It has been far too long since our last blog. FAR too long, so for that, I apologize. We have had a lot going on, and nothing going on at the same time. Let me explain:
So since we have written my parents (Robin) came out for a visit! It was so wonderful and refreshing to have them here. They arrived on Thursday the 18th and didn't leave until the next Friday the 26th. The day after they arrived we all woke up early and drove up to Mt. Shasta, this is the largest mountain in CA and is also a volcano! Ack! We had a great time, stopped for some awesome lunch and then went up the mountain. We went to about 7500 feet and that's as far as they let you drive up, you have to hike the rest and we weren't doing that. Then the next few days we mostly hung around here showed my parents around the town and then that Tuesday-Wednesday my parents, the kids and I went to the coast! We saw the ocean, went to Agate beach, went to see Redwood trees, and saw herds of elk! It was a trip we will never forget. I am so thankful for those precious moments. The next day we celebrated the kids birthdays that had passed just before they had arrived. The next morning my parents woke up and went to San Fran to walk around and see sights before their plane left early the next morning. It was hard watching them leave, but I was so grateful for all the time we spent together. It was needed and oh so refreshing for me. Thanks mommy and dadee! Here are some of the photos from the trip:
My parents with Hailee and Nathaniel walking to see the headwaters of the Sacramento River.
My mom and I at the headwaters. :)
Dad pushing Hailee at the park at the headwaters.
We drove up Mt. Shasta and got out to take a picture. Then Brian sat next to this sign that said "sensitive area". So Brian felt the need to get in touch with his sensitive side. Haha!
Pretty girl on the mountain!
Baw and his little man Phan walking together. :)
This is when we went on the trip to the coast with my parents. It was a COLD beach!
At Agate beach with my mommy!
The kids at Redwood national with a "smaller" tree.
My babies are so big! Two and Four. Wowzers. This was when we were celebrating with my mom and dad.
**EDIT: It seems Brian has gotten the job!!! It will start off as part time but will hopefully move to more work!!! Praise God! The kicker?! This guy went to BSSM (the school Brian is in now!) about 3 years ago. So he understands his schedule completely and is willing to work with his schedule. God is so good!!! :D More details to come.**
As far as my job stuff, well my licensing paperwork STILL isn't in. Somehow my paperwork has gotten lost (TWICE!) in the mail from GA to CA. So they haven't gotten it. It's the last thing they need to approve me, so until then, I can't even apply for nursing jobs.
However, we aren't worried or concerned, just frustrated. God has got us taken care of. He has blessed us with checks in the mail and money we weren't even expecting! He has been so good to us. And we know he will continue to provide. He has shown us HE is our provider and will take care of our every need. We are for now, just waiting.
As far as recreation and friends, things are going well! We are starting to meet with a regular group of friends about once a week that are married and have kids. It is great just to do life with them. They actually were the people that sold us our kitchen table at a yard sale! Haha. God has a sense of humor to line awesome things up like that. Brian is making great friends in his Revival Group (the smaller group of 65 people from his school). We are having people from his Revival Group over about once a month for dinner at our place and it has gone SO well. We are blessed to have a place we can all fit! :) So far it has been an average of about 25-30 people that come in and out through the night.
The next few photos were of an awesome dinner and worship night we had this past Saturday. After worship people felt moved to wash others feet and prophesy over them. These are some pictures from that night:
Gerson washed Brian's feet. Gerson is an awesome guy who is in Brian's core group. That is a group of 4 men that meet weekly for close study and accountability.
Brian was pretty moved by what God is doing through their relationship and Gerson and Brian becoming close. :) Sweet bro moment.
Sara washing Gabi's feet.
Gabi washing Angela's feet and giving a word for her.
Gerson washing Jeremy's feet. Jeremy tried so hard not to laugh but he has very ticklish feet! Haha.
Uh-Oh (yes this is her name… she is from Thailand and tells everyone to call her this) washing Coleen's feet.
It was an amazing night of fun and breakthrough, laughter and love. We are so blessed by all these people coming into our house and loving on us. It is truly wonderful.
A little news about me: I have started singing in the choir! I have loved it. I have met great friends and enjoyed getting to know some of these people well. We sing some on Sundays and will be singing around the area this holiday season. I had the privilege of singing this past Sunday morning. I even had someone tell me they saw me on ibethel.tv. (This link should take you to the Sunday worship I sang in- Jeremy Riddle led.) I have had it prophesied over me that I will be involved in the music/worship out here at Bethel. I received that and I am praying that this will be just the beginning of learning more about ushering in His presence through leading His people in worship!!! :D Oh be still my heart, as I feel this is my biggest calling in life. Shortly after joining I was asked if I would be a part of a choir doing background recording for a Title Track of a CD! Here are a few pictures from that awesome experience! As soon as the song is available to me, I will make it available to you guys!
This is the woman, Bec, who is recording the CD. She was just wonderful. :) I really loved the song she wrote and can't wait for it to be used by God. Good stuff.
Hopefully a few more blogs will be coming soon and we will be better about writing them! Thanks for bearing with us through this blog drought/chaotic time in our lives. We love you so much!
Love,
The Walkers
