There really is so much to write…so much to tell…about the overflow of God’s Counsel, preparation, love and provision the past two weeks. The Lord has provided abundantly…extravagantly…and His love is truly overwhelming. The Lord prepared me for Emma’s birth with several sermons and devotions…the following prepared me as I began to sense fear creeping […]
Escape from a Nunnery :-)
Today, as I went out to the commissary to buy a few things…I felt like I was escaping from a nunnery….this home has been such a beautiful place of rest for me…for so long now…as my strength is returning from having Emma and getting over another sinus cold, I have realized how long it has […]
Introducing…..Emma Faith Tinklepaugh!!!
Emma Faith Tinklepaugh Born 5 July, 4:49pm 7lbs, 8oz, 18 1/2 inches The passage God gave me for Emma is 2 Corinthians 2: “The Mind of Christ.” We sense God shall bless her with a strong mind and is strengthening our minds to serve Him and love Him more. WOW….the past two weeks have been […]
June 2013…a Time to Reflect and Rejoice!
Rejoicing over our little miracle…. This month has been such a sweet blessing to reflect and rejoice in HIS faithfulness and miracle of life. Emma is 38 weeks today…and I can’t help but ponder how glorious and faithful God has been as I reflect on this journey together with Emma. There have been a lot […]
Lewis’ story
A story of PROVISION, PRESENCE, PRAISE, and STRENGTH~ “From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise because of your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger.” -Psalm 8:2 (NIV) “You have taught children and infants to tell of your strength, silencing your enemies and all who oppose you.” -Psalm 8:2 (NLT) […]
~The Expert Builder~
Several things have been a bit heavy on my heart the past few days… Yesterday, though, in our sermon at church, I felt the Lord speaking to us that He is building a very strong foundation in our family right now…kind of like a home is built. This work cannot be rushed…or else the home […]
Summer Changes and Goodbyes….
There is so much change going on right now around us…so many moving vans, graduation ceremonies, saying goodbye to sweet friends…and waiting for baby to come. The world does feel like it is spinning….and I am just waiting amidst it all, wondering what this little face will look like, what she will be like, what […]
The Yankee Doodle Family!
“Yankee Doodle went to town a riding on a pony“…have you heard the rest of this little song? We have a little book about it and it is SO cute! I read it to Hannah today and had to giggle. They are an adventuresome bunch…the yankee doodle clan. Yankee Doodle is very dandy and the […]
What more could I want?
She’s saying her own first sweet prayers of thanks and help to Jesus…. He’s singing songs of praise to His King…. and Daddy’s leading his little flock… What more could I ask for?
10 Years….Our Journey in the Army
Tomorrow Marks 10 YEARS for Brian and our family in the Army!!! As Brian and I reach the halfway point in the Army, so many memories of our journey together, and my journey as a child in the military are flowing through my head…so many exciting stories, and also memories of the struggle and heartaches as […]
Walking in Faith 