I was at the Oasis Christian Center in my home town this past week end. It was great to share with people many of which I have known for nearly 50 years. I realize that you are wondering how I could have known them that long considering I am much younger that that ( LOL), but in reality, it is true!
I am so excited to see what God is doing among the Body of Christ.
I am still waiting rather impatiently for my car to be repaired. It has been in the shop for repairs since January 30! The service department has failed to get it done for whatever reason. I have become very frustrated. Surely they will get it done tomorrow. What is that saying, "Tomorrow never comes!" It has almost been true regarding this matter. I do not recommend Ford Explorer. You can search the web and find the reasons, just search for transmission problems. I only wish someone had told me prior to my purchase!
The ice storm in Western Kentucky was devastating to the region. Many tress have been destroyed and damaged. As I drove through Paducah, it was heart wrenching to seen the mighty trees that have fallen or broken under the power of the storm. But, it will be restored. It will take a lifetime to restore some of the devastation.
This past week has been a week of birthdays for our family. Alex, Nick and Chris have all had birthdays! HAPPY BIRTHDAY! They are awesome.
Keep the Faith!
CARRY ON!
Monday, February 16, 2009
Saturday, February 7, 2009
The Snow is melting....
After nearly 2 weeks of the icky white stuff, we are having a few warmer days that is melting the ice and snow! It is great to see snow, but I prefer it in pictures or on the TV. Anyway, thank God we did not suffer the ice that Western Ky endured during this recent storm.
More bad news about the "Exploder". Couldn't repair the transmission. Must be replaced to the tune of more than $3 grand installed. Unfortunatley for me, the service that I paid for transmission service, was not performed correctly. In fact, it appears from the fluid that it had never been changed. Be sure to retain the reciepts for such things. Unfortunatley, I did not, and now have nothing to go back to the firm that serviced my vehicle. Such major service items need to be performed by dealer for documentation.
This is not a whiney! Just a statement of what is happening right now.
Actually, tomorrow is a day of celebration. It seems that Nick Whetstone is aging! Next thing you know, he will be getting married. Nick will be 14 on the 8th! He is a.... (what was it, Nick, that you wanted me to say?) O yes, awesome creation! No doubt! Happy Birthday, Nick!
When is the cake gonna be ready?
By the way, if you wanna send a card: Nick Whetstone, 410 Easy Street, Mt Carmel, IL 62863. Make all checks out to Pappaw Whetstone, and you spell the word "thousand". LOL!!!!!!
GLENDA had an awesome week this past week at the store! I am so proud of her! She is a faithful worker!
Pray for Pastor John Brady's 3 year old granddaughter, who was diagnosed with a serious malformation this past week. It affects her ability to communicate, so they are teaching her sign language to communicate. Pastor John is in Minot, ND and is pastor of First Assembly of God.
Also, pray for Sophie, our faithful canine companion for the past 9 years. She has been ill the past two days. Don't laugh at me praying for a dog. I learned to pray for my pets early in life and have had significant healings to my faithful friends.
Gonna run! Have a blessed week end!
Keep the Faith!
CARRY ON!
More bad news about the "Exploder". Couldn't repair the transmission. Must be replaced to the tune of more than $3 grand installed. Unfortunatley for me, the service that I paid for transmission service, was not performed correctly. In fact, it appears from the fluid that it had never been changed. Be sure to retain the reciepts for such things. Unfortunatley, I did not, and now have nothing to go back to the firm that serviced my vehicle. Such major service items need to be performed by dealer for documentation.
This is not a whiney! Just a statement of what is happening right now.
Actually, tomorrow is a day of celebration. It seems that Nick Whetstone is aging! Next thing you know, he will be getting married. Nick will be 14 on the 8th! He is a.... (what was it, Nick, that you wanted me to say?) O yes, awesome creation! No doubt! Happy Birthday, Nick!
When is the cake gonna be ready?
By the way, if you wanna send a card: Nick Whetstone, 410 Easy Street, Mt Carmel, IL 62863. Make all checks out to Pappaw Whetstone, and you spell the word "thousand". LOL!!!!!!
GLENDA had an awesome week this past week at the store! I am so proud of her! She is a faithful worker!
