What's in a Penny?

This morning I was listening to American Family Radio on my way into work.  JJ and Ron were talking about kids putting things in there pockets.  It started out with a conversation about boys picking up rocks.  Then JJ told a story I think most of us have heard before.  It simply goes like this.  Most people don't bother to pick up a penny anymore.  We simply pass them by.  And you have probably noticed if you ever find any money more than likely it's a penny someone has dropped.  JJ told about a guy that had almost passed by without picking up a penny but on that particular day he decided he'd pick it up.  He read the words "In God We Trust" on the penny and the Lord spoke to this gentlemen letting him know to put his faith in Him. He was having a ruff time and the Lord used that penny to speak to him.  JJ continued the story talking about the death of his 5 year old son Cooper.  He had told his kids about picking up pennys and how they should always be reminded to put their trust in God. When Copper passed away his Mom was looking through his pants pocket and the only thing in his pocket was a single penny.  Reminding his family to put their trust in God.

The broadcast moved onto the next song and I pulled into a local Gas station and opened my door and about 5 steps in front of me.. You guessed it a penny.  Reminding me to put my Trust in God.

Has God spoken to you lately?  Are you listening?

Oh my goodness it's been over a month since I posted

I can't believe it's been that long since I've been on.  The last month has flown by.  We spent a weekend in Tulsa for Vietnam Heritage Weekend.  We spent 4 days in Tulsa for China Camp.  We celebrated Addie's 7th birthday all in the last month!  To say the least we've been a tad bit busy!

I haven't taken time to upload any pictures but believe me we have been enjoy our time away at camps and last weekend we enjoyed celebrating Addie's 7th birthday with family.

I have been trying to loose a few pounds and I have continued to exercise.  Earlier in the year I read the Bible in 90 days, ran my first 5k and now I've decided to try Conquering the Gauntlet!

http://www.conquerthegauntlet.com/

Conquer the Gauntlet ™ is a 4 mile obstacle course race with over 25 grueling obstacles. This race will test your speed, agility, balance, and stamina. To Conquer the Gauntlet ™ you must have determination, purpose, and will-power.

Well I don't know if I'll be able to Conquer the Gauntlet or not but I'm going to give it a shot!  Hey we only live once.  Why not set goals and have things to plan for and look forward to.  Time flies by way too quick.  I decided this year was going to be a year of change for me.  A year where I step out beyond my safe, normal mode that I stay in and do some things different even if that means stepping out of my comfort zone and crawling in some mudd!

The kids and grandkids are doing well.  Bentley will be 2 years old next month!  I can't believe it's been 2 years already.  Jaylynn will come over tonight and spend the evening with Grandpa and Nanna and sweet Julie is growing leaps and bounds!

Have a wonderful week and make it count for the Lord!

Natrual Marvel in NW Arkansas

I'd been telling Johnny I'd like to go see these cotton wood trees for a while now.  Last night we headed over to my cousins property to take a look at them.  These trees are estimated to be 128 years old.  I was simply amazed at how big these trees are.  You don't find trees like this in NW Arkansas.  We have hail, tornados and icestorms.  Trees simply don't normally have the opportunity to get that big without being damaged some way or another.  What a true blessing to see them.

Where does the time go?

Six years ago this week Xin Jing Shanguan became our Addie Jewell Cornelison. I can't believe it's been 6 years since Addie came home. Six years ago we anxiously waited in a hotel hall way while they called one family at a time and introduced each of us to our daughters for the first time. What a glorious day to see each child placed with their forever family. This year all 7 of the girls will be together again for the 1st time in 6 years. We've had 6 of them together several times now but this year will be the first to have all 7 together. I'm anxious to see all the families and spend time with such great families. We will travel in July to Tulsa to meet everyone and to celebrate Gotcha day with our kiddos.

Addie 6 years ago!

Addie last weekend!

Below is a link of my son.  My son is the skinny cop.  They were pursueing a guy that had just shot a cop.  I praise God that the Police officer that was shot is ok.  I also Praise God that all the other Police officers were safe.  It breaks my heart to say the guy in the car died shortly after they pulled him out of the car.  He shot himself twice.

http://5newsonline.com/2012/05/03/after-tense-showdown-with-police-rogers-shooting-suspect-kills-himself/#ooid=9tZWNtNDq1UfpGCY06mL1qjHQINfuMcV

Meet Julie

Sweet Julie Madison Rose

weighing in at 8 lbs 2 oz and 20 3/4 inch long

Bentley giving baby sissy some love.

We are thrilled and blessed beyond measure.

Misc Pics

5 Generation Pic

My Granny
Ricky and Johnny at Easter

Alex riding his bike.
Addie and her dance team. 1st place in the talent show.

Joe, Ashton and Bentley

Jonathon, Shawna and Jaylynn

Alex

Addie

What a pair!