We have much to be THANKFUL for...

The day before Thanksgiving our family got together for a family photo. This is something our parents have begged for and something I have really wanted for awhile.

Rusty and I are so thankful for the children that God has given to us.

Paul is now a sophomore at BJU. He works several jobs to pay his way through college. We are so thankful for the blessing Paul is to our family and for the way God has provided for his college bill.

Timothy is a senior at TCCS this year. He has applied to college and is working to finish the application process so he can hear if he is accepted. He works as an intern for Kids 4 Truth and for the facilities department at Tri-City Ministries. He works in children's church and in the puppet ministry at church.

Peter is a sophomore at TCCS. He is interested in photography, technology, and is one of the basketball managers. Peter never knows a stranger and is always a delight. He would like to work in camp ministry and currently works in the bus ministry, children's church, puppet ministry and does audio for the youth department.

Andrew is in eighth grade at TCCS and is a huge teddy bear:-) He has passed up both Peter and Tim (much to their dismay) and will do anything to help others. He loves to cook and does a wonderful job at it. Andrew participates in the junior high choir, junior high handbell choir, junior high percussion ensemble, and junior high band. He works in the puppet ministry at our church.

Arrena is in the fifth grade at TCCS. She is our little princess. She is getting close to passing me up (which I know doesn't surprise anyone). She had her hair trimmed for the first time in 3.5 years in time for our photo and lost about 4 inches in the process! She loves to read and memorize, and excels in all that she does. She plays the piano and is learning the french horn. She also works in the puppet ministry at church. She is a joy and blessing to our entire family.

Rusty and I counted ourselves as very blessed. We keep very busy with our family and jobs, but are so thankful for all God has given to us.