Pray for Pastor John Brady's 3 year old granddaughter, who was diagnosed with a serious malformation this past week. It affects her ability to communicate, so they are teaching her sign language to communicate. Pastor John is in Minot, ND and is pastor of First Assembly of God.
Also, pray for Sophie, our faithful canine companion for the past 9 years. She has been ill the past two days. Don't laugh at me praying for a dog. I learned to pray for my pets early in life and have had significant healings to my faithful friends.
Gonna run! Have a blessed week end!
Keep the Faith!
CARRY ON!
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
BRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!
It's cold outside! It is near the teens with high winds! We are staying warm on the prairie! What a week! I found out last week that the tranny in the Explorer is needing assistance! What a deal! It has 172,000 miles on it now and I guess it decided that it needs some attention! We are believing for the favor of the Lord to help us get it going again. It always seems to break down when we are struggling to stay afloat! The repair bill is overwhelming but God has been so faithful to us and we are looking forward to His provision during this year!
It has been a very rough week for some of our friends in the Western KY region due to the heavy ice and snow that came last week. Some of our family has been without power for several days, friends have had to evacuate due to the damage that was caused by the storm. I talked with my niece who lives in McCracken County, and she told me about the needs of that area! I also spoke with a pastor friend who has been without power at his home since last Tuesday evening. He indicated that repairs would not come to his location for several more days, maybe even weeks!
I am so blessed! Thank God for his provision.
It has been a very rough week for some of our friends in the Western KY region due to the heavy ice and snow that came last week. Some of our family has been without power for several days, friends have had to evacuate due to the damage that was caused by the storm. I talked with my niece who lives in McCracken County, and she told me about the needs of that area! I also spoke with a pastor friend who has been without power at his home since last Tuesday evening. He indicated that repairs would not come to his location for several more days, maybe even weeks!
I am so blessed! Thank God for his provision.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
After 14 long months....
Jimmy has arrived on American soil, headed home to Texas, to see his family. He has been serving in Iraq since November 2007. Lindsey just called to let us know that he had called from Maine, and will be arriving later today at Fort Hood, TX, where he is stationed.
God has kept him safe again!!!! A few months ago, some of the men in Jimmy's team were facing a difficult mission and some of them were struggling with the uncertainty of the task. Jimmy confidently told them, "Stay close to me! My Mom and Dad are praying and my Mom told me that she was praying for God to put me in a bubble of protection. Stay close to me and you can be in it, too!" Thank God for the provision of safety for all our troops that are in harm's way.
It will be several weeks before we will be able to go see Jimmy due to work and financial constraints, but just to know that he is back in the States is awesome!
Please remember to pray for our troops. It is vital to their well being and ultimately ours as well. It is the sacrifice of our troops that has kept our nation more safe that it would have been without it!
Jimmy, we are glad that you are almost home!!!!!
Keep the faith!
CARRY ON!
God has kept him safe again!!!! A few months ago, some of the men in Jimmy's team were facing a difficult mission and some of them were struggling with the uncertainty of the task. Jimmy confidently told them, "Stay close to me! My Mom and Dad are praying and my Mom told me that she was praying for God to put me in a bubble of protection. Stay close to me and you can be in it, too!" Thank God for the provision of safety for all our troops that are in harm's way.
It will be several weeks before we will be able to go see Jimmy due to work and financial constraints, but just to know that he is back in the States is awesome!
Please remember to pray for our troops. It is vital to their well being and ultimately ours as well. It is the sacrifice of our troops that has kept our nation more safe that it would have been without it!
Jimmy, we are glad that you are almost home!!!!!
Keep the faith!
CARRY ON!
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Joy ........
I was sitting in the favorite chair, when the phone rang! The voice on the other end was excited. And the news that was spoken into Glenda's ear caused her to exclaim with joy. Last year at this time, we were struggling with the fact that our son, Jimmy, had deployed prior to Thanksgiving to Iraq for a 15 month deployment. But the news came last night! Jimmy will be leaving Iraq on 6 Jan to come home to his family!
It was just this week that Jaxson told his mom, "I have a new way of singing, 'All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth' . It went like this, 'All I want for Christmas is for my dad to come home...' I can imagine the excitement that those precious children have as they prepare for Jimmy's arrival in a few days. Just think, They will have Christmas in December, and another "Christmas" in January!
