ELIZA, RACHIE AND JENNELLE - BEING LADIES!!!!!!!!!!!

BEAN AND DEBBIE --- BEING LADIES!!!!!!!

RACHEL AND HANNAH BEING LADIES..................

YEAH --SOME MORE LADY LIKE BEHAVIOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WEEBIE -- BEING A LADY!!!!!!!!!!!

MORE LADY LIKE BEHAVIOR.............

Well the Advance is over --- uh not really - What God did is still going on --we are still

ADVANCING!!!

Bubbles and Scott were the first to arrive --Indy looks like the pictures and his phone voice-- but his heart is so much bigger than the pictures..... his eagerness to grow and obey God is so much more than his blogs...let on. Which he could maybe do one or two blogs on here again.

BB- well BB is so pretty in real life -- her eyes are so green but her heart is so much bigger than what we see here. This truly is but a "glimpse" of all of us. Her mind is constantly going ----until about 9:30pm -- we watch Bubbles -- pop, pop, pop, she is done! She is constantly "looking" for God.

I must of said 50x - omg you are so pretty -- omg BB is sitting here in front of me!!!

We all know they have been through a very tough time -- but you really get another feeling for it when you are in front of this couple. You couldn't tell by their speech - never complain, sad, or bitter IN ANY way-- but when they start to relate the incidents. It is a miracle they let him go.

She is a cute as button --hilarious and full of life -- she shared at the Advance -- on "HOW I did it!"

She is so tender hearted....but for real.... don't mess with BB! If you need Truth and believe you can "handle" it -- ask BB --- she is a awesome coach!

and cute.... OMG --Sugar --OMG - me, the church, the trees, the grass , everyone "fell in love" with Sugar-- She is so smart and knowledgable of the Word and she knows alot about the workings of the Church, God and I would love to have here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

She is so thoughtful but NOT syrupy and insincere....Absolutely not faky on any level.

She is like a soft serve icecream cone with a grenade in the middle!!!!!!!!! If you want Truth -you can ask her -- she knows more than she even thinks she knows!

Look out when she pulls the pin devil ...... it is over and we believe it is not only ready to go off but Sugar pie honeybunch is ready to pull the pin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh she is so beautiful and her eyes are like BB's - so colorful and intense. She IS hystercially funny ------ sometime ask her about yard decorations...... she has such good ideas.... :)

I am so blessed that these 3 wonderful people were allowed to come and see me---and my family and church --- THANK YOU FATHER!

THEY ARE INCREDIBLY ANOINTED, LOVED AND VALUBLE TO THE BODY OF CHRIST AND ME!

Saying good bye was difficult to say the least --- uugggggggggggggggghhhhhhhhh-- I may go to Arkansas - me and BB and "steal" something!!!!!!!!!!!!

Another wonderful treat was the love and attitude of HIS CHURCH - our flock -- how they discerned the importance and beauty of other people in the Body that were new to them!

Thank you Church for your sincere and generous love for Scott, BB and SugarPie!!!!!

Thank you Pastor --James --Dad-- all 3 parts -- for receiveing and trusting my heart --about these precious people....

Thank YOU FATHER -FOR YOUR "KISS on the cheek" goodie YOU allowed me to have!

xoxoxoxoxxoxoxoxoxxoxoxo-

MUAH!

When I can see them again Father?

This week......it has been awhile since I have been so challenged emotionally and spiritually. I have had to use everything I have ever learned about pastoring and dealing with people and keeping myself in order.

Then it happened... I reached the end of what I knew. The student had to go back to the classroom and find the teacher and learn ....something she didn't know before. Oh dear God...please don't ever let me not be a "student" and not be able to find the "classroom"!

Our son is moving out on Saturday. He is getting married soon. He came into my office yesterday and asked me how I was doing. He gave me a hug. Does he realize how that felt to me? Thank you son.

Our last daughter is having her senior pictures taken today..... then we will never have to take senior pictures again.

I sat on the end of my bed this morning talking to God...I told Him, "Abba, I am tired of being so pre-occupied every day of what I am eating and how much weight I am losing..." He said, "release it...let it go...it has become a diet...not love anymore!" I got that straight now.

I had a reality check this week...found an old friend only to "see" her and find out her only child had died. Still have an ache. And hear that someone I love feels in fear of that happening to their family. No..never.

Seeing people in intense physical and emotional pain is so heart wrenching. Friday I have to go to a funeral for a 3 1/2 mo. old baby (Isaiah) who was a twin. Why did Isaiah die? I will find out. But I will go to the funeral in the Love and Strength of God.

Listening to people want to die and they can't. Watching a once vibrant woman be stripped of her faculities. No... never.

