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Happy Father's Day Dads

My Dad, Frank

My Dad, Jesse & Mom

I have three fathers. One in Florida, one in heaven, and my Heavenly Father who always stands with me.

This week has left me on an emotional roller coaster. One year ago tomorrow, my Father Jesse had made a surprise visit with my mother to Ohio. With the type of cancer dad had, I knew then it would probably be dad's last visit to Ohio. We made many beutiful memories. I miss you dad, Happy Father's Day, and I'll see you soon!

To my dad in Florida, Frank, my love for you is and always will be unconditional! I miss and love you dad! You taught me many things! Happy Father's Day! I hope to see you soon!

To my Heavenly Father, God, thank you for never giving up on me! And for the assurance that you never will. Thank you for your faithfulness to the ones I love and to me. I love you.

Three Men...

We've had a full month of serious makeover! Not on us but on two homes in Wilmot! I have such a wonderful husband not to mention father to our children. He has trained his sons well. They were changing locks, light fixtures on the walls, running saws, and doing plumbing by themselves. My boys just amazed me this past month. They may not be able to reach the highest levels on the the latest video game but I know they are being prepared for real life. Cutting the apron strings is such a difficult thing to do. I have realized there are THREE MEN in my home and I am the mother of TWO of them. Learning to let go- Rachael

Pray for Lori Hunter's son Hubert Hunter.
He was in a serious car accident and is in the S.I.C.U.
He is in critical care and needs the Lord! Thank you!!!

Two Proud Parents!

About a month ago Sarah decided she wanted to learn how to play Fur Elise for her recital. She found the sheet music on line and ran with it.

At her recital our hearts swelled with pride. After almost seven years of piano she has really taken off.

For her recital, Sarah also played Emanuel.

Our desire is to see God use Sarah for His Glory! Thank you Lord for giving our daughter a love for playing the piano. We are so undeserving of all your blessings and your caring hand.

Women of Worth Retreat 2009

The ladies of the Church were to meet at my house at 2:30p.m. to head on out for the retreat.

Unfortunaltly some women are not as punctual as people such as myself.

This picture was taken approximatly 3:00p.m.

3:15p.m. still wating...

We decided to take to the road without them.

But no one would pick us up!

Watch out for this woman. She's kind of wild!

We are sincerly praying for God's will on a possible trip to Papua New Guinea in 2011.

I do ask for your prayers on this matter.

Here are some of the other ladies who are praying for God's will on this issue.

I had such a great time getting to know some of my other sisters in the Lord!

Happy Mother's Day!

This is a good one for those of us who have made the choice to be "just a housewife and JUST A MOM."

A woman, renewing her driver's license at the Roads & Traffic office,was asked by the woman clerk to state her occupation.She hesitated, uncertain how to classify herself.'What I mean is, ' explained the clerk,'do you have a job or are you just a ...?''Of course I have a job,' snapped the woman.'I'm a Mum.''We don't list 'Mum' as an occupation,'housewife' covers it,'Said the clerk emphatically.I forgot all about her story until one day I found myself in the same situation, this time at our own Town Hall.The Clerk was obviously a career woman, poised,efficient, and possessed of a high sounding title like,'Official Interrogator' or 'Town Registrar.''What is your occupation?' she probed.What made me say it? I do not know.The words simply popped out.'I'm a Research Associate in the field of Child Development and Human Relations.'The clerk paused, ball -point pen frozen in midair and looked up as though she had not heard right.I repeated the title slowly emphasising the most significant words.Then I stared with wonder as my pronouncement was written,in bold, black ink on the official questionnaire.'Might I ask,' said the clerk with new interest,'just what you do in your field?'Coolly, without any trace of fluster in my voice,I heard myself reply,'I have a continuing program of research,(what mother doesn't)In the laboratory and in the field,(normally I would have said indoors and out.)I'm working for my Masters, (first the Lord and then the whole family)and already I have four credits (all daughters).Of course, the job is one of the most demanding in the humanities,(any mother care to disagree?)and I often work 14 hours a day, (24 is more like it).But the job is more challenging than most run-of-the-mill careers and the rewards are more of a satisfaction rather than just money.'There was an increasing note of respect in the clerk's voice as she completed the form, stood up, and personally ushered me to the door.As I drove into our driveway, buoyed up by my glamorous new career,I was greeted by my lab assistants -- ages 13, 7, and 3.Upstairs I could hear our new experimental model,(a 6 month old baby) in the child development program,testing out a new vocal pattern.I felt I had scored a beat on bureaucracy!And I had gone on the official records as someone more distinguished and indispensable to mankind than 'just another Mum.' Motherhood!What a glorious career!Especially when there's a title on the door.Does this make grandmother's Senior Research associates in the field of Child Development and Human Relations and great grandmother's Executive Senior Research Associates?'I think so!!!I also think it makes Aunts Associate Research Assistants.'

Bake Sale!

Thanks to the ladies from the Church we made $587.00 at this years bake sale!

