tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9881891810272151462024-02-19T00:28:47.576-08:00A Tale of Two IrvinsCourtney and Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02642311748522692014noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988189181027215146.post-40418314827765527032015-03-17T16:07:00.002-07:002015-03-17T16:07:39.714-07:00Guatemala 2014 Photo BookSo, I FINALLY got around to compiling all of our photos (and some of our teammates') from our mission trip to Guatemala last July into a photo book! Shutterfly was having a one-day free photo book sale, so I told myself it had to get done today :)<br />
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The people in Chancò are incredible. They are kind, welcoming, hospitable, loving, generous and beautiful. And the children are absolutely adorable - and just as kind! We had the time of our lives, and loved getting to share Jesus with them. We most definitely hope to return!<br />
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Courtney and Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02642311748522692014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988189181027215146.post-7030465695508823222014-12-31T12:02:00.003-08:002015-01-06T06:53:01.214-08:002014 Round-Up<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Surprise! I have blogged a total of TWO times this year. OOPS! I smell a resolution for 2015... But, ending the year didn't feel right without taking a moment to reflect on all that 2014 gave us with our annual Round-Up post! This one will have lots of pictures and might be pretty long - I have a lot of catching up to do!</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So far, we've redone the kitchen cabinets and countertops, bought new appliances, removed carpet from almost the whole house, put hardwood in most of the house, stained and refinished the concrete floor in one room, and painted the main parts of the house (including trim and doors - which is very time consuming!) We still have miles to go, but we've loved making our house a home.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It seems like so long ago now, but in the beginning of the year, we were STILL battling Holt Transmission to get my jeep running right! Finally after countless trips back and forth - and countless days driving David's truck to work - We decided it was time to bid her adieu, and upgrade! So in May, we welcomed this beauty to the family!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We did finally get the Blue Jeep up and running smoothly again - and were able to sell it to David's sister Rebecca. This way, if it has any future problems (which it shouldn't...) at least David can still help her out - it is under warranty for another 2 years!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In July - thanks to God many of our friends and family - we were able to go on a mission trip to Guatemala! This really deserves it's own post...but I'll sum it up in pictures below. We made friendships despite language barriers, spread the Gospel, and even had time for sightseeing in Antigua! It was a trip we'll both remember for a lifetime. <i>(Hoping to post more about this in the future... though I'm already 6 months late!)</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">David: Learning more on Electric Guitar, Blacksmithing, and still camping, even though we didn't go once this year!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 16.799999237060547px;">As you may or may not know, David and I will be traveling to Guatemala in July. We will be going with a group of about 8 others from our church, led by Kristen & David Patrick (It's a family affair, y'all!). </span><br />
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We've known our church goes on several trips a year, and the desire to go was always in our minds. We have just been waiting on the "Go" from the Lord, trusting that He would tell us when He wanted us to go. It was actually a very quick decision! David and I both just thought one day, "The July trip. That's the one". Since making the decision, God has perfectly aligned everything for us to go on this trip. David had to renew his passport, and it came in earlier than expected. We both got approved for the full week off work... paid! He has already begun to reveal himself to us - and we haven't left U.S. Soil yet! We feel so blessed to be called into the global mission field. We can't wait to get outside of our "home" and spread the good news of Jesus Christ! </div>
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We will be serving a small, unreached people group called the Chorti, in a tiny mountain village named Chanco, high in the Mountains of Guatemala. We don't know the specifics of what exactly we will be doing yet, but we're trusting the Lord. Another team from our church is actually returning from the same village soon before we go, so we look forward to getting some more direction, suggestion, and guidance from them.</div>
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Here's where we need YOU! Will you prayerfully support us? Please know, that our number one request is prayer. To cover us and our team in prayer as we travel and serve - that God will protect us and bless our efforts as we minister; and to cover the Chorti people in prayer - to have open ears, eyes, minds, and hearts to the grace and glory of the Gospel. We serve a BIG God who LOVES hearing from His Children - so please pray for us!</div>
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Our other need is financial... Any trip out of the country is costly, so we are asking our family and friends to consider helping us out a little! Would you consider making a small donation to help fund our trip? A donation of any size will help! You can donate online by clicking the "Give Now" button at the top right of this page, or you can mail checks to First Baptist Church Mt. Pleasant, 681 McCants Drive, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 and include "David & Courtney Irvin - Guatemala" in the memo line. Either way you would like to donate is great with us - we try to make it easy. </div>