We are looking forward to seeing Jimmy and the family sometime soon. Jimmy called earlier this week and indicated that he would be home soon.
This is a season for families to come together and celebrate the GREATEST GIFT EVER GIVEN, the coming of Jesus into this world to fulfill the Old Testament prophecy that a savior would come. Jesus came, as promised! And He is still coming to those who will believe.
As the Whetstone's gather this week, we are going to enjoy our precious grandchildren. Alex, Nick, Jacob, Christopher, Tripp, and Madellyn are here with us. Shane and Diane, Tanja and Rob, and Mother will sit down and enjoy the children as they celebrate. They will celebrate by opening gifts and playing. What a blessing! Then in January or February, we will do it again with Jimmy and Lindsey, Jaxson, Juliet, and Johnny! As my old friend, Charlie would say, "You've got it made!" I didn't realize that Charlie was such a great prophet! I've got it made! It is not the wealth of this world that satisfys. It is the warmth of our heart as we celebrate Jesus with those whom we love!
Glenda and I will celebrate together the joy of being together with our Family! We are so blessed!
MERRY CHRISTMAS to all of you! And a happy NEW YEAR!
CARRY ON!!!
It was just this week that Jaxson told his mom, "I have a new way of singing, 'All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth' . It went like this, 'All I want for Christmas is for my dad to come home...' I can imagine the excitement that those precious children have as they prepare for Jimmy's arrival in a few days. Just think, They will have Christmas in December, and another "Christmas" in January!
We are looking forward to seeing Jimmy and the family sometime soon. Jimmy called earlier this week and indicated that he would be home soon.
This is a season for families to come together and celebrate the GREATEST GIFT EVER GIVEN, the coming of Jesus into this world to fulfill the Old Testament prophecy that a savior would come. Jesus came, as promised! And He is still coming to those who will believe.
As the Whetstone's gather this week, we are going to enjoy our precious grandchildren. Alex, Nick, Jacob, Christopher, Tripp, and Madellyn are here with us. Shane and Diane, Tanja and Rob, and Mother will sit down and enjoy the children as they celebrate. They will celebrate by opening gifts and playing. What a blessing! Then in January or February, we will do it again with Jimmy and Lindsey, Jaxson, Juliet, and Johnny! As my old friend, Charlie would say, "You've got it made!" I didn't realize that Charlie was such a great prophet! I've got it made! It is not the wealth of this world that satisfys. It is the warmth of our heart as we celebrate Jesus with those whom we love!
Glenda and I will celebrate together the joy of being together with our Family! We are so blessed!
MERRY CHRISTMAS to all of you! And a happy NEW YEAR!
CARRY ON!!!
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Ever get tired......
I'm not talking about tired after a long day's work, or a stressful week. Some time ago I heard a story about a preacher that went for an interview with a pulpit committee. After a lengthy interview, one 'of the committee asked the preacher why he had left his last assignment. His response was, "It was due to illness and fatigue." Someone slipped away to the phone and called the last pulpit chairman and asked why had the Pastor left. Their response was, "We were sick and tired of him!"
The scripture tells of more than one incidence where there was frustration in the hearts of great men. One was seen sitting under a tree moaning about his plight, while God was actively sending him fresh food for his enjoyment! God had to remind him that he was not alone. Another man of God, in his frustration, disobeyed the Lord by smiting the rock when he was told to speak to the rock. That incident cost Moses the opportunity to enter into the Land of Promise.
We all face times of discouragement and personal anguish. Loneliness is not a joyous place. But we must realize that we are never alone. We are not forsaken.
I remember the words of a friend that passed away a few months ago, who often told me, "You got it made!" We always laughed about that statement. But really it is the truth! We who walk in the fellowship of the Lord have a destiny that will lead us into glorious victory! If we walk with the Lord, He has never had a failure!
In these recent days, we all have struggled with the financial crisis that our nation is faced with at this time. Some of my friends have lost $1,000s of dollars in the markets. It would be easy for them to become disillusioned. But one of those friends told me that through this crisis, he has learned to cry out to the Lord for wisdom and peace. And the awesome thing about it is that peace has come to his heart.
