The weekend proved to be relaxing and refreshing. Sabbath was a blessing with a good worship service and potluck and then a good nap for Bruce in the afternoon as all the children were busy and either away or home reading or such but quiet. I spent the time reading and relaxing, which I greatly appreciated.
Sunday we had a beautifully relaxing hike around a lake in York Co. and then went to dinner with my parents and then to their home for more time to talk and laugh.
Life has been quite stressful, but we find Christ giving us bits of refreshment along the way to keep us going with a song in our heart of hope for His soon coming kingdom!

I hope you all are doing well! Most everyone here is healthy. Samuel is healing from mouth surgery, although he looks like a chipmunk his spirits are good. I am experiencing some sinus trouble. I am concerned that I aggrivated the condition by breathing in some clorox spray I was using in a tight space. The headaches and face pressure are extremely painful and inflamed.
Please pray for our family, we seem to be going through a lot of trials and stress and it doesn't seem to end. The stress only seems to compound. We are trying to focus on God's will in each situation and praying for discernment and direction. Although Bruce's health is a concern he is making decisions to deal with it and moving forward.
Our children are our biggest concern at this time. Satan certainly knows he has but a short time.
Thank you for your prayers on our behalf. May God give you peace and contentment as you follow His will.

What a beautiful weekend! We had a great worship service with an excellent message about the passage of Jesus walking on the water. It was pouring with rain outside as he gave the sermon both in Harrisburg and then in the Poconos, how fitting to speak about storms of life on a day like this! The drive up to the Poconos was mostly free from rain, and what a gorgeous trip with the fall splendor surrounding us as we glided from mountain to mountain on our ride up north.
We slept in the camper last night because of Anna's persistent pleas. It was so peaceful we ended up sleeping till 9:30 this morning. Bruce said he felt so good after a sound night's rest!
We woke to such a beautiful sky and birds celebrating as they called from tree to tree!

Bruce's health is still a heavy concern, he bled some again over the weekend after having stomach discomfort. The doctor's office called Thursday to say that the polyps that were removed were precancerous. We are still waiting to hear if any more polyps need to be removed.

Samuel is to have his wisdom teeth cut out tomorrow morning, they are impacted. I am hoping that he doesn't suffer to much, he is not one to complain much!

I hope you are all healthy and enjoying these beautiful fall days. What a beautiful blessing they are!

Life has been a bit hard here. Bruce had a colonoscopy Tuesday, and they found lots of polyps. They did biopsies and should know more next week. The doctor had me very concerned at first, he said Bruce bled hard from the one biopsy and I may have to take him back to the hospital if it didn't stop by the afternoon. Thankfully it did stop bleeding and Bruce was fine. Although he was extremely loopy for the rest of the day, the kids thought it was funny, but it concerned me. I suppose he is not used to medications as he rarely takes even a Tylenol and then having lost blood made him especially groggy.
Sarah has been giving me major grief about cyber school and when I went into her grade book online I found she was extremely behind in her classwork and has not been honest with me. She has stated several times that she is going to make my life "a living hell". And went as far as to write it out on a piece of paper by the computer.

One very upbeat event, that has also helped Sarah's emotions, is the purchase of a 30 foot 2004 RV. We finally were able to get it here yesterday and the children think it is great! We bought it for a really good price from a friend of Bruce's Dad. The owners are moving into an assisted living facility and are selling almost everything. We were able to buy it with out borrowing any money and we count it a very nice blessing. The lady left it with everything in it and more.

Abby is getting very large and uncomfortable, she has included Hannah into her confidences and it has been beautiful to see Hannah care for her and attend her appointments. They also hope to go to birthing classes together, Hannah is planning to be Abby's birth partner during labor and delivery.

I have not had much time to write, so I hope this catches you up on things. It was kind of sweet yesterday as I was at our family doctors who we have known for over 20 years. He talked with me for about a half hour and when I went to leave he gave me a big bear hug. I think he can see the stress and understands.
I thought a lot about that and how we need a hug of encouragement now and then to keep us from totally falling to pieces. God helps in this way, as we confide our inner most worries and concerns to Him for He really does care.

