I just wanted everyone to be sure to check out my sister Lydia's Caring Bridge journal - we've got some awesome news to share with everyone! Thank you all for your prayers, support and encouragement during this time! God is so good and faithful. :-)
www.caringbridge.org/visit/lydiakenney
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Help the Romeike Family!
Please click on this link to find out how you can help the Romeike Family, who homeschools their children. Also please be in prayer for them, and for our country. What happens to them could affect what happens to us! http://www.hslda.org/legal/cases/romeike.asp?src=email130405
"In 2008, the Romeikes fled their home in Germany after facing fines and jail time and came to the U.S. seeking asylum, but now, the Obama Administration is opposing their quest for asylum by saying homeschooling is too vague and amorphous to be protected under asylum law. Their case is now set to be argued in the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals on April 23 by HSLDA Chairman Mike Farris."
"In 2008, the Romeikes fled their home in Germany after facing fines and jail time and came to the U.S. seeking asylum, but now, the Obama Administration is opposing their quest for asylum by saying homeschooling is too vague and amorphous to be protected under asylum law. Their case is now set to be argued in the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals on April 23 by HSLDA Chairman Mike Farris."
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Happy Easter?
Let's not forget what Jesus did for us this "Easter" weekend!
Isaiah 53:5
But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.
John 11:25-26
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?”
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Update on Life
Wow, it's sure been a while since I've blogged, and a LOT has happened since then! Three birthdays, the annual ND homeschool convention, 5 of us getting hit with influenza, plus all the regular stuff like piano teaching, projects, homeschooling, housework and everything else!
But the biggest thing that happened was the day we found out my 15-year-old sister Lydia has a brain tumor. It was March 12, and the day before she had been to the doctor because her left side was feeling weak. He recommended an MRI, so we had that done, and that same day - the day before we were to leave for the convention - we got the news. They needed to do a biopsy right away so we could find out what kind of tumor it was, so after coming to the hotel and waterpark with us for one night, mom, dad and Lydia headed back to town for her appointment. Daniel, Ethan and I stayed at the convention to help out so mom and dad could focus on Lydia (Caleb's has a job and lives in town and he wasn't able to come with us). Ever since then life has been crazy with phone calls, e-mails, doctor appointments, pills (ick!), and lots more! We were grateful to find out it is not cancerous, however, it is in a bad spot and is inoperable. It is growing slowly and is affecting Lydia's left side.
So . . . . life feels VERY up in the air right now for us, but God has it all under control. We are trusting in Him, and we have been very much encouraged by Bible verses such as:
Isaiah 41:10
Romans 8:28
Joshua 1:9
But the biggest thing that happened was the day we found out my 15-year-old sister Lydia has a brain tumor. It was March 12, and the day before she had been to the doctor because her left side was feeling weak. He recommended an MRI, so we had that done, and that same day - the day before we were to leave for the convention - we got the news. They needed to do a biopsy right away so we could find out what kind of tumor it was, so after coming to the hotel and waterpark with us for one night, mom, dad and Lydia headed back to town for her appointment. Daniel, Ethan and I stayed at the convention to help out so mom and dad could focus on Lydia (Caleb's has a job and lives in town and he wasn't able to come with us). Ever since then life has been crazy with phone calls, e-mails, doctor appointments, pills (ick!), and lots more! We were grateful to find out it is not cancerous, however, it is in a bad spot and is inoperable. It is growing slowly and is affecting Lydia's left side.
So . . . . life feels VERY up in the air right now for us, but God has it all under control. We are trusting in Him, and we have been very much encouraged by Bible verses such as:
Isaiah 41:10
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Romans 8:28
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Joshua 1:9
Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
If you want to be updated on Lydia's progress, please check out her Caring Bridge website! http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/lydiakenney
I'm not exactly sure how soon I'll get around to it, but I do plan on posting updates on birthdays, and also the 4th part in the P4C series (I just realized I had only done 3 parts . . . whoops!). :-) Thank you everyone for your prayers - please continue to pray for wisdom for our family, and that we will all draw closer to the Lord and to each other through this difficult time in our lives.
Monday, March 4, 2013
Sunday, February 24, 2013
New Photo of Brother Andrew
Here is a new photo I recently received - my camera was temporarily not working right at the moment I wanted a picture with Brother Andrew, so someone else graciously used their camera instead. It was such an honor to meet a godly man like Brother Andrew!
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
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