Fruitbearers

We thank God for His presence, provision, and protection this past year. How thankful we are that God is always in control and that He is good and loving all the time! 2012 has been a memorable year in many ways. 1. After having MRI done, I was diagnosed with Adenomyosis.  I chose to not have my uterus removed and just to live with pain :). 2. Alyssa (our 19 yo daughter)'s short story, " Deadly Delirium " was published as an e-book by Musa Publishing in February. It's available on Amazon.com and on Musa Publishing's website . 3. This year, Alyssa passed the baton to Isaiah (our 11 yo son) in being a fundraiser for Steps for Life. We're so proud of him for raising $1,500 for Pregnancy Resource Centers; he got 2nd place in his age group. 4. In June, I took a trip to Thailand (after being away for 20 years) to visit my ailing dad. He passed away while I was there. I was extremely grateful that God allowed me the opportunity to see and share the Gospel wit

  Joy to the  world; the Savior has come!  It's the most wonderful time of the year because people around the world join one another in celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, our Immanuel. We hope and pray that you and your family will savor the season of worship and fellowship as the year draws to an end. Please keep in your prayers those who are grieving and mourning during this time as we cannot imagine how hard it must be for them. How thankful we are that God is always in control and that He is good and loving all the time! 2012 has been a memorable year in many ways. Alyssa is now 19 and will be majoring in Digital Communication Arts (with an emphasis in video production) at Oregon State University in Fall 2013 while going through AFROTC there. A third generation Beaver :)! She has received the Academic Achievement Award so far and is waiting to hear if she gets the Presidential Scholarship or not. Alyssa's short story, " Deadly Delirium " was published as an e-

For the month of November, I posted on Facebook daily what I was thankful for. I'd like to be able to look back someday so I'm reposting all of my 30 thankful status here. 1. I'm thankful for restful sleep. I hardly ever have trouble sleeping. It's truly a blessing. " I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. " Psalm 4:8 2. I'm thankful for LJ Fellowship. I thank God for giving me opportunities to share His love with the international students and to serve Him alongside a group of awesome brothers and sisters in Christ. I love God and people ♥; His love causes me to love loving everyone :)! " Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments ." ~Jesus   3. I'm thankful that