Jake's birthday wrap up

I thought I would finally finish the post about Jake's birthday...two months ago! Better late than never, right?

Here is our buddy-boy finishing breakfast:

We carved pumpkins outside after breakfast. It was a lot of fun, but the kids were not crazy about getting dirty!

Once we washed up, we opened presents! Here is Jake getting his cards:

We were so surprised that he loved those cards that much! Now, this last video is my favorite. Here he is getting his present:

Happy birthday, little man! We love you!

Romans 15:30-33

Chapter 15 is finished today! Praise God! I couldn't help but laugh as I recited these verses today! I am filled with joy!

I appeal to you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to strive together with me in your prayers to God on my behalf, that I may be delivered from the unbelievers in Judea, and that my service for Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints, so that by God's will I may come to you with joy and be refreshed in your company. May the God of peace be with you all. Amen.

Romans 15:28-29

This morning I memorized:

When therefore I have completed this and have delivered to them what has been collected, I will leave for Spain by way of you. I know that when I come to you I will come in the fullness of the blessing of Christ.

Only 4 verse left in chapter 15!

Update on Kypton

Baby Kypton is home from the hospital and recovering well! Praise God! Thank you to those of you who were praying!

Father, I thank you for the miraculous healing of Kypton! Thank you for sustaining Amber and Adam. Will you continue to heal this little one and to increase the faith of his parents? May they trust you more because of this trial you have walked them through. You are a faithful and kind God who works all things for the good of those who are called according to your purposes. In your kindness, please let them see some small way that you are using this to make them more like Christ...for your glory. Amen.

Romans 15:25-27

Kevin and I are away on a trip. It has been wonderfully refreshing! I praise God for his abundant blessings and lavish affection.

Here is today's memory work:

At present, however, I am going to Jerusalem bringing aid to the saints. For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make some contribution for the poor among the saints at Jerusalem. For they were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have come to share in their spiritual blessings, they ought also to be of service to them in material blessings.