Family fun Easter Sunday

Before and After

First picture of Josh is last May 2007

Second picture is Josh March 2008

He has been eating better and has lost a lot of weight, he was a 38 paint size and now can were 34 maybe even 32's. he also is trying to give up smoking and is doing quite well. Way to go Josh!

my sister Lisa

This is my sister Lisa, she is amazing, she recently found out she has breast cancer, she had a mastectomy about 3 weeks ago and soon will be starting chemo treatments then several rounds of short little radiation treatments. She has put her trust and faith in Jesus, her spirit is amazing. Today was the first time I have seen her since the surgery, she was very candid and open to all my interrogating questions and we even laughed at bit too :) I pray that she will continue to hang on to God's promises as her journey continues and that she comes out even stronger in her faith and that He will be glorified!!!

Way to go Lisa, you are a shining light in a dark world.

Love you!

Good Friday- "How Deep The Father's Love For Us"

As Good Fridays approaches I reflex on the lyrics to this song



How Deep the Fathers love for us

How deep the Father's love for us

How vast beyond all measure

That He should give His only Son

And make a wretch His treasure

How great the pain of searing loss

The Father turns His face away

As wounds that mar the Chosen One

Bring many sons to glory
Behold the man upon His cross

My sin upon His shoulders

Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice
Call out among the scoffers

It was my sin that held Him there

Until it was accomplished

His dying breath has brought me life
I know that it is finished

I will not boast in anything

No gifts, no power, no wisdom
But I will boast in Jesus Christ

His death and resurrection

Why should I gain from His reward

I cannot give an answer

But this I know with all my heart

His wounds have paid my ransom

Why should I gain from His reward

I cannot give an answer

But this I know with all my heart

His wounds have paid my ransom

E + R = O

Today at a monthly meeting my boss asked for the next month to think and process this and then come with feedback when we meet in 4 weeks.



E - Event



R - Response



O- Outcome



Wow, three little words that pack a punch. I actually had an event today that made me stop and think E+R= O





My response? I really tried to rationalize and to accommodate.



The outcome? It's all good! and everyone was on the same page at the end.



What if we continually ask our self this in everyday life, whether it is when we are on a mountain top or in a valley our response just may have a huge impact on the outcome.