Thursday, October 13, 2011

Summer/Fall 2011

Our Faithful God


We have been "on the move" since we moved out of our home in FL this past spring. We returned to MI and have had an eventful summer. It has been good to see friends and family again and to be able to spend time with our children and grandchildren.



In unexpected event in August that was both sad and joyful was the loss of my brother, Dick. He had struggled lately with his breathing and as many of you know had been on oxygen for several years. During the hot days in July he really struggled and he went "home" to be with the Lord the first part of August. He was so peaceful in his last days and was so excited about going to heaven. We hated to say goodbye to him but rejoiced that he was finally not struggling physically anymore. All of our children came to his funeral and it was good to have that time with them and with extended family that we don't see very often. Uncle Dick was very special to our kids and they loved him as much as he loved them.



After the funeral we went over to MN to be with our kids over there to help with the County Fair. That was a fun time which we really enjoyed after all the events of the weeks earlier. Quinn and Christian took top honors once again with their poultry and they were qualified to take their chickens to the MN State Fair. This was the 2nd trip over to MN and we ended up going back over there this fall as well.



During these weeks we have seen God's faithfulness all over, in the way he provided for us financially, safety and protection as we traveled, for our van going several thousand more miles (we are up to 317,000 miles now), for many answers to prayer during Dick's illness, for family restorations and so much more. He is faithful and gives peace that passes all understanding. We have not figured out just where He wants us to settle down yet, so we head back to FL for the winter. We know He has plans for us and will show them to us when it is the right time. So we wait and live a day at a time. It truly has been a walk of faith.



Lois Ministries has also seen many answers to prayer in the groups these summer months. Several groups were going to take a break this summer but the gals decided they needed to keep meeting since so many grandchildren needed prayer!! One of the groups had a Grandmothers Tea and it was fun to be able to attend that. New women have attended all the groups as they hear about the power of God working in the lives of children and grandchildren. Another group was able to present LM in the worship services as a "Ministry Moment". A working gal came up to a leader and said she wanted to start an evening group so we see God working in many ways!! He IS faithful.

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