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We are so grateful for our huge support system of family and friends! We thank you sincerely in advance for your prayers, your donations, and your love. </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">In the past month, he's become a one-man band doing full service Residential HVAC work. It's already been such a blessing to us! By word-of-mouth alone, he's already got a full plate and is keeping himself very busy. I'm so proud of him for really going for it, and pursuing something he's so passionate about. He's still working full time for Carolina Chillers, doing commercial HVAC, but this way, he still gets to do residential work as well. We're excited for this new adventure!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">You can contact him at (843) 864-4908 or innovativeclimatecontrol@gmail.com. You can also check him out <a href="http://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.InnovativeClimate.40645479.html">here!</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">We bought our first home back in October. It was definitely a lot of work...and I think several trees were killed in the process (SO much paperwork!). We are now beginning the long road to renovating & updating. Will try to be better about blogging and posting before and after shots as we go! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Earlier this year I blogged about leaving LifePark and heading back over to FBC Mt. Pleasant. It has been a huge adjustment, but we are happy, growing spiritually, worshipping more than ever and definitely feel confident that the Lord has us where He wants us. We still miss our LP family though!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">We went on several little trips this year - Myrtle Beach, Columbia, etc. as usual, but our one big trip was our Honeymoon/First Anniversary week in Jamaica! It was the vacation of a lifetime - we climbed a waterfall, snorkeled, danced, ate great food, enjoyed fun drinks, visited Negril, shopped, and most of all relaxed and enjoyed quality time together!! It was everything we hoped it would be!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I probably shouldn't state their name on here, as they still have not fixed the problem we took to them a MONTH ago. Seriously, I have not had a car for the whole month of December. We took it in with transmission problems and they said they needed to rebuild the transmission, which would take about 3 days. You'd think, by the name of their company, they know how to do that <i>(You had one job....).</i> Don't let the name fool you, they have no idea what they're doing. Bonus, they'll break your AC for you while they're at it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I do have it now, although it needs to go back for a third time, but I'm just being stubborn and refusing to give it back just quite yet. It's ok that is shakes while in reverse, and sometimes cuts off, right? <i>(Kidding...I know that's bad.)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Book read this year: </span>The Book Thief, <i>Marcus Zusak </i>(C); Caliban's War, <i>James S.A. Corey </i>(D)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">We are going on a Mission Trip (My first one out of the country!) for a week in July with our church. David's always had a love for global missions, <i>(He's already been to Nicaragua and Panama)</i>, and I've always wanted to go out of the country <i>(My US missions trips have been phenomenal too, though!)</i>. Pray for us in the months leading up to our trip. We're SO excited!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Today, I'm thankful for having a long weekend coming up! That's right - Friday AND Monday off! They won't be spent completely relaxing - gotta squeeze a little work in there tomorrow and Saturday ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">We're thankful for all the side work we've been getting lately (as well as our full time jobs) because we've gotten a good bit of extra income.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">We're thankful for that extra income, because we're in the early stages of maybe possibly buying our house! (Well, not our house, Aunt Sharon's house, but the one we live in). So pray for us! It's exciting and nerve wracking at the same time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I'm also thankful for David, who knows me so well, he made and brought me "Sleepy Time" hot tea to help me sleep last night, since he knows I haven't been sleeping well. (Yes, that's shameless bragging on my hubby. I can't resist sometimes - he's just SO good to me!)</span></div>
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Courtney and Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02642311748522692014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988189181027215146.post-33742940930457480002013-07-29T11:34:00.003-07:002013-07-29T11:40:36.284-07:00Making a Switch<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You all know that David and I have been very plugged in to our church, <a href="http://www.lifeparkmp.org/">the Church at LifePark</a> for the past few years. We've been student ministry adult leaders, worship team members, student band leaders, bible study members and I do a lot of design work for the church.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But in recent months, David and I have really been wrestling with where God wants us. We have been questioning where we can do the most good in ministry. Where we can be used best. Where we will grow the most. We've been asking and searching for a clear vision of where the Lord wants us in this season of our life. The idea of changing churches began forming. Is LifePark still the best fit? Should we go back to McCants? Or, should we search for a new church all together, maybe closer to home? Are we really open to what the Lord is asking? What is He asking?