Happy Thanksgiving

thanksgiving 2006


Hi Friends ,

There is constantly much buzz at the Davis & Miller household. On the house front not too much buzz, 7 clients have come to look at our home, we've lowered the price by 30,000 (ouch!). Thanks for asking us how it’s going and praying for us - it is so kind of you. There have been no offers yet, so for now we are just hanging tight. If you would continue to pray for direction we would really appreciate it.

The last few days have been hard for me and I also anticipate the coming week being hard as well. We've been missing our boy... sigh....yet even amidst our grief there is hope. Our expectations for one day meeting again are sure- we just don't know the date! Because of Christ's death and our trust in him as our Savior our hope is secure. So we grieve for our sweet boy because we miss him so. Yet we hope and we dream of Heaven. Our thoughts on Heaven are grander than ever before. Randy Alcorn is helping us to do this with his wonderfully written and biblically informed books – Heaven, In Light of Eternity, and his novels.

This past week I felt weary and weak. Yet God in his faithfulness is always there to meet us, no matter what state of emotion we find ourselves in. Sunday we had the privilege to hear from Jerry Bridges (who has written one of my favorite books Trusting God Even When Life Hurts). Mr. Bridges spoke of endurance and perseverance- also being a football fan he gave the illustration of punching the line---again and again, punching the line, not giving up. Then we prayed with friends (thanks!) Both were wonderful reminders and very encouraging for my heart.

The struggles aren't over, the sadness hasn't left, the trials can still be many but God is with us. He is not far off. Even though my understanding is limited and I may feel very weary. He is near, carrying us in the darkness, strengthening the weary, meeting us in our need.

For this is what the high and lofty One says - he who lives forever, whose name is holy: "I live in a high and holy place, but also with him who is contrite and lowly in spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the contrite." Isaiah 57:15

And with Thanksgiving tomorrow, my heart is thankful for the cross of Christ. That brings me a hope and peace for today and tomorrow. Such sadness is buffeted to know it will only be for a time and that our dear boy is completely well this Thanksgiving, celebrating with some of the Pilgrims & Indians themselves =). Can you imagine? And we will be celebrating with our fam, my wonderful husband and precious children, our loved ones and friends. There is much to be thankful for and it begins with Christ.

Happy Thanksgiving! Much Love


FYI--- you can listen to Mr Bridges message for free at http://www.covlife.org/

lil Encouragement

"Almighty God, Who can give light that in the darkness shall make us glad, the life that in gloom shall make us joy, and the peace that amidst discord shall bring us quietness! Let us live this day in that light, that life, and that peace, so that we may gain the victory over those things that press us down, and over the flesh that so often encumbers us, and over the death that seemeth for a moment to win the victory. Thus we, being filled with inward peace, and light, and life, may walk all the days of this mortal life, doing our work as the business of our Father, glorifying it because it is Thy will, knowing that what Thou gives Thou givest in love. Bestow upon us the greatest and last blessing, that we, Being in Thy presence may be life unto Thee for evermore. These things do we ask in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen" (George Dawson, 1821-1876)

Thanks Cougars

Hi Friends,

Wanted to take this opportunity to share and again thank Coach Bob Buchanan and the Covenant Life Cougars. This past Thursday I had the privilege of attending the their end of the season "party" if you will. It was such an encouraging time. Never have I seen a sports program committed to such excellence on and off the field of play. While scoring goala are important to them it is apparent that their hearts and minds are being set on more than just soccer. The things these men are taking away from this season is much more than saves, goals, wins and losses. Their building their character, building into the church and their community. Soccer's great yet they are investing in much more and we thank them and honor them for that!

Here's what I was able to share in thanking these young men and their family....
On behalf of Luke & I, I want to communicate our deepest thanks for the way you have honored us and our little boy this year. It is more meaningful to us than you may know. At the beginning of your season we received and email from our friend, and your coach. In this email we read of the 3 Cs of this program, Competition, Character and Community. Bob stated that, " As a Community, we should seek to build up one another and always seek to give honor where it is due. We will be taking a new step this year to give honor to a very special part of our greater community."

That greater part of the community Bob was speaking of is our precious little Micah Man. We just can't tell you how honored we are that you don an orange captains band in his memory. Micah's cheerfulness and tenacity was contagious and it remains. Just today Braet told me that one of his favorite things about Micah was his smile. Micah sang through his pain. He taught us much about the greatness and faithfulness of the Lord. You have built us up with your thoughtfulness, encouraging us greatly. Thank you for your care for our family by remembering our cheerful little guy!

Bob thank you for leading in this venture, for serving as an example to your team of caring for friends, this community and the church. May these young men remember such examples as they honor God through caring for this church and this community.

Billy thank you for your example of cheerfulness and tenacity. We loved attending a game and watching you play. So great to observe you. Particularly I am reminded of a time when the opposing team had a player knocked down. Even though it wasn't by you, you went over to help him up. You have honored us so, and more importantly the Lord.

Team thanks. Thanks for your prayers and love, we so appreciate it.

Having fun w/ the Fam

Morning Everyone!

Happy Birthday Paw!! Here are some pics from last night! We had a great time! The day started at the Campbells with a B-day party for Evan. Then for dinner the Lowe's came over to join in the craziness. We had pizza and some dessert (as if the kids weren't going to get enough junk food that night). So the kids got ready all 7 of them =)

We all went to the church for games, face painting, candy, candy, candy a moon bounce and more craziness. I always love going there, Mikes loved going there... It's great to see so many friends and let the kids run around. Braet and CC loved the little mazes and the face painting. Stephanie even managed to paint a heart on CC cheeck (I can't believe she held still!)
After a long night mommy and daddy were tired! Do you think the kids were? No, they were wired!
So this morning I was thinking they'd at least sleep in, again of course not. So we had leftover pizza and candy for breakfast. The great official ending to our Halloween Fun.
Love to All!
the Davis