Thankful....

*Photo by James Garringer

Thankful.  Yes, we are thankful for so many things.  We are thankful for God's provision for us day by day, week by week.  How many times have we taken all the little things we have everyday for granted?

Today, we are praising God, as He has provided Keith a temporary job through Davenport University for six weeks, beginning September 10.  For this, we are SO grateful!  Even though this is not teaching elementary students, he will be teaching students ages 18-25 years old.  This position will involve teaching/preparing these young adults to be work ready.  They will be brushing up on their math skills along with their grammar/writing skills.  They will also get  some basic training of Microsoft Office skills as well.  As I stated before, this is a six-week position.  If they have a good response from this, there is a possibility it could continue for another six weeks and another six weeks following.  We are so thankful for God's provision for this job opportunity for Keith.  He will receive an hourly salary as well as mileage to and from Battle Creek daily.  It would be great if this could continue for more weeks.  We'll see what the Lord's plan is. Please keep Keith in your prayers as he prepares for this opportunity.  Pray that he'll have confidence to be able to help these students and to communicate clearly the material he needs to cover.  Pray also for safety on the road as he'll be driving to and from Battle Creek daily.

Recently, Marsha heard a sermon on television.  This speaker was preaching on being bold when we pray. Marsha is being bold and asking God to provide not just any job for Keith, but one that he will love....and that will be just for him.  She knows that God has His unique plan for Keith.  She also knows, whatever that is, He will provide it all in His timing.

FRIENDS...

Last week, we had some friends over for dinner.  It was so nice to catch up with them and get to know them better.  Bill and Cindy are the parents of Jessica's Taylor friend, Meggie.  Our daughters have so many things in common, they say they are "twins."  They both even married Andrews from Philadelphia!  Too funny! With all that said, we really enjoyed our time together and also eating Cindy's delicious cake she brought for dessert!  YUM.  (Maybe, when Marsha bakes it, she'll have to post a picture and recipe.)

Yesterday, Marsha was once again blessed to be able to catch up with her long-time friend, Darlene.  Whenever they catch up, Darlene is such an encouragement to her.

We just want to let you all know, how much we appreciate our praying friends and family.  We really don't know what we would do without all the prayer support we have.  Some days, we have no idea how many people are really praying.  Sometimes we are surprised when we hear so and so is praying for us.  There are many parents, past and present, from Freedom that have been upholding us in prayer for which we are thankful.  We also know our dear family members have also been upholding us as well.  Thanks everyone for  all the encouragement during this difficult journey.  You are all so special to us!