</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Since then we've felt a stirring that God might want us to go back to our original campus, <a href="http://www.fbc-life.com/">First Baptist Church of Mt. Pleasant</a>, (aka McCants) in the Old Village. So we began to pray. Unbeknownst to us, so did a few of the staff members. How COOL is it, that while we were praying about this decision, a few of the staffers were also chatting about us, and praying about us. <i>(FYI: That's a God thing.)</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After all this seeking and waiting and praying and resisting and accepting and second-guessing and getting excited and questioning and committing <i>(yes, we ran through all of those stages)</i>, our answer was clear: go back to FBC McCants Campus.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We feel the Lord leading us to be foundational in the young adult ministry that's springing up over at McCants. <i>(<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Foundation-at-FBC/445786302171224">Check us out on Facebook</a> and join us!)</i> We have been a part of a small group for a while now, and have really loved watching it grow. We also know we can bring our gifts in worship to McCants, and step in there when needed. You all know our passion is worship, and we feel God calling us to help further the worship service over there, in whatever capacity we are needed. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We feel like we helped plant LifePark, and were a part of getting it off the ground a few years ago, and we hope we have helped to further the Kingdom out there. I have no doubt there are people waiting in the wings to fill our void. But at the end of the day</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, we really feel confident in our decision to commit to McCants, at this stage in our life. We feel the call, and feel confident that we're being obedient. We love LifePark, we just aren't sure it's where we're supposed to be serving in this season. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After speaking with Julianna yesterday <i>(LifePark worship leader, my role model and my buddy)</i> I felt her blessing and a peace. Then we spoke with Chip last night <i>(McCants Associate Pastor, another role model and friend)</i> and felt even MORE confident in our decision. Still, i</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">t will be a major transition, and we will miss the relationships and people and environment and everything out at LP. Mainly the relationships. It makes us sad to think about not seeing all of our friends and loving on each other each week. <i>(So pray for us in that, will you?)</i> Although we've already formed really great relationships back at McCants, we'll still miss our LP family. </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So for the LifePark-ers who may be reading, don't worry, we'll still be around, and will definitely pop-in every once in a while. And if you miss us, we're still a phone call away! And remember, we're one church, with two campuses, so we're still the same body. LP Ladies - keep me in the loop! :)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And for the FBC McCants friends, we hope you'll be ok with seeing our faces a lot more often. We can't wait to do life with you!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Will you pray with us and for us? We're so excited for this coming season. We're excited to be on board with what God's doing in the local church!</span><br />
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Courtney and Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02642311748522692014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988189181027215146.post-3299866440528554562013-06-27T13:56:00.003-07:002013-06-27T13:56:40.418-07:00Thankful Thursday 6.27<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">…all the complaining I hear about our government </span></span></span></span>because it means we have freedom of speech.</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">…my huge <strike>heating</strike> <i>air conditioning</i> bill because </span></span></span></span>it means that I am <strike>warm</strike> <i>cool</i>.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>And a few more additions of my own:</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">...oversleeping this morning because it means I got a little extra-needed rest.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">...the dwindling funds in our savings account, because it means we're making progress on my student loans.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">...the snoring that keeps me up at night because it means my husband is next to me.</span></div>
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Courtney and Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02642311748522692014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988189181027215146.post-13126688038081244542013-05-30T12:53:00.003-07:002013-05-30T12:53:45.606-07:00Thankful Thursday 5.30.13<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Whew! I'll begin by saying I'm thankful it's almost June! :) <i>Though I'm not sure June is bringing much of a reprieve in the busy-ness category...Going to have to work on that. We're supposed to slow down in the summer, right?</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">May has been a whirlwind...Seriously, how is it already the 30th? I've been off the blogging bandwagon pretty much all month <i>(as per usual, I'm afraid to say. I just can't for the life of me find the time or think of something important enough to post more regularly) </i>BUT that's also because we've had SO much going on in the real world lately! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">So, take this as our Month-of-May Update and List of thankfulness. :)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>We're thankful</b> for our dear friend, Devin, who graduated from USC this month! Been a long time comin'!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>We're thankful</b> for my awesome Momma, who celebrated another birthday this month! <i>No, Momma, I won't tell them how old you are ;).