Totally Healed!

My test results came back from the lymphnode surgery and were cancer-free! Here is the overall story: Two weeks ago I went in for a mammogram and an ultrasound. The radiologist found a mass that had all the signs of being malignant (solid, vertical, irregular edges).  We had surgery 48 hrs. after they found it and waited for the results. In the mean time, we put the word out for people to pray...and they did! Our hearts could never express our deep gratitude to all the family, friends, JRA people, missionaries, churches, and institutions that called out in prayer for me. I am overwhelmed and feel such love. This past week we were called and told that we had "good news!" The lymphnode was benign! God is the healer! Thank you to everyone who prayed for me (not to mention the food delivered, childcare, and househelp!). Prayer changes things!

Mission of Mercy

This is Rick and Yoli from Mission of Mercy visiting JRA for the Designed for Life Conference. This year we were able to sponsor 375 more Haiti children! We are somewhere around 1200 sponsored children in Haiti from James River. God is good and I believe it is just the beginning of all God is going to do in that country. If you are interested in sponsoring a child, being a foster parent, adopting a child, or supporting orphan care, visit www.Cherishkids.org for more info!

Designed for Life Conference 2009

God truly blessed the DFL conference at James River last week! Lisa Bivere (in the middle), Charlotte Scanlon-Gamble (far right), and Nancy Alcorn (not pictured) were our guest speaker, Also included in the picture is my lead pastor, Debbie Lindell (short black hair) and her daughter Savannah (left of me). 44 Women were saved and countless other testimonies of things God did in the women's hearts. What an honor to be a part and to speak at DFL.  With over 2200 in attendance, I can't wait to see what happens next year! Don't miss it!

Favorite Outfit!

Not sure how to rotate this but I had to post it anyway! Bria celebrated her 4th birthday and received this Snow White outfit. She is sooooo proud of it, even though she has never seen the movie Snow White :-D We just let her wear it everywhere she goes because she adores it. And, just so you know, keep a watch on Miss Bria Nicole Gibbons because she is loaded with leadership and will change the world...but for now she is Snow White.

Eternal Perspective

This is a sunset picture from my backyard. God is a beautiful God and if this is pretty without it being heaven, I can't wait to see what heaven looks like! Take time to breathe in creation today...God's work is all around you!

Update!

Hello everyone! As most of you know, I am home in bed recovering from surgery. God is helping me and I am enjoying updating this blog! Some of you have asked about my trip to Haiti...I can't seem to find the file of pictures from my trip. However, as soon as I do, I will share it with you! We had an exciting summer with 3 weeks of youth camps, I Love America, a trip to Mississippi for the girls to visit their great-grandmother, swimming camp, Silver Dollar City, and a Disney Cruise but nothing was a awesome as going to Haiti. I would go back in a heartbeat and would skip all the other events without question. The Bible is clear that we are to love and help the needy. Going there was supernatural and fulfilling. I can't wait to see what God does through JRA for Haiti.  Pictures will come asap! In the mean time, we get results back from my arm surgery tomorrow or Tuesday. Please lift it up in prayer for no cancer! Thank you!

Cinderella is REAL!

This was a defining moment for my girls aboard the Disney Wonder Cruise...Cinderella is "REAL, SEE I TOLD YOU MOMMY!" I have to admit, once you are in that setting, you do start to believe things that are ridiculous anywhere else. I was a little excited myself! And even funnier, my girls have never even seen the movie Cinderella but they still like her!

All Aboard!

This is a picture before we loaded the Disney Wonder. This trip was special because it was with all of Scotty's family. And, although his mother became sick on board and it wasn't the same without her, we were blessed to go! I think we better go again so Scotty's mom can get the full trip :-D

Mother/Daughter Moment

This is a snapshot of Candice and me after we had a wonderful heart to heart chat about obedience. She has such a tender heart for the things of God. After I confronted her about running off from me, she sat on the porch and prayed for forgiveness then apologized to me in tears. What a beautiful spirit! And, as you can tell from this picture, all was well after that! Repentance and forgiveness always brings joy!

Summer Family Vacation

From back in August...Starting off vacation with Pluto and cousins!

Picture from our vacation from the summer! First time to get room service!

Jamesriver Little Women

The girls are decked out for the Designed for Life Conference at James River! Although they couldn't go because they aren't eleven yet, Candice said, "If you let us get a shirt we will feel more like we are a part of the conference!" Even Allison had one and wore it like a dress with a hotpink ribbon around it! For the picture, Bria didn't want to be in it because her supper was on the table and the other two girls stuck their tongues out and said, "This means 'I love you' "...so, we are working on not doing that again :-D but coming up with something a little more pleasant!