Don't Worry, Be Happy

Sometimes when you are in ministry, it is easy to get caught up in worry. We worry about trips, and the spiritual condition of our sheep, and whether or not we are making people happy or even making a difference. When really, the only one we should be striving to make happy is our heavenly Father. I was praying today about some of the worries on our hearts lately and God brought these verses to my mind and heart. I wanted to share them with you.

Matthew 6:31-34 says,

"So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."

I love these verses. How many times has the Lord provided for us? More than I count, and yet, we still worry. So my motto for today is "Don't worry, be happy.....because God loves us and knows exactly what we need."

Summer Time Means Camp Time

We took our high school students to Crossings Camp in Bagdad, KY last week. It was a very good, but very tiring week. The youth stayed busy with all kinds of activities like:

Blobbing;

Rock Climbing;
and horse-back riding.

It was truly a life-changing week for our students. I'm very glad that I was able to go on the trip. God gave me the strength & energy that I needed to make it through the week. Hopefully I'm on the end of this whole morning-sickness thing. Middle school camp is coming up in one week, so I need to get caught up on laundry! Speaking of clothes, I'm currently in that in-between stage where my regular clothes are too small, but maternity clothes swallow me whole. So I pretty much look silly all the time. Maybe I'm on the end of that stage, too.

You Knit Me Together in My Mother's Womb

Yes, we are pregnant! Right now God is creating a wonderful creation inside of me. It amazes me to even think of how great it will be to actually see our little one. I am due on December 31st....Happy New Year! There will definitely be more pics coming your way & I will really try to be a better blogger. Thanks to all who love & support us with prayers. We love you all.

The Fields Come to Missouri

We had to get at least one group picture.

The fish tank was very entertaining for everyone under 4 feet tall.

We had so much fun at Zachary's Playground.

Allison had fun, too. She named this dragon Puff.

Melissa spent a lot of the weekend playing with Grace.

I was so glad that everyone came to visit us a few weeks ago; especially Dale, Hannah, Grace, Micah & Sam. It was a crazy, totally fun weekend. We went shopping and hit the playground a couple of times. And we had our fair share of Heaven Scent Donuts. Good times were had by all.

Just on a side note, today while I was out birthday shopping for Jeremy, an actual tumbleweed blew across the road right in front of my car. I knew we moved a little west, but I didn't know we were that far west. Ha-ha.

Cuccumbers the Size of Your Head

This is, by far, the BIGGEST cuccumber that I have ever seen. I think I'm going to make homemade pickles.

Jeremy and I went to play disc golf. Dad, this reminds me of the time we went and played together.

Last, but not least, we got an aquarium. We have ten fish so far and cute decorations in it, too. So far none of them have died, but I probably shouldn't speak too soon.

Campbellsville to Hannibal & Everywhere in Between

Tim, this blog is for you. I know it took me a while....sorry.

I took a trip home to Louisville to train the new processor at FTC.

Me and Dale. I miss you, bro.

While I was in Louisville, it just so happened that Aunt Laura and Uncle Don were in town visiting Memaw and Pepaw. So I got to have dinner with all of them.

I miss my sisters! But it was so great to see you all!

When Jeremy's family visited we went to Hannibal, MO, the boyhood home of Mark Twain. Jeremy and Jonathan battled it out on the mini-golf course.

Me and Jenna! She comes to visit in one day! Yay!

More from Hannibal.....I think I could have been a pioneer girl.

We took some of our youth to camp in Campbellsville, KY. Here's our group pic!

Ok, so I know I've been a very bad blogger. :( However, this summer has been totally nuts! So I resolve to do better and try to blog more often. I do realize, however, that my blogs aren't near as cute or interesting as those family members who have three adorable kids. :) But for those friends of mine who do check my blog, this is for you. I miss you all!!

Prayer, Fasting & Landscaping

This weekend we had a prayer and fasting retreat with our new youth group. It was an awesome trip and opportunity to grow closer to the Lord.

This is the group that went on the retreat; 3 guys and 3 girls.

The cabins we stayed in were very nice! And there was an awesome view!

We took the students bowling to keep their minds off of their hunger.

Still at the bowling alley.

We all broke our fast together at the 54th Street Grill. It was delicious!

We also started working on our landscaping this weekend. We still have a long way to go, but it's a start.

Jeremy even put together his lawn mower. He didn't mow, but at least the mower is put together. We had a very productive & busy weekend.