Well, I survived yet another week of 'vacation' and live to tell about it. The week was spent in Branson, Mo. where we were met with a cold front on our second day there. The condos were nice and clean and the setting perfect for me. ( I have a couple of pictures to post this weekend. ) We didn't do the touristy things keeping true to form, but we did check out the fish hatchery (our second one to visit this year!) and Jordan and Jennifer went fishing three times during the week. Jordan even brought home some trout for me to cook. (Too bad we didn't have anyone who wanted to try it.) They have hills there in Missouri and so I had some great runs and some sore runs too. I think I will have to go back for some training time in the future. Probably the most exciting part of our vacation was the family of kittens living under the brush near our condo. They nearly scared us to death before we realized that they were just strays. The kids thought they were raccoons, skunks or mountain lions.. They only showed up at night though and so when we walked between the two condos the kids kept seeing 'animals with longish tail and dark' which led to more investigation. We needed the time together and the area is a gorgeous example of God's creative beauty.
We arrived back in town around 2:00 am on Sunday the 20th and were at Church by 8:00 am. I learned Sunday that I was being requested to make the Mission trip to Uganda this coming January 22 thru February 4, 2006. I had been praying about it and hadn't really gotten a yea or nay and told my pastor that I was available as far as willingness to go, time off from work, and all the other physical and mental preparations went. I have always felt that God has called me to Missions but had settled in my mind that my Mission field is in my 'backyard' and that it didn't necessarily mean far away places. Anyway, the associate pastor in charge of the trip spoke with my senior pastor and he sent me this note: "Danae, I spoke with Pastor Harry and we do need you on this trip. You are a strong intercessor and can deliver words of encouragement to the woman in Africa." So, I am now praying that God opens the doors to fund the trip which will cost $2000 for each member of the team. The good thing is that I have total peace about it the bad thing is that I am horrible about asking people for support and fundraising. I am trusting God TOTALLY in this. : ) Isn't that what I am supposed to do anyway, in all things?? Boy am I slow sometimes!
More details to follow...
In Christ Alone!
Danae
Wednesday, November 23, 2005
Monday, October 31, 2005
Happy Birthday U.S. Marine Corps!
Happy 230th Birthday Marines!
We are headed to Branson, MO for a week to use our new timeshare at Silverleaf’s Holiday Hills Resort. I will post again after we get back. These past few days (week) have been extremely hectic and yet very productive. Basement is framed, insulated and dry walled. Bathroom has some plumbing hold ups but will be fixed soon. Need to start painting and pick out some carpeting. Praise God!!
Kids are doing alright in school but I will be using my vacation to get their lesson plans up-to-date. I am going to take my laptop and the new switched on schoolhouse program to get it figured out. We are so blessed that we don’t have to worry about what our kids are getting filled with or not getting filled with when we home school. The headlines on Fox News is totally depressing as more and more legal actions are being filed to keep God out of our schools, homes and yes, even our Churches!
2Ch 7:14 "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. "
Semper Fi!
Danae
We are headed to Branson, MO for a week to use our new timeshare at Silverleaf’s Holiday Hills Resort. I will post again after we get back. These past few days (week) have been extremely hectic and yet very productive. Basement is framed, insulated and dry walled. Bathroom has some plumbing hold ups but will be fixed soon. Need to start painting and pick out some carpeting. Praise God!!
Kids are doing alright in school but I will be using my vacation to get their lesson plans up-to-date. I am going to take my laptop and the new switched on schoolhouse program to get it figured out. We are so blessed that we don’t have to worry about what our kids are getting filled with or not getting filled with when we home school. The headlines on Fox News is totally depressing as more and more legal actions are being filed to keep God out of our schools, homes and yes, even our Churches!
2Ch 7:14 "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. "
Semper Fi!
Danae
Saturday, October 22, 2005
Day by Day
Well, as usual, I haven't been very good at updating this blog or anything else. We have been busy with life. Val's birthday was Wednesday the 19th and we had a lovely time with family and a few friends. I made her a German chocolate cake from scratch and she was very happy.
Kids are doing good and getting extremely lazy so I have come up with a solution. (Kendra, I have gone out to dougs blog and love the principles he supports) Work, work and more work. Christmas is just 63 days away and as we prepare our hearts to celebrate Jesus' birth I have determined that before they leave home my children will understand the significance of His gift to us as it relates to Christmas. My children will learn to give without expectation. The return on their investment is in the joy of doing the will of God. I know it should be easy to teach this lesson but the influence of the world is so powerful that it is more a spiritual battle than anything else. Last year they found joy and peace in just giving out candy canes to those who looked like they had no joy. That was a huge success in showing them in a tangible way how we affect others. I will update on this as the days count down.
We worked at the R.O.P.E. house last night/this morning where we volunteer as a family to support the men coming out of incarceration. Our Church began this ministry last year and unfortunately the men in the body of Christ haven't stepped up to the plate yet to fill the necessary hours needed to staff it. I love it. What a way to show the love of Jesus! Today we are hoping to get some much needed things done around the house in preparation for winter. We are so blessed!!!
In Christ,
Danae
Kids are doing good and getting extremely lazy so I have come up with a solution. (Kendra, I have gone out to dougs blog and love the principles he supports) Work, work and more work. Christmas is just 63 days away and as we prepare our hearts to celebrate Jesus' birth I have determined that before they leave home my children will understand the significance of His gift to us as it relates to Christmas. My children will learn to give without expectation. The return on their investment is in the joy of doing the will of God. I know it should be easy to teach this lesson but the influence of the world is so powerful that it is more a spiritual battle than anything else. Last year they found joy and peace in just giving out candy canes to those who looked like they had no joy. That was a huge success in showing them in a tangible way how we affect others. I will update on this as the days count down.
We worked at the R.O.P.E. house last night/this morning where we volunteer as a family to support the men coming out of incarceration. Our Church began this ministry last year and unfortunately the men in the body of Christ haven't stepped up to the plate yet to fill the necessary hours needed to staff it. I love it. What a way to show the love of Jesus! Today we are hoping to get some much needed things done around the house in preparation for winter. We are so blessed!!!
In Christ,
Danae
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