God has been so good to us! We are excited and ready for Vacation Bible School!

I would like to praise the Lord for sending a new family to the Church.

We are so glad to have the Moore Family as our newest addition to our growing family.

They carry such a sweet spirit and you can tell they Love the Lord and want His for their lives.

Urgent Prayer Request!

Please pray for the Ron Cook family.

Ron is battling cancer.

Ron and his wife Sarah have three young children, Faith, Charity, and Hope.

Running to our Father

I was discussing with a friend this past week about pain. There are times in our lives when we cannot understand the why or how of our circumstance. That doesn't keep us from asking the infamous question. "Why does God allow us to go through painful situations?"
As we were talking the thought a curred to me. God is our Father, He withheld nothing to save us, and all He expects is for us to "become like little children".
So what does a child do when he/she is hurt?

You know...
They run to their father! Their pain compels them to run to their loving father's arms.

If you are hurting please run to God your Father and bring the pain to Him.

Remember He withheld nothing. Not even the LIFE OF HIS SON JESUS CHRIST FOR YOU.

Day at the Creation Museum

Roger & Rachael

Nathan, Sarah & Matthew

Sarah

O Lord, how manifold are Your works! In wisdom You have made them all. The earth is full of Your possessions...

May the glory of the Lord endure forever; may the Lord rejoice in His works. Psalm 104:24, 31

Very busy... God is good... We are truly blessed!

Loved into brotherhood...

I get up in the mornings and often look at one of my father's last pictures taken. Almost on a daily basis I ask the Lord to please let my father know I love and miss him. I can truly say dad is another reason I long to go to Heaven.

When I think of what my dad is doing, my mind goes back to the past three camp meetings dad spent at Beulah Grove Camp. The people loved dad, even though he may not have fit in a "church crowd mold" they accepted him. They looked past his worn leatherd face, and loved him into brotherhood.

Eternity will tell who took the time to be used of the Lord, when they obeyed, and where. I just thank God for faithful, brothers and sisters in the Lord who ministered to my father. I truly believe God used camp meeting to start a work that I often feared would never take place.

One month before my dad slipped into eternity, God deepened dad's walk. Many people testified to the difference in him. Dads own words were, "I'm not the same Jesse Butzer I used to be. I'm a new man." Dad had never read II Corinthians 5:17. He was a living testimony of it.

He's home, and someday I'm going home to see my Savior, my Heavenly Father, and my earthly dad! Thank you Lord that no one or nothing can separate us from your amazing love!!!

Chalk me up to 4 deer!

My boys said, "it just isn't right. We've spent hours upon hours in the woods hunting this year and end up with two deer each. You (mom) just take a spin down our road and get four!" Actually it was a pregnant doe (twins) and her older fawn. According to who you ask, (pro-life) I hit four, or (pro-choice) I hit two!

I want to thank the Lord He kept me safe in all this!

Memorial Dinner for the Miller Family

In Loving Memory of David Knepp

Ellen shared with us more about her father David Knepp and what her childhood was like growing up Amish. He surely cared about each of his children and touched many lives. He will be missed by many. He had given his life to the Lord Jesus Christ and I for one am looking forward to meeting him someday in heaven.

Mr. Mrs. David Knepp

Part of the Miller Family

I read an e-mail my mother had sent me this morning; it concluded with this statement. I really needed this reminder! Thanks Mom...I love you!

If God brings you to it,

He will bring you through it.

Happy moments, praise God.

Difficult moments, seek God.

Quiet moments, worship God.

Painful moments, trust God.

Every moment, thank God.

I'm seeking, worshiping, seeking, trusting, and thanking God.

Power or no power...that is the question!

Just sitting here waiting for the power to go out!

My friend Sara is here for the evening and we are just waiting for those strong winds to pick up.

I think we'll grab a cup of hot tea and sit on the front porch and see what happens.

My husband has made his prediction. He's got the generator all ready to be hooked up and ran to town for some gas. (...and a hospital run) (...and a dessert run) (...and the library)

Pray for me today. - Rachael

Sarah on the piano.

She's been driving us crazy playing the

silly songs with Larry!

We are excited to see a renewed interest in the piano.

Pray that she uses her talent for the Lord!

Matthew

By the way, he saw I had the camera out and

ran to his desk to look diligent!

Matthew has truly become the class clown!

Nathan

Who was being diligent!

God is really helping Nathan.

I am so proud of him and his work ethic.

This is where all conversations end up! My husband says he's just trying to keep warm... I say he's wanting to talk "wood burner".

He installed this unit this fall with the help of our boys and I will say one more winter and it will have paid for itself!

I do thank God for a warm home, family, and good friends!

Sled ridding with friends and family!

Roger did all of his riding on the four wheeler!

Here's Matt's chance!

No, she did not injure herself on the slopes!

Nathan is pretty good with that snow board!

Yes, she is having fun!

I love sled ridding, it's the going back up

the hills that I dread!

Carolyn and Ben