MERRY CHRISTMAS

Our family gift...a new addition...
His name is Buddy.









We went to celebrate with Josh today, and he opened his presents...




He got the gift he wanted!

Justin is our hero of the day!
I cleaned out some of the ashes from our woodstove this morning and put them into a plastic bucket. (Ok, I know, but I didn't think they were hot anymore!) I stuck the bucket outside and went back in to finish getting the fire going again. While I was working on that, Justin headed outside to put some outgoing letters into the mailbox. The bucket had flames coming from it! Justin (thinking very quickly) dumped it into the snow and ran back in shouting "the bucket is on fire!" I went back out with him and buried the ashes in the snow. I don't know if there were actually flames coming from it, but the bucket was right next to the house, and things could have gotten much worse, I'm sure. God is good! I'm so glad Justin went out there!

Later this morning the kids were all playing chess together...








Sydney's "strategy" :o)








Emily has been doing a great job of potty training, so Daddy stopped and got her a crown with earrings and a rose to let her know how proud he is of his little princess. Isn't he a great Daddy!





Sydney has been standing on her own (without holding on), but hasn't quite gotten enough confidence to take a step yet.

For Mom's

I sure needed this today, and isn't it amazing how God knows EXACTLY what you need and provides it at just the right time?! I am sharing this for any other Mom's who might need some encouragement!


Nov. 12, 2009

My Mission Field
Posted in Homeschool Mom

Matthew 9:37-38, "Then said Jesus unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the laborers are few; pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth laborers into his harvest."

Do you sometimes hanker to be doing some great work for God? You feel as though you are wasting your life in your home. You would love to serve the Lord in some harvest field. Yes, it is true, the harvest is great and the laborers are few. But why are they few? Because mothers have not understood God's purpose.

Are you looking for an easy path in life in life or do you have a heart to serve God as a missionary? Dear mother, you are already a missionary. God has chosen your specific mission field for you. It is your home and family. You are employed by God to train laborers for His harvest field. You don't raise children and then send them to Bible College to prepare for service. You train them for God's service from the time they are little. They should be ready to labor in the harvest field when they come forth from your home.

Is a missionary's work easy? No, it takes sacrifice. Is motherhood easy? No, but it will be worthwhile. It takes everything you've got--all your resources of time, energy and strength--but you will influence nations. It takes sacrifice--many mothering days are exhausting and overwhelming--but you will receive the fruit of your labors and an eternal reward. It will take committed prayer and intercession, but your prayers will be answered. Remember, you are not on vacation; you are on the mission field!

Maybe God has only given you one laborer to prepare for Him--that His is plan for you. Maybe he has given you six, or even twelve! Wow, would twelve be too many? Jesus trained twelve disciples who impacted the world. How would you like to train laborers who "turn the world upside down"? (Acts 17:6)

What kind of laborers does God want us to faithfully prepare for His service? The following is my vision for our children, grandchildren and future generations. I believe He wants us to prepare children who are...

Baby lovers

Blessing imparters

Bible believers

Bible obeyers

Committed laborers in God's harvest

Courageous overcomers

Demon destroyers

Diligent workers

Evil haters

Faithful servers

Fearless soldiers

Freedom fighters

Fruit bearers

God fearers

God lovers

God pleasers

God worshippers

Gospel preachers

Holy Spirit empowered witnesses

Home lovers

Israel supporters

Jesus fanatics

Justice keepers

Life choosers

Light shiners

Liberal threateners

Obedient listeners

Parent honorers

Responsible citizens

Sharp arrows

Tomorrow's leaders

Truth bearers

Truth keepers

Truth lovers

Truth preservers

Truth seekers

Truth speakers

Persecution endurers

Prayer warriors

Righteousness lovers

Uncompromising disciples

Valiant conquerors

Wisdom getters and

Zealous servants of the Living God!


Wow! Can you imagine anything more exciting and fulfilling that raising laborers such as these? You couldn't have a greater mission field or a greater vision.

Love from NANCY CAMPBELL

PRAYER:

"Thank you, Lord, for showing me my mission field. Help me to serve you faithfully and to raise prepared laborers for your great harvest field. Lord, I am open for you to give me all the laborers you have planned for me to train. Amen."

AFFIRMATION:

I am a full-time missionary, recruiting and training laborers for God's harvest field.

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Another Photo Update

Sydney's friend Mikah came to play the other day, and Sydney was perfectly content to chew on her toy and pose for us....



but Mikah wanted to be in on the action (as long as Sydney wasn't going anywhere) :o)



What is there to say? She loves her Daddy. :o)



Sydney LOVES books. She is sooo proud of herself when she stands up at the bookshelf and pulls them all down. Can't you just hear the squeals of delight?!



I think Emily wants to be the one TAKING the picture







This has been Jeremy's "style" for most of the summer. It's too much work to put on socks and shoes, you know, so he just stuck his irrigation boots on with his shorts. What is "style" anyway :o)



Posing brothers

Today's Blessings

We are to the stage where Sydney is all over the house on her own, and can get into just about anything but a latched cabinet. Its great, because if I didn't have her to chase around all day, I would be so bored! ;o)






Isn't she pretty? :o)



The girls taking a ride on the tricycle






A lot of kids don't get to meet their grandparents...let alone their "great" grandparents!

We just found out that Daddy has to go out of town tonight, so we were trying to get a quick picture to send with him. As you can see, it can be a bit challenging to get a good pic of four children at the same time. :o)











This was our final version

Another blessed day...

Sweet, clean and ready for bed...







They love each other!...really :o)



Playing a game or two of chess has become a nightly ritual. They thought I was really goofy for making them move their faces over the board!






Tonight's sky!
Goodnight, Sweet dreams...

Photo Update

Just trying to keep up on pictures...the fourth baby always seems to have fewer pictures than the first. Anyone have any ideas about why this happens? :o)

Summer Fun

This will be a bit out of order, but it has come to my attention that I never posted any summer pictures! We had visitors, parties, and lots of camping and fishing. Enjoy...