Blessings

The year 2009 is already full of promise. God will be adding to our extended Tribe through a wonderful blessing of a new child due sometime this summer.

This child even before they are born already has the hearts of each of us, We rejoice with the expectant parents for the promise of new life and all that it holds not only for their lives; but for the promise it brings to all who have the blessing of knowing the family.

A child brings hope to everyone whether you are part of the immediate family or the extended family of aunts,uncles,cousins and those who God has brought through church life or friendships. There is just something about knowing that this little one will take their place in a long ancient chain that has been bound together through prayer,love and of course, genetics.


It is a comfort to see our children, nieces and nephews take their place as parents: watching them teach and direct their own little ones with great love and care. Whenever, I see them all together, I feel hopeful and certain that God's hand is at work I am thankful for everyone of them for God has given them each specific talents and gifts that totally unique to be used in their life's calling. Their parents are God's tools to mold and shape them into individuals and yet a part of a Tribe who needs each of them and would not be all that it should be without them.

I give thanks and praise to our Father,Who has given us such great treasures in those who are here and those who are yet to make their appearance. I am thankful that from the very beginning God knew them and embraced them as His own. I rejoice that He allows us the blessing of watching them grow!