Sleep-walkers.

at 04/18/09 9:43PM
Does anybody in your family sleep walk? Our sons have done/do that. Luke is 13 and when you wake him up from the couch to go to bed...he does things like..walk in the pantry saying that he is looking for the time. :-)
  • kmedasmom
    I was a sleep walker. My family has some funny stories they like to tell about me...some of which I may deny!! lol I have been known to eat in my sleep. We have had some fun moments with Emma when we wake her up from the sofa and try to send her to bed. Fun to hear stories of others that do the same... :)
    by kmedasmom at 04/18/09 11:00PM
  • ncreaves
    "Looking for the time"--too funny! We had 2 sleep-walkers. We made double sure the doors were locked because we would find them in the morning in another location in the house. When Jared was 3, we found him curled up in an antique baby crib that we were using as a magazine holder. We're in the process of doing his wedding video and found the picture the other day. He takes up every inch of the space inside it to the extent that we wondered how he even got inside. Our oldest son, Jeb, talked in Spanish during his sleep when he was in high school. Guess it is fitting that he is preaching in Mexico now.
    by ncreaves at 04/20/09 7:40AM
  • jenkegley
    Boy, do I. :)
    by jenkegley at 04/24/09 10:24AM
  • beckye2
    Peyton did for a bit. My friend Steph does it at times She works 3rd shift and sometimes needs to catch up and then she will pass out for 24 hours asleep but eat and text me without knowing it. It is always interesting.
    by beckye2 at 04/24/09 12:05PM

The Fright that Came to Murfreesboro

at 04/12/09 7:44PM
  • tommyswife
    Tornados are so scary. Growing up in Xenia, I am terrified. I hope that you guys are okay and did not suffer any major damage. I did not hear about this one or I would have been checking on ya!
    by tommyswife at 04/12/09 8:58PM
  • kmedasmom
    Unbelievable!! I'm glad you are ok! Keep safe!
    by kmedasmom at 04/12/09 9:15PM
  • justg
    Heard the news...called Janet. Glad to hear that everyone was safe.
    by justg at 04/12/09 9:30PM
  • jenmurff
    I guess I've been under a rock. Are y'all okay? Did any brethren loose their homes?
    by jenmurff at 04/12/09 10:00PM
  • carolattheriver
    That is terrible! Did you hear the tornadoes? Do you have a basement?

    I guess that is the good thing about hurricanes. You know for days and days that it's coming and you can prepare. Not so much with a tornado.

    I am glad you all are OK.
    by carolattheriver at 04/12/09 10:34PM
  • arsenal
    God created the forces that create hurricanes and tornados but as powerful as they are the Power that created them is so much greater. I take comfort in that.
    by arsenal at 04/13/09 6:40AM
  • AlanL
    That has to be scary.
    by AlanL at 04/13/09 8:59AM
  • narey_kay
    I saw a lot of these pics on the news, too. I just hate that!!! I haed a friend that lives in the Blackmon community that got hit so hard. THANKFULLY his house just had very minor damage while others all around him are devastated. I have been keeping these people in my prayers.
    by narey_kay at 04/13/09 7:19PM
  • ncreaves
    Scareeee!! We had tornado warnings too and a hail storm and lost a big tree in our front yard. It is good that no Christians in the area were harmed. I guess everyone has loads of limbs and trash to clean up. So thankful you are safe.
    by ncreaves at 04/14/09 6:26AM

Kelsey Harris joins her Savior

at 04/06/09 7:01PM
Today the call came about Kelsey...the 15 yr. old girl from Arkansas that battled a brain tumor for quite some time.

Never have I known a young person to find so much joy in being a Christian. Even before she knew of her illness...she was a "light" to all around her.

She is now pain free. She now receives her crown. She now knows what we are still hoping for.
  • justg
    I am sorry for your loss.
    by justg at 04/06/09 7:52PM
  • derbydi
    I have never met Kelsey, but am impressed by her life. She is the lucky one. :-)
    by derbydi at 04/06/09 7:59PM
  • ncreaves
    Wish I could haveknown her, but have heard such impressive words about her. She lost an earthly battle and won a heavenly one--What peace inspite of loss her family must feel.
    by ncreaves at 04/06/09 8:14PM
  • tommyswife
    Heaven's gain. I look forward to meeting this young woman I have heard so much about in heaven.
    by tommyswife at 04/07/09 11:46AM

NEW SISTER IN CHRIST

at 04/03/09 9:59PM
Wilson baptized a 21 year old young woman who was Catholic. She is so eager to learn.

