Ephesians Week 6

 Ephesians 5   5  1  Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children   2  and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. 3  But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people.   4  Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving.   5  For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a person is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. [ a ]   6  Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient.   7  Therefore do not be partners with them. 8  For you were once darkness, but now you are light i...

Our Christmas letter to you..


Dec. 15, 2010
Dear Friends and Family,
Another year has flown by. So many things have happened; some good and some ..not so good. January 8, 2010, John-Michael turned 6 years old and had his yearly MRI and there was no significant growth in the tumor. Good news! His next MRI will be 1/13/11 and we expect the same news. We enjoyed 3 different snow storms, well as much of a snow storm as Georgia gets. The kids had fun with snow/ice ball fights, making snow angels, and miniature snowmen. Russell took Noah to see a Braves game, and they actually placed decent ball this year. Aunt Linda and Uncle Carl were able to visit with us…all the way from Oregon. Russell took Noah to Franklin, North Carolina for Noah’s 12 birthday. They enjoyed seeing Steven Curtis Chapman in concert one night and seeing the hysterical, family-friendly comedian, Tim Hawkins, the next night. For several months, our 15 year old Chihuahua, Lupe’, had health issues. She passed away 3 months ago. We really miss her. Russell and I celebrated 21 years of marriage…how is that possible? Time does seem to speed up the older we get. Instead of going to Gulf Shores, Alabama for vacation, we headed east to Folly Beach, South Carolina. The kids loved boogie boarding! We got Mama Joan to come with us. We loved her company! Six weeks ago we got a new puppy, Olivie’, a Papillion-poodle. We found out after having her a week that she is deaf. She is doing great with understanding sign-language and is a very smart pup! We had an unexpected, devastating loss to our family. Our nephew, Michael Pate, will be greatly missed until we see him again in Heaven. Thank goodness we do not morn without hope. I ran my 1st half-marathon, thanks to the encouragement (peer pressure  ) of my good friend, Kathy Lee. Madeline celebrated her 10 birthday a few days ago by watching the movie, Tangled, with a few of her best buddies.
Now doing the celebration of Jesus’ birth, we pray you have good health and feel God’s presence. Have a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year!
With Love,
Russell and Rachel
(Noah, Madeline, and John-Michael)

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