Many of you are wondering how the pregnancy is coming along, and how our little one is doing.
Well, I've created a blog just for information about our baby as he/she grows & how the pregnancy is going. I would recommend girls only, the reason being, I don't think guys would find most of the information interesting.
Here is the link:
http://jamiandbabybump.blogspot.com/
Enjoy!
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Monday, December 15, 2008
Impact.
I just read this, and it truly blessed my heart. I have been in awe lately of how God has used what the enemy intended for evil and made things incredibly good. Please read the news below;
Denver, Colorado -- Snow was falling and the temperature was bitter at midnight on Tuesday, December 9 here, similar to conditions the night of shootings exactly one year ago on the YWAM Denver campus which left two young people dead and two injured. But there the similarities end. This year, hope instead of sorrow prevailed at a celebration service in remembrance of Tiffany Johnson and Philip Crouse, held at the exact time and place of the shootings.
“Today we are celebrating a birthday,” said YWAM Denver Director Peter Warren. “It is Philip and Tiffany’s first birthday in heaven with Jesus.”
A palpable joy permeated the gathering, which was attended by YWAM Denver staff, students, families of the victims and members of the Arvada Police Department. Police officers began the evening at 10 p.m, on Monday by running 3 ½ miles in cadence through the snow to the YWAM Denver training center, their way of “grieving and paying our respects to the lost,” according to Arvada Police Chief John Wick. He also said that their participation in the evening program “was about coming to a resolution about what happened.” The march was followed by a reception and a time of worship and prayer.
All involved have walked through a process of healing and forgiveness since the shootings last year. Priceless lessons have been learned. Michelle Connor, YWAM Denver hospitality director, said that staff members have grown closer and rely more on each other as a result of the shootings.
YWAM staff and students weren’t the only ones affected by the shootings, however. Susan Medina, Arvada Police Department media director, said she was surprised how deeply police officers were impacted by YWAM’s response to the shootings, and that police offers have grown closer as a result.
“I saw such an overwhelming abundance of forgiveness, even just hours after the shooting,” Medina said. “I was at Columbine and Platte Canyon when those shootings happened, but this is very different. I’ve never seen anything like it.”
Those at the celebration service extended forgiveness to gunman Matthew Murray, who took his own life at a megachurch in Colorado Springs last December after killing two more people. Participants also prayed for the families of Murray and Tiffany Johnson, who were also present at the service. As friends and family shared stories about the impact that Tiffany and Philip had on their lives, it became clear that the two had left a powerful legacy, one that has challenged thousands of people around the world.
The night ended with a candlelight service held outdoors, each person in attendance passing the flame on to the next, symbolizing the enduring legacy of the victims.
“We could (dwell on) the lost potential of their lives, but now we see how God has worked through this for good,” said Warren. “We look back and see that it was all God. Only He could give us this peace we have now—a peace that surpasses all understanding.”
Denver, Colorado -- Snow was falling and the temperature was bitter at midnight on Tuesday, December 9 here, similar to conditions the night of shootings exactly one year ago on the YWAM Denver campus which left two young people dead and two injured. But there the similarities end. This year, hope instead of sorrow prevailed at a celebration service in remembrance of Tiffany Johnson and Philip Crouse, held at the exact time and place of the shootings.
“Today we are celebrating a birthday,” said YWAM Denver Director Peter Warren. “It is Philip and Tiffany’s first birthday in heaven with Jesus.”
A palpable joy permeated the gathering, which was attended by YWAM Denver staff, students, families of the victims and members of the Arvada Police Department. Police officers began the evening at 10 p.m, on Monday by running 3 ½ miles in cadence through the snow to the YWAM Denver training center, their way of “grieving and paying our respects to the lost,” according to Arvada Police Chief John Wick. He also said that their participation in the evening program “was about coming to a resolution about what happened.” The march was followed by a reception and a time of worship and prayer.
All involved have walked through a process of healing and forgiveness since the shootings last year. Priceless lessons have been learned. Michelle Connor, YWAM Denver hospitality director, said that staff members have grown closer and rely more on each other as a result of the shootings.
