Zizzie Happenings

For our family cruise in September 2007 Dad asked each of the men in the family to prepare a devotional so they could each take one night and lead devotions. In going through some documents on the computer I found the devotional Mike prepared. I love finding things like this. It just makes my heart smile. ------------------------------ Psalm 23 – God as our Protector and Provider in Life 1The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. We are His sheep I know the Lord will care for me – we commit our needs to Him Jesus was speaking to the people of Bethany in Matthew 21:22 ~ And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. God creates situations, eagerness and desires. The water refreshes us – experienced by David in Psalm 42:1 ~ As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteo...

Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. ~ Acts 2:38

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After posting about my chicken idea I received an email that Mike's coworkers were interested in doing something in honor of Mike. Everyone Mike worked with knew he had chickens because he kept an excel spreadsheet with his egg count. Yes, you read that right, Mike had a spreadsheet for the egg count... that is just the kind of guy he was...organized and detailed. B ecause he loved having chickens so much he enjoyed sharing the spreadsheet with his coworkers. So when they heard about my idea they loved it. Over 20 chickens will be sent to Asia. Along with the chickens, the gospel will be shared. Praise the Lord! Thank you to all who gave! For some other wonderful news but on a totally different topic - In 12 days I will be going to Hawaii! A friend is getting married there and Kathy and Paul already had their plans to go. Yesterday I spent the day with the bride to be running errands for the wedding and it really got me thinking. So I asked Kathy to look at prices ...

.... my life changed forever as God called Mike home to glory. The journey into God's presence requires a departure, and that brings sorrow for those who remain. But what joy to think of his arrival into the very arms of a loving Heavenly Father. I Corinthians 2:9 ~ But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.

...that tomorrow will be one year since Mike went to be with the Lord. I wanted to share some scripture that has kept me going this past year. To God be the Glory! Deuteronomy 33:27 ~ The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy them. Psalm 48:14 ~ For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death. Psalm 49:15 ~ But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: for he shall receive me. Selah. Psalm 17:8 ~ Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings Psalm 18:2 ~ The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. Psalm 28:7 ~ The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him. Psalm 55:22 ~ C...

I posted the other day about buying chickens from World Vision but since my post I was also given information about Gospel for Asia . They also have chickens you can buy for families to help them with income. One hundred percent of the money you give to Gospel for Asia is sent to the field, none is used for administration. That means a lot! So along with fasting and praying on Wednesday, I will be giving my money to Gospel for Asia to buy chickens in memory of Mike. To God be the glory!

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A week from today marks the one year anniversary of Mike's home going. I have been thinking alot about what I want to do in his memory. First and foremost, Mike loved God. He desired to do God's will. He also loved life, the outdoors, adventures, children, animals. Mike was a very structured, detailed man and I learned so much from him. I am so thankful for the 8 wonderful years of marriage that God allowed us to have. The last years of our life together we had the opportunity to have chickens. We had such fun times just sitting and watching the chickens. I know I am not very good at writing and expressing myself with words but I have so many memories going through my head right now. I came across the World Vision website and I realized this would be a wonderful tradition to start as a memory of Mike. I can donate chickens to provide nutrition and income to multiple families. I have one more tradition I would like to start and that is a day of fasting and...

Week 31 - Sunday - I was feeling sick so I took it easy the entire day. Monday - Rachel and I put together this gas grill. I think we did a GREAT job. I impressed myself! Tuesday - Mom and Rachel flew home. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - I spent most of the day working on cards. I needed to make baby shower cards for two ladies in our church that are expecting. I am also working on stocking up on my card inventory. Saturday - Kathy and I went out to get us a little treat... can you guess where we went? Week 32 - Sunday - Our neighbors house went up for auction but right before they lost access to the house they went in and gutted the place. I couldn't believe it. This is what is left in the kitchen... basically, nothing! They even took the toilets. Now what in the world are they going to do with the toilets? Monday - this is the best looking bread I have made since moving out here. For some reason my loafs were not turning out but I finally had success and honestly...

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