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Hey All!
Sorry it's been so long since I last wrote. All 3 of our computers crashed at the same time so we've been computerless for a while. But my family had a really nice Easter. Katy is doing alot better. She's on a strictish diet and that seems to be helping her alot. Praise the Lord!
I just had my wisdom teeth out last week. Other than swelling and bruising of my jaw, I've had a relatively good recovery.
A really awesome thing happened today that I'd like to share: I have been praying alot about going to a community college for nursing or just getting my LPN degree through a Boces program. I really don't want to go through a year of liberal arts then go to medical school. Anyway, I found out today that the next LPN program doesn't start until December 2010. I really don't believe the Lord wants me to waste 1 1/2 years not going to school so I might as well just go to the community college and get my RN degree. I've also been praying alot about going to To Every Tribe Ministries training program in September of 2010. It's an 8 month hands on training program. There are opportunities to go to Mexico and Papua New Guinea. I'm extremely grateful that the Lord answered my prayer!
On Friday, we were blessed to have a houseful of people. Our Mexican amigos and some other friends came over for dinner because our interpreter for the Bible study is in Mexico. Here are some pictures: The first picture is Jairo, Bethany, and Rudy; all very fun people to hang out with :) The next picture is Tirbercio, Cesar, Roy, and Erik. Cesar is learning guitar and Roy taught him a couple chords. The next picture is Katy playing Candy Land with young Cesar, Antonio, and Dominique. They are the cutest little boys ever!!!! I love them so much. They've been coming to Sunday School at our church for a few months now and are such a blessing. The last picture is their mom and brother, Elisabeth and Jason. All these people are so wonderful to be around. God is blessing our ministry to them in a marvelous way! Thanks for praying for me.

God is Great!

WE have had a pretty interesting weekend as a family... Mainly Sunday night. My older sister Katy has been having some health problems and Sunday evening she was having alot of trouble breathing. So Dad, Mom, Grandpa Kelley, and Katy all went to Strong Memorial Hospital to get her a breathing treatment. It worked and she's home doing well.
It's neat how when we're experiencing trials, the family of GOd steps up with us... Through the "grapevine" 4 churches heard of Katy's predicament, and countless other people prayed for her... How cool is that!
Please pray that she would get better and that the doctors could figure out what's wrong with her. Thanks so much.

Passion Seminar Results

Hello Everyone!
My younger siblings and I had an oppertunity this past weekend to attend a youth seminar in Marilla, NY. It was amazing! God worked in so many ways in our hearts... The pastor talked about our passion (or lack thereof) toward God and things of God. It's almost like a fire has been ignited in our lives to live for God. As I write this, my siblings are singing praises to the Lord. My younger brother especially is really changing which is an answer to pray! So I'm just praising the Lord for this past weekend. It was life changing for me!

A Great Opportunity

I had a great opportunity last night to share my heart about my desire to go to PNG with our youth group. It was so neat to be able to tell my friends about my trip and how I got saved and everything that goes along with that. It blows my mind that I am saved! Why me? I wonder alot about that... I try not to dwell on it though. God is so awesome!!!! He has been growing our Mexican Bible study. I can't remember if I've written about that yet. We've been having an "amigo", Cesar, over for dinner for 2 years now. He sometimes brought his nephew, Adrian... Anyway, we've been trying to teach them English using the Bible. This past year, God brought a few people into our lives. Kristy has a degree in Spanish and has been translating for Dad into Spanish. Bethany is a lady who goes to our youth group and works with migrants. She's been bringing 3-4 amigos to our Bible study that we've been having every Friday night at Cafe Shiloh. So it's been amazing how God has grown our ministry to the Mexican population in our county. Please pray that more people will come to our Bible study... On average, about 6 men come every Friday night. Thanks for taking an interest in my life! Here's a picture of me and some friends in front of Cafe Shiloh.

Cap Ball

I went to a Civil Air Patrol Ball this weekend. It was so much fun! I wouldn't call it enchanting, but it was definitely a blast! I went with my friends Jacquelyn and Laura. We had a really good dinner then danced the night away. It also gave us a chance to be beautiful and feel like princesses! Here are some pictures... The first picture is me and Katy. She did all our hair and makeup. The second one is Laura, me and Jacquelyn getting ready some more. The third is me talking to mom while Laura gets goofy. The fourth is me getting makeup put on which was torture :D then the last one is me dreaming about getting beautiful. The pictures are kind of switched around so you can see the finished product first! It was alot of fun and I'm thankful that Jacquelyn invited me.

Reflections

Hey All!
Wow! It's been awhile since I last wrote (big suprise)! It's weird to think where I'd be if I'd taken a different path. Or in this case, a different missions trip. To Every Tribe Ministries is leaving for PNG tomorrow. As you all know, I first applied to TETM for this missions trip. But, through some events and God's leading, I am going with NTM instead. I'm sure the team would appreciate all your prayers for their safety and effectiveness. God is amazing and I'm sure He will work through this team. Now, I'm getting excited about MY trip, wondering who will be on the team, what I will learn, and what sights I will see. It'll be wonderful! Well, that's what was on my heart. I love to hear from people so please contact me!!! My email is: pngbound9@aol.com. God bless!