Rob's Grandpa Amos...Abby Dog...and Life

Grandma and Grandpa in the 1930's

Last Christmas with Rob's mom, and two sisters Nickole and Brandy Jo (and their kids)

So sweet...I love this picture! :) They are so in love :)

Our beloved Abby Dog....

So, as most of you know, Rob's grandpa Amos passed away last Thursday. The funeral was held Monday in Ohio and was absolutely beautiful. What a wonderful man. I seriously thought he was so cool...and I only knew him for about six years. I know it's so difficult to lose someone you love, but I also pointed out to Rob that he got 40 years with a grandparent. That's rare and far between. God rest his soul and be with Rob's grandma tonight. She misses him dearly after 67...yes....67 years of marriage. And I thought it was weird sleeping without Rob for a few nights last week while he was on vacation in Atlanta.

We also found out on Thursday that our beloved Abby-dog has cancer. We are looking into all the alternatives, and if money weren't an issue, we would do all we could to save her life. Unfortnately, as her vet says, we're not wealthy, nor are we those un-wealthy risk-takers. It's such a challenge and a difficult decision to make to pursue treatment (i.e. amputation, bone scans to determine more cancer, etc.) when ultimately, we all lose our animals. We are just looking for a less expensive procedure to see if the cancer is contained in her leg, or has reached other parts of her body. She is in a great deal of pain now and is on doggie-Vicodin, but she is still thriving and tonight chased a squirrel for a bit. We're not ready to let go yet.

Doomsday is approaching at Ford Motor Company. We should know by August 1st if we have survived this round of cuts. I am prayerfully sharing that Rob is not sure of his possibility to make it through this round. We need to prepare if that doesn't happen. Thankfully, he was actually offered another job (though we're not sure how serious they are) with a company in Charlotte (or Raleigh...we can't remember) North Carolina from a man who came to tour the plant a few weeks ago. Was this a sign from God? Does God give us choices? We're not sure. One thing we are sure of is God. And His promises. I am also sure of my husband. He will do all he can to provide for our family, no matter what.

So...we're reeling here a bit and each day we lean on our God. The creator of all. Our Prince of Peace. In church on Sunday (praise God I went!!!) we had the most powerful worship ever. The pastor asked all who needed prayer to come up front near the end of our worship. I went up and we were singing the song "Mighty to Save". Boy....have I ever felt the Holy Spirit? It was there. People were praying over us in tongues. Our pastor prayed for us. God is mighty to SAVE...in so many ways.

Here is an excerpt from the song. You can also find it on our "favorite songs" to the right. Powerful. I'm telling you. May it encourage you tonight....



Savior

He can move the mountains

My God is Mighty to save

He is Mighty to save

Forever Author of salvation

He rose and conquered the grave

Jesus conquered the grave