It's been busy, busy, busy....
So, lets catch up...
In
December the Lord answered our prayers and provided a bigger home for our family!! We had lived in a 2 bedroom/2 bath 900sq ft duplex for 3 1/2 years. It was the house the Lord provided when we first arrived in California. We loved that little house but it was too small. Jason and I had a bedroom and the 3 kids shared the other bedroom. Jason made an office/study in the garage. As Noah was getting older (He is 10yrs old!!) it was apparent that we needed to pray for a bigger home and for him to have his own room. It's hard enough sharing a room but with 2 little sisters it was very difficult. I will post the entire story of the Lord's work in answering this prayer request later. We also celebrated CHRISTMAS!!
Our old home on Leticia Dr
Our new home on Estaban Drive
In
January we began our last year at TMS and my 10yr old computer was at deaths door. Noah and Emma Grace went back to school for the spring semester.
In
February we celebrated Jason, Noah, Alison (my sweet sister), Rob (Ali's husband/my brother), and Claude's (my stepfather) birthdays!! Noah turned 10yrs old!! He is double digits and we look back and wonder where the last 10yrs went! It has flown by too quickly!!
Noah just a few days old
Noah is 4 1/2 yrs old and Emma Grace is 2ish :)
Noah is 6yrs old
Noah 10yrs old !!
Jason turned 35yrs old!! Of course, we had a party for Jason. It was a sweet time with our friends - who we consider family!!
We also celebrated our 1yr bible study anniversary. A year ago Jason, the kids and I went door to door in our neighborhood inviting everyone to come and learn about the Bible. It has grown over the last year and we love teaching God's word in our home. The Lord provided a partnership in the Bible Study by raising up another TMS student to co-teach with Jason. We love Nathan and Natasha!! Another praise for having a bigger home!!! We also attended our last TMS Banquet. We were blessed to hear Jerry Bridges speak!
February is when the germs invaded our little kids and we've passed around a terrible cold/sinus funk/cough and fever. So far the infected have been Anna Clair, Emma Grace and now me. This is the second day of antibiotics and cough medicine - I pray that I am much better tomorrow.
The Lord also graciously provided a new computer for me!!! I'm very thankful!!
It's
March and we hosted a wonderful family from Tupelo, Mississippi!! They attended the Shepherds Conference here at our church, Grace Community Church. While the guys attended the conference during the day the girls all went out to play :) We went to Disneyland, Hollywood/LA Farmers Market, the American Girls Store and The Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach and last but not least we attended a night session of the Shepherds Conference.
The Waters Family
This is our last year at The Master's Seminary. I've been warned that it will pass by quickly and be a very busy time. It's proving to be true! It's already March!!! While it is passing by quickly we are very excited to move forward into full time ministry. No, we have no idea where we are headed. Yes, a few opportunity have opened up but at this point we have no direction as of yet. It is a privilege to serve the Lord Jesus Christ and we desire to be faithful where ever he calls us. I can't wait for Jason to be my pastor! I have an advantage in that I see him at home and he is a genuine man who love the Lord Jesus Christ and His people!
Now that I have a new computer - I hope to keep all 4 of my faithful friends who read my blog updated :)
For now please pray for our family as we seek direction for future ministry and that we are able to enjoy our last year at TMS and beautiful California.
