Memories from last summer

This was right after we moved into our new home. Eric and Hannah were leaving the next day to go back to PA. and then on to Honduras. I captured a few fun moments with them just being kids.

One of Joseph's favorite cousins "Agabear"

I was going through some of the pictures from this past summer. I miss this little guy sooooo much.

Calling all "prayer warriors"

This coming Wednesday starting at 8:00pm til Friday at noon,Eric and Hannah are starting another 40 hour fast. We are fasting for revival in both churches, a great need for rain, they are unable to get water as much because of the lack of rain. I believe Eric said that it had been months since they have had any rain. Another thing they are praying for is for the physical needs of several of the people that attend the church.

We are looking for at least 40 people that will join in the fast with us,but if you are unable to do 40 maybe a husband and wife team could do 20 hours a person. Great things happen when we fast and pray. We have witnessed it for ourselves and I am sure many of you have seen it too. I know for myself, I don't fast like I should, it is too easy to give in when we get hungry to satisfy that hunger with something quick from the kitchen or restaurant.

Well, I am looking for our Lord to open up the windows of heaven to give them a down pour, and I am sure I could use one too. How about you? Can we count on YOU???

Sweet Memories

One morning I went down stairs to find Joseph with some yogurts and jello's, placing them on a step stool covered with the rug I usually have placed in front of my sink. Well, I cannot imagine why he chose the yogurt and jello to be his church kids, but he did. I laugh every time I watch this, you can sure tell he is a missionary's kid, even when he isn't in church he is thinking about being there, evidently. I know this was from the summer, but I don't believe I have shared it before. All of you Grammy's and Nana's understand. Don't you?

A Sweet Memory

Once again, I am back.

I know, it has been forever since I have even attempted to blog. I really enjoyed blogging but then my camera was being used by my precious daughter, then it was left at a family gathering and there it has been for quite some time. But that is not the main reason I have not been on the Blogger scene, some things I will not disclose, but some of my reason was because of some physical problems that was really keeping me from doing a whole lot. But I thank My Lord that things are getting better and actually, I had a very special touch from Him just today. I am so glad that when we think what else can go wrong that the Lord so faithfully reminds us that His Grace is sufficient. And it is.
A lot of things has happened this past year. We moved, hopefully and prayerfully this will be our last, unless Jesus wants different, but the Lord helped us to find a perfect place. I wasn't sure just how much the kids would like it, but they did. Eric and Hannah were here before we moved from the other place and even in their busy schedule found the time to help me pack some things, but then they were on deputation for a while but came back to Cincy after we had moved, and they loved it. Of course, Scott and Sarah stayed with me day and night til we had every thing moved and basically unpacked right down to pictures being hung. Thank the Lord for wonderful, loving, caring, children. The other day I was talking to Joseph on the phone and he said "grammy do you have a BIG yard? I thought it was so cute because at the other place he couldn't really play outside because it was just a small side yard. Well, that's enough about that, you know how it is when you start talking about your grandbaby's

So having such a large place I offered to have the Kennedy Thanksgiving at our house.........well, my intentions were well, but a week before I had our immediate family a dinner since Scott and Sarah had plans for the week of Thanksgiving, and the day after the dinner we all sat down to have lunch, I went to the kitchen for something and THUD!!!! I was on the floor, passed out. The kids and Will got me to the couch and started taking vitals while Nate called 911. needless to say it was about a 4 day stay. Thanks giving ended up being at my brother Tim's house. His wife Barb so graciously offered at the last moment stating there is no way that Debbie can do it at this time. Thanks Tim and Barb for opening your home once again to the family.

Now it is time for Christmas........And being the person I am, loving gatherings and all......Everyone come to our house. And I think almost everyone did, of course we missed Hannah and Eric and Joseph and a few others but God was there and that is what matters most. We had a great time January..........Hospital again. Angiogram..... turned out great. Still trying to figure some things out, I don't know about tomorrow, I don't seem to understand, but I KNOW WHO holds tomorrow and I know HE holds my hand.

I know this has been super long probably boring for most but sometimes it is good just to look back and remember what God has done for us and to thank Him for it all. Thank You Lord.

From this......

It just seems like yesterday we were in PA looking through the window at all the babies, where the nurses were bathing, measuring, and "sticking" his precious little feet. And now our little boy is getting ready for Pre-K. It is so hard to believe.
Joseph, grammy hopes that you will enjoy being in school. You will meet lots of new friends, and learn a lot of new things, you will have so many stories to tell to mommy and daddy. grammy will love hearing of the new things that you are learning about. grammy will be praying for you everyday.

To this..............

I Love Snow!

I love snow!The beauty as it coats the trees and the hills. Sno-ball fights are always fun (if you are the one not getting hit) I remember as a little girl making snow ice cream. ummmm. I can still remember that sweet taste of cold snow.Oh and lets not forget the sleigh and sled rides. I hate it for my husband though when he has to travel in it. This was a picture of our road last year in Anderson. I can hardly wait for a nice coating for this year.