We took her out for supper tonight and I loved this comment....

"Wow...this is so cool eating with the minister and his family. I don't think I would have ever eaten with my priest."

Got to love it!
  • joc
    Wonderful news!
    by joc at 04/03/09 11:38PM
  • jenkegley
    That is GREAT! Thanks for the birthday wishes!
    by jenkegley at 04/04/09 12:10AM
  • terryfrancis
    ha ha ha...that's great
    by terryfrancis at 04/04/09 4:50AM
  • arsenal
    Yes, there are so many things we can learn form former Catholics. I have great respect for them.
    by arsenal at 04/04/09 5:12AM
  • arsenal
    My hope is that the same open mindedness that caused her to see the truth of the scriptures will continue in her sojourn here.
    by arsenal at 04/04/09 5:15AM
  • beckye2
    very nice
    by beckye2 at 04/04/09 6:10AM
  • justg
    Take good care of her. Newborns are fragile.
    by justg at 04/04/09 7:02AM
  • ncreaves
    Great comment which goes a long way to explain the difference between the truth and error. She will love you and her new family. How exciting!
    by ncreaves at 04/04/09 7:23AM
  • narey_kay
    Ha ha! AWESOME!
    by narey_kay at 04/04/09 7:34AM
  • AlanL
    :-)
    by AlanL at 04/04/09 8:05AM
  • tommyswife
    How great is that! It is fun to hear of the gospel of Christ working in someone's heart! The south would be fine, if it was not so far away from our families. We are not ruling anything out so who knows where we will be! I love Florida and South Carolina, but we shall see!
    by tommyswife at 04/04/09 8:05AM
  • ninja_penguin
    That is great!
    by ninja_penguin at 04/04/09 6:00PM
  • derbydi
    That is neat!
    by derbydi at 04/04/09 8:26PM

There is ALWAYS Hope

at 03/29/09 2:16PM
Every Sunday morning I have a one on one study with a young woman. She is pregnant for the second time...not married...different dads.

Obviously, she has made some decisions that continue to have consequences and have associated her with people that she wishes would go away. BUT...she is trying to live right and is making changes in her life. I love watching the transformation and her hunger for God's word.

But it also makes me realize that even though someone repents of wrongs...they still need A LOT of encouragement to do right. How often we hug a penitent heart...but never take the time to stay in their life on a consistent basis.

I am proud of this young woman.
Never... ever... give up on people.
  • derbydi
    Good lesson for us all. Thanks.
    by derbydi at 03/29/09 3:04PM
  • tommyswife
    God hasn't yet so we shouldn't either! :)
    by tommyswife at 03/29/09 8:45PM
  • ncreaves
    Beautiful thoughts and so true. Sometimes we kill our own wounded thru either lack of interest or criticism. They need encouragement and love. Glad to hear more about your study and the positive growth. You are such an encouragement to me.
    by ncreaves at 03/29/09 9:37PM
  • arsenal
    So true, repentence does not negate consequences. But consequences can make us stronger with help from God combined with help from the brethren. I have great admiration for those brethren who have turned their lives around. They serve as an inspiration and example to us all.
    by arsenal at 03/30/09 3:43AM
  • beckye2
    so very true. We need to be there for those who are trying to be Christians no matter what their past choices.
    by beckye2 at 03/30/09 12:00PM
  • kmedasmom
    I'm so glad she has someone like you that will study with her and love her regardless. You are to be commended on that. So many times brethren are so busy gagging at the things others have done wrong that they can't stop and show them love and encouragement. It seems as though God forgives them of the sin but we don't. Thanks for being an example.
    by kmedasmom at 03/30/09 8:41PM
  • emersonk78
    Nicely said. We can apply your thoughts to lots of relationships. Good seeing you last week. Glad you are home safe.
    by emersonk78 at 03/31/09 9:24AM