HH100

Ok, so I have to post a pic of my awesome hubby who survived the "Hotter n Hell 100" Bike Rally in Wichita Falls this past weekend. He rode the entire 100. Amazing! That's all I can say. It sure got us excited. Hoping one day to ride as a family, well maybe not 100 miles, but at least the 25. It was such a fun weekend camping and seeing all the cyclists.
Way to go Wes (Daddy).....we are proud of you!!!!

Keema & Couscous

So....our family is on a prayer journey. We are learning and praying for countries and cultures that we are not familiar with. Along with this journey we are trying new foods that are popular in those countries. So far, we've had Kapusta from Germany, Couscous from Tunisia, Pong Pong Pork Chops from China and Keema from Pakistan. We are so excited and wanted to share it.

The picture above is the Keema from Pakistan. It is a ground beef casserole with some veggies and bold spices!

Here's some current info about Pakistan via the IMB's website.

PAKISTAN

Pakistan is experiencing its worst flooding in 80 years, impacting more than 13 million people. Baptist Global Response along with Southern Baptist relief workers reported that the scope of human suffering in Pakistan is staggering – and only expected to worsen. Millions of people have lost homes, possessions, crops and livestock, and the United Nations has estimated up to 3.5 million children are at high risk of deadly water-borne diseases. Relief efforts are hampered by continuing rains and landslides that are blocking roads and damaging bridges, communication links and supporting infrastructure. Pray for the relief workers at the aid shelters, asking specifically that they will stay healthy and that they will be safe from opposition. Also ask God to speed the delivery of the necessary tents, food supplies and medicine to the relief camps despite the washed-out roads and continual rains.

Praying that the people of Pakistan come to know JESUS as their LORD and SAVIOR.

Chief Faber

Sunday was one of those "supernatural" days that you just didn't want to end. Chief Faber of the Jicarilla Apache Tribe in New Mexico came to visit our church. He was dressed in his beautiful Indian costume. He gave his testimony of growing up on the reservation, being the town drunk and having never been told about Jesus(even though there were many churches on the reservation). Of all people, a cashier at the gas station that bought alcohol from got his attention and prayed over him. His life changed drastically. Anyways, towards the end of the testimony he transitioned into a time of invitation. He asked everyone to raise their hands that had a growing relationship with Jesus. As everyone in the sanctuary raised their hands, He proceeded to ask everyone to get out of their seats and come to the alters and lift up this community. It was absolutely amazing! Mainly because sunday comes and sunday goes and there is hardly ever anyone that goes to the alter.....but this time Everyone went to the alter. It was a beautiful sight and so very powerful! The verse the chief quoted that has really stuck with me is John 3:30"He must increase, but I must decrease." I just didn't want it to come to an end. I was overwhelmed by the spirit that morning and it continued into lunchtime as we enjoyed fellowshipping and eating with the chief and other brothers and sisters in Christ. Then that evening we had a concert of prayer that was so very special. I just love days like this when you just feel drenched in the Holy Spirit. It was so good. To be honest, it's not totally over with....I feel like God is still working in mine and Wes' hearts. I'm not sure what or how or when, but I know God is preparing something very exciting for us and i cannot wait to find out!

Dresses

Here they are......dress pics. I've had many ask if I'm going to sell them, so I thought about it and decided that sounded fun. So how much you ask? I've decided bandana dresses will be $15, pillow case dresses will be $20-25(depending on size), tank dresses $10-15(depending on size) and for those of you who have american girl dolls or in our case the Target version Our Generation dolls, I can make a matching bandana dress or pillow case dress for an extra $5. I will add pictures as I get more made. Thanks for your orders!

Graduation Cakes

Busy couple of days baking cakes, but I enjoyed making each one of them. They were all very unique. One vanilla, one yellow and strawberry and one chocolate.

Growing up!

Preschool Graduation for Keira today.