Vacation

The whole gang went to Indiana this year for vacation. I am so glad that Cameron got to join us this year. We loved having him along.


After a brief visit with J.'s family in Salem, we headed to Spring Mill State Park.









This was a vacation reminiscent of J.'s childhood vacations with his family. We even stayed in the same little mom and pop motel.

Next we headed someplace new.... Turkey Run State Park and Shades (of Death) State Park.

Both parks were beautiful....

... even though the camper cabin that we stayed in was... ummm.... unique. We will always remember camping at a gas station...

....slash Jimmy Buffet shrine.

Hiking was fun, even exciting at times, with the ladders, cliffs, ......

...and rugged trails up waterfalls.

However, I was reintroduced to muscles I had forgotten about, showing just how out of shape I am.

A lazy day on the river....

.... and a final look at the park on horseback made this vacation complete.

(even if I did get a large bruise on my stomach from riding BEHIND the saddle)

Sometimes I am completely awestruck at the diverse and beautiful world that God has created. I feel so incredibly blessed to have been able to explore this small part of it with my wonderful family.

Ephesians 6:18

"Pray all the time and on every occasion in the power of the Holy Spirit. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all Christians everywhere."

Check out these websites to learn more about Christians who are persecuted, imprisoned, and even tortured and killed for their faith. And remember them in your prayers.

www.persecution.com

www.prisoneralert.com

and for the kids

www.kidsofcourage.com

Great Book

Here is a great book for any Christians out there.


"Deliver us From Evil" by Cindy Jacobs

We have had alot of critism for not allowing our family to participate in games/shows/toys... such as Harry Potter, Pokemon, Halloween, etc.... However, after seeing this book, I am so glad that God led us to avoid those things. Many of my Christian friends have no idea of the power and the spiritual, sometimes even wiccan influences of those things. Satan has gotten ahold of our children through seemingly harmless activities, and the consequences are plenty. I encourage all of you to read it. Satan is a lyer and a deceiver. He has been given an open door in the entertainment industry. He has taken ahold of it and deceived many to believe it is all innocent fun. Do not allow Satan an open door into your home, family, or church. He will use these "innocent fun" things to get ahold of your family and your children. A must read for all Christians.