An announcement

Well I don't know how many still come and visit this site. A couple of weeks ago, I made an announcement to some of the members of my church, but would like share with everyone from our group.

I am pregnant. Yep, you read that right. My 5th child! Of course, #7 still plays a part. This will be the 7th member of my immediate family. And my mom is excited that this will be her 7th grandchild. I am due mid-May 2008.

Now, I have to share part of my story from Israel that I didn't share before. I mentioned in a post shortly after we got back, that I felt the Lord give me answers but after I got home, I wasn't so sure. One of those answers concerned whether to have any more children. I have spent much time in prayer over this and over our marriage in general. While in Israel at the conference, I prayed again about my marriage, about my husband, about my kids and what the future holds for us. I felt very strongly the Lord telling me I would have another child. He has even given me a name. I still was hesitant. But anytime I went to God over this, I still felt this so strongly.

After I got home, I struggled. To be honest, I like how things are with our family. Our youngest just turned 5 and starts school in a year. As some from our church know, I already have some issues with a couple of our children (one has a form of high functioning autism and another is very hyper and impulsive). So the thought of adding any more children is scary sometimes and tiring :) It also seemed to take a little bit to get used to being back with the family. I don't know how to describe it. The kids seemed more difficult to me, having gotten used to my mother in law being with them, school being out. I wasn't sure I was up to having another. So I questioned again what I heard from the Lord.

After I prayed, I decided to leave it up to God and just trust him. So while it wasn't completely a surprise, I was still somewhat shocked that I got pregnant the first month after returning from Israel. I can only trust that God has a plan for this child and for us and I am relying wholly on Him.

I just ask for prayers that God leads us with what I am supposed to do when it comes to my job and where we live. We would love to find a house of our own. We definitely need something bigger than the three bedroom we are in now. There are so many unknowns right now. And since I am starting completely over (we got rid of our baby stuff a few years ago), we will also need prayer for finances as we prepare for this little one.

Thank you and God bless, Teresa.

Sea of Galilee experience

Hey everyone...I have had trouble getting on to post, but finally got in today!!! Praise the Lord!! Here, even 5 weeks later, God is still revealing and teaching me things from the trip. I wanted to share with you..."the rest of the story"....regarding that infamous day of my "skirt" wearing into the Holy Places!!

I was so bummed out when being on the Sea of Galilee and being so blessed by the "worship", and the presence of God...and then realized I had forgotten my "long" pants and we were getting on the bus on the other side of the Sea of Galilee...and I would not be able to see the Holy sites!!!
One of the things shared by one of the pastors on the boat, was the fact that when Jesus & the disciples were on the Sea...when the storm occurred...he told them "they were going to the other side", so therefore fretting and having lack of faith should not need to happen!!! Well the Lord spoke to me and taught me that lesson...when the "wrap around skirt" was provided (making pasotor Jerry's day for the picture opportunity) that "all things do work together for the good to those who love God, and are the called according to his purpose." He provided, and I did get to the "other side" and did get to see the holy sites! If the truth be none, I actually enjoyed the attention...and it really was a fun day...and I was able to laugh at myself and enjoy the whole experience. God bless you all...sure loved being with you overseas!!

Bob Wohlers