What a Surprise!

Today Ed got a tex message from his oldest son in Florida that he was going to be a "GRANDPA"! Yes, a grandpa. I can't believe it either! Little Ed and his girlfriend will be having a baby in January. We celebrate with them on their good news and pray for a nice healthy baby.

I still cannot believe that I will be tecnically a "GRANDMA"?????? OH NO!!!! I am to young for that. But sooner or later I have to accept it. This will get me ready for when my 3 start families of their own. NOT FOR AWHILE PLEASE!!!

More later!

Our First Baptism at Faith Chapel!

Today was "our" first baptism here at Faith Chapel and the churches first "indoor" baptism! They have had many baptisms before usually behind the church in the creek. Last month someone donated money to go towards the baptismal so we can have baptisms in the winter months also. Our dear "Spike" was the first to go under. What a man of God! and what a testimony. Spike is in every Friday morning ready and willing to clean the church and do whatever Ed needs to be done.

Spike gives his testimony. Spike was baptized 30 years ago, but felt pressured at the time. He felt and wanted to do it again because "he knows now what it truly means to love & serve Jesus" with your whole heart! We love you Spike!

Sally also got baptized today for the first time.

We celebrate with Spike & Sally on their baptism today and look forward to many more in the future.

HE DID IT!

I just couldn't resist blowing up this picture of Peter! He has had long hair for the past 3 years and he came home on Friday and said he wanted to cut it short. I fast thought, I better drive fast to the barber! Well, not so fast.....Ed took him on Saturday morning and walaaaaa! I knew if I didn't bug him about it and prayed really hard about it, sooner or later he would get tired of the long hair and he did. He is on track and they run 2-3 miles a day and he hated the hair on his neck. He loves it and says it is much easier to take care of now. I still think a "female person" might have had something to do with his decision.....and it wasn't mom!

Whatever it was that made him do it I am so thankful! I love you Peter, you look awesome.. .

Fishing

Last week fishing season started here in NJ! Well, Ed loves to fish and we live near beautiful streams with lots of fish. He was out there everyday in the water trying so desperately to catch some trout. NO LUCK! His buddy Dick came by the church everyday to encourage him and try to help him and teach him how to catch the fish. Ed said he was a better fisher of men than he is of catching fish! After what seemed like forever.....he finally caught one! It was the first time we ever had trout, it was good but many tiny bones which made it very hard to enjoy and eat. Maybe he will master this and go out and catch me some lobster one day! I will let you know!

Cleaning out the fish!

Bri's Blood!

Today I took Brianna to the dr. She has not been feeling well since last week. She has had stomach aches, stomach pains, nausea, headaches and very tired. The dr said it could be gallbladder, or gastridis. So they wanted to do some blood work on her. Bri has never had a blood test done before, so she was pretty nervous about it. They pricked her once and couldn't get any blood. I looked down at her and she was like a ghost and told me she was going to be sick. The nurses hurried up and laid her down on the bed before she passed out. They gave her juice and crackers and told her to relax awhile and then they would try again. The Dr. came in and tied her arm with the rubber band and she turned white as a ghost again! This time the dr. said he wasn't going to try and she had to go for an ultrasound. After a long afternoon waiting and not eating or drinking anything, she got it done. I am happy to say that all the tests were negative for gallstones. PRAISE THE LORD! She is on Nexium for the next 2 weeks, and then back to the dr. for a follow up.

If you ask Brianna about today, she will tell you it was the worst day of her life! I asked her what she is going to do when she has a baby????? Funny thing is, I was the same way with needles when I was her age......then I had 3 kids! That will toughen you up quickly!

Please keep Bri in your prayers and that she will have a clean bill of health when we go back to the dr. in 2 weeks. She is back to school tomorrow!! YIPPPPEEEEEE!

Camping in NJ!

When we left Michigan last year, we thought we wouldn't be camping for awhile....well, God is so good to us, he even gave us camping buddies in NJ. Our friends went camping and invited us up on Friday night for a campfire and Saturday for dinner. NO, we did not camp, didn't need to since Camp Carr is only 5 mins. from our house. We enjoyed a great time of fellowship and laughs. Maybe next time we will take our tent....the ladies said I can camp with them while Ed can camp in the tent with the kids! I think he'll take the "0" and go home to his own bed!

Hanging out at the fire, but as you can see, Ron was still working on it!

Matthew met his buddy from school there!

Ron biting into his "overdone" blackened hamburger. FYI....don't ever let Ron cook for you! (LOL)! After we were all done with dinner on Saturday night, we sat around a nice fire and cooked smores and Ed & I introduced our friends to "Mexican Smores". We ate these all the time up at family camp in Michigan. They loved them!

Congratulations Tom & Sarah!

Tom & Sarah are youth leaders in our youth group and they just got married last weekend. We celebrated with a cake for them on Thursday night.

And of course, the bride feeds the groom!

Ahhhhhh, so sweet ! God bless and many years together!