Alisha we all miss you very much, and can't wait to hear of all the exciting stories of Kyrgyzstan. I think poor Andrew is very confused about where you are. In fact a little while ago I heard your stereo on in your room, and I went in there quite confused on why it would be on since you were not home, and guess who I found in there? Andrew, and he was dancing away. I think he misses running into your room and saying hi to you, along with touching your stereo and dancing to whatever music that is going on at the time. Here is a little video that Andrew made for you. He has been quite the interesting thing since you left. On Saturday I laid him down for his nap, but he didn't seem to want to stay asleep every time I laid him in the crib. So I finally decided to let him cry for awhile. I then went down stairs to do some laundry. The weird thing was the crying kept getting louder and louder. To my amazement Andrew was down stairs in the basement with me. He managed to get out of his crib, open the bedroom door, and come down two flights of stairs. I put him back in the bed, and he kept getting out and coming out of his room. Needless to say, I gave up on the nap, and waited until a few hours later and then he went right to sleep. Today I got the door knob safety things, so he can't open certain doors, since he has been breaking out of the house, and his room. I may have him in his toddler bed before you get home if he keeps up what he is doing. I'm not ready for this, but there is no stopping it! Anyways, just a quick update on the craziness at your house. I'm sure your missing the fun!
Monday, May 11, 2009
Friday, May 8, 2009
Alisha is on her way!
Well Alisha is off on her journey to Kyrgyzstan. I added a post to her blog for her, so you can see her blog to see pictures of our send off!
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Two Days To Go!
Alisha, my daughter, leaves in two days for Kyrgyzstan. I'm getting a bit frantic just like I did when Cain and I left for Kyrgyzstan to go get Andrew, except the only difference is Alisha isn't coming home with a child, or at least she shouldn't be! Just kidding! I know she is going to fall in love with those little faces, and she will come home wanting to do so much more. I talked to our sources today and things seem to be coming along with the playground that will be going in while she is there at the orphanage. We are very excited to know that she can leave behind something that will make a difference to these kids for years to come. I do have to say I have seen God's handywork everyday in her journey to go there. Everyday something new happens that absolutley amazes me. I don't have time nor the energy to tell everything, but lets just say if anyone out there has an opportunity like she does, to do something like she is, and you don't do it, then you are missing out on some of lifes biggest blessings. I'm not going on this journey physically, but in so many other aspects I feel like I have been experiencing this journey with her. I'm grateful that I have been able to help my daughter turn her vision of going to Kyrgyzstan into a reality! Alisha, I want you to know, that I love you and I'm very proud of you! I can't wait to see what your going to be able to do!
Saturday, May 2, 2009
5 Days and Counting!
My daughter Alisha is leaving for Kyrgystan in 5 days. Many have asked me "aren't you scared about her going to the other side of the world". I answer them by saying "there is no safer place for my daughter to be, then where God wants her to be". I know that this is a calling from Him and therefore it is necessary for her to go. It's amazing when you give it all over to Him what He can do. We have seen some amazing things happening, and there is so much she is going to be able to go over there and do. You will have to check her blog for the details, but lets just say the kids in the Tokmok orphanage is going to be very surprised when she gets there.
I have been beyond excited about my daughter's trip but it has also been a bit overwhelming for me, since I am the adult planning the details of her trip. I feel like the devil has been attacking us lately. That always seems to happen when we are where God wants us to be. Anyways, my vehicle broke down beyond repair the day before Easter, and it took us two weeks before we were able to buy something new. In the midst of that my daughter's car started acting up so we took that in to be fixed, and then I borrowed my mom and dad's car, since they have an extra one. Well then my dad started having problems with his breaks on his truck, so then he needed something to drive, and so he borrowed an extra vehicle from my brother, which eventually I traded out with my dad to drive, so he could have his extra car back. I never realized how important it was for me to have my own vehicle. I thought for sure I would be able to manage for awhile, but it was really tough. So after wheeling and dealing and shopping a ton on line, we got a great deal on our used Honda Pilot. It actually gets about the same gas mileage as my mini van did, so that is pretty impressive. So if planning for a mission trip, and trying to shop for a vehicle without a vehicle wasn't enough, my grandmother took a turn for the worst in her health, and things went very quick, and before we all knew it we were going to her funeral. Which by the way, this may sound strange, but it was the nicest, most personal funeral services I have ever been to. My brother led the service, I, my brother, my aunt, and my dad all spoke about my grandmother in her loving memory, and then my daughter Alisha sang the most beautiful song with her guitar. My brother also put together a slideshow with pictures of her life. Wow! All I can say is what an amazing lady she was. We all laughed and cried, and of course it rained that day. It always does on the day of a funeral.
So now I have five days to finish everything else on my list for Alisha's trip. So please keep my daughter and myself in your prayers as she makes this journey to Krygyzstan this week. We will take all the support we can give.
I have been beyond excited about my daughter's trip but it has also been a bit overwhelming for me, since I am the adult planning the details of her trip. I feel like the devil has been attacking us lately. That always seems to happen when we are where God wants us to be. Anyways, my vehicle broke down beyond repair the day before Easter, and it took us two weeks before we were able to buy something new. In the midst of that my daughter's car started acting up so we took that in to be fixed, and then I borrowed my mom and dad's car, since they have an extra one. Well then my dad started having problems with his breaks on his truck, so then he needed something to drive, and so he borrowed an extra vehicle from my brother, which eventually I traded out with my dad to drive, so he could have his extra car back. I never realized how important it was for me to have my own vehicle. I thought for sure I would be able to manage for awhile, but it was really tough. So after wheeling and dealing and shopping a ton on line, we got a great deal on our used Honda Pilot. It actually gets about the same gas mileage as my mini van did, so that is pretty impressive. So if planning for a mission trip, and trying to shop for a vehicle without a vehicle wasn't enough, my grandmother took a turn for the worst in her health, and things went very quick, and before we all knew it we were going to her funeral. Which by the way, this may sound strange, but it was the nicest, most personal funeral services I have ever been to. My brother led the service, I, my brother, my aunt, and my dad all spoke about my grandmother in her loving memory, and then my daughter Alisha sang the most beautiful song with her guitar. My brother also put together a slideshow with pictures of her life. Wow! All I can say is what an amazing lady she was. We all laughed and cried, and of course it rained that day. It always does on the day of a funeral.
So now I have five days to finish everything else on my list for Alisha's trip. So please keep my daughter and myself in your prayers as she makes this journey to Krygyzstan this week. We will take all the support we can give.
Prom Night!
My daughter Alisha had prom tonight. I took Alisha and her boyfriend Josh up to the lake just a few minutes from our house to get some pictures. I thought we got some great shots. Josh thought we were crazy at first, and then he started getting into it. Alisha and I love pictures, so I guess Josh will have to get use to that. Here is the best of them. 
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