Towards the end of September the Lord told us to decline the property management job that we had been in training for. After we told the owners of the property that we would not be taking the position the Lord began giving us words, confirmations and dreams about going to North Carolina. During this time the Lord told us to give our van away to a friend, so we did. A few days later we were given a 2002 Mazda Protege. God is so good! The gas mileage has been a blessing on this trip.
On October 12th we left and when we got to NC a couple days later we were led to a big worship gathering in downtown Charlotte. It was great getting to worship the Lord with some of the body of believers in Charlotte. The next day the Lord led us to Morningstar Ministries, in Fort Mill, SC, and revealed ways we can be praying for this ministry. Then we were led to the beach in Jacksonville, Florida where Samuel had a great day playing in the sand and splashing in the water. He has been so good traveling. And brings a smile to so many peoples faces.
That night, the Lord told us to go to Texas. We knew we didn't have enough gas or money to make it to Texas, but we wanted to be obedient so we started driving that way. Along the way, I got to share the gospel with a cashier at a gas station and talked about the Lords faithfulness to provide for us.
Our next stop was Defuniak Springs, Florida where we heard about a service that would be held at the Defuniak House of Prayer. That night we went to the service and were refreshed and encouraged by the body of Christ. The guest speaker prophesied over Cody and confirmed many prophecies that have been spoken to him in the past. I experienced the Lords presence in a powerful way that I haven't before. And know my relationship with the Lord will never be the same after that night. After the service people offered a place for us to stay, took us out to dinner and we were given money from 3 different people that totaled $130. God has been so faithful to provide for us when we need it.
This brought us to Missouri City, Texas where the Lord brought us the opportunity to share the gospel with 8 young adults. They all came from Christian homes, but none of them were serving the Lord. They all seemed receptive to the gospel and Cody got to pray with them. One young man had a cyst on his wrist and was going to have surgery on it that week. While Cody was praying for him, he pulled his hand away and said, "I have never felt anything like that before." His cyst started to go down! Praise Jesus, He loves to heal us! After that the Lord led us to a Spanish Pentecostal Church in Galveston, TX where we had a great time of worship. Even though I could only understand a few words during the service I enjoyed the passionate worship and preaching.
The Lord continued to direct us west and while in Tonopah, Arizona, the Lord had us meet Nick. Nick is one of the most humble, compassionate men I have ever met. He was so generous and wanted to help us on our journey in anyway he possibly could. He gave us food and $10, wishing he had more to give. He loved the Lord and wept at the mention of His name. His tears were not tears of sadness, but of joy for the salvation he has received in Jesus. Seeing the way that Nick lives, made me want to love people and serve them in anyway that I can. When I watched the way he talked with others and gave what he had to give, it made me think of Jesus.
As we were driving, we felt the Lord leading us to see Cody's family in California. Grandpa Black (Laurie's dad) graduated to heaven the evening of October 19th. Please pray for her and her family, as they are missing her son and now her father.
We arrived in Placerville yesterday and got to surprise Laurie at her work. We aren't sure how long the Lord will have us here, but it is a blessing to get to spend time with family and rest after a couple weeks on the road. Thank you Jesus for your goodness and faithfulness.
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Friday, August 14, 2009
We love you Caleb!
We received a call from Cody's dad, the morning of Tuesday, August 4th. He told us that Caleb, Cody's younger brother, had passed away on Monday, August 3rd. We were able to fly to California the day we found out. For those who did not have the priviledge of meeting or knowing Caleb, he was a wonderful person. He graduated to heaven at the age of 25 and was just a few months younger than me. He was like the younger brother that I had always wanted to have. I only knew him for a little over 3 years but, I was blessed to have known him for the time that I did. Caleb fought a battle for 10 years with addictions to alcohol and drugs. Even though I miss him dearly, I am comforted in knowing that he is at peace and experiencing great joy in the presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Caleb had so many gifts and talents. He had everything that you would want in a friend. I will always remember how funny he was. He always had a quick wit and it seemed to take no effort at all for him to make us all laugh. He was one of the funniest people I have ever met. He was also very kind and loving. He would greet you with a warm smile and a hug and would always tell you he loved you before he said good-bye. He was also very appreciative and considerate, never forgetting to show how thankful he was. He was easy to talk to and a great listener. It didn't matter who he met: a prince or a pauper, he was able to talk with the person and make them feel comfortable and valued. He was a simple person in that he didn't need many material things like the most expensive clothes or furniture or cars. He valued the important things like family and friends. He had a great love for music and I always enjoyed listening to him play the guitar. He also had a love for the outdoors and would go flyfishing and camping with his dad.
Cody got to go snowboarding with Caleb in December. Caleb was having painful knee problems, but Cody felt the Lord say that he would heal his brother's knee if they went snowboarding. So on Cody's birthday, Caleb was still experiencing pain as they drove to the ski resort. But once they starting snowboarding Caleb was healed and felt no pain! He didn't experience pain in his knees after that! The last time we saw Caleb was while we were in California in May. Cody got to go camping and kayaking with him. Cody said it was one of the best times he had with Caleb. Looking back I am so glad that we got to see Caleb the times that we did this year while we were in California. I think it was the hand of the Lord letting us share those memories with Caleb, before he took him home.
If Caleb didn't know it while he was here, I know he now knows how great and vast the Father's love is for him. I was blessed to get to be a part of his life for the time that I did. And I will continue to be blessed by the memories that are shared about him in the years to come. Even though I miss him, I have the joy and promise of seeing him again when the Lord calls me home.
Caleb had so many gifts and talents. He had everything that you would want in a friend. I will always remember how funny he was. He always had a quick wit and it seemed to take no effort at all for him to make us all laugh. He was one of the funniest people I have ever met. He was also very kind and loving. He would greet you with a warm smile and a hug and would always tell you he loved you before he said good-bye. He was also very appreciative and considerate, never forgetting to show how thankful he was. He was easy to talk to and a great listener. It didn't matter who he met: a prince or a pauper, he was able to talk with the person and make them feel comfortable and valued. He was a simple person in that he didn't need many material things like the most expensive clothes or furniture or cars. He valued the important things like family and friends. He had a great love for music and I always enjoyed listening to him play the guitar. He also had a love for the outdoors and would go flyfishing and camping with his dad.
Cody got to go snowboarding with Caleb in December. Caleb was having painful knee problems, but Cody felt the Lord say that he would heal his brother's knee if they went snowboarding. So on Cody's birthday, Caleb was still experiencing pain as they drove to the ski resort. But once they starting snowboarding Caleb was healed and felt no pain! He didn't experience pain in his knees after that! The last time we saw Caleb was while we were in California in May. Cody got to go camping and kayaking with him. Cody said it was one of the best times he had with Caleb. Looking back I am so glad that we got to see Caleb the times that we did this year while we were in California. I think it was the hand of the Lord letting us share those memories with Caleb, before he took him home.
If Caleb didn't know it while he was here, I know he now knows how great and vast the Father's love is for him. I was blessed to get to be a part of his life for the time that I did. And I will continue to be blessed by the memories that are shared about him in the years to come. Even though I miss him, I have the joy and promise of seeing him again when the Lord calls me home.
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