Appointments

Good morning......

My calendar saying for the day....In the darkest pit of despair, when God gives us the light to take only one step at a time, His message to us is still simply....TRUST ME.

We are scheduled to go back to UAB on the 21st. Please continue to keep us in your thoughts and prayers.

May God Bless you,

David and Joy

New Year

In this world it seems so many are searching and not looking in the right places or asking for the right directions. This year make it a point to reach to out others and encourage everyone that you come in contact with. My calendar had a saying the other day that read "People don't care how much you know. They just need to know how much you care." We can share the love of Christ when we reach out by phone, email, cards or just a visit. Of course I joke all the time that a "Baptist casserole" can't hurt anything either!

Thanks for all the prayers, cards, emails and "Baptist casseroles" that we received this past year. David continues to be an inspiration to me and to the others. The new medicine has helped the seizures but drains him at times. To this day I have not heard one complaint or negative word from him. The doctor told us one day at time and we go back in February for an MRI. I thank God eveyday for another one. Be thankful for each day that you have. If you stop long enough at the end of the day and count your blessings you will forget the bad. For the last 18 months I've had to sit in waiting rooms for treatments, mri and doctors appointments. I found that just telling someone that I will pray for them changes their countenance. Prayer works. May God Bless you and May you have a Happy New Year.

Joy

I would love to hear from you... my email is hillsidefarm@netzero.net

Someone sent me this and I thought I would pass it along.

Top 10 Predictions for 2011:

1. The Bible will still have all the answers.

2. Prayer will still be the most powerful thing on Earth.

3. The Holy Spirit will still move.

4. God will still honor the praises of His people.

5. There will still be God-anointed preaching.

6. There will still be singing of praise to God.

7. God will still pour out blessings upon His people.

8. There will still be room at the Cross.

9. Jesus will still love you.

10. Jesus will still save the lost when they come to Him.

Isn't it great to remember who is really in control, and that "the Word of the Lord endures forever." ( 1 Peter 1:25 ).

Merry CHRISTmas

We hope you have a great and Happy Christmas. May God Bless you and yours.

David, Joy and Emma

Appointment

David has a doctor appointment and a MRI on Monday. Please keep us in your prayers for safe travel and the results of the MRI.

Donnie and Ashley, we love you and you are always in our thoughts and prayers.

Julie, love you and praying for you daily.


And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him
in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:7

Remember the reason for the season.

Love and hugs, Joy

Happy Thanksgiving

I have a lot to be thankful for. How about you?


Let the peace that Christ gives control your thinking, because you were all called together in one body to have peace. Always be thankful. Colossians 3:15

Big hugs and lots of love to you from David, Joy and Emma.

November

Where did the year go?

My calendar starts this month and week off with "November is the time to count our many blessings -- name them one by one." We do have so much to be thankful for.

This month will mark 17 months since David's diagnosis. A miracle. Thank you again and again for the prayers.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God. Philippians 4:6

Happy Monday and hugs to you this morning. Joy

David's update

We went to Kirklin last Monday for David's MRI and Doc appointment. The MRI showed that David's tumor is still there but it hasn't grown. Praise God for this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! As of now, David will continue with this treatment until January. His doctor will be consulting other doctors and hospitals for a possible breakthrough. Please keep praying for us and the doctors and the research that they are doing. He is having seizures again but as he says "nothing to these." We will be watching these too and if they get frequent again they will adjust his medicine. We're just staying the course.

Brother Gary's sermon yesterday was on the tests that we are put through. I've thought about it and it can feel like a pop quiz and some days it may feel like the final exam but we should let go and LET GOD. I came across this verse this morning. "Fear not, neither be discouraged." Deuteronomy 1:21

My calendar this morning had the following remarks on it:

In the darkest pit of despair, when God give us the light to take only one step at a time, His message to us is still simply: Trust Me.

I hope this can be a great reminder and help you today. Happy Monday to you.

With lots of love and big big hugs from me.....................J:)y