Leaving

Dad, Mom, Andrew, Austin, and Alec left at 5:00 a.m. today to take Andrew to North Carolina. Pray that they would have safety traveling and that the weather would be good. Also, it is a long ride for Austin and Alec. They will be gone through Sunday. When they get back, we will post some pictures from down there.

~Amber~

Going Away Party 2

On Sunday night we had the Frys and Ostergards over for supper at our house. It was a nice time to fellowship with them before Andrew leaves.



On Monday night, we had a going away party for some church families and friends at our church. The Caswell family sang a couple of songs, and some of us kids played an orchestra arrangement of Be Thou My Vision. After that, we had snacks and fellowshiped. The kids played spoons with cards and moffia. It was a lot of fun! Unfortunately, we have no pictures because Dad was preoccupied with talking. :)


~Amber~

Going Away Party 1

Last night we had a going away party for Andrew with our family and neighbors. Uncle Kevin, Andrew, Amber, Grandma Mary, Grandpa Ray

Uncle Dan, Auntie Em, Mom, Anthony, Grandma G., Grandpa G., Aunt Teresa, Uncle Kevin

Adam and Austin playing with cars

In our family, it has been a tradition for Mom to make survival kits for those who are going to college, so she made one for Andrew. She gave everbody an item, and they read what it stood for.

Gum: So you can stick to it. With God you accomplish anything. Phillipians 4:13

Eraser: To remind you that each day you can start with a clean slate. Psalm 103:11-12

Puzzle piece: To remember that without God we are not complete. John 15:5

Rubberband: To rember to be flexible. God has it under control. Romans 8:28

Button: To remember to button your lip when needed. 1 Peter 3:10

Snickers and tissue: To remind us to be a light in someone elses day. Romans 12:15

Tea bag: To remember to relax and go over that list of blessings. I Thessalonians 5:18

Sponge: To soak up all the knowlege. II Peter 1:3-8

Lifesaver: To remeber that the Lord is there to help. Psalm 46:1

Pencil: To remember to list your blessings daily. Ephesians 1:3

Toothpick: To rember to pick out the good in others. Matthew 7:1

Candy Kiss: To remeber that love should be a part of everyday. I John 4:7

Band Aid: To remember to mend hurt feelings. Your or someone elses. Colossians 3:12-14

Mary and Ray Engling

Uncle Kevin was having trouble reading, so Mom helped him out! :)

It was a fun night to spend with all the family before Andrew leaves.

~Amber~

Exciting News!

In December, Andrew applied for an internship with the NCFIC( National Center for Family Integrated Churches). He was accepted and will be leaving to go to Hope Baptist Church in Wake Forest, NC. He will leave on January 29th and will be gone for five months. He will staying with other interns in a dorm like apartment. He will be helping to create a web page for NCFIC, working in the office, and doing other things. You can check out the organization at http://www.ncfic.org/. We are excited for this opportuinity that he has. Please pray that God will use him and that he will learn much while he is there.

"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end." Jeremiah 29:11

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We have decided to start a blog to keep you all and especially our family and friends that do not live near us updated on our life. We hope you enjoy reading about our everyday life and looking at the pictures. We will try to update frequently. :) Hope you enjoy!