From my 7 year old Ayden when picking up a dollar bill:
"Mom, why do our dollar bills still say "In God We Trust" if most people don't really trust in God anymore?"
Uggh....
Good question buddy.
...Makes me sick that at the age of 7 he already recognizes that. :(
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
As my sweet friend always says....
"Kill me DEAD now!!"
Whoever invented the flu should be shot dead - no mercy - just shot.
I had big plans for today (including some fun with my dear friend)! But, alas, I will sit here in this bed and keep this heating pad over my eyes.
Oh, how I hate the flu. Welcome to fall! :)
I can only be grateful that 2 of my kids are in school today and my studly hubbie took my little princess to work with him. Praise God! :)
Whoever invented the flu should be shot dead - no mercy - just shot.
I had big plans for today (including some fun with my dear friend)! But, alas, I will sit here in this bed and keep this heating pad over my eyes.
Oh, how I hate the flu. Welcome to fall! :)
I can only be grateful that 2 of my kids are in school today and my studly hubbie took my little princess to work with him. Praise God! :)
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Monday, October 12, 2009
Random Updates
Not a ton of time today to write today. I'm helping a good friend edit a children's book that she wrote (which I can't wait to one day see published!)
Just figured I'd give a quick update while the kids are asleep and I can think straight.
The "move" is approaching and the closing date has been bumped back to Nov. 24th and then we will "rent back" the house until Nov.30th when we leave with the moving van.
In the meantime, I've been sorting through details of deeds, utilities and a bunch of other junk that I can't stand doing. :)
My Mom and Dad will be looking at a property that we're really interested in on Wednesday. It's a house with a warehouse attached. It would be a perfect fit for combining our living and ministry needs. It is definitely a fixer-upper, but we'll see how do-able it is after they see it on Wednesday.
Beyond that, we're just living our normal crazy life and hoping to avoid the swine flu (which seems to be circulating through the church). :)
Hope you're all having a great Monday!
Just figured I'd give a quick update while the kids are asleep and I can think straight.
The "move" is approaching and the closing date has been bumped back to Nov. 24th and then we will "rent back" the house until Nov.30th when we leave with the moving van.
In the meantime, I've been sorting through details of deeds, utilities and a bunch of other junk that I can't stand doing. :)
My Mom and Dad will be looking at a property that we're really interested in on Wednesday. It's a house with a warehouse attached. It would be a perfect fit for combining our living and ministry needs. It is definitely a fixer-upper, but we'll see how do-able it is after they see it on Wednesday.
Beyond that, we're just living our normal crazy life and hoping to avoid the swine flu (which seems to be circulating through the church). :)
Hope you're all having a great Monday!
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Under Contract!!
Praise God!! Our house just went under contract! Closing on Nov 16th but not moving out until Nov 30th! God is good! NY here we come!
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Hmm...Who is that family??
If you've got 7 minutes take a look at this video and see if you recognize anyone in particular :).
This is a little video that was done a few months ago for a show on Inspiration Network called Revelations. The show airs in November and is focusing on adoption.
This is a little video that was done a few months ago for a show on Inspiration Network called Revelations. The show airs in November and is focusing on adoption.
Effeciency...
Quote from 4 year old Brekyn:
"Mom, thanks so much for doing that for me...by the way, that 'thanks' is good for everything you do for the rest of the day."
Way to be effecient Brekyn - you wouldn't want to be overwhelmed saying thank you all day long!
Gotta love this kid! :)
"Mom, thanks so much for doing that for me...by the way, that 'thanks' is good for everything you do for the rest of the day."
Way to be effecient Brekyn - you wouldn't want to be overwhelmed saying thank you all day long!
Gotta love this kid! :)
Monday, October 5, 2009
Just Sayin'...
Mental note to studly hubbie -
Next time you leave in a rush to get to church, be sure you shut the house door BEFORE you start your truck.
Turns out the firemen frown upon an interrupted football game in order to check out an alarming carbon monoxide detector.
Just sayin'.
It's a good thing I love you and you're such a stud! :)
Next time you leave in a rush to get to church, be sure you shut the house door BEFORE you start your truck.
Turns out the firemen frown upon an interrupted football game in order to check out an alarming carbon monoxide detector.
Just sayin'.
It's a good thing I love you and you're such a stud! :)
Friday, October 2, 2009
Big News...
Well, this could in fact be one of the hardest posts I've ever written.
I know that some of you have already heard this news as it was publically announced at our church on Sunday. I had planned on posting it here that day also, but with the funerals I got a bit behind.
So, here’s the bottom line. Donn and I are moving to New York to begin a youth focused ministry there. Uggh…
I say uggh, because this has been one of the hardest decisions of our life. We are thrilled at the proposition of what God has called us to begin but we are scared, sad and will be mourning all that we are leaving behind here in Charlotte. We have been in Charlotte our entire married life and our kids were all born here. This decision has been heart-wrenching for us.