David said in the Old Testament, that while in his distress, he cried unto the Lord and the Lord heard him. That is a secret to facing the uncertainty of life. TRUST IN THE LORD! He will not fail you! A dear missionary friend spoke at a church where I was pastor and the conclusion of his message to us was to PLOD ON! So...... Here we go, plodding on! And on! And on!
Now go to bed, and get some rest! The Lord has sent his angels to watch over you and all that you have! He will sustain you!
Keep the faith!
CARRY ON
The scripture tells of more than one incidence where there was frustration in the hearts of great men. One was seen sitting under a tree moaning about his plight, while God was actively sending him fresh food for his enjoyment! God had to remind him that he was not alone. Another man of God, in his frustration, disobeyed the Lord by smiting the rock when he was told to speak to the rock. That incident cost Moses the opportunity to enter into the Land of Promise.
We all face times of discouragement and personal anguish. Loneliness is not a joyous place. But we must realize that we are never alone. We are not forsaken.
I remember the words of a friend that passed away a few months ago, who often told me, "You got it made!" We always laughed about that statement. But really it is the truth! We who walk in the fellowship of the Lord have a destiny that will lead us into glorious victory! If we walk with the Lord, He has never had a failure!
In these recent days, we all have struggled with the financial crisis that our nation is faced with at this time. Some of my friends have lost $1,000s of dollars in the markets. It would be easy for them to become disillusioned. But one of those friends told me that through this crisis, he has learned to cry out to the Lord for wisdom and peace. And the awesome thing about it is that peace has come to his heart.
David said in the Old Testament, that while in his distress, he cried unto the Lord and the Lord heard him. That is a secret to facing the uncertainty of life. TRUST IN THE LORD! He will not fail you! A dear missionary friend spoke at a church where I was pastor and the conclusion of his message to us was to PLOD ON! So...... Here we go, plodding on! And on! And on!
Now go to bed, and get some rest! The Lord has sent his angels to watch over you and all that you have! He will sustain you!
Keep the faith!
CARRY ON
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Just a note to let you know...
We are still around! It has been a very busy season. We are working around the clock it seems. Thank God the price of fuel has gone down!
We are faced with the choice as a result of last Tuesday's election to do the right thing regarding our new president-elect. I assure you that I did not support the election of Mr Obama. There are many reasons why, his stance on Israel, his views on abortion, his postion on marriage being between a man and a woman are among the many. But I am not writing to stir the pot concerning the election.
We are instructed by the Word of God that we are to pray for those in authority. My son, Pastor Shane, reminded us of this in the service this past week. I was reminded of the sermon that I preached right after the election of Bill Clinton. It was based on the life of Daniel, who served in several administrations, all of them which did not adhere to Daniel's values and beliefs. However the scripture speaks of Daniel as being a man of an excellent spirit. That is how I want to be known.
I commit to pray for Mr. Obama. I want him to be a successful president, and not a failure. I want him to lead our nation in a positive manner. It will require the leadership of our Father to quide his steps and fill him with wisdom. Let me challenge you to join the commitment to pray for this administration more than any that has preceeded.
HE, our Father, can do it!
Keep the faith!
CARRY ON!
We are faced with the choice as a result of last Tuesday's election to do the right thing regarding our new president-elect. I assure you that I did not support the election of Mr Obama. There are many reasons why, his stance on Israel, his views on abortion, his postion on marriage being between a man and a woman are among the many. But I am not writing to stir the pot concerning the election.
We are instructed by the Word of God that we are to pray for those in authority. My son, Pastor Shane, reminded us of this in the service this past week. I was reminded of the sermon that I preached right after the election of Bill Clinton. It was based on the life of Daniel, who served in several administrations, all of them which did not adhere to Daniel's values and beliefs. However the scripture speaks of Daniel as being a man of an excellent spirit. That is how I want to be known.
I commit to pray for Mr. Obama. I want him to be a successful president, and not a failure. I want him to lead our nation in a positive manner. It will require the leadership of our Father to quide his steps and fill him with wisdom. Let me challenge you to join the commitment to pray for this administration more than any that has preceeded.
HE, our Father, can do it!
Keep the faith!
CARRY ON!
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