</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>We're thankful</b> for our Health! Thankful for our Great Physician and Healer.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>We're thankful</b> for our Mothers - and that we got to spend time with BOTH of them on Mother's Day. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>We're thankful </b>for being a part of our precious niece Lyla's first trip to the beach! Watching her take it all in was pure joy. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>We're thankful </b>for the opportunity we had this year to lead our Student Band at LifePark. This past Sunday was "Student Sunday" and they got to lead worship for all three services! And, let me tell you, we felt like Proud Parents! Watching them grow in the Lord and grow in worship since last August was so rewarding - all to culminate in watching them lead our whole church body in worship (excellently, I might add!) was so rewarding. So we're SUPER thankful to have had that role in their life!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>We're thankful </b>for all the extra work we've been doing. <i>(Eww, what?)</i> No, we're not always thankful in the moment, but in the big scheme of things, we ARE thankful for all the side jobs both of us have been getting, to help us get ahead in our savings a little bit! And both of us love what we do, so it's not bad :)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>We're thankful</b> for all of our great veterans who fought and died to give us the freedom to live the way we do! We don't have to only appreciate and honor them on Memorial Day!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>I'm </b>personally thankful for quality time I've gotten to spend with special, Godly women this month! I got to spend a few hours with my Mother in Law one day, and a few hours this past Saturday with my best bud Jenny. I admire both of them so much and truly, truly enjoyed having "Girl talk" with both! So blessed to have these two as such important women in my life!!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>David's thankful</b> for: "My new job [still] - Working for a good company that has owners that care about their employees. And for my beautiful wife!" <i>(awww...Can I add that I'm thankful that he responds to my "What are you thankful for" texts each time I make a TT post!?)</i></span><br />
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Courtney and Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02642311748522692014noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988189181027215146.post-32725224633878835852013-05-07T18:57:00.003-07:002013-05-07T18:57:53.772-07:00Steady My Heart<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">As worshippers, David and I both seem to find the Lord through songs. Worship tunes just seem to speak truths over us. Help us to put music to our thoughts and prayers exactly. I don't necessarily think that's even a trait you get from being musicians, I think everyone can relate to hearing a song and having that "aha" moment - they are singing exactly what you're thinking!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Thus, I've found my thoughts on this week so far in a song by (who else) Kari Jobe. It's one of my favorite tunes by her and has been for a while. She's insanely talented, and so authentic.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">My heart needs steadying.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">But, He's here, He's real, and we can trust him. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I will run to you</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">'Cause I know that you are</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Lover of my soul</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Healer of my scars</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">You steady my heart</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">And find refuge in your arms</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">'Cause of everything you are</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">'Cause I know that you are</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Lover of my soul</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Healer of my scars</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>Right inside the palm of your hand.</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">This song will be on repeat all week, until I let it sink in. He's got me (and my family) in the palm of HIS hand. What better place to be, right?</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Steady My Heart was followed closely by "Hide Away" by Ben Rector. You should listen to both. :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Sorry for the "bummer" of a post - don't worry about us, just pray for my family. Just being truthful on a Tuesday. :)</span></div>
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Courtney and Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02642311748522692014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988189181027215146.post-4306426139521744002013-04-19T08:50:00.001-07:002013-04-19T08:50:31.618-07:00Jamaica Us Crazy<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Last month David and I took our one-year anniversary/belated honeymoon trip to the beautiful island of Jamaica! We stayed 7 days in an all inclusive resort and had an amazing time. Saving up for a "real" honeymoon really paid off! Sorry it took me over a month to post pics - we'll just say "I was on Jamaica Time" :)<span id="goog_886046152"></span><span id="goog_886046153"></span></span></div>