YWAM staff and students weren’t the only ones affected by the shootings, however. Susan Medina, Arvada Police Department media director, said she was surprised how deeply police officers were impacted by YWAM’s response to the shootings, and that police offers have grown closer as a result.
“I saw such an overwhelming abundance of forgiveness, even just hours after the shooting,” Medina said. “I was at Columbine and Platte Canyon when those shootings happened, but this is very different. I’ve never seen anything like it.”
Those at the celebration service extended forgiveness to gunman Matthew Murray, who took his own life at a megachurch in Colorado Springs last December after killing two more people. Participants also prayed for the families of Murray and Tiffany Johnson, who were also present at the service. As friends and family shared stories about the impact that Tiffany and Philip had on their lives, it became clear that the two had left a powerful legacy, one that has challenged thousands of people around the world.
The night ended with a candlelight service held outdoors, each person in attendance passing the flame on to the next, symbolizing the enduring legacy of the victims.
“We could (dwell on) the lost potential of their lives, but now we see how God has worked through this for good,” said Warren. “We look back and see that it was all God. Only He could give us this peace we have now—a peace that surpasses all understanding.”
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Legacy.
The candlelight service
We remember & rejoice, they are with Jesus.
A friend gave Ted this picture & frame. Blessed him a lot.A year ago this past monday evening, our two dear friends Tiffany Johnson & Philip Crouse lost their lives here on earth & went to be with our Saviour.
This week was filled with ache, good memouries, tears, celebration of their year with Jesus, & silence.
Monday evening the base held a memorial candlelight service. Ted and I had still not decided if we were going to go or stay home. It was a difficult decision. It is hard to find balance because for us both our minds began to relive rather than remember.
We didn't want to relive the horror of finding out our two friends, and Ted's long time friend had passed away. We didn't want to relive that night, and days to come, of being strong for others, when all we wanted to do was break down.
We did want to remember who they were in our lives, what they meant to us, what they taught us, and how they inspired us. We did want to remember who they were & celebrate their lives now with God.
We decided it would be a time for healing so we went. Ted spoke about Phil's life, a memoury they shared while living in Alaska, and then spoke of what Phil's life has inspired him to do this past year.
God has taught Ted & I what it means to truly love and to truly serve people.
We will always remember the legacy our dear friends left behind & pray in the years to come we will live this legacy of love and serving.
(Above photos of candlelight service taken by Matthew Sztyk.)
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Yet Another Delayed Blog.
oh golly,
I don't really know where to begin for it's been a while! Almost a month! I have recently updated our baby blog frequently, and neglected our main site. I'm so sorry for the delay!
I actually don't feel well at all right now, so I will make this update as short as possible.
Ted:
Still running maintenance. My Love is so busy lately that although we may work just a walk away from each other, we rarely spend time together! It's actually kind of sad, but some quarters are like this. I'm so proud of him and how he has run things, despite it's many (& daily) challenges! Most evenings he is out helping a friend fix up a house, so we aren't together as much as we typically are.
Jami:
Lately... copingwith morning, afternoon, & the occasional evening sickness (like tonight). I too have been busy but in a entirely different way (um, he's WAY busier, as you will see). I spend A LOT of time in the evenings doing research, reading & taking notes in my baby journal on everything about pregnancy. It's been incredibly fun & exciting. Work wise - I am still working in the kitchen office which is simple, and the web department which I LOVE! In fact there is a huge possibility that I will be the "go to" person for web next quarter; updating the site with school dates, news, new schools, photos, staff bios, etc. I still of a lot of learning to do & memorization because the main web guy will be out of the country next quarter... oh boy. I pray the rumor of being spacey while pregnant is ONLY a rumor for me!
Prayer requests:
- Please pray for Ted to not get burnt out & to keep seeking God in how to lead.
- Please pray for our baby as he/she grows!
- For me with my sickness, and my times with God to grow!
- For Ted & I to cherish the times we have together & find more time too.
Thank You for loving, praying, & supporting us in where God has called us in this season!
Love,
Jami
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