Vacation

Just got back yesterday from vacation. We have been really wanting to go on a big vacation again, especially before the baby gets here but it didnt happen. We went to see family. It was fun and relaxing. Nothing was planned. We just hung out with family and friends. I got to see my sister, brother n law and my nieces like 4 nights in a row. I miss them so much!! Melissa's mom and dad also got their results from their cancer scans...

Her mom, Cathy, is "technically" cancer/ tumor free. There are no cancer spots on her chest. She has to get some more scans in a few months. A huge blessing and answer to prayer!!!

Her dad, Jim, had 2 stage four cancers. His liver, colon, and lymph nodes were covered in cancer last year. June 2008 he was just hoping to see his last son graduate high school in 2009 and they told us if we wanted to make any plans for vacations, we shouldnt put it off.

The scans showed that his liver and lymph nodes are clear of cancer. There is a small spot in his colon. He is scheduled to have it removed in surgery next Thursday June 2. We are planning on going down to Springfield for a few days next week. Please pray for him and his recovery. He will be off work for a month. God has worked a miracle in his life. The fact that surgery is an option is amazing! God isnt done with her parents yet. He has big things in store and I am excited I get to be a part of it!

Crazy Week

It has been a crazy/ awesome week! This week is VBS at church and I'm the VBS director. I have been a part of a lot of vbs's but never in charge. It's a lot of work! But I have an amazing team to help me. Tonight is the last night. Our highest number was 74 kids on Wednesday. We have raised almost $300 dollars for a missionary. The theme is Boomerang Express. I have been on stage all week doing the motions for the songs. I look like a goober but I love it and all the songs get stuck in my head. One more night to go.....

Man's Best Friend

This is my shout out to my dog Toby. I feel like I betrayed him today. I just took him to get him neutered. He was so excited to go on a car ride this morning, He probably thought he was going to the park. He had no idea what was going to happen to him. He made it worse on me. I dropped him off and they gave him a shot. I never thought that I would be so attached to a dog. But now I am totally one of those people. Since we don't have kids(yet) those are our kids. We spoil them and treat them like people. So I'll post again later after his surgery and let you know if he hates me or not.

Little Boy

So most of you have probably already heard but we are having a boy! This is like last weeks news but oh well. Melissa has already spent the last 2 weekends going to garage sales. We can't decide on a name so here are our choices...

Jaxon
Cooper
Gavin
Brayden

Which one do you like?

Great Weekend

It has been a crazy last few weeks. We have been remodeling the bathrooms at church. They are finally done! But this weekend was a lot of fun. Friday we got to hang out with the Berry family. It is so nice to finally have someone to just hang out with again. During college we had tons of friends but there are not a lot of people our age around here. We played some Wii Tennis and Bowling and tried out a new pizza place. Saturday I got Melissa to help me mop the gym floor to get ready for Easter then we went and picked out flowers and spent the afternoon and evening planting, mowing and putting down new mulch. I love spending time with my wife and seeing her excitement as we picked out flowers. Sunday was an amazing Easter. I went to my first sunrise service, it was cold and uber early but it was great! Its hard not being around family on holidays. Especially when you see other families all dressed up and sitting together and having big family get togethers. That is probably the hardest part about ministry. But we had lunch at Cracker Barrel and had an amazing nap!

Happy St. Patricks Day!

Funny

I found this pic and thought it was hilarious! Not much has been going on lately. Melissa has not gotten morning sickness at all! Praise the Lord! I'm still working out every week but I need someone to go with me to motivate me! I get bored really easy. So that's my update this week. Does anyone even read this other than my wife?