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<br />Courtney and Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02642311748522692014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988189181027215146.post-56009376279588947592013-04-18T12:48:00.002-07:002013-04-18T12:48:45.113-07:00Thankful Thursday 4.18.13<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Courtney and Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02642311748522692014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988189181027215146.post-18419159748555504962013-02-07T11:10:00.002-08:002013-02-07T11:11:06.799-08:00Thankful Thursday 2.7.13<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">As I mentioned in the post earlier this week, a lot of big things are on the horizon for us. And the doors keep opening. My gut reaction? Fear, apprehension. If these things work out, it could be life changing and awesome. If they don't? We'll still be A-okay. How do I know this? Prayer. Seems I've been in constant prayer this week. I'm learning that when I pray for "trust" or "faith", God's not going to magically give me those qualities. He's going to give me something to build my trust and faith. I'm learning. It seems David is much better at this part than I am, as he's ready to dive in head first. Me, I'm getting there. Exciting things are coming. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I got to travel to San Francisco last week for a conference. While it was a work trip, I still got plenty of time to be a tourist. I went in high school, but when I got back, lost all of my photos that I had put in an album. So, I'm thankful I got to go back and take replacements! It was a great trip. It's a great city. And the pacific ocean is still really cold on the toes :).</span></div>
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Courtney and Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02642311748522692014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988189181027215146.post-43290499466120156742013-02-05T06:24:00.000-08:002013-02-05T08:42:38.234-08:00To Trust or not to Trust...<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">You can have as much of Me and My Peace as you want, through thousands of correct choices each day. <i><b>The most persistent choice you face is whether to trust me or to worry. You will never run out of things to worry about, but you can choose to trust Me no matter what</b></i>. I am an ever-present help in trouble. Trust Me, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea."</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">"So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace." Romans 8:6</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Some pretty big things are on the horizon for David and me. I cannot go into specifics yet, but I will say it involves David more so than me. Good big things. Exciting big things, but still scary things. Just last night, David and I were having a long discussion about these things. His stance is confidence, excitement, and motivation. Mine is more timid, wary, and questioning. (I am my mother's daughter). While I am excited, I found myself so quick to be the "devil's advocate" so to speak, than the trusting faith-filled Christian I am supposed to be. After realizing this, David said to me, "Babe, we are children of the King, He will direct us, and take care of us where He directs us" <i>(Sidenote: How awesome is it it have a husband who speaks like that...who reminds me that I am a Child of God!?)</i> To which my response was, "You're right. I know you're right. I really need to work on myself, and my trust and my courage." (Keyword here: Trust). </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Then I read that devotional this morning. It's Like God was there in the bed with us last night in our conversation! He heard me say I need to work on my trust. He knew I needed this devotional this morning. Or, he knew this devotional was coming, so he orchestrated our conversation last night. Either way, (I'll say it again) Don't you love it when your devotional PERFECTLY aligns with your life? <i>Hey Jesus, thanks for speaking to me today, it's so good to hear from you.</i></span></div>
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Courtney and Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02642311748522692014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988189181027215146.post-35442161124018512392013-01-15T07:59:00.001-08:002013-01-15T08:00:40.787-08:00Worship in the Round<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I'm in a worshiping mood today. Could be because of the new series we're in at </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.lifeparkmp.org/">LifePark</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">. The Sermon series is called authentic, and we're calling the set-up "Worship in the Round". We are cutting to the heart of worship. The heart of Jesus. Without all the lights, environmental effects, full band, sound, etc. While I love all of that - I must say my favorite style of worship is acoustic... A guitar, a cajon, maybe a fiddle, etc. All just sitting around worshiping. So, I'm LOVING this series we're in. We even took the stage apart at church - and set up a mini area in the center of the room, with all the chairs in a big circle around it. I love the "homey" feel. More intimate, more authentic, more comfortable and laid back. Not a big production, just worship. And bonus, I didn't have a mic last week, so I had both hands free to lift up! If you know me, you know that when I worship, I just can't keep 'em down. :) At first, both David and I were a bit apprehensive because we thought "What? No Mic? People are going to wonder why we're just standing here singing with no mic. David didn't have his guitar, I don't have my mic, This is going to be super awkward." But, I just trusted the Lord, and trusted our fearless leaders who are trusting the Lord, that this was going to work. And did it ever! It was one of the most worshipful services I've experienced in a long time. I LOVED it. David loved it. The church loved it. And I KNOW Jesus loved it! :)</span><br />