I know that it has been forever since I have blogged, there's a lot been going on. We have made our final move, I do believe. I told my husband Lord willing this will be it till Jesus comes to take us to our everlasting home. Of course Eric, Hannah and Joseph were home what excitement that was. I would need to at least stay on here for 3-4 hours writing on those days. Good memories!!! Then I was hit with the h1n1 virus (Known as the swine flu, what a terrible name) but I guess what I really want to say is Happy Thanksgiving. We have so much to be thankful for and I just wanted to say how thankful I am mostly for God's precious Son, Jesus Christ and His abiding peace. Where would we be without Him? For my wonderful, loving, and caring husband,my children, who make me feel so blessed to be a mother. My grandchildren, who make me smile just thinking of the things they say and do. They are both "grammy's little heartbeats." Also for my mother and daddy. Who set the example before me. My 5 brothers and sister, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews,the list goes on. But most of all that HOPE. HOPE for tomorrow. We know that one day if we stay faithful, we have heaven to gain. Lets all give thanks to the ONE from whom ALL Blessings flow.

Think about this I thought it was cute.

Thank God for dirty dishes,
They have a tale to tell;
While others may go hungry,
We're eating very well.
With Home, Health and Happiness,
I shouldn't want to fuss:
By the stack of evidence
God has been very good to us.

I will be back!Things are slowing down a bit. I have really missed blogging.

Throw This Papaw

Papaw and Joseph Playing Frisbe????

Papaw and Joseph Ride Bikes

Will had just got home from work and Joseph was wanting to go outside as usual. So this is what I found them doing. So much fun!!!!

Flowers for Mommy

The other day Hannah was feeling a "little under the weather" Joseph and I had been to the store ealier in the day and he had mentioned how pretty the flowers were. Later that evening we went to church and on the way home he said,"Momoo I want to get some flowers for Mommy so she will feel better" I was so amazed at his thought that I just had to stop and he picked out the pretty flowers you see here. He never ceases to amaze me. It sure made Hannah feel some better too.

JOJO's "Merry UNBirthday" Cake

While Joseph was at his Nana's and Pappy's in Pa, they had a "Merry Unbirthday "party for Joseph. So the other day we made a cake together and this was our conversation. I just love this little guy.

MiMI, I Love You to the Moon and Back

One day my mother was over and she told Joseph how much she loved him, well Joseph replied in his sweet voice,"No Mimi, I love you more" My mother then said "Well, Joseph then I love you to the moon and back." Joseph smiled and gave her the biggest hug. So then one day I told him that I loved him to the moon and back thinking that I would get the same response. Well I was wrong. He looked at me and said, Momoo, that is what Mimi says. Oh well, didn't hurt to try I guess.

MIM"S House

Fun At BABA'S and MIMI'S

Baba had a hot dog roast for some of the grandkids and Joseph loved it. Baba took them a little hay ride too. I think Joseph just enjoyed holding the stick in the fire the most though. This little guy never ceases to amaze me. I mean, he acts like he knows everyone and never shys away from family. I tell Hannah and Eric all of the time that he has a special gift of attracting people to him. I believe it is just another tool that God is and will use in the future for His glory. AMEN??? AMEN!!!

MORE PICS @ THE PARK

While they were at one of their deputation services Joseph learned the song "Praise The Lord". Hannah said that he sang the song all the way through being one word behind. That night when he went to bed he started singing and when he realized he had sang the song correctley, he raised his finger and said "Oh I got it"! How cute! Hope you enjoy as much as I did.

Words Cannot Describe

Easter morning around 1:30 a.m. Eric, Hannah, and Joseph arrived in Cincy. Words cannot describe the anticipation that was felt. I remember how my arms felt as though they were acheing to embrace them. But they finally arrived, and did we embrace!

Sunday morning we went to church and Joseph wanted to sit with his "Momoo". I enjoyed every hug, kiss, and sqeeze that I recieved. I could hardly think about anything else but the hugs and kisses. Ethan came and had to give "Momoo" his share of hugs and kisses too. Can you imagine how I felt?.....Exactly, like the most blessed "Momoo" in the world. This little fellow is amazing, Bro. Pilmore had asked Eric to come up and lead in prayer and while he was leading I was watching Joseph, now mind you, he is only 2 almost 3 yrs. old. This little guy kept his head bowed and prayed (mostly for the people in Honduras) the whole time his Dad was praying. One more incident I would like to share is this. One morning, Hannah called my attention to Joseph, all by himself, he was leaning over the couch praying for the people of Honduras. My heart was so touched. I thought, he is only doing what he sees his Daddy and Mommy doing. What examples! Lord, help me to be such an example. Our children and grandchildren are watching us.

Sunday afternoon we had a nice dinner and Aunt Lulu (Lizzie) had an Easter egg hunt for her nephews. She just loves being an aunt. What fun they had. Thanks Aunt LULU.

