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Just a little over a year ago, we drove our son to Teen Challenge of El Paso. I remember having mixed feelings and being full of various emotions. On one hand I was reluctant to leave my son in the hands of strangers. But mostly I felt so proud of the decision he had made and I felt he was totally safe in God's hands. I recall having the most restful sleep that first night. I experienced the peace that passes all understanding. I didn't go to bed worrying about his safety for the first time in several years. Dear Shelby, A few months before you made the decision to go to Teen Challenge, God promised our family restoration. I'm so overwhelmed with the goodness of God. He never fails us. I am so proud of you for making a stand to change your life and serve God. I am a very blessed Mama! I know this has been a hard year, but growing pains are never easy. I am blessed to have a son who can stand up and do hard things. It is amazing to be a witness to the power of God. With God,

Proud daddy! Big sister testifying how she had to stop fighting with him and start fighting for him! She has her best friend back! Teen Challenge staff and former graduates speaking. A hug from Pastor Albert. Teen Challenge Graduate! Shelby giving his testimony. Shelby with the cake that Ms. Mary made him. The family! Kaitlyn singing to her big brother. Shelby with Teen Challenge director, Pastor Albert Iberra. Shelby with the girls! I'm so proud of my son!

Would you be free from the burden of sin? There’s pow’r in the blood, pow’r in the blood; Would you o’er evil a victory win? There’s wonderful pow’r in the blood. Refrain: There is pow’r, pow’r, wonder-working pow’r In the blood of the Lamb; There is pow’r, pow’r, wonder-working pow’r In the precious blood of the Lamb. Would you be free from your passion and pride? There’s pow’r in the blood, pow’r in the blood; Come for a cleansing to Calvary’s tide; There’s wonderful pow’r in the blood. Would you be whiter, much whiter than snow? There’s pow’r in the blood, pow’r in the blood; Sin-stains are lost in its life-giving flow; There’s wonderful pow’r in the blood. Would you do service for Jesus your King? There’s pow’r in the blood, pow’r in the blood; Would you live daily His praises to sing? There’s wonderful pow’r in the blood.

Not sure where. We are staying in the same town. We just have to find a new house. Last week we had a lot of rain. It is still raining. We discovered that our roof was leaking in numerous places. The leaks set off a series of unfortunate consequeces. The electrical wiring to the ac was fried. Then for no reason other than everything else was damaged, the kitchen sink decided not to drain. The roof leaks caused so much damage to my youngest daughter's room that we had to trash almost everything she owned. Even her mattress was ruined. We have spent the last week cleaning and packing. We haven't located a new house yet, but that shouldn't be a problem. I hope. Times of transition are not always pleasant. As the mom, I try to make the best of it. If my attitude is bad everyone seems to have a bad attitude. After working all week in the wet carpet and molded walls I had to find a way for us to stay sane. We decided to move the travel trailor to an rv park. Wonderful idea. Now w

We have moved, A LOT! I have been asked by several people throughout the years how do we handle moving so much. Would I love to be able to settle down in one home for the rest of my life? Sure. This has just not been the journey that was laid before us. So, this is the reason I choose to be content... This World Is Not My Home This world is not my home I'm just passing through my treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue the angels beckon me from Heaven's open door and I can't feel at home in this world anymore O Lord you know I have no friend like you if Heaven's not my home then Lord what will I do? the angels beckon me from Heaven's open door and I can't feel at home in this world anymore They're all expecting me and that's one thing I know my savior pardoned me and now I onward go I know He'll take me through though I am weak and poor and I can't feel at home in this world anymore O Lord you know I have no friend like you if Heaven'

I have a quilt top that Courtney hand pieced when she was eighteen. That was FOUR years ago. I found it folded in her closet. I realized that it was a shame for it to sit there, not being enjoyed, after she had painstakingly cut and sewn each square. She even had added alot of quirky touches, like frayed fabric with a contrasting fabric peeking through, an odd button or rhinestone here and there, or a randomly placed little bow. I'm not by any means an experienced quilter. I'm definitely still a beginner. I do think I have gained enough quilting knowledge to help her finish it. When completed, she will have a quilt that we both worked on. I can't wait to have this project finished, but I had to come up with some incentive to get started! Day 1: Piece the backing enj oy the accomplishment of getting started by getting a pedicure Day 2: Pin baste the quilt sandwich, and trim front, batting, and back to the same size that was quite a bit of work! enjoy a trip to the book store