This month marks the birthdays of several special people, including John’s parents! God has blessed Carl (Poppie) with 93 years of life, and Martha (Mookie) with 88 years. What a wonderful, Godly example they are to us… in their love for each other, their servant’s heart, joy and laughter, honor for the Lord, and their care for others.

Mookie and Poppie celebrating

modeling her new slacks

the grandkids

hmm… guess which one also has a special day coming up soon?!

“To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1
Fall has finally arrived… here’s one way we have brought the fall colors to our home!

Harvest Jill

Sheer Silence was the theme of this year’s EIS. It was all about the life-changing idea of hearing God’s still, small Voice amidst the chaos and noise of the world. Josh, Jennifer, and Jaimee were blessed to attend the retreat at the Northwoods in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. It was a time to get away to a quiet place and enjoy many rich, inspiring, and refreshing experiences. The fall colors were at their peak. The fellowship with friends in the faith was a delight. Each of the speakers challenged and encouraged us to: Listen for God’s voice, Have a personal, vibrant relationship with Christ, Hear God amidst winds, fires, and earthquakes, Learn how to spend an hour in prayer, Share a memorable testimony, Get real, and Be quiet before the Lord. Highlights included: a 1940s dinner, special quiet times with God, a wrangler’s breakfast, volleyball, kayaking, a masquerade dinner, etc.

Enjoy the photo album ... and find a quiet place where you can meet with God, hearing His still Voice and communing with Him!

almost there… what a beautiful trip

here we are!

trio from yesteryear

still lake

guess where?