I spent a beautiful fall day at Martha's home helping to watch Tristan, her grandson, while his mommy and Hannah went horseback riding at Lorie's ranch. We took a long walk and saw deer, fed a pony along the way and watched the brook ripple along as the trout swam against the current. Anna and I tumbled down a grassy hill several times and tried to do cart wheels, and then laid in the grass, dizzy from all the spinning, and watched the wind carry the falling leaves high into the sky with it's little gusts of cool fall breeze.
We retired to the warm living room where Anna curled up on my lap and fell asleep while Martha and I viewed a web page about the fantastic complexity of the cell and how amazing DNA chains are. Man is building better and better microscopes to uncover the intricate workings of the tiniest particles and finding a highly complex world exists where Darwin thought there was only simplicity. It takes a very arrogant attitude to proclaim there is no God! I would encourage everyone to view the video series "The Truth Project" and the video "Expelled" with Ben Stein. Both are a great resource and are excellent for those going to college or who are working with young people as the science world tries to cause disbelief in a Holy Creator who has authority over His creation.

Thank you for the prayers on my behalf, I was able to enjoy the rest of the week with only some ear aches and some sinus trouble.
Bruce Noble from Owosso Michigan, gave a message Thursday night encouraging us to renew our first love in Christ. My dear husband Bruce gave an inspiring message Friday evening about these temporary dwellings(our bodies) and how they are not sufficient and there is no security to be found in them. He emphasised the importance of looking to the day when the mortal takes on immortality and this life is but a fading thing. Jeff Endicott from North Carolina gave a good message as well about "Biblical Positivism" and how it differs from the world views of self esteem and new age thinking. Robert Wertz wrapped up the speaking with an interactive message, having many in the group read aloud passages about Christ's imminent return. Heather, from Virginia, gave several inspiring vocal numbers and we really loved hearing from her! Heather and her husband also hosted a dinner at their home they rented for this week and it was delicious!
Kelsi and I worked hard at preparing a week long class for the children. It was entitled "The Jerusalem Market Place", it included 10 shops with crafts( making clay oil lamps and pots, weaving, food and spices, jewelry, harp making, etc.) and focused on what life was like when Jesus walked the earth as a young man. The children seemed to enjoy it and went home with lots of cool stuff to help them remember their lessons.
Sabbath evening was pleasant and bittersweet as we shared a meal together and said our good byes with promises to return next year.
Jim and Kathy Jobe who came from the west coast to be here, over came several obstacle to make their trip possible. Kathy needed to find a medical facility here that would provide dialysis almost every day of her stay and Jim is just recovering from a heart attack. We were so glad to have them with us!
Kelsi's parent's (Dennis and Kathy O'Banion) were able to make it as well, what a highlight that has been for her and us! We hope to share a meal together Monday either here or at a lake close by.
We loved seeing dear ones too, Staszaks, Yoos, Holmes and Angilo and Neraida and their children are just a few to mention! And we met some new brothers and sisters, as well and hope to see them again!
I spent the day, today cleaning and doing laundry. The house looked so bad because of my neglect these past two weeks. Then to add to the mess Anna and some of the little girls, who attended services, went to our garden last evening and with precious helpful hearts thought they would help me by harvesting much of our carrot and green pepper crop, bringing lots of mud and full stalks into the kitchen and heaping them on an already neglected bunch of dishes in the kitchen sink. So as you can see my work was cut out for me as I rolled up my sleeves and waded through the mess! ( I can laugh about now!)
I was able to spead some relaxing and fun time at the park this afternnon with Anna and it really helped my spirits!
I hope your week is filled with thoughts of Christ's return and how these deteriorating bodies are surely going to be replaced with something much better and we will LIVE without pain, sickness or death, and with a KING who is righteous and good. AMEN!

Sorry I have not been able to keep this blog current. We have been extremely busy with Celebration 2009, Feast of Tabernacles. Sunday we had a picnic at Pinchot State Park and then left for the beach Monday morning. A group of about 14 went to the Delaware Seashore and most spent the night. We had a wonderful time walking and collecting seashells, playing ladder ball on the beach and then walking the board walk as we watch the silvery moon rise over the water. Tuesday we returned within minutes of leaving again to take a group of almost 20 to the Biblical Archeological Museum in Mirestown PA. . We returned to a dinner of soup and salad made by Ruth Wertz, it certainly hit the spot! Today a group of people visited the Gettysburg battlefield, we hope to be enjoying a dinner creatively done by Bonnie Sumner and her son Ben who works as a chef. We heard two messages by Calvin Burrell that were thought provoking and excellent for consideration, yesterday and today we heard from Wayne Hrenyk who is from San Antinio. We certainly are enjoying the fellowship and were sad to see some leave early in the week.
I spent most of today in bed hoping to recover enough from a flu bug to enjoy the rest of the week. I feel very weak and could use some prayers to carry me through.
I hope you find rest in the Lord as you continue on the straight and narrow path.