July 1—“We woke up with a houseful! Baker5 and Miller8…and it was great!”
July 1--"Baker house is now open for business. Hot showers, 74 degree temps. Message me if you need relief from the heat!" (following a severe storm and power outage in our area)
July 1--"Slushies and pool time! Beating the heat!" (Swim time with Doris and Dorral)
July 2—“We were visited by our dear friends, the Moyer Family today. So blessed. The miles may separate, but they are close in our hearts!”
July 2--"My ♥ is gripped by this story. Morgan needs our help! Her mom, Amy, is a friend of mine. Please take a few minutes to watch this video and then prayerfully consider GIVING to help Morgan get her diabetic alert dog. HOW MUCH WOULD YOU PAY TO KEEP YOUR CHILD ALIVE? We live in a wonderful, generous community...I believe we can all give SOMETHING! If you need more details, message me! ♥"
http://www.kizoa.com/slideshow/d2869281k3133157o1/morgandiaporama%20kizoa
July 3--"Our offer still stands! If you need to beat the heat, our AC is on 74! Hot showers, flushing toilets and washer/dryer available. Anyone?"
July 3—”“Our greatest fear should not be of failure, but of succeeding at things in life that don’t really matter.” –Francis Chan”
July 4—“D and Steven worked on the addition all day. Sam and I baked, rested, watched NCIS. The boys played video games. Later, we went to Gparents for dinner, then downtown to “watch” “fireworks.” Let’s just say that was a disappointment!
July 5--"It's that time again!
Getting ready to order tons of new curriculum for 2012-13...two middle school students and one high school student.
Where has time gone? ♥"
July 6--"Many of you prayed for Luke...it has been three years since his accident. We are reminded of God's power, healing and faithfulness! ♥"
http://lukeyoder.wordpress.com/
July 6--"Please read this article and pray about what you and your family can do! If this was my daughter, I would be desperate to get her the help she needs!
Tomorrow, July 7, there will be a fundraiser carwash/bake sale at the Shen Exxon. Let's bless the Raynes family.”
http://www.youcaring.com/fundraiser_details?url=diabeticalertdogformorgan&fundraiser_id=4451
July 6--"A beautiful day at Sherando Lake. So blessed by all the scenic spots that are within an hour's drive of us. ♥"
July 7--""Hear my cry, O God;
Attend to my prayer.
From the end of the earth I will cry to You,
When my heart is overwhelmed;
Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
For You have been a shelter for me,
A strong tower from the enemy.
I will abide in Your tabernacle forever;
I will trust in the shelter of Your wings. " Psalm 61:1-4 (NKJV) ♥
""Though I walk through valleys low
I'll fear no evil
By the waters, still my soul
My ♥ will trust in You..." ♥"
(Worship Song—“My Heart Will Trust” by Hillsong)
http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DIUfgvz1q6BY%26feature%3Dshare&h=vAQFWY9pX&s=1
July 7--"Folks, it is HOT out! Please be careful! When we left the carwash/bake sale, the parking lot was registering 119. Wow!" (The bake sale was to raise money for Morgan and her Diabetic Alert Dog)
July 8--""As the day, so shall your strength be." Deut. 33:25
Thinking of many dear friends who are facing painful things today. Father, hold them. Daddy, strengthen them. Bring beauty from the ashes. ♥"
"I'm reminded of my brothers and sisters in Christ in Haiti (and beyond) who WORSHIP Jesus in 120 degrees...for HOURS on end! We have NO EXCUSES! We are so BLESSED!"
July 8—“Sweet Baby N is TWO! We celebrated this hot, hot day at the pool!”
July 9--"Sam and Joe are twin boys who were born soon after my twins. I met their mom, Abbey and we became fast friends. For the first several years of the boys' lives, we talked often and compared twin experiences.
