Mission Trip

Well a couple more days and Craig leaves for Guatemala.  Then on Sunday, Nick and I leave for Atchison, Kansas.  Ashley her mission field is Paragould Prideline.  My family and I are blessed to be able to serve an "Amazing God".  6 years ago if you would have told me I would be going on mission trips and prayer walking and sharing the gospel I would have laughed at you.  Now, I'm looking forward to be able to participate in a mission trip.  I'm glad that I have a family that sees the vision in reaching other folks for the Kingdom.  I'm proud to be able to serve next to them. 

Craig visited Guatemala last year this time and had an exciting, eye opening experience.  Guatemala was his first mission trip.  He is looking forward to going back and seeing people he seen last year and ready to meet new people.  His favorite place to go last year was the orphanage.  He feel in love with a 7 year old little girl name Pat.  He is hoping they are able to go back and visit the orphanage. 

Nick and I leave Sunday for Atchison, Kansas one of the most haunted cities in the US.  Does it scare me?  I'm not gonna lie yes and no.  I don't really believe in ghosts but I do believe in demons.  The scary part is wondering what kind of obstacles are going to be waiting for us.  Then the other part of me is that I have a great defender on my side and He will protect me and others for what lies ahead for us.  The best part of this trip is working next to my child.  To see my children not ashamed or afraid makes me proud.  To see them jump in and ready to share the gospel is amazing to me. 

Ashley don't get to go on a mission trip out of town or country but she still has mission work ahead of her.  Packy has told the students before that their mission field is their schools.  That is so true.  I believe it will be harder for Ashley because her work is with her peers.  She has to be with them everyday where if you go away on a mission trip you probably will not see them again.  My kids have been made fun of for who they are (Christians), but that don't stop them from sharing the gospel.

" Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
Matt. 28:19-20

Summer

WOW!  It's been a while since I have blogged.  Where has the time gone.  Summer has been good so far.  The kids are staying some what busy, Craig and I are busy working.  Ashley had her first job for the month of June and loved every minute of it.  She was able to do what she likes to do and that is watch kids plus she earned money.  She learned a great lesson on how much things she wants really cost and if she really wanted it or needed it.  Nick on the other hand could not find a job so he had to stick to working for mom.  The only thing he learned was when do I get paid and can we go to the mall. 

July has started and both my kiddos will be busy either with band or football.  I enjoy watching my children participate and work hard in something they love to do. They are both tired of me repeating "Stay hydrated" but as a mom I can't help myself.  I worry about both of them in this hot weather practicing outside.  On the plus side of things this is a great lesson for both of my children, you have to work hard to be good at somethings.  So with Ashley in band and Nick playing football, my fall will be pretty much at the school.  Ashley will be practicing every day and competiting on Saturdays.  Nick we know he will be playing on Friday nights and maybe on Mondays.  So, come December I will be ready for a vacation.  I complain about having to run around every where but you know I thank God that I am able too and thank Him for wonderful children.