FIREPROOF

I am absolutely amazed at the number of Christians who have not heard about this movie. It is the latest from the makers of Facing The Giants. Carl and I saw it last night on opening night. Almost every show in our area was sold out and it was awesome. The salvation message was very prevalent throughout the whole movie. We laughed and cried through the entire thing. I have never been in a movie like that. At the end everyone stood up and applauded loudly. I know we disturbed the people in the theaters next to us. They are encouraging everyone to try and go this weekend as the sales of this weekend determine if it going to be around in the theater for a while. It is not too often that Christians get to go see a movie in the theater that so preaches the name of God. And not only that it promotes a strong marriage relationship. The whole movie revolves around the relationship of one couple as they try to save their marriage. Please, please get a babysitter and go see this movie NOW. You will not regret it and your it will encourage you beyond words. You will desire to have a better marriage and relationship with God just by going. Just a note. Do not take kids. It does deal with issues that are very sensitive (pornography and infidelity.) There were several parents who brought children in the theater and I would not have wanted to answer the questions they had after watching the movie. It is very well done and so awesome. Please go.

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New Layout

I always thought my blog was too boring. I found this really cool site and messed around with different backgrounds and such. I had so much fun and now I actually like the look of my blog.

Sam's First Steps

We had to run down to my mom's house on Tuesday night to pick up some things. The whole family went and had a good time. Carl decided to work on my parents computer to help them out. They are not computer savvy and have been having problems with it. Carl, myself, my mom, and dad were in the office looking at pictures while they were downloading. The kids were watching TV out in the front room. My parents have cable so it is a special treat for them to watch television over there. Sam was with me. I set Sam down and we were all trying to get him to walk. The most precious thing happened. He actually turned a step away from my mom and me and walked right into the arms of my father. My dad had tears in his eyes. When I think of all the times we have almost lost my dad it makes me rejoice that he is alive to enjoy his 12th grandchild. We did not think he would live to see Alex born and here he is almost 10 years later being the one who his grandchild first walks to. It was such a precious moment and one that I am so glad all of us were able to share. Things are still uncertain with my dad as he is still going through chemo. He has next month off and then goes back again for November. After that they will do the tests again to see if the leukemia is in remission. I just thank God for every day we have with him. To see him be able to enjoy all of his grandchildren is such joy and blessing. I can't get down there as much as I would like (about twice a month with gas prices like they are) but the times we do have together are such a joy. What a wonderful memory of Sam's first steps (even though I am a little jealous he did not first walk to me.)

I Do Have Five Other Children

It seems like my last few posts have all included pictures of Daniel. I do not have the others hidden away somewhere and just to prove it here are some pictures.

Just Like Daddy

Isn't imitation the best form of hero worship? Carl was cleaning out some of his old uniforms and Daniel decided he wanted to be just like his daddy.

Keith and Kristyn Getty

If you have never heard of these guys you are missing out. I got their CD a while ago and fell in love with their music. They are modern day hymn writers. I have never heard music that was so moving. The words are just so amazing. We went to their concert tonight at a local church near our home. It was awesome and it was free. I have never been to any church service of any kind that glorified God more. You probably have heard many of their songs and not realized that it was their music. God has definitely given them a gift to share with others. Please check them out and get some of their music. You will not be disappointed. And if they ever come in concert near you, GO! It is worth it.

Spilt Milk

Did you all know that a gallon of milk spilt on a driveway takes about 30 minutes to spray off with a hose? From now on I am going to take the milk in from the van. Oh yeah, and you can't clean up a milk spill in the driveway with all of the dish towels that you own. Boys can do a lot of damage in the time it takes a mom to put two children down for naps. Just thought you all might want to know those little facts about a $3.60 gallon of milk spilt on the driveway. I am now down one gallon of milk and two loads of laundry, but hey, the driveway is real clean.