On Thursday, Sam was diagnosed with Leukemia. It came as an absolute shock to the family. Abbey and Mike own and operate "Staff of Life Baking Company." While Sam is getting treatments, it will be difficult to keep that business up and running. Would you please consider ways you and your family can help? I promise, this family is deserving of any and all support we can send their way!”
http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alittlebirdie.org%2Fsam&h=wAQFAVk-J&s=1
July 9--“"Therefore, in order to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. ” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong." 2 Corinthian 12:7-10
Lord, I choose to thank you for weakness, insults, hardships, persecutions and difficulties. In times of suffering, I realize who I really am, what I am truly made of and how far I still have to go to become like You...And, I am always reminded of who You are...faithful, true, loving, forgiving, merciful, kind, patient…”
July 10--""In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 (NIV) ♥"
"Wish it could be easy
Why is life so messy
Why is pain a part of us
There are days I feel like
Nothing ever goes right
Sometimes it just hurts so much
But You're here
You're real
I know I can trust You
Even when it hurts
Even when it's hard
Even when it all just falls apart
I will run to You
Cause I know that You are
Lover of my soul
Healer of my scars
You steady my heart
You steady my heart
I'm not gonna worry
I know that You got me
Right inside the palm of your hand
Each and every moment
What's good and what gets broken
Happens just the way that You plan
And I will run to You
You're my refuge in Your arms
And I will sing to You
Cause of everything You are" ♥
(Song—“Steady My Heart” by Kari Jobe)
July 10--"Spent the day with some awesome folks, some I plan to put on my list of "lifers." You know, the friends you meet who become like family and who you want to keep for LIFE?! Valerie Blanton, Paula Hearne and their awesome kids! ♥"
July 11--""Ah, Sovereign LORD, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you.” Jeremiah 32:17 (NIV) ♥"
July11—”HPC for Mama, the McKinney’s House for the boys and pool time in the afternoon for ALL!”
July 11--"Mama fell asleep at 7...again. All these days out in the sun have drained me! So glad the boys are getting lots of swim time in this week!"
July 12--"Our trusses arrived today and will set on Monday...things are moving along!"
July 12—“Another full day of SWIMMING and FUN! This time, at the Hottinger House!”
July 13--"God is so good! He is faithful! I am hearing reports of how He's stirring ♥'s and using His people to bless others. Do you feel a nudge? Maybe it's a $5 gift card for a friend in need, or maybe He's saying "Go pay their mortgage for the month." If we obey, I promise, He will bless us! Don't believe me? Just TRY IT! We can never, ever out give God! He's been so good to us, now what will we do with what He's given??"
July 13--"A good day. Restful for me. Productive for D, as he set all the trusses by hand, thanks to Brandt and John. And, a sweet visit with Janet. Thank You, Lord, for the blessings of this day! ♥"
July 14—“Aardvark Renew-ion! Some of the ladies from my Renew work team got together for a pool party. It was great to see them. Our pool time was cut short by another huge storm. WOW! Crazy weather!”
July 16—“A day full of hearing God’s passion for those who are held captive in human trafficking. Timely messages from Passion 2012 speakers, topped off by a prayer night with some ladies who have a passion to see justice for all.”
"POWERFUL SONG! Are we going to rise up? Will we be the voice for the voiceless?"
(Song—“27 Million” by LZ7 and Matt Redman)
"A timely world from Francis Chan. Take some time and listen! ♥"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHvDQQnRva4&feature=share
"We know too much. We cannot ignore the facts any longer. Are you ready to FIGHT with me? The rescued ones (that's US!) need to rescue others!"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtTMDP6KOcQ&feature=share
"Break our ♥'s for what breaks Yours, O God.
We want to be about Your business, with our eyes fixed on the eternal, not temporal things. Wake us, shake us, set our ♥'s on fire."
July 17--"Brandt and I spent four hours shopping for clothes this evening. And, it was enjoyable. Even though the finds were not "Mama B Bargain Standard." Size 16 pants and size 9 shoe...my boy is growing up! Literally."
July 18—“HPC, lunch with a friend and Renew debriefing meeting. A full day, but I am excited about what God is doing in our community!”
July 19—“Had a houseful of kids today! We met H and M for the first time and they jumped right into Baker fun. J and J also came over for a few hours.”
July 19—”Baby K was born tonight! I cannot wait to meet her!”
July 20—“I woke up early and went to the hospital to meet baby K. Enjoyed a nice, quiet visit with her and her beautiful mommy. Welcome to the world, sweet baby girl!”
