--------------NEW BEGINNINGS------------: July 2005

LIGHTER PICTURES FROM FRANCE!!!!!

Here are some pictures of our adventure in France. I hope you enjoy the ones that are lighter; everyone is still here and in one piece and I believe having a great time!!!!

France - Part 2

I am looking forward to tomorrow at church. I think the Lord is really going to move, I have sensed his presence all week while with different people in this church and others. We are having a great time, the French saints are taking good care of us and showing us different spots in France. Today was a dream come true for me, we went to Provins and I saw the Tour De Cesar; which is the Tower of Cesar; MY CASTLE, It is from the 1400's, the church was old also, I could only stand in awe of these two places, the countryside is beautiful as well. I will try and post a picture of both to bless you also. Today is the 22nd anniversary for Ed and I, I LOVE YOU ED, THANK YOU FOR ALLOWING ME TO COME TO FRANCE TO EXPERIENCE MORE OF THE WORLD, YOU ARE VERY GOOD TO ME, YOU TAKE GOOD CARE OF ME AND I LOVE YOU MORE THAN WORDS AND NUMBERS CAN SAY!!!! I LOVE YOU MORE EVERYDAY AND EVERY YEAR - I PRAY THE LORD KEEPS US SAFE UNTIL WE ARE TOGETHER AGAIN - DON'T FORGET TO PICK US UP!!!!!!!

Please continue to pray for us in France; the families hosting us and the rest of our time together; pray we have a safe flight home and no problems anywhere. Thank you and God Bless You!!!!!

Group at the Arc de Triomphe

Eiffel Tower in person

Eiffel Tower by plane

FRANCE

As I stated before France is great, but the fellowship is the best!!!

FRANCE

France is wonderful, there have been alot of firsts for me. The best part by far however is the people we have met and shared with, food and prayer. The kids have not gotten to pray and things yet, we are all split up at night, and during the day we meet up and do the group things. We are going to a prayer meeting at the church on Friday night, it is supposed to be an all nighter, we probably won,t get to stay that long, Normandy is on Sat. and that is an all day event and late in the evening. I can not begin to tell you how strong the annointing was when Myriam and Dominique played their instruments and Myriam sang the song the Lord gave to Psalm 91, awesome doee not come close to describing it. Yann did not want to leave the house tonight, he enjoyed the worship and prayer so much.

I could let myself be upset that I have missed so much with all of them, but I am not going to, I am rejoicing in the fact that I get to know them all now; they are incredible, God is good!!!

I must go to bed now, it is 2:30 in the morning. I am going to try and send a picture of two, it may not work, God Bless You!

Does anyone think that this fearless warrior should be afraid to fly to France? Not Ang and I, She provided the picture and ask I put it on, she couldn't, I came up with the catchy little saying. Love you! 5 more days!

My kitchen

After living in our house for 15 years, my kitchen is finally being remodeled. I am so excited. Our delivery date of our cabinets got moved up to Friday the 15th instead of Aug 1st. Now had it been August 1st I would have gotten home from France and they would have been delivered and put in the next day, and I would have missed all the mess of tearing out a wall and such, but praise God I am getting to help in a limited way (usually the go for this and that person). I also am going to get to see the cabinets in before I go and hopefully my floor will be done in both rooms when I get back. As you can see eating around here has been none existent right now, but it will all be worth it. Josh is spending alot of time fishing and playing texas hold em before we take off for France, which is in a few days so please continue to pray for us all as we prepare to go. Have a great day!

My kitchen during, and we are gonna have to wait for the after

My kitchen before

JESUS

I was blessed during praise and worship yesterday at church, I was reminded of the goodness of God and His faithfulness. During worship all I could do was cry, He touches my heart so. I came home and I was looking for some titles I have lost, not surprising since it was about 1-2 months after dad died. I wasn't thinking clearly for quite a while after losing 3 loved ones that close. Anyway I had no success finding the titles, but I did find this poem God had given me, I am not even sure how long ago now, but here it goes:

Tonight I went on a journey and Oh I did see,
My love for Jesus and His love for me.

My heart had been broken,
I felt it was bleak

But I stayed at the alter,
For His face I did seek

I had lost the intimacy with the person I needed the most,
The King of Kings and the Lord of Hosts.

I had gotten my eyes off of my Lord,
But I sensed tonight was the night, and my heart how it soared.

I chose my Lord to carry my life,
Ged rid of all worry, pain, and strife

I went back to my seat, for the decision was made
I would walk this out, in Jesus name I prayed

The preaching was good our faith was building
The Holy Spirit was moving and hearts were melting

I shouted for people, their victories I could see
If I could believe for someone, someone would believe for me

You see I was ready and I do believe,
So I raised my arms prepared to receive

His annointing came and it was so strong,
I began to worship Him for this is where I belong

I had missed this place I had gone to before,
but God said don't settle my child there is more

I went deeper and deeper and deeper still,
into His presence and out of my will

The Lord He did bless me the worry, pain, strife did go,
It was not from God, but from His foe

I felt complete as His mercy flooded over me,
His glory and Holiness were all I could see

His intimacy you see, He won't hold back,
it had always been me and that was a fact

Tonight He answered my hearts cry,
He didn't turn away He didn't ask why

He simply gave as He always does
You seee He is motivated by unconditional Love

He is faithful to me and so I must strive
to be like him all the days of my life

Thank you Lord!!!

I guess what I found was way more valuable than the titles I was seeking. Thank you Jesus for your love and faithfulness.

OUR GIRL - AMBER MARIE GOFF

It was 20 years ago, Ed and I were awaiting the birth of our daughter. I had only carried her for 27 - 27 1/2 weeks when I went into labor. We did not have good odds that she would survive. I thank God that He answered prayer and saved our baby girl. She is truly a miracle of God. She weighed 2 lbs 10 oz when she was born and got down to 2 lbs. We brought her home weighing 4 lbs 2 oz. That is not very big. I love her and I thank God for her. We may butt heads at times (we are so much alike) but that is okay. She is loving, compassionate and has great things in store for her. I wanted to celebrate her life with you! God Bless You Amber and may you always walk with God and may you always believe in yourself and continue to walk the path to see your dreams fulfilled. YOU CAN DO IT AND WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO WATCHING YOU ON YOUR JOURNEY OF LIFE. LOVE YOU!!!