In Two Places

This past Thursday was Jim's day to have a biopsy. Twenty two weeks have passed since he received his new heart. It is still hard to grasp. We think of and pray for the donor family daily.

It was time for a field trip with our son. It just happened to be on the same day. I was torn but asked Jim's mother to take him to UAB. 

I got on the bus headed to the Falls in Gadsden and received updates throughout the day. I am so thankful for the technology that we have to help us stay in touch. 

We had a fun time at the Falls. It was really cold but we didn't mind because we were on an adventure. 

Jim received great news. NO rejection! The doctors are so amazed at his progress. We know that all the glory and honor goes to God. Rev. 4:11

Thanks to everyone who continues to pray for us daily. 1 Thess. 5:17 We know that it strengthens us. Thanks to everyone who continues to support us financially. The medicines, gas money, co-payments are constant. 51+ pills a day is quite expensive. We couldn't survive without your constant love and support. 

Let us remember to ask in faith not doubting what God can do...for He can do ALL things. James 1:6 Mark 10:27

Special Girl

My Julianna has been asking me for days to bake homemade biscuits with her. She learned how to by spending time with Sheri Harris and Kitty Hackney. Well I did it. What a wonderful way to spend a chilly afternoon. She insisted that we give half of them away. So we made a basket and will deliver it tonight at church. 

Col. 3:23 is our favorite verse for each other. I know God has great plans for her. I hope that everyone will open their hearts and see the kindness that children have to offer. 

After the cooking we had a music session. Julianna is so talented. I am amazed.

Circuit Preacher

We took a trip up to Scottsboro, AL. What a beautiful place. We enjoyed good Christian fellowship with all the saints at Larkinsville church of Christ. Jim did a wonderful job teaching about how to conquer the dark times in our lives. We had a fantastic meal after services. The brethren were friendly and filled us up spiritually and physically, We stopped at Section, AL on the way home to enjoy God's beautiful creation.

We then had the pleasure of visiting the Fairview Road congregation. Billy Hayes lead singing and it felt like old times again. So thankful for those times we all had together to grow at Ragland church of Christ. The Hirsh Family then fed us before we headed home. What an amazing family. They are so eager to serve The Lord and His church. 

We were glad to get home safely. Our dogs were overjoyed. 

This Thursday we go to UAB for Jim's next biopsy. Please keep us in your prayers. Little Cameron has been sick for days and needs your prayers as well. I have been having more problems with my health. Some of it is due to the weather changing and some of it is stress related. Hoping to get a check up soon. 

God is a loving God. Let us examine our lives daily to see if we love Him. John 15:19

Little Update

I love the fall. The cooler temperatures and the leaves changing colors. I love football season and having to grab a jacket in the mornings and evenings. 

Today I got to walk through the woods with my children. We saw magnificent spider webs and beautiful mountains. God has truly blessed us with a beautiful place to live.

The best time of the day is Bible Time. Where the whole family gathers to read the Bible together. We sing and pray. Jesus Loves Me is a must. Cameron says beautiful prayers and Julianna is learning to sing out. 

We are truly blessed each day. Each moment is a gift. Do I always act like it? NO! I try and try. I strive to do better everyday. 

Jim has had his new heart for 20 weeks. He is doing really good. His taste buds are acting better and he has his meds done pat...all 51+ a day. He hasn't had any major problems. He retains fluid every now and again. He is still teaching Bible class. He hasn't missed a Sunday teaching since we got home from the hospital. If he isn't teaching, he is preaching. So many want to see him and hear him preach with his new heart. We have even had little old ladies say "Can I touch you? I have never meet anyone with a heart transplant."

I love our church family. We have the BEST family in the world. You support and encourage us so much. Thanks to everyone at Iron Town. Your continued prayers and love mean so much.

I am getting ready for something BIG! Hoping and praying God will MAKE a way. I will let you know when I have made the final plans.

I am Revived!

Tonight was the last night of the gospel meeting at Oxford church of Christ. Michael Shepherd did an outstanding job. Jesus is coming again. "We are built for eternity, my friend, not for today." Let us all work on ourselves and helping others reach the beautiful place called heaven. I long to be with you Lord!

AWESOME...That is all I can say

This past week has been extremely busy. Jim went out of town early Saturday morning to preach a gospel meeting in Valdosta, Georgia. The Mount Pleasant church of Christ has a new preacher and eager members. Jim was highly impressed with all the workers and how well they attended the meeting. He came home several pounds heavier, so he definitely was taken care of. I want to thank David Bowers for driving him down there and back. He could not have preached without your willingness to be a servant. You helped him to reserve his strength and gave his company as well.

Jim celebrated 18 weeks with his new heart. His appetite has come back and his strength is coming back. Thank you, thank you for all the prayers. James 5:16

I had the children all by myself. If it were not for Brandi Hayes I would have been extremely late to work. Thank you Brandi for being my hero.

The children were good after I didn't spare the rod several times. You can't run over this mama. I mean what I say. I got a cold/sinus stuff Saturday and I am still working on getting rid of it. My classes are going good. I feel like I am really connecting with several of my students.

Yesterday, we were able to attend the adoption of Elijah Embry Stacy. We have been good friends with Jeff and Meghan Stacy for years. Our friendship has only grown closer and sweeter with time. They are some of the best people in the world. They truly love the Lord and are willing to forgo relationships to stand on the Lord's side. They love the church and will be firm when others get weak. They are so in love with each other and their son. They are two of the most thankful people you will ever meet. Jim and I treasure their friendship and respect them for their steadfast love of the Lord.

If you know me, I was trying not to cry the whole time. Then I lost it. I am so humbled by being there and I pray that Elijah will always realize how much he is truly loved. To read more about their struggles from infertility to living in an ongoing renovated home visit http://thestacychronicles.wordpress.com/

God help me to be thankful and work 'til Jesus comes. You are so good to us. Help us to be good to You. Lamentations 3:25

STOP WHINING

I have got to keep telling myself this. Have you got into the routine of complaining or thinking you have it harder than anyone else in the ENTIRE WORLD. WAKE UP! We all have our own battles. We all have our faults and we are knee deep in our messes and mistakes.
My troubles are mine. Please don't tell me I have it so rough because you may be going through something that I could NEVER handle.

So let us take off our whiny pants and put on some happy ones. Let us be thankful.

I dread cleaning my house and I caught myself complaining about it this morning. Then I said out loud "Are you serious? I do have a house. I have people in it to help it to get dirty. I have clothes to put on. I have dirty dishes which means we did have food. I AM BLESSED!"

Please God help ME not to complain. 2 Timothy 3:2