We have also been to the park. Joseph loves to blow bubbles, swing and slide. So we blew bubbles for a while and then Aunt LuLu took Joseph to swing and slide.

I will say one thing, these guys are the busiest family that I know of. They have hit the ground running ever since they have been in the States. I have been to a couple of their deputation services and I believe that I could still go to every one of them and my heart would sill be blessed and challenged. God is using them in tremendous ways. What a blessing they are.

So in conclusion to my update, I just wanted everyone to know that I have not given up blogging, but I have been enjoying every waking moment with my children, some of you mothers can relate to what I am saying. Sometimes, everything else must take a back seat and wait. I am cherishing every minute of every day that we are privilged to have them.

PS (TO Nana) I will try and get more pix up real soon. Joseph had bought some flowers for his mommy and said he wanted to buy some for his Nana too.

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More Pictures of "Momoo's Pride and Joy

Tea Party At Miss Annabelle's

So my daughter Lizzie and her cousin Nancy decided they were going to make a list of things that they wanted to do this year..among the many things was that they wanted to have tea with Grandma Kennedy. I also got to be a guest. I have had lots of tea parties, but never to one like this. As you can see in some of the pix, I was still recouperating from surgery. I loved the different types of tea. The hats were fun, and so was the time spent with family. Thanks Lizzie and Nancy for the wonderful time. I hope that there might be a possibility of sharing more of your new years resolutions.

I'm Back Again

Let me see..... how long has it been? Too long. There is a reason though. For some of you that do not know and for the fact that I need to Praise the Lord, I will tell you where I have been and what I have been up to.It started back in November when I went to see Hannah,Eric and Joseph in Flordia. I started feeling some pain in my right arm with some tingling in my thumb and forefinger. Being myself, I just kind of passed it off like it would go away on its own. By Christmas day I was in excruciating pain. I was actually down in the floor trying to find some kind of position to find relief. My daddy and mommy were there and daddy said that he might have some pain reliever meds at home, so Lizzy followed daddy home and brought the meds back to me. Needless to say, I did not find much relief at all,so to the hospital I go. They gave me some perscribed meds and sent me home with orders to see my family phys. After all was said and done, I was sent to a Neuro surgeon. The xrays showed that between the 4th and 5th was completely deteriated with spurs all the way around pushing on my spinal cord. The surgeon compared my situation with the Actor Christopher Reeves (super-man).He told me that at anytime, any movement, any fall,that those spurs could sever my spinal cord and I would be in a wheel chair for the rest of my life. Well, you can only imagine the thoughts and fears. We set the date for surgery,realizing just how serious the surgery could even be. The Dr. said it could be between 3 and half to 5 hour surgery. So I began to prepare things that you don't really like to think about on a normal day. But I wanted my children not to have to worry about what to do if...... It was hard, but this is when you realize am I really trusting God? Oh, it would be awsome if God chose to heal me. I believed He could if that is what He wanted to do. In all of my anxiety, I finally prayed, Lord, I know that you could heal me if you wanted to. But Lord, If somewhere down the road in life I wouldn't make it to heaven, or Lord if there is something I must learn, and this will bring glory to You, Lord, thy will be done. After I prayed, there was that sweet peace that this old world can not give to us. The day of surgery that sweet peace was still there. Jesus assured me that He would take care of me, my children, my husband and all the things that I was concerned about.

Now, here begins the miracles....my surgery only lasted 1 hour and half. I had no pain whatsoever, and I have continued with no pain. The surgeon told me I would have to wear a brace everyday, even to sleep in it. The Lord really helped me through that time. The dr. told me that it would take 9 months for my bone to fuse to the plate and to fuse together, until then I would have to be very careful.
Miracale # 2 On the way to the Surgeon, I said to Daddy, You know Daddy it would not suprise me one bit if my bone hasn't already started to grow back. I don't think Daddy really commented on that statement but my faith was high when I thought of all the things that God had already brought me through. Well when the Doc pulls up my new xrays he looked and he said now I just don't understand this...I said what is it doc? He prceded to show me the xrays and said your bones are already started growing and fusing, but this shouldn't be, it at least takes 9 months for what I am seeing here. I looked at daddy and the blessings begin to fall. I then started to tell the Dr of my God. He is the one that I love and serve. He cares for me,He created me, and He can do any thing. The Doc said well, I know He can do any thing but He usually doesn't interfere. Well, I don't quite know what he meant, but he could not deny what he just saw.

So now I am on the mend. I still am careful, I still have a way to go, but I am doing more and more with OUT my brace. By the time hot weather gets here I will probably be out of it completely. I know I have said a lot, maybe it was boring to some of you, but I just had to tell what the Lord has been doing for me. We serve an awsome God! What do people do without Him? He is my Savior, my Sanctifier, my Heavenly Father, my physician...He is ALL in ALL to me. He is whatever I need Him to be. Thank you Lord!!!!!