Exciting Days Ahead

Josh & Erika gave us some great news recently! Their heart's desire is to adopt! Most probably internationally and preferably twin boys or brothers. We are thrilled at their announcement and would appreciate your prayers that God will open the door and lead the way to bringing one or two homeless little boys into their home and into all of our hearts. This is what Erika posted on her blog:

God has burdened our hearts for the many, many children who do not currently have loving, Christian homes to be raised in. We want the opportunity to make an eternal difference in two little boys lives.

We will need lots of prayer and help from all of you. Please feel free to speak with and forward our email addresses to anyone you know who may be able to offer advice or assistance.

Here is what we are praying for right now:

1. That we will be able to adopt twins

2. That we will find a good lawyer/agency

3. That the home studies will go smoothly and be able to start quickly

4. That the country we will adopt from will be made clear to us

5. That if they are already born that their lives are happy

Andy & Carman and Rachel & Derek are both anxious to begin their families as well - but are still praying and waiting on God's timing and provision.

So I must get busy and start thinking of what my grandbabies are going to call me! Fun, fun days ahead - I can't wait!

Happy Birthday, Jeff!

Today is my wonderful husband's 56th birthday! Just thought I would do a little "tribute" to Jeffery Jerome Swart.

Wasn't he a cute baby??

All shined up for church........His High School Senior Picture.....
And the most recent professional picture.......I am so very thankful for the man God has given me to share my life. Happy Birthday, Honey - I love you!

I know - it's been a long time!!

Life has been so busy and I've really neglected my blog. I am now an "active" Facebooker and an occasional Twitterer and consequently this blog has gone by the wayside -- please be sure and request me if you use either of those social networking tools. It's just easier to upload photos to Facebook and keep in touch than it is by blogging.

Life is still good for Jeff & I. I remain very busy as Administrative Assistant at First Baptist, Springdale. Jeff continues to write for the church and has been preaching in various avenues. He is doing a weekend revival in Pittsburg, Kansas the end of July.

We enjoyed spending the 4th with our Mom's in Kansas. It's truly been a blessing to be so close to them - as well as our kids! We thoroughly enjoy our involvement at the Church at Pinnacle Hills and a couple of Home groups there -- as well as supporting Andy and the Metro Church on Saturday evenings.

A life-changing event happened the first of May when I was diagnosed as diabetic. So I've had to make some real adjustments and would appreciate your prayers that I can get this under control with medicines, diet and exercise.

I guess that's about it for now.....I will be putting another posting on here Wednesday, so check back. Have a great evening!