians 4:8 - Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are
pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good
report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on
these things.
Opening some presents:)
Enjoying yummy pumkin crunch!!
Taking a relaxing Sunday stroll!!
2 Corinthians 10:5 - Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself
against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought
to the obedience of Christ; Rachel, we love your smile, your willing heart to serve others, and your love to witness Christ to others.
Do I detect a future soldier?!!
I am afraid that we hardly got any pictures on the 4th of July. We had a wonderful day though!! Some of our highlights included 1. Having a picnic with relatives and friends. 2. Helping hand out Corn Maze fliers. 3. Playing in the pool (for the younger ones). 4. Handing out 180's and million dollar tracts before the fireworks began. 5. And of course, the fireworks!
A day to remember, reverence, show honor to, and love a man called Dad. Maybe you don't have a dad, but I'm sure there is some guy in your life that has mentored you, supported you, and loved you, even though you make mistakes. Sure, we know that dads are not perfect, nobody is, but I do know who is. When fathers go to God , the source of true strength,and ask him for strength to do what is right, true, and honest, then God will help them.
Malachi 4:6 "And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the earth with a curse." Malachi 4:6 Psalm 103:13 "Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him." Psalm 103:13 Deuteronomy 6:6-9 And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. And thou shalt bind them for a sign upon thine hand, and they shall be as frontlets between thine eyes. And thou shalt write them upon the posts of thine house, and on the gates. Deuteronomy 6:6-9
Thanks Dad for supporting us...
For caring for us...
For showing us how to enjoy each others company at all times...
For showing honor and love to your parents even though you are grown up...
For not being afraid to learn new things:)...
For not refusing God's greatest blessings, children:)...
For Putting God first and then your wife...For loving Mom so passionately all these years...
For accepting God's design for things, even though it's not easy... The list could go on! I pray that for all you out there, that you know and believe in the true God. He want's to be your Father. Psalm 68:5 "A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in his holy habitation."Psalm 68:5 Romans 8:15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father." Romans 8:15 One last thought: Father's Day should not just be on Father's Day. Take time throughout the year to make your Dad feel special!!
Cut grass, smells sooo good!! It's so wonderful to walk through the grass and have it cling between your toes:)
A fushia, a gift from a neighbor.
Turk, our new puppy.
It was so fun to have an open house for Ben and Emily. Here they are being... well, Ben and Emily:)
Ok. A bit more of a normal picture!!
Mom, so glad to have another daughter! They look like they are related!
The guys played with a hacky sack during the open house.
"I can't believe I'm almost eight".
To find her bike, JoAnna had to go on a hunt for it.
Her excited face, just after she saw her bike!
A Banana bike...streamers and all.
Joyful Obedient Awesome Neat Noisy:) Attentive We love you JoAnna and pray that you would honor God with your life, and strive to place him first in your life!!
Mirah J. come over on JoAnna's birthday; she said it was like holding a birthday present.
Mom and her helpers made a doll house for a JoAnna's birthday cake.
Matthew with his girls...Esther, Victoria, and Mirah J.!!
It is hard to believe that my "little" brother is already 15:)...Time truly does fly!! It is always good to start the day right; Here Matthew is enjoying a soft pillow, bagels and a toffee steamer.
Quality time with Daddy:)
Dirt cake for dessert.
"When you do the common things of life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world." George Washington Carver
One thing Matthew really wanted was a r/c plane; as you can see, he got one!!!
Mother's Day should be every day...so...on Wednesday Mommy was given these flowers.
I Peter 1:24 For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away:
After church we were able to make Mommy a special meal; Seasoned Chickens, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Gravy, (which is the only thing that Mom made), and Black Bowtie Cheesecake.
A very few reasons that we are grateful for our Mother. 1. Life! 2. A listening ear whenever we need one! 3. Gently discipling us when we needed it! 4. Being a wonderful cook! 5. Knowing how to sew us clothes, instead of spending extra money on them! 6. Loving God, then Daddy with all your heart! 7. Giving up your evenings (well at least part of it) in reading us all stories! 8. Homeschooling us instead of sending us to public school! 9. Teaching us, by example, how to treat others kindly! 10. Cheerfully doing little tasks day after day after day!
"Genuine love is giving without any expectation of personal gain."
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