Praying for Paul

Great News!!!! I finally heard from Paul yesterday through a phone call. He is on his way home. In the next couple of days he flies to Kuwait and then to Germany. By early December he should he heading home to the states. Please continue to pray for him. God has been good keeping Paul safe this past year. Praise God for his (Paul's) safety that has been provided through Him. Thanks for all of your thoughts and prayers concerning Paul this past year while he was in Iraq. For all of you in Rockford, Paul plans on coming to Rockford and visiting. I know he looks forward to seeing all of you at church.

Thank you everyone!!

Praying for Paul

Even though Paul's time left in Iraq is short things have only gotten rougher. He emailed me and said he and others were hit by two road side bombs. Four of his friends were hurt but are going to be ok. Please take time to pray for Paul and his friends. Also praise God for keeping Paul safe from any injuries.

Praying for Paul

Paul called me this past week on Tuesday. We had a great conversation with new ideas, plans and goals we had in life. Paul is doing pretty good and is getting ready to head back to Germany. The "date" is getting really close so please continue to pray for safety.
I know I had mentioned to you all before of Paul's plan to join the Coast Guard. He feels that God is laying another path in his life. He hasn't made any final decisions but he is considering them. He talked about possibly going to college and majoring in History/Literature. I happen to like this idea better but he knows that I'm supportive no matter what. So you can also pray for Paul as he seeks God's wisdom about these plans.
Also keep in your prayers Paul's brother Dan who is in the Navy. I know I have talked about him in the past as well. He is still waiting for his orders. For a while he thought he was going to get them but then they didn't give him any and he continues to wait. Which can be frustrating. Especially if you've been waiting as long as he has.
Thanks for all your prayers while Paul was in Iraq. Also thankyou to the ladies in the church who always asked about him and always reminded me that they were praying for him.

A Trip to the Past

I went to ISD (Illinois School for the Deaf) where I graduated from high school a couple of weeks ago. I truly had a blessed time seeing all of my teachers, especially a visit with one particular teacher that helped me a lot during my time there. I also had a chance to visit some friends who I graduated with and caught up with them. It was good to find out what they were up to.

Friday morning I showed up in the high school building and had lunch with the teachers. This was a time of them asking me questions and wanting to know what I was doing in my life. Saturday was the day of games. V-ball game and football game. After the games I went back to Penny's house and watched a movie and ate pizza. On sunday I went to church with Penny which is the same church that I attended when I went to high school down there. I saw more teachers and friends there. Then Sunday afternoon I went along with Penny to one of the teacher's baby shower. I had a good time there catching up with other people that I knew while attending high school.

Overall this trip was good. It made me realize several things. Even though ISD was considered my home when I was attending there it isn't my home anymore. I guess I thought I would recieve that "home" feeling once arriving but I found myself wanting to go home, here in Rockford. I also got a chance to truly thank some teachers for their help and setting an example for me. I had a chance to sit and talk with one of my teachers who is a Christian and encouraged me a lot while I was there. I know both my parents and I feel that Jamsie (the teacher) was one of the reason why I pulled through my last year there.

Here are some pictures!!

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Jamsie, Shelia (Science teacher) and Me
Penny and Me -- Me, (school friends) Krista, Candi and Chris