Graduating class of 2007!

This year we had two graduations in our family.

Our oldest graduated from Middle School and ....



our youngest graduated from Pre-School.

I guess that is what happens with a 10 year span between the oldest and the youngest!

Next year we will also have two graduations. One from Elementary School and the other from Middle School.

Mile markers in life. We are so proud of all of them.

" All your children will be taught by the Lord and great will be their peace."

Isaiah 54:13 (NIV)

As promised- Anniversary before and after photos!

Alastair proposed to me on Torn mountain at Star Lake camp. ('88)




Married at Hempstead Corps June 16th, 1990



At the Eastern Europe Territory's congress in St. Petersburg, Russia ( '06)


Our Wedding Song
written for us by Darryl and Faith Collier

From the start and through all my life
I have been searching trying hard to find
the one who might touch my heart
Yes, The Lord he knows my heart's desires
and He knew you would come into my life.
How you compliment my individuality,
He willed us to be man and wife.

Now together we belong
and I have no doubt that it is true,
because The Spirit gave me confirmation
to share my love and give my life to you.

When I prayed to God for a glimpse of His love
I could not envision a union like ours.
Love responds to dreams growing closer,
everyday joins us in the bond of love.
I now belong to you and yes, you now belong to me.
Hand in hand for life, death us do part.

Now together we belong
and I have no doubt that it is true,
because The Spirit gave me confirmation
to share my love and give my life to you.

Yes! Together we belong
and I have no doubt that it is true,
because The Spirit gave me confirmation
to share my love and give my life to you.

New Pictures

Alastair got a new camera for Father's Day/our Anniversary so there are a lot of new photos that I have just uploaded to my flicker account.

You'll be surprised how many we've taken in such a short time.
He is very happy with this new toy and the girls have taken quite a few pictures too.
Check out the different "sets" of photos to see our oldest graduating from Middle School, new family and friend photos, Father's day at the corps, a concert at the park and the corps band's recording day.
It's been a busy weekend!!
The nature and flowers sets are mostly photo's taken by our oldest two daughters.
I was impressed- with them and the camera!
Blessings-

17th Anniversary - June 16, 1990

This is the "After" pic -I'm going to scan the "before" when I get a chance!

He is faithful to His word

The Lord has spoken
He is faithful to His word
The Lord never fails
He is with me in this world

When all the pressures come
I will not be crushed
When all earthly reasons gone
I will not loose my hope!

When evil says “all in vain!”
Efforts I have made
When doubt whispers to my heart
I’ll call upon His name!

If all I’ve hoped for is gone
Some may call me fool
Even still I will look up
I know I’ll rise with Him!

cjb

God of the floodgates

God of the floodgates
Open your skies
Rain down upon us
Changing our lives

God of the harvest
Plant within me
Seeds of your word
Rooted in thee

God of the ocean
Lord of the seas
Depth of devotion
Submersed in thee

Start the revival
Lord in my heart
Spread it like fire
Your will impart

cjb

This is why I'm saved

Sharing in the master’s work
Sacrifices come
Every loss will be my gain
When this war is won

Sharing in your suffering
Giving as you gave
Living out your life in me
This is why I’m saved

Giving all I have for you
What more can I do?
Your love is extravagant
Make me more like you

Living every day in full
Life abundantly
God’s great goodness and His grace
Brings me to my knees

Fighting in the war for souls
This is why I’m saved!
Battles raging all around
Efforts not in vain


cjb