Showers of Blessings



When it rains, it pours! Or so they say. But God has been raining special blessings on our family lately! We have been praying for the perfect vehicle for almost a year and just found it two weeks ago! The price was right and so we got a 2002 Windstar SEL. Leather, auto doors! Great for the kiddos!And so, it was time to part with the trusty 1992 Plymouth Voyager. We put it out by the road to sell it and a man came along and offered to trade us staight up for some leather furniture! Brand new! Oh, by the way, did I mention that we needed new furniture? I also really wanted leather! Much more durable, you know! So we got it! Kinda crazy huh? But we are thrilled! So, that is the exciting news at our house lately!
The children are growing like weeds! Joanna is 9 months! She is such a little happy girl! Quite goofy if you ask me!
Bring on the hot, humid summer! Embrace it, they say. I say, stay indoors as much as possible, in Florida that is! Enjoy!

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  1. AnonymousJune 7, 2008 at 6:27 PM

    I love your new van~!!!! And what a deal on the new leather furniture! Double blessing!

    What a beautiful family. I love how you all match. I like to try to do that sometimes too. Great to "see" you! Love Ya!

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  2. AnonymousJune 7, 2008 at 9:28 PM

    Nice furniture....the Lords is so faithful!

    Oh, and I got a little weepy seeing Joanna's outfit...wow, I can't believe Kaelin wore that 2 years ago. :(


    Super cute family picture, btw.

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  3. AnonymousJune 9, 2008 at 7:14 PM

    How exciting for you! Thanks for posting the family picture. Very cute!

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  4. AnonymousJuly 11, 2008 at 11:30 AM

    Hey! Aww your family is growing like a weed. They are all beautiful!

    It is so exciting to hear how God works, for those that love HIM!

    Lisa

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