First I want to say thank you to every one who has prayed for, or ask about my daughter during her pregnancy.  The time is almost upon us.

We found out yesterday that she will have to undergo a C-Section for this one.  So either tomorrow or Friday Shelby will be with us.  We are only waiting on word from her Doctor to find out when she will be admitted to the hospital.  So at the latest, the Third Grandchild and First Granddaughter will be with us.

Sharon and I will be taking care of the two boys (ages 7yrs and 23mnths) while Jennifer is in the hospital.

So say a prayer for us and keep the coffee pot hot, it's going to be a busy couple (and blessed) weeks for us.

Randy

I have finally been given permission to make the announcement.  Our oldest daughter is expecting again.  This will be our third grandchild, and we are hoping for a little girl this time.  To be honest our daughter deserves a little girl just like she was!

To say the least we are excited.  For those of you who are Grandparents, you know how special that next generation is.  Like an old friend of mine says, Grandkids are God’s reward for surviving your own kids.

Randy

My first BLOG.

Since I was introduced to MyChurch by Joe back in February, I have wanted to write this BLOG.  I have thought and prayed on what to say, and have not been comfortable with anything so far.  I have always enjoyed hearing testimonies from those with a “Burning Bush” type experience, but honestly nothing like that ever happened to me.  I was raised by Christian parents and was always involved with a Church body.  All of my earliest memories where centered around the Church or with friends from the Church.  My best friend growing up was a PK (Preacher’s Kid).  Of course we got into more trouble than you can imagine, but that is a possible subject of another BLOG.  My Mom was a stay at home Mom, so she was always there for my two brother and I.  I accepted Christ at an early age, even though you would not have known it had you known me during my teen years and during my military service.  Those are some days that I am not proud of.  Let’s just say that during those days you would not want me to be a mentor to your son, and you would hope that your daughter did not know me.  All of that aside I have found my way back to my faith. 

Now days I still struggle with my walk at times and go through the ups and downs like most of us.  Difference is I know I am saved and it convicts me to live a different way.  Of course I still have issues with my temper and my kids don’t always live like I would wish them to, but all I can do is turn it over to the Lord and let him do all the work. 

I have been greatly Blessed since joining MyChurch.  I have learned from some of the scripture based comments, prayed with those having struggles and laughed with the playful ones.  It is amazing to read some of these and feel like I have known some of you for a long time, even though I have not had the pleasure to meet any face to face.  Well except for one friend on here that I have known for years. 

I know that this sounds more like rambling than a properly written thought, but as I have mentioned in comments on others BLOG, I have trouble with transferring my thoughts to writing.  Hopefully now that I have gotten the first one out, I will be able to put more of my thoughts down like this.

Thanks to all of those here that have already encouraged me and made me feel welcome.  I honestly believe that the welcome mat is out for my family and I if we were ever traveling in your neighborhoods.