Sprinter or Marathon

So where do you fall? Are you a sprinter or a marathon runner? Do you run a marathon at a sprinters pace? Do you run a sprinters race at a marathon speed? Or are you aware of your timing and where you are going? Or do you even know where you are going?
What if you start a race and don't know where you are going?

We started the summer with a few goals and knew that the kids were in for some relaxing times. Now that the summer is coming to a close and the kids are preparing for school, we are preparing for the fall and setting new goals for the end of this year.

I believe we are right where we need to be and God has new things for us even this year before 2008 ends.

New family member

Carter's sister Jennifer had her baby last wednesday, February 20, 2008. Hannah Grace

Locks of Love

Today we picked up Isabella from School and took her to Great Clips. We have been talking about this for a while and it was time to cut her hair. She wanted to donate her hair to Locks of Love in honor of Noah Steven. His mom writes a great blog noahsteven.blogspot.com

Isabella was so brave and had so much of her hair cut today. She ended up with a great haircut. I love her and she is such a sweet strong girl.

Official Pastor picture

This is our official Pastor Portrait that will hang in the foyer of the Church. Many thanks to Jim Richards of Jim Richards Photography here in Dickinson, Texas for this great picture. He has been taking portraits of our family for the past 7 years.

Pastor Dowdy actually already changed the name on the sign. They are really excited about the next phase that God has for them and look forward to their retirement time.
On January 13th, 2008, we will be ordained into the the new position that God has for us. If you would like to join us please let me know.
We are really looking forward to this new year. We believe this is a year of new beginnings.

I didn't send out my christmas cards. But i did enjoy getting all the cards this year from old friends around the World. Thank you. i love mail and opening packages. i feel like January is like opening a present because you know each day is a gift from God.

2008

2008 is just aroud the corner, and while everyone is worried about christmas being just 1 week away, i am excited about 2008 and what God has in store...
And i am not talking about resolutions. I am wanting God's plan.
I have to say the last week has been incredible. Not only has the last year been an incredible transition into what God has seen for us. But the last week really demonstrated HIS plan.
Even though others had seen God's plan i was still being a willing vessel.
As of January 13th, Carter and I will be stepping over into a completely new role for us. We will be taking on Church of the Living God as the new Pastors. Please pray for this transition as the Pastors retire and we help with that transition.

Thirty-four

Two things I love about this pictures: First thing is that i actually had the 3 and the 4 in the drawer and i actually have a seven, its kind of our tradition. So when i get to 37 or 73 i can use my numbers. Second thing i love is that even though it is my birthday, i didn't have time to put a real shirt on but I am wearing a Free shirt from Academy that i never even wear out of the house. The real story is that Carter drove in from out of town on my birthday and we didn't see him til about 7:30pm that night. So i was already dressed down for my party. Actually Carter showed up at the door with flowers and an ice cream cake from dairy queen. I do love how happy we all look and am glad i have this picture of my family.

Happy Thanksgiving!!!