Counting Down

But let the righteous be glad, let them rejoice before God, and let them overly rejoice    Psalm 68:3

This is the last week of my Second Trimester. Sophie is 27 weeks today and I promise you she is growing. I had someone tell me at the soccer field that I was getting huge, thanks for the encouraging words Tommy.

She has been really active most days, I can definitly tell that she is getting bigger and that I am running out of room.

We go to the doctor next Wednesday and then start going every 2 weeks. Really starting to countdown now.

Going Home

I am going there to prepare a place for you     John 14:2

I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am      John 14:3

Sunday morning around 10am my cousin Steve went to be with the Lord. He was surrounded by his mother, his wife, my aunt, his sister and his young daughter.

Our heart is aching at this time for the loss of his body on this earth but rejoicing for the gain that heaven has recieved in his coming home.

Please just continue to pray for our family and especially lift his young children up.

Fav's on Friday

I will hear what God the Lord will speak: for he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints    Psalm 85:8

My Fav's this week are short and sweet!

Healthy kids, bc I have one at home sick right now. Gracie got sick this morning on our way to school

A happy Granny bc her Heart has been hurting so much with my cousin Steve being so sick and she cant be there for him.

A playful Jake bc he has been rather still this week after hurting his foot earlier in the week by stepping on a nail.

A less stressed Husband, bc I love him and dont like seeing him stressed out with work

And a weekend when its not raining!

I pray that this will be a blessed weekend for everybody!!!!

PRAYING URGENTLY

O God, we give thanks to you! We proclaim how great you are and tell of the wonderful things you have done.    Psalm 75:1

Our family is asking for your prayers and the lifting up of my cousin Steve Goasa. I recieved a call this morning that he is critically ill. Steve has been suffering with cancer for the last several months.

We were so blessed a month ago when we found that the Lord had shrank the cancer mass in his leg nearly 90%. We were so grateful and gave all praise to HIM. Steve was then convinced to undergo one more round of treatment and then hopefully be able to undergo surgery at that time.

Since then, Steve has taken a turn for the worse. The treatment he was taking caused leakage of the poison to escape into his lungs. There was only one type of medicine at this time that could reverse the affects. They had the medicine flown in from New Jersey to California but were only able to administor half the dose needed.

Since this time Steve has began to collect fluid and his kidneys are not functioning properly. They are having to draw 3 to 4 units of fluid off of him daily.

He is so malnourished and has lost over 100 pounds. They doctors did not want to give him a feeding tube do to the risk of infection and his system being so weak, but last night at meeting with his wife Michelle they decided that he must have the feeding tube or he would starve to death.

Steve wants to go home, but going home is really not an option. If he goes home they will not be able to administor the IV which is keeping his kidney's functioning the little bit that they are, and they would not be able to draw the fluid off of his body, which would cause his kidney's to completely shut down.

My Aunt called this morning to let me know that Steve is so critical. They have him sedated at this time, and he is in a lot of pain. My Aunt is flying out from Arkansas this morning to be with him in California.

Steve has two young children, Brittany 12 and Ryan 4 months. 

Please pray that God will embrace him and that also God's will be done.

We love him very much

26 Weeks

Let me hear joy and gladness     Psalm 51:8

Sophie is 26 weeks today. Only about 14 weeks until we get to see her precious face, and man am I ready. I have had heartburn like crazy today. I do not remember having heartburn with Gracie or Jake. They say it is an indication that the baby will have a lot of hair - dont know if that is true or not but Gracie and Jake were both bald, Jake until he was 1 year old. I kinda hope she has curly hair like Gracie does.

Here is about what Sophie looks like - ALOT PRETTIER OF COURSE.

She has been so active lately.

I also need some help. I am looking for a moses basket. I had one with Gracie and Jake. When I worked at the bank in Greenwood, some of the ladies gave me one as a shower gift and I used it so much. Well in my thinking we were not having any more children I gave it to someone and dont remember who I gave it to. Then I changed my mind and wanted another baby, then BAM, Sophie is coming and I so want a moses basket to use with her. It was just wonderful being able to lay the babies in the basket and them be where ever I was.

In case your not sure what im talking about here is a picture.

I have found some on line and I saw one in Tupelo the other day when I went to the doctor but they are $100.00 or more. I like bargains, so I need something cheaper than that. Any help in the hunt will be greatly appreciated!!!

OUCH

We are what he made us, created in Christ Jesus for good works    Ephesians 2:10

What does one sweet little boy

Plus one spider man flip flop

Plus one rusty old nail equal

Well it equals a little boy, not listening and stepping on the nail and hurting his foot.

Yesterday evening after supper, Jake went to Mr. Hamiltons house (our neighbor who is more like family than just a neighbor) to "help him" like he does just about every day.

I was on the phone when I heard Mr. Hamilton bringing Jake in and Jake was crying. He had stepped on a nail out behind Mr. Hamilton's workshop. I dont know who was more upset, Jake or Mr. Hamilton. He said he told Jake not to get over there but Jake being the little boy that he is, didnt listen.

I got him cleaned up and let him soak his foot in some warm salt water to try to help draw the soarness out. He was pitiful. Trying to walk. And just to get an idea, he is a dramatic person, so it took everything he had to walk on his hands bc he couldnt even put his foot on the floor bc it hurt, then the very next moment he would be moving around like nothing happen until he thought about it and then the world would stop and he would be cripple again. It was so funny watching him.

I did let him stay home today bc it was a little swollen. Maybe he will stay off of it a little. I also called the dr to make sure that his shots covered something like this and if not I can take him and let them look at it so Lord willing it want get infected.

Please just pray for him and his small injury. If you know Jake, you know that he never stops and he knows nothing but full speed ahead.

Jake and Mr. Hamilton a few months ago at a singing where Mr. Hamiltion played the guitar

On another note, MS McKenzie Kate Austin is doing much better this morning. Her mom said she had a restful night and has not run any fever since yesterday morning. Thank you for praying for her and her family.

Sweet Baby

The world and its desire are passing away, but those who do the will of God live forever.   1John 2:17

I am asking that everyone please lift up McKenzie Austin in prayer this morning. She has been sick for several days now and her parents took her to the ER last night. Mckenzie has just turned 1 year old and is the sweetest little thing. Always with smile on her face and such a delight to her family. Her mom, Jodie, is my very dearest friend and I know seeing her baby sick and really not knowing what to do breaks her heart.

Please just lift this family up and pray that the Lord will lay HIS healing hands upon McKenzie.