I'm a father-in-law again!

Thank God Laura and Jason had a great wedding yesterday. I am prejudiced but it really was outstanding in every way and we are very happy for Jason and Laura and continue to be amazed at the blessings that the Lord gives us through what He is doing in our children. To Him be all the praise!
  • ethantweedie14
    Congratulations!! God is good!!
    by ethantweedie14 at 11/29/09 6:03AM
  • rundrummerrun
    Prov 19:14! :)
    by rundrummerrun at 11/29/09 3:28PM
  • somebodystolemybday
    Congrats!!!!



    by somebodystolemybday at 11/29/09 4:19PM
  • smiley_face
    Katie gave us all the details. :) Sounds very beautiful, and they have made such a beautiful covenant with God and each other. Congratz. :) you've got great kids, including the in laws. Paise God!
    by smiley_face at 11/29/09 8:14PM
  • tryphena
    So thrilled for the blessings your family is enjoying right now!! Love to all.
    by tryphena at 11/30/09 7:44AM
  • titansfan0827
    Congrats!! :)
    by titansfan0827 at 11/30/09 10:01AM
  • purky
    Congratulations to you and S.
    by purky at 12/02/09 4:49PM
  • hmjmom
    I have seen pictures on Facebook. Laura looked so pretty. As, did Sandra.
    by hmjmom at 12/11/09 1:47PM
  • PeterDiaz
    Great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    by PeterDiaz at 01/04/10 10:07PM
  • zaphenath
    Sweet!
    by zaphenath at 05/21/10 3:55PM
  • israel
    yes i can text, my number is 765-717-0049
    by israel at 08/02/10 7:11AM

Home again (and wedding)!

I am home! It was an excellent trip. I saw the hand of God so much on this trip. It is amazing God's prompt and overwhelming answers to prayer. Thanks for praying. Laura gets married on the 28th!!
  • somebodystolemybday
    I'm glad you had a safe trip!
    by somebodystolemybday at 11/19/09 2:05PM
  • smiley_face
    Yay! So glad you are safe and sound. So excited for Laura! : ) Praise God!
    by smiley_face at 11/19/09 2:24PM
  • click
    happy for laura! :) glad youre back safely!!!
    by click at 11/19/09 2:36PM
  • joel_megan
    I'm glad you had a good trip!!

    I can't wait to see pictures of Laura's wedding!
    by joel_megan at 11/19/09 3:46PM
  • rundrummerrun
    Praise God!
    by rundrummerrun at 11/19/09 4:16PM
  • tryphena
    Casa bem-vinda!
    by tryphena at 11/19/09 4:26PM
  • ethantweedie14
    Praise God that the trip went excellent!! Congratulations, Laura!!
    by ethantweedie14 at 11/19/09 4:29PM
  • miqueias
    I am not doing well, Gary. I haven't rad the Bible hardly at all and I don't let time out to pray other then before I eat. :(:(:( If I can't fix this what's going to happen in days to come. :( Help please. :( I'm glad to hear you're back though. Congrats to Laura!!!!!!!!
    by miqueias at 11/19/09 9:30PM
  • nanna
    I'm so glad your trip went well. I'm very happy for Laura!! Wish we could be there!!
    by nanna at 11/20/09 8:36AM

Joao Pessoa

Ryan and I arrived in Joao Pessoa yesterday and things are going well here. My good friend, Bladson, will be able to stay here the whole time, which is really cool. The brethren have asked me to teach Hosea and whatever else I have time for. We will basically have four studies a day. I will be eager to return home on Thursday. Thank you for your prayers.
  • liveforit
    Sounds great...may God continue to bless you both. Can't wait to see you when you get back.
    by liveforit at 11/15/09 6:15AM
  • benb
    wonderful! i'll see you at the end of the year, lord willing!
    by benb at 11/15/09 7:52AM
  • smiley_face
    that's fantastic! Prayers that God continues the work through you and Ryan. God bless. hope you all have a safe trip home.
    by smiley_face at 11/18/09 2:45PM

Flora Rica and Sao Paulo

Paulo Marques, Mateus, Aried, Ryan and I spent the weekend with the small church in Flora Rica. It was good to see the six brethren there and we studied the first half of Proverbs. It was also good to be with Paulo, Mateus and Aried--they were very encouraging. We left at 3 yesterday morning to come to Sao Paulo. We spent the day yesterday and plan to spend the day in Sao Paulo today and fly to Jequie, Bahia tomorrow and to Joao Pessoa, Paraiba on Saturday. If the Lord wills we should be back home next Thursday. Thank you for your prayers.

Porto Alegre and Sao Carlos

Ryan and I have been in Brazil since Friday. We did many hours of intensive study of Mark in Porto Alegre along with lots of serious talks. Then yesterday we arrived in Sao Carlos and that has been great. Had an awesome, open group conversation with Mateus (13), his brother Lucas (18) and Aried (18) last night. On Friday Paulo has decided to take us by car to Flora Rica which will be really nice. We thought we would have to spend many, many hours on buses. Thank you for your prayers. I am eager to be home but I am happy for the wonderful opportunities here.
  • nanna
    I'm glad things are going well!
    by nanna at 11/04/09 7:50AM
  • liveforit
    We are eager for you to be home, too; but know that the Lord is using both of you in Brazil. You are in our thoughts, hearts & prayers.
    by liveforit at 11/04/09 10:14AM
  • smiley_face
    I'm so glad to hear that things are going well and that you all had a great conversation with thoes young men. God bless. continued thoughts and prayers. :)


    "Let the saints be joyful in glory;
    Let them sing aloud on their beds.
    6 Let the high praises of God be in their mouth,
    And a two-edged sword in their hand" ~Psalm 149:5-6
    by smiley_face at 11/04/09 4:14PM
  • noby_wan
    Glad things are going well. Are you going to see Dennis and Benita this trip?
    by noby_wan at 11/04/09 8:42PM
  • rundrummerrun
    Praying for y'all!
    by rundrummerrun at 11/05/09 7:19AM
  • ethantweedie14
    Glad things are going well for you.
    by ethantweedie14 at 11/06/09 7:43AM