As I mentioned earlier, last week we enjoyed a visit from our friends, the Armours. We had SUCH a neat time together! On Thursday we celebrated Hannah’s 18th birthday, and it was very sweet to be a part of her special day!

On the first day they were here, we went to the museum at College of the Ozarks. It was quite an interesting place! There were so many fascinating exhibits, including the original car used in the Beverly Hillbillies show!

 There were all sorts of historical objects on display:

Group photo. :)

After the museum we enjoyed a picnic together at a spot nearby. The view was incredible, and our fellowship sweet. :)

Our brothers enjoyed playing in the stream.

Our lovely moms. :)

The next day was Hannah’s birthday! We made a chocolate cake together in the morning, enjoyed a walk through the woods, and cozied up inside for the afternoon, as we got quite a bit of rain then.

The birthday girl and her mom!

Mrs. Armour took this picture of us outside before they left. I am so blessed by your sweet friendship, Hannah!

You can find Hannah’s account of our time together here.  Thank you, Armour family, for making the long trip down to see us. It was such an encouragement. You are so special to us!

Hello there! It’s been a busy, yet very blessed week! We enjoyed a lovely visit from our dear friends, the Armours, which I’ll be posting about soon.

And tomorrow is our half-marathon!!! I am drinking lots of water, carbo-loading, and setting things out, as we’ll have to leave early tomorrow (Saturday) morning. Today we bought some neon running shirts for the race. I’m not quite nervous….yet. :) So if you happen to think of us at 8:00 tomorrow morning (that’s when our race starts), please pray for our safety and the strength to run, that we glorify God in this. I would SO appreciate your prayers!

Here are the lyrics to an excellent song. The words are so powerful. If you’d like to listen to it, here’s a link. I hope this encourages you today!

Who Am I 

Who am I, that the Lord of all the earth
Would care to know my name
Would care to feel my hurt
Who am I, that the Bright and Morning Star
Would choose to light the way
For my ever wandering heart

 Not because of who I am
But because of what You’ve done
Not because of what I’ve done
But because of who You are

 I am a flower quickly fading
Here today and gone tomorrow
A wave tossed in the ocean
Vapor in the wind
Still You hear me when I’m calling
Lord, You catch me when I’m falling
And You’ve told me who I am
I am Yours, I am Yours

 Who am I, that the eyes that see my sin
Would look on me with love and watch me rise again
Who am I, that the voice that calmed the sea
Would call out through the rain
And calm the storm in me

 I am Yours
Whom shall I fear
Whom shall I fear
‘Cause I am Yours
I am Yours

Link of the day: His Ways Are Higher

Hello everyone!

Boy oh boy! Today’s post is a challenge! :) Here’s what I thought of for today: let’s make it a goal to take a special interest in our siblings. Try talking with one or more of your siblings about something that is important to them. It may or may not be something that you’re particularly interested in, but it will definitely to honor them!

Perhaps ask your younger siblings about a fort, or a new creation, or a project in the making. :) Or take time to have a deep conversation with an older brother or sister. One-on-one quality time builds sibling relationships like nothing else, so try making a special effort today to take an interest in them.

Let’s work on this together, and see how God uses us today!

Have a joy-filled day in Christ!
~Brookie