Sometimes I get so caught up in everyday life I forget what is is important. I often find I am worrying about the dumbest things... things I have no control over. Right now we are remodeling our house to put it up for sale. We are on a tight schedule and budget. I am always worrying that we won't get it done in time or have enough money. I have no control over these things. When I was growing up I used to tell my mom all the time whenever she was worrying about some dumb thing that; "Worry is concern without faith, and without faith it is impossible to please God." Boy, do I need to take some of my own advice. I have become so consumed with worldly things that don't really matter that I am forgetting to focus on God. As I a woman I find myself worrying about if I look right or am skinny enough. I worry more about what I am missing on TV then what I missing in my spiritual life. I kind of understand why my mom didn't allow a TV in our house when we were young... what a waste of time. When I am on my death bed will I be saying, "I am so glad I got to see Desperate Housewives and Grey's Anatomy." No, I hope I will be saying what amazing times I had with my family, and I am so glad God used me to change lives. That's why we are here on this Earth; to glorify God and to do what He wants. It can be so hard sometimes. I guess why this is on my heart is that I am going to Nicaragua in less than two weeks. During this trip Daniel and I will make a huge decision on whether God
want's us to help out the young people there or if we will stay in the U.S. As of right now I don't want to go to Nicaragua. Daniel has a great job with great benefits, and we are looking at buying a big house with land. Staying in the U. S. sounds
alot better. However, Daniel and I both know that if God wants us to do something we are doing it, no questions asked. So please pray about making the right decision. It's good to get things of the chest.
Left to Right: Daniel in March on his trip to Nicaragua. Kevin, who is Daniel's little brother, which is still in the adoption stages. Jalmer, who is the first boy we would help if we go
to Nicaragua. He is the inspiration for the program we would begin.
Daniel with some cute little kids.
Daniel with an adorable little girl... how can you not fall in love with these kids.
The Orphanage
Daniel and Kevin
The kitchen