Over the past decade, we have walked life with our Southern brothers and sisters and we've been discipled, challenged and held accountable by some of the best friends we have ever known.
Never in a million years, did I expect God to call us back to New York, but in reality, we’ve realized that sometimes we don’t have a choice. We say that we trust God and that we are surrendered to His will for our lives, so now it’s time to let the rubber meet the road. We know so strongly that we’ve been called toward this new endeavor that we have realized it would be absolute disobedience if we didn’t go.
Donn has resigned from the church as of the end of November, so we are praying fervently for God to sell our house and provide a source of income in NY very quickly.
The plan is that Donn (or I) will be accepting any job we can find (yes, maybe even at Walmart). We have realized that there in no room for pride in God’s plan. College degrees don’t matter anymore…we will take whatever we can get and use it to pay our bills. We will live very simply and also be looking for monthly financial support to make up the difference.
The point is to get to this poverty stricken area; where God is not even on the radar; and begin a relevant ministry that will hopefully reach the people.
And so, that is our big news. It’s sad news, but it’s also great news.
This blog has served many purposes over the years, but perhaps the biggest has been the prayer community that has arisen because of it. I would be so blessed to know that my bloggy friends are praying as we make this major transition.
And, yes, the blog will continue....are you kidding me??? How could I go a day without my blog fix?!
Please check out our ministry site www.changeof1ministry.com
Love,
Cyndie
I know that some of you have already heard this news as it was publically announced at our church on Sunday. I had planned on posting it here that day also, but with the funerals I got a bit behind.
So, here’s the bottom line. Donn and I are moving to New York to begin a youth focused ministry there. Uggh…
I say uggh, because this has been one of the hardest decisions of our life. We are thrilled at the proposition of what God has called us to begin but we are scared, sad and will be mourning all that we are leaving behind here in Charlotte. We have been in Charlotte our entire married life and our kids were all born here. This decision has been heart-wrenching for us.
Over the past decade, we have walked life with our Southern brothers and sisters and we've been discipled, challenged and held accountable by some of the best friends we have ever known.
Never in a million years, did I expect God to call us back to New York, but in reality, we’ve realized that sometimes we don’t have a choice. We say that we trust God and that we are surrendered to His will for our lives, so now it’s time to let the rubber meet the road. We know so strongly that we’ve been called toward this new endeavor that we have realized it would be absolute disobedience if we didn’t go.
Donn has resigned from the church as of the end of November, so we are praying fervently for God to sell our house and provide a source of income in NY very quickly.
The plan is that Donn (or I) will be accepting any job we can find (yes, maybe even at Walmart). We have realized that there in no room for pride in God’s plan. College degrees don’t matter anymore…we will take whatever we can get and use it to pay our bills. We will live very simply and also be looking for monthly financial support to make up the difference.
The point is to get to this poverty stricken area; where God is not even on the radar; and begin a relevant ministry that will hopefully reach the people.
And so, that is our big news. It’s sad news, but it’s also great news.
This blog has served many purposes over the years, but perhaps the biggest has been the prayer community that has arisen because of it. I would be so blessed to know that my bloggy friends are praying as we make this major transition.
And, yes, the blog will continue....are you kidding me??? How could I go a day without my blog fix?!
Please check out our ministry site www.changeof1ministry.com
Love,
Cyndie
Thursday, October 1, 2009
HOME AGAIN!!!!!!!!
Oh, it just feels so great to get out of the car and be home again. It doesn't matter how many years it has been - that 16+ hour trip is just NOT fun!!
The car smells a bit like dirty socks mixed with dirty dog - we found shampoo spilled across the trunk and I imagine my day tomorrow will consist of cleaning the french fries out of the carpets.
Nevertheless we're grateful to have been with family during this time and to have had safe travels. We can't thank you all enough for your prayers and all the sweet cards and emails we found as we returned home.
When we rushed out of the house early last Wednesday morning, we never imagined we would be gone for 8 days and attend 2 funerals for our amazing grandmothers; but we are grateful that God knew it all. He is so good and we were reminded of that over this past week!
The car smells a bit like dirty socks mixed with dirty dog - we found shampoo spilled across the trunk and I imagine my day tomorrow will consist of cleaning the french fries out of the carpets.
Nevertheless we're grateful to have been with family during this time and to have had safe travels. We can't thank you all enough for your prayers and all the sweet cards and emails we found as we returned home.
When we rushed out of the house early last Wednesday morning, we never imagined we would be gone for 8 days and attend 2 funerals for our amazing grandmothers; but we are grateful that God knew it all. He is so good and we were reminded of that over this past week!
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