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Courtney and Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02642311748522692014noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988189181027215146.post-76822409337568038832012-12-31T11:30:00.001-08:002014-12-31T12:29:32.336-08:002012 Round-up<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">2012 was filled with high points, low points, challenges, rewards, emotion, love, life, work, play, rest, prayer, and adventuring. So I've made a little round-up of our year :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;">The darkest month of our year. We lost David's Great Aunt Coleen, My Grandma Fraylick and My Grandma Young - all within a 9 day period. Seems unbelievable? Yeah, it was tough to swallow. BUT, by the Grace of God, and the LOVE He showered on us, we made it through! And we can rejoice that all three of these beautiful women are in Heaven!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;">One of David's Specialties - we discovered that adding pineapple to chicken teriyaki stir fry gives it so much more flavor. We made this meal most often this year!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;">We may or may not have a standing VIP discount. And, we may or may not have received a Christmas card from them. And, Sota, our favorite sushi chef, may or may not be bringing us a present from Japan when he goes in January. :) Let's just say, it's like our second home!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;">We LOVE to get out of town and spend some quality time together. Since getting married, we've been to Myrtle Beach for a quick weekend, Clemson for a Game, Camping in North Carolina, and to Greenville for a weekend.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;">With the help of my parents, David and I were able to pay for the majority of our wedding, and save up enough to completely pay for our upcoming honeymoon. All without having to sell anything or open any credit cards. Apparently, wedding debt is really common. We're pretty proud of ourselves that we made it all work out beautifully!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">A few weeks ago, David and I had a long weekend so we headed up to Mills River for some much needed R & R in the Mountains! We both love camping, so we couldn't wait to go. It was SO nice to be unplugged for 4 days with just each other in God's Creation!</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Naturally, Moses had to check it out!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View from our site</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">So nice listening to that water run all day!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Moses in his chair</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This year, we went on our first hike!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Climbed out on a rock in the river to have a snack!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another Creek shot.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Daddy and his boy. Love this photo!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Exploring. My two protectors!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We ventured off the path to find this<br />
waterfall, but we couldn't get a great<br />
shot of it through the trees. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My big boy smiling for the camera!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We crossed that log to get to a great snack spot, and Moses<br />
attempted. But he fell in. Needless to say, he got a bit chilly!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">So he stayed right here for the rest of the night!</td></tr>
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Courtney and Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02642311748522692014noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988189181027215146.post-88498837677987573332012-12-10T11:10:00.000-08:002012-12-10T11:26:48.023-08:00Silent Night<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">This event happened a couple weeks ago, but I'm just now having time (aka: able to share without crying) to post it. </span></i><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Our pastor, Dr. Dillon, says there are a few times in his life where he has so clearly, almost audibly, heard the Lord speak to him. And this past Friday, my dear friend and role model Karen (LifePark Women's Ministry leader) spoke about how God can use Christmas songs to speak to us. I know that to be true. I shared this story with her that night. So, I feel I should share my Silent Night experience with everyone. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Friday Night, November 23, will be a day I'll always remember. We had been in Columbia all week with my Gramma Fraylick, loving her, spending time with her, holding her hand, and telling her goodbye. We headed back to Charleston that day to await what was next. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">When the end of someone's life is near, as a believer, my first thought, albeit perhaps a bit morbid, is "Where will they be going". If they are a true, redeemed follower of Christ, I know it is Heaven. If they are not saved, I shudder to think how the family will accept this grief and deal with the pain. See, as believers, we grieve not as people who have no hope, but as a people with a hope. (Don't quote me word-for-word on that, see 1 Thessalonians 4:13 for the actual text). Our hope comes in that our loved one is in Heaven, and by knowing that, we may find a bit of joy and peace even in death. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">I was really wrestling with this question about my Gramma. I knew she knew the Lord, I knew she had been saved. I did ask my mom about it a few days before, just for reassurance. I think in my human nature of questioning, I just needed to hear someone audibly tell me she was saved, she's going to Heaven. But being the closest person to me who was ever in their final days on earth, I was struggling. I didn't want to see her in that state. I didn't want to go into her room. I didn't want to remember her like that. I didn't want to think about her leaving us on earth, and I needed to know that I know without a shadow of doubt she would be going to Heaven with Jesus. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>(I did end up going into her room and kissing her and squeezing her hand, and telling her I loved her, and telling her goodbye, and just sitting with her and my family. I will forever be thankful for those moments). </i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">So, struggling with the whole scenario we were in, we went home to Charleston, jumping every time the phone rang. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">I was watching a movie with David that night, and he had fallen asleep. The song Silent Night, recorded by Sinead O'Connor, began playing. I was half asleep, not really paying attention to it, but I could hear the sounds in the background. When the song came on, I was immediately awake. I had no idea what was going on in the movie, but I had this feeling that I needed to go off by myself, somewhere silent, and listen, really listen, to that song. The Lord was pushing me. So I got up, went outside and pulled it up on YouTube on my phone (Hallelujah for smartphones, lol!). I sat and listened, and wept.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Never in my life have I so clearly heard the voice of the Lord.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>Silent Night, Holy Night. </i><i>All is calm, All is bright.</i> </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">The song progressed, as I kept crying and praying. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">And I knew, without a shadow of a doubt, the Lord telling me "I'm ready for her. This song is for her. It's time for her to go to sleep, in Heavenly Peace." After a few more moments of crying, and praying, and laughing, (<i>yes, laughing) </i>I called my sister, and my mom. I HAD to tell them what I just experienced. I had to share it with them, knowing they wouldn't think I was crazy. I think also, I needed to tell someone, so that I would have an accountability of sorts, or a witness that this really happened. That someone else knew what God was speaking to me. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">The next day, she passed. I know the Lord was giving me the peace I needed, because he knew what was coming the next day. It was perfect proof of His absolute divinity and timing. Had it not happened this time of year, I would not have heard Silent Night. He perfectly ordained it all. I was, and still am, in awe of His wonder, His power, and yet His attention to little ol' ME. Please know, I'm not seeking to take any glory for this moment. I'm not trying to be selfish, or talk about MYself, or MY experience. I'm simply sharing for the GLORY of the Lord. HE perfectly used my Gramma's passing to speak peace over me, and to reveal to me HIS power, through something so simple as a Christmas song.</span></div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Lord, what a week. I thank you that your mercies are new every morning. Especially this morning. Yesterday was the end of our longest week. It's the first morning of peace - not having to anticipate a death, or prepare for a funeral. It is finished. Both Grandmas are laid to rest, and happily rejoicing with you, and reunited with their husbands. We praise you for their life and for their death even. I praise you for their salvation. I praise you for both beautiful services. I praise you for Dr. Dillon's clear preaching of the gospel yesterday - I pray it planted a seed in any unbelievers that were there. I praise you for the gift of worship you've given David and I - and the strength you gave us to sing it over my Grandmothers. I praise you for your promise that you will never leave us nor forsake us. I know you never left us this week. I could feel you in every minute, every action, every decision. I praise you, that I and my family can truly say - we felt your peace. That peace that passes all understanding. Despite our overwhelming sadness, there were times anyone would expect us to be crying, but we weren't. I know that was Your hope. Your joy. Your peace that you gave us to walk through this fire. I praise you, Jesus, for how much of Grandma Young fills my home. I praise you for the special time I got to tell Gramma Fraylick I love her, and got to say goodbye to her. And after this tough week, I praise you for my salvation, without which, I would never be able to offer this prayer of praise and gladness to you. </span></i></div>
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Courtney and Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02642311748522692014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988189181027215146.post-17319951578984008332012-10-11T12:52:00.000-07:002012-10-11T12:52:07.063-07:00Thankful ThursdayAlmost forgot! It's....<br />
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<b>We're both thankful </b>for the cooler weather we've had this week! David's been getting off at reasonable times in the afternoons, and I got to wear a scarf and leggings on Tuesday! :) </div>
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<b>David's thankful </b>for "the ability to worship freely, and the ability and opportunity to lead others in worship. I'm thankful for my musical talent, the ability to sing and play the guitar. And the passion that Jesus has put in me to do it". (Can I get an amen!? Needless to say, I'm thankful for a husband with a passion for Jesus!) </div>
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On the coattails of David's gratitude... <b>We're both thankful</b> for the quality time we've spent together in worship, in our home this week. How rare is it that God gives you a mate with the same spiritual gifts and passions? Beyond divine intervention - Perfect Divine Planning!</div>
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<b>We're both thankful </b>for having the means to travel! Clemson last weekend, Camping next month, and our honeymoon in March is paid for! Woo hoo! We have enough in our savings - now we just have to pick the place. Taking suggestions for somewhere tropical :)</div>
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<b>We're both thankful</b> for 7 months of wedded bliss - as of today!</div>
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