December 2010
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T his update is for you who, we have found, r eally car e for us . S ome of you we may have met once, other s , we have known our entir e lifetime. We under s tand that we could jus t as eas ily us e facebook, twitter , or email to wr ite you individually. However , we want to offer a mor e pers onal touch in updating you about how our lives together , by the will of God, ar e pr ogr es s ing.
Realities of life, like, beginning to grasp the understanding of career rather than job. Focusing on discernment . Living a life of self actualization and selfless giving. Daily praying away the darkness that battles with the heart. A very close friend of mine was walking with me and some friends. It was the night before his If Today is The Day wedding. I, feeling like a second grader giving a first grader some tips on how to pass first grade, find me ready. leaned in and said to my friend “ One thing I’ve learned thus far is never to fall asleep with a bitter In College, not too long ago, I had the privilege of learning under a very intelligent, spirit.” As I said these words, my heart choked as I wise, and spiritually tuned professor. realized, “How many nights have I slipped into Seldom did I think of the finality of earthly life, and the bigger perspective of dreaming without searching the peace of my eternity, until I heard this professor utter these words in his prayers. creator, without praising his glory and blessings. They would haunt me, in a peaceful comforting way. Those words were like, a Falling asleep without falling in love with His father anticipating the opportunity to teach his son a life lesson. As my wife and I finish off the year, we find ourselves prepared for what is ahead. Grace first. If Today is the Day, find me ready. If this is it Even though what is ‘ahead’ isn’t like something huge, such as ending world Lord, if today you return, find me ready. If today is poverty or anything. We feel as though this year had prepared us mentally and has pushed us spiritually the day my expiration date is up, find me ready. If today is the day for me to display your Love, your to go deeper into the realities of Life. Grace, your teachings, your presence, Let me be What does that even mean? The realities of Life? your ambassador, Find me Ready.
2011
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DECEMBER
Journey To Bethlehem
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Christmas Festivities with friends http://vimeo.com/18517968
2011
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Womble Wedding /Florida Vacation double click
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2011
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What’s to come... our future Season 2 of Lifegroups
A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.
Jiryis’Birthday March 27th
Proverbs 16:9
Amanda’s Birthday February 2 Springtime and whatever may come with it Prayer Requests
Season 2 of Lifegroups Taleb (Jiryis’ younger brother) future and plans Amanda’s brother (dave) to be married in June Trip to Israel in June
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PRAISE:
Jiryis started his new job on monday he now works for Support Innovations an adult daycare for the mentally disabled. Thank you so much for all the prayers and help. It was in Gods favor and will, a true blessing and answer to prayer.