Busy life!!

Well, I owe y'all an apology... been missing in action for a bit here. There's quite a bit going on in my life these days. First, our church is really moving into revival, and our pastor warned us that it is not all peaches and cream... in fact, it can get quite ugly as the Lord brings to the surface things that must be dealt with and done away with in your life. Yes, that has indeed been happening in our lives. It's been tough, but God has been so faithful. We are really excited about all that is happening to prepare our family and our church for an influx of new souls!

We are having four days of revival services at our church in Jericho on Nov. 2-5, featuring a fabulous evangelist from Rhode Island by the name of Rev. Jay Stirnnamen. He has been a friend of our church and our district for many years, and we are thrilled to have him coming up in 2 weeks!

I have also begun working with my friend Ellen (wife of the pastor of the Burlington church) and our friend Rebecca on a couple of projects. First, we are putting together a Bible Study promotion for our district, and the excitement builds each time we get together! Also, we are working together to promote the Nov. revival services with Bro. Stirnnamen. In the process, we are rekindling the friendship we first developed when they moved here from Maryland. It is a wonderful feeling!

What else is happening of note? My mom and Ray headed to Florida last week for the winter *sniff, sniff*. We will miss them, but they are planning to be back for a visit at Christmas time. Also, Jason's dad and company (Al, Winnie, Matt, Brianna, RAVIE, James, and Collin) are coming from Maryland for Christmas. So.... it will be a busy time this holiday season. And unfortunately, Jason is WORKING 6am-6pm on Christmas day (that really really stinks!). But God knows and understands. We'll make it work somehow.

My husband and I are ALSO in charge of the children's harvest party at our church this year. The usual party planners are both VERY pregnant... well, actually, one just delivered a month early last week. The other one is due in about 30 days. It will be a fun time... hopefully we can do the former planners justice! :) We will have gourd bowling, turkey in the straw hunt, squirrel nut hunt, apple bobbing, donuts on a string, a pumpkin seed toss, and various other craft, coloring, and fun stuff to do! We are hoping all will have a good time just being together with friends.

Okay, done. I need to tend to the house now. Will do my best not to ignore this here corner of the web from now on. Blessings!

Michelle