Is this the place where some women go out for groceries and come back with a pot-bellied pig and just reply, " It was so cute!"?

Sickness and loss of income trying to paralyze the people of the LORD. NO ALHEZIMERS...

and.. then I remember! Go back to school... find the Teacher. He is there. "What do I tell these people? How can I help these people?"

He quickly reminded me.... "What did I tell you about these meetings coming up? Who were they for? What is supposed to happen?" Ah, I remember. I have not been emotionally stretched since ... I don't know when. I have learned from the Teacher how to cope and live on a such a happy level I can't remember the turmoil and frankly, never had some of this stuff people face.

Now, I have a "place" that is real ... fresh. A place I can minister from for them. For the people that God loves so. He loves them so much He would allow me to feel things for their sake.

I taught my class last night.. the Word still impresses my head off! How often have I taught that and read it! Man, is He Incredible!

So this morning when it was time to check on you all....Restore sends me "Happy Wednesday" it was like a hug! Marilyn always seems to have great timing for those profile comments... and there is Tina..who is a faithful as the sunrise! Who should be considering a job in computer graphics! Thank you so much for thinking of me. I know you send them to many other people...but I feel like they are just for me.

Mr. Voice left me a message yesterday.. his message of heart-felt compassion for baby Isaiah's family....Thank you Mr. Voice.

I hope you see how important it is for you to pray and love your pastors and leaders. I am surrounded by wonderful people....most of all my husband. Gentlemen... no woman can do what you do. I have people around me that want to help us do everything that can make this journey as fruitful and victorious as possible. Thank you His Church..... Thank you!

I have to admit...I am so excited to see Bubbles and SugarPie that I have to fight that it doesn't overshadow everything else. This is a "treat" for me. A serious treat.... you don't know how much. That is ok isn't it, for me to have such a big goodie? It is better than cheesecake..... :)

So, what is next? Stay close to the Teacher so I can learn. He knows every emotion and every thought. That comforts me for some reason.

I am praying with all my heart for you Joey, PattiBunny, Lana, Krystal, ShellyBrian, Becky, AnnaJ, He hears ... believe He is working it all out. Sweet Valarie.....I am praying and you are another "treat" for me. I wish I could take care of everything for you.....

The crossing guards who see me every morning driving to school must think I need meds or something-- crying,praying and worshipping God!

What a God we serve, what a life He has for us....and as to use the words of God via Plumbline:

STICK TO THE PLAN!

And to quote BB --- "GO GOD!"

and my husband...."Don't do life alone....."

I am 'UNDER HIS WINGS"

XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXXOO

UPDATE FROM A STAFF MEMEBER ON ISAIAH'S BIG/LITTLE BROTHER:  DONOVAN-:

 OH LORD --- help this family!  

It is late --- I sent a friend request to a friend on facebook I found.
she had been my friend from 2nd grade until I moved to cali-- and I still was in contact with her.
she, Lori, Mary(Dowsey) and myself - were the "Fearsome foursome!"
she, Patti Lu, lived in San Fransisco for awhile.
She was a quite a character. 6 months ago I sent her only son, (Patti Lu never married)
Andrew a message if his mom was indeed my Patti Lu! He replied yes it is!
Gave me numbers etc... never called them... I don't know why.

Today I got a friend request from Patti Lu on facebook!!!!!!!!!! yeah and I accepted her with joy, hoping there would be pictures of her and I went to her profile and I see "In Loving Memory of Andrew" - That is Patty's son.
What? I read it 3x - I couldn't believe it....Andrew is 27 yrs old. at the most. Esther was 2 when she called me from S.F.
As I read I connected the dots... Andrew died of drug addiction - and he was so handsome, college grad, well dressed and groomed and lots of friends.
So feeling horrible I got through the pictures and I finally see a picture of my friend... her hair is the same as the last time I saw her only GRAY! She looked tired.
She was standing next to her tall, handsome son - who was the center of Patti Lu's life.

Like I said, it is late and I feel so many things - the shock of seeing Patti Lu, the JOY of having her accept my friend request after months, the death of her only child and now alone, and the selfish emotion ..... I am not young anymore.... and all the memories of youth came flooding back in 20 seconds. Only to go away again that fast....

Please can you include Patti Lu in your prayers.... for me? I commented on a picture and the one who made the facebook memorial replied.... this woman is beautiful inside and out, she was a wonderful mother who loves and stood by her son, Andrew, my dearest and oldest friend. God bless you!

How do these things happen? I should know the answer to that.... somewhere I do.
Maybe tomorrow I will be able to articulate it.

I sent Patti Lu my cell phone number ---- maybe she will call.

Thank you and I love you --
Mary, Mom, Mertz, Mrs. W., WW -- all of me says thanks and I love you!