As the end of the school year approaches, a certain restlessness fills the atmosphere at our house. The days are getting longer and summer is well on it's way. The children would rather stay outside and play instead of going through the whole bed time routine. During the school year, we try our best to have the children in bed by 7:30- 8pm. This time of year however, there's still lots of day light left as we tuck them in and bid them goodnight. Despite the fact that they days seem longer, they are flying by so quickly that it's hard to remember what happened yesterday. I still can't believe how fast the month of May went. Here are a few highlights:
Mother's day fell on the second Sunday of the month this year. It was a beautiful day for me. The children and hubby showered me with lots of gifts and after the morning service we headed over Doaktown to see Hubby's Mother. She was hosting a big dinner for the family. We had a fantastic time visiting with his family. It was nice also to see his brother who was visiting home from Alberta. I am so thankful for a Mother, Mother in law and Grandmother's who love God and know how to pray. We love you all dearly! Thank you for your guidance and prayers down over the year. The song Prayer Warrior comes to mind when thinking of these precious ladies. I hope you all had a fantastic Mothers Day!
The second highlight of May was our annual Atlantic District Youth Convention. For the first time we went as a 'partial' family. (The twins who are 4 stayed with their grandparents and we took our 3 oldest children.) In previous years we had gone as Youth Leaders and had chaperoned several youth groups over the years. We have some very fond memories of Youth Convention especially the one in 2007 when Rachael, our now 10 year old received the precious gift of the Holy Spirit in accordance to Acts 2:38. We have always left each convention with a passion for a closer walk with God and revived in our spirits but this year was by far the most phenominal Convention we had ever attended. We were stirred, changed, inspired and determined that we were going to reach the lost no matter the cost! God certainly used the special speaker, Bro. Matt Maddix to challenge us to become Soul Winners and Prayers Warriors. It was amazing to see the response of the youth of this District as walls were broken down and they received a tremendous touch from Almighty God. The last night of the convention, 90 people received the Holy Ghost!!! What a power packed, anointed service that was!
This pic was taken just after our daughter Hannah, age 8 received this precious gift and she has been excited about it ever since. She tells everyone she meets!! We are so excited about what God is doing and what he is going to do with the Atlantic District Youth!
On Saturday of the Convention, I got to spend some time with my best friend Amanda who is home from the Mission Field. She and her Hubby are expecting their long awaited first baby!! It was so nice to see them and spend some time catching up on things. We are keeping them daily in our prayers and are so happy for them. We don't see them often enough and are thankful for any opportunity God provides for us to fellowship with them. We are so thankful for true friends who are there no matter how many miles may separate us.
Just as April was busy, the calender filled up quickly for this month as well. Last weekend, our son Reuben had his Navey League Cadet Reward Ceremony. He has completed his first year in the NLC and we are very proud of him for sticking it out even when he wore a hole through his sock during a 2hour drill! (LOL) He has learned a lot of great skills and has had fun at the various camps and functions he was able to attend. He is looking forward to attending Camp Barnacle this summer. Way to go Reuben!As the saying goes, "April showers bring May flowers" I wonder... What do May Flowers bring? Only time will tell!
Have a great week ;-)