July 20--""He gives power to the weak,
And to those who have no might He increases strength.
Even the youths shall faint and be weary,
And the young men shall utterly fall,
But those who wait on the Lord
Shall renew their strength;
They shall mount up with wings like eagles,
They shall run and not be weary,
They shall walk and not faint." Isaiah 40:29-31 (NKJV)”
“Thankful today.
For rain.
For new life.
For health, life, breath, mobility.
Every day is a gift. ♥
July 21—“There has been much progress on the addition this month! Thankful for D’s abilities to build this project! Also, thankful for the help of our boys, B, C, J, Steven, John, Jose and others!”
July 24--""He defended the cause of the poor and needy,
and so all went well.
Is that not what it means to know me?”
declares the Lord." Jeremiah 22:16 (NIV) ♥"
July 24--"The Baker5 is relieved to have our Bailey back, safe, sound and spayed. Her vet said she did awesome, never made a peep and she seems like herself! Relief, sweet relief. ♥"
July 25--""And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28 (NIV) ♥"
July 25—”Another senseless tragedy in our world. Innocent lives ended. As we think of Colorado and other places where tragedy has struck, I was reminded of this video. It will bless you! See how God used tragedy to being His people closer to Himself and to each other! I also posted the song on my wall today, it is one of my favorites! ♥"
(Song—“Overcome” by Ross Parsley and Life Church)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9yoKNzBq3g&feature=share (Song Story)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sjYWrpNoCs&feature=share (Song)
July 26--""Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered." Romans 8:26 (NKJV) ♥
Don't know what to pray? Don't know how to pray? What a blessed comfort to know that the Spirit prays for us! Let Him cover you today! ♥"
"Lately, I've been learning to pray, "God, I have certain plans this day. However, I give You permission to interrupt those plans."
Today's "Jesus Calling" was perfect..."Vast quantities of time and energy are wasted in obsessive planning. When you let Me direct your steps, you are set free to enjoy Me and to find what I have prepared for you this day." (Jesus Calling, July 26, Sarah Young) ♥"
July 27--is BACK! This is his seventh trip to Virginia with Fresh Air Fund. Welcome, A!
July 27-- “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is —his good, pleasing and perfect will." Romans 12:1-2 (NIV) ♥"
July 28--"The late nights of staying up to watch the Olympics are upon us."
July 29--"And when the oceans rage
I don't have to be afraid
Cause I know that You love me
Your love never fails...
You make all things work together for my good..."
(Worship Song—“Your Love Never Fails” by Jesus Culture)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoezWBPGRAc
July 29—“Happy Birthday, beautiful J Belle! She is seven today and wanted to take her party guests tubing down the river. Her excitement was intense, standing by the water’s edge she exclaimed, '”Let’s DO THIS!”
July 29--"I've become the crazy dog lady...snuggled on the couch with three...count them...three Shih tzu pups. OMW!!"
July 30—“Houseful of Shih tzu pups. What has my life come to?”
“Three boys, three dogs. Good math?”
July 30--"Home school 2012-13 (did I just type 20 13???) arrived today...wow! It's hard to believe B is starting ninth grade (maybe that's why I ordered the wrong year...oopsie!) and twins are starting sixth grade...Time, you can SLOW down now. Please! ♥"
July 30--"Grateful. Over $50 of free, fresh produce delivered to my door today! We were craving tomatoes and cucumbers...now we have PLENTY, plus a cantaloupe, green peppers, sweet peppers, jalapenos, and beans. ♥"
July 31--“"Bless the Lord, O my soul;
And all that is within me, bless His holy name!
Bless the Lord, O my soul,
And forget not all His benefits:
Who forgives all your iniquities,
Who heals all your diseases,
Who redeems your life from destruction,
Who crowns you with loving kindness and tender mercies,
Who satisfies your mouth with good things,
So that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
The Lord executes righteousness
And justice for all who are oppressed." Psalm 103:1-6 (NJKV) ♥
(Worship Song—“10,000 Reasons” by Matt Redman)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiC4GU4NttA&feature=share
July 31—“A is BACK! This is his seventh trip to Virginia with Fresh Air Fund. Welcome, A! " Last year’s “arrival day” photo and this year’s!
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