Baby is home

Ethen Michael is home...for a few days now and from what I know of his homecoming he is doing well. He is the sweetest boy! All ready has decided that he likes to be held all of the time. Just like his daddy used to be!!! LOLOL

We just got word from one of our dearest friends that their family is going through a struggle right now. The husband/daddy of the family is one of Glen's mentors. One of those guys who knew Glen back when and really helped shape Glen's life. He was just recently told that he has cancer. They have shared the details of the matter with us, and we are praying that God will sustain them through all of it. They have children that are my kids ages, and this makes for a scary situation for them as well. As adults we know about the power of prayer, sometimes our kids, who are still maturing understand that God is real, but haven't experienced the trials of faith that cause us grow. These kids are GOOD kids, and just need our prayers that they will have a peace as they watch the circumstances with their dad unfold. I want them to know that we are supporting them with prayer through this challenge, and when word comes back that all is well, we will celebrate with them as well. So as you whisper your daily prayers, just remember the Rotella family.

As for the Keefer's, we made it through birthdays and the holidays seemingly unscathed. Now to sit back and rest for a bit before we have to kick it into high gear. Church is going well, and Glen has been preaching some good messages. (A compliment that I don't share with him often for fear that I won't be able to fit in the room with his swollen head!!) The title of this message is KEEP MOVING FORWARD. (yes, he stole that from a Disney movie) It was a message to push yourself to do more, to be more, to reach the purpose that God has called us to. It is my motto for 2008. Keep moving forward....

Look for my next post, I'll keep you in the loop about our friends and will post some more pictures of the baby....

Love to all
J ^i^