Waiting for HIS Coming!

This being the Lord's Day, we were blessed with the messages from His Word. Seeing all the turmoil and trouble around the world, we have to say "Even so, COME, LORD JESUS". In spite of all these woes, it is so wonderful to experience the closeness of our Savior, and our constant communion with Him. It is so hard to put in to words, but His presence is so near, and His leading is so real. So, each moment of the day, we take each step knowing that He is leading. What a Wonderful Savior and God we have!

34 Years and 1 Year Anniversary

It is hard to believe that Tim and Janie have been married 34 years today, and that Beth Anne and Rence Cochran were married 1 year ago tomorrow (the 20th of June). Time has flown by so fast but we see all that our God has done in blessing these homes. How important it is to keep bathing these 2 married couples in Prayer, because we have seen how Satan will attack the Christian marriage. Not only will we continue to pray for them, but we will continue praying God's protection upon them and their homes. We have nothing but praise and thanksgiving for the way our Heavenly Father puts a hedge around our children, grandchildren and GREAT grandchildren as we pray earnestly for them. Thank you for praying with us!

Congratulations, Alissa!

Congratulations, Alissa, on passing your citizenship test. We're happy for you that soon the invitation to attend the swearing-in ceremony will soon be forthcoming. You will not only be a citizen of the United States of America, but will retain your Canadian citizenship, as well as the most important citizenship, and that is your Heavenly Citizenship. Not many can say they have all three. We are also proud of you.

36 Years Today

It was June 14, 1974 that our son Mark, took Darlene Bolin to be his Wife. And today they celebrate their 36th wedding anniversary. God couldn't have blessed our family with such a wonderful Daughter-in-law; and through their marriage they have given us two precious grandchildren, and they in turn have given us seven most precious GREAT grandchildren. This is a day that we look with great thanksgiving that our God has poured His blessings upon ur lives and our homes.

Another Week of Blessing!

Yesterday, (Thursday) we were blessed with the visit of three precious girls with their Mommy. The energy expended by the 2 older girls, ages 2 years, and the other 19 months, exhausted us and the 3rd girl, 2 weeks old, will soon follow in her sisters footsteps. Jessica, our granddaughter, and her three daughters, Larkyn, Lailyn and London honored our home with their afternoon visit. We are so blessed to have children, grandchildren and GREAT grandchildren that are being taught the Word of God, and seeking to honor Him.

May we exhort you to check the Blog of our Son and Daughter-in-law's Church (as well as two of our Grandchildren and their families) as they build their new Church near Tigerville, SC. The Church has obtained the help of a volunteer group called "CARPENTERS FOR CHRIST" that have come from Alabama, and will construct this Church in 9 days (weather permitting). These workers are housed at the North Greenville College campus, about 2 miles north of the Church and the ladies of the Church are feeding these 65 men for this period. Go to the Church's blog website at: http://bbcinsouthcarolina.blogspot.com/ and see the pictures and comments as to the daily progress.

Surgery Put-off

We received word today that Ray Wightman's by-pass surgery has been canceled because of various medical problems that would make him high risk. They will be transporting back to the Palmerston District Hospital where he will receive other medical treatments. We have been praying for Ray and will continue to do so because his life is being sustained by the Hand of the Great Physician, the Lord Jesus. We also pray for our Niece and Nephews who have the responsibilities of making he hard decisions. How long he will remain in the Palmerston Hospital is not known at this time.