We finished up 2008 with a nice family Christmas.  We missed being with our extended family so we took lots of photos to share with them.

Zac is working construction for now.  The position started off pretty well but has been going downhill.  We are praying for God's direction.  Seminary starts back up next week and he will be attending fulltime in addition to working.  I'm still cleaning at Seminary housing and will begin babysitting fulltime in the fall. 

We continue to step out in faith and follow as God directs our paths.  It's scary sometimes and often doesn't make sense but we will not live in fear.

Our pastor shared this poem recently that sums up our mission.

I Am A Soldier In God's Army

I am a soldier in the army of my God.
The Lord Jesus Christ is my Commanding Officer.
The Holy Bible is my code of conduct.
Faith, Prayer, and the Word are my weapons of Warfare.
I have been taught by the Holy Spirit, trained by experience,
tried by adversity, and tested by fire.


I am a soldier in the army of my God.
I am a volunteer in this army, and I am enlisted for eternity.
I will either retire in this Army or die in this Army;
But, I will not get out, sell out, be talked out, or pushed out.


I am a soldier in the army of my God.
I am faithful, reliable, capable, and dependable.
If my God needs, me, I am there. I am a soldier. I am not a baby.
I do not need to be pampered, petted, primed up,
pumped up, picked up, or pepped up.


I am a soldier in the army of my God.
No one has to call me, remind me,
 write me, visit me, entice me, or lure me.
I am a soldier. I am not a wimp.
I am in place, saluting my King,


I am a soldier in the army of my God.
Obeying His orders, praising His name, and building His Kingdom!
No one has to send me flowers, gifts, food, cards, candy, or give me handouts.
I do not need to be cuddled, cradled, cared for, or catered to.
I am committed.


I am a soldier in the army of my God.
I cannot have my feelings hurt bad enough to turn me around.
I cannot be discouraged enough to turn me aside.
I cannot lose enough to cause me to quit.


I am a soldier in the army of my God.
When Jesus called me into this Army, I had nothing.
If I end up with nothing, I will still come out even.
I will win. My God will supply all my needs.
I am more than a conqueror.
I will always triumph.
I can do all things through Christ.

I am a soldier in the army of my God.
Devils cannot defeat me.
People cannot disillusion me.
Weather cannot weary me.
Sickness cannot stop me.
Battles cannot beat me.
Money cannot buy me.
Governments cannot silence me,
and hell cannot handle me!


I am a soldier in the army of my God.
Even death cannot destroy me.
For when my Commander calls me from this battlefield,
He will promote me to a captain.


I am a soldier in the army of my God.
 in the Army, I'm marching, claiming victory.
I will not give up.
I will not turn around.


I am a soldier in the army of my God.
 marching Heaven bound.
Here I stand!

- Author Unknown