"The Fire"

Isaiah 43:2
"Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze."
God is so perfect and amazing. On Friday night we had the scare of our lives. Bo had put day old charcol coal powder down in some dirt about 6 pm. We BBQ some ribs, ate dinner, the boys played, and them got ready for bed 8:30. As the boys were getting ready for bed, Bo had found a dead mouse under the sink (praise Jesus it was under there) and took it outside to the trash. On his way back he saw the fire. It was big. In the pictures the fire started at the bottom of the hill. The flames were almost as high as the tree in front. 10-15 foot high flames. He ran in and told us there was a fire and to get out of the house. I ran and got the boys out of the house and put them in the car. Bo went into super hero mode. He tried a fire extinquisher which did nothing. I called 911. He then got the hose and started to fight the fire. By the time I got off the phone. The huge flames had turned to smoke. By the time the fire truck had arrived Bo had put the fire out. It was God for sure. There is no way Bo could have gotten that fire out without God. It was huge!!!! The timing was perfect had Bo not gone out of the house even for a few more minutes the big tree would have caught on fire for sure. It was our burning bush like God sent Moses.

Our first Camp out

After Asilomar we headed east toward Yosemite. We stayed in a town called Coarsegold at a KOA campground. The campground had a pool and game room. We loved camping. It was so fun telling stories at night, walking to the bathroom with flashlights, and having fun brushing our teeth (we did a little dance). We can't wait to camp again.

More Asilomar Pictures

Asilomar

Every year we get to go the ocean in Monterey for a family reunion. Grandpa and grandma spoil us for 4 fabulous refreshing days. No cooking or cleaning. Surrounded by family who loves to be with eachother. It is a slice of heaven for my soul. This year the boys loved playing with Stuart, Philip and Amy. They enjoyed little Alex. We played at the beach. Went to the Dennis the Menace park. We had a talent show, too!

The Bo Update

Today Bo is in Sacramento filling our paperwork to officially start a 12 week job working in a prison in Susanville. He will be working with his dad, brother, and a friend re-wiring the prison. God is the provider. Bo has been looking for work since November. Every week God provides just what is needed. It is amazing to pray and trust and watch God move. The last 8 months have been a lesson in faith. When God says the things he says in the bible about always providing and not to worry. To trust him in all things. That He will never leave or forsake. All His beautiful words are true and powerful. I would have never volunteered to be in this place because it is hard and not easy. But as I sit and write I am in awe of God's love and promise to take care of His children. Sometimes the hardest places in life are the best because you are helpless and totally dependent on the God who can. I have learned so much about faith. That it really does grow the more you need to trust. Please pray that powerful things would happen as Bo works in the prison, as he works alongside his brother, father, and a friend who is a new believer. Pray for the boys and I as Bo will be gone a few days a week. God's timing, His plans, His purposes are always better then what I want for myself. I am excited about this new adventure and what is to come!!! Thanks for your prayers.

Haircuts

Nothing like a shaved head. How about 4 shaved heads.

Some fun Pics

Ruffus and Josh enjoying a nice day and our new garden. We are growing: watermelon, tomatoes, squash, cucumber, spinach, carrots, strawberries, and broccoli.