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Posted by: The_Shoemaker_Update Original: 1/4/2008 10:23 PM Views: 651 Comments: 13 eProps: 26 Read Comments Post a Comment Back to Your Xanga Site

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Friday, January 04, 2008

"The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord. Through all this Job did not sin nor did he blame God." Job 1:21b-22

    Thank you all for your continued prayer for our family over these weeks. We are still receiving cards and letters in the mail everyday which minister to us so much!

    Sometimes, when I think about Mom and all we/she went through last year, it seems so surreal and as though it didn't happen. We say to each other quite often: "I still can't believe it". I (and others of us) often have dreams that Mom is still with us and is healthy and whole. It seems that almost everyday there is something new to grieve over, but God is comforting each of us all along the way. Over these last few weeks (with God's grace) I think we have been doing well overall, just occasionally something will come to mind that will bring some tears here and there. We have so many wonderful memories of Mom and we want to dwell on those and on everything she taught us. I'm so thankful for everything she was and the powerful legacy she left behind!

    Joy and I will be starting work at a nearby hospital on Tuesday, January 8th. We are both looking forward to getting back to work as nurses as we have been out of nursing for over a year and a half now. The hospital is only a short drive away and has positions available which seem to be a perfect fit for our schedule. God is providing and it's so encouraging to watch as He is working out many of the details to be a job that is exactly what we need.

    Scott and Will are getting back into the routine of school again. They have some catching up to do after taking several weeks off last year, but I'm sure they won't have any trouble. Kate has been doing the majority of helping them with school and Joy and I teach a few of their subjects as well. It helps to have all three of us girls helping out with their school and so far it has been working out well.

    Dad and Jonathan have been working full-time doing finish carpentry and have enjoyed working with their hands as well as the opportunity to spend time together. Dad has been working hard (in his spare time) on our future plans for the college ministry we would like to start in September called Legacy Collegiate Studies. After much prayer, we are confident the Lord is leading us towards this new venture and are so excited about all He has in store. Dad (and our whole family) has always loved working with Christian young people and has such heart for leading young Christians to a deeper walk with the Lord. We would appreciate your prayers!

    I read the above passage in Job a few days ago and was encouraged so much by Job's initial response to his adversity: "Blessed be the name of the Lord". I am so looking forward to seeing God use us this year! He has been so good!

~Kari

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Thanks for the update, Kari. It is nice to hear how everyone is doing and what they are doing now. We'll be praying about Legacy Collegiate Studies. It sounds exciting. It's obvious that the Lord has equipped your dad and family for this kind of ministry. May the Lord bless you and Joy as you start nursing again!
Love you all!

Posted 1/5/2008 9:04 AM by cindyfox - reply

Glad to hear how you carry on with life after such an event. It's an encouragement and a lesson for us to store away when our own times of loss come. Thank you.

Posted 1/5/2008 11:07 AM by CahillFranchise - reply

Those dreams can be so real sometimes and it just takes your breath away when you wake up... I love you guys. You are truly amazing.

Posted 1/5/2008 12:38 PM by barefootharpist - reply

You are still on our hearts, in our prayers, and in some of our most cherished memories. I hope we can see you one day before we all meet in glory and take up the conversation we dropped that night at Famous Dave's. The boys can "explore the place" together.

God's Best for You All

Ken

Posted 1/5/2008 12:43 PM by pierkenpont - reply

Thanks for the update. Sounds like you all will be staying busy and in the Lord's will. I'm excited to see what the Lord will do with Legacy Collegiate Studies and everything else in your family's life. Think you guys will ever need a "Dean of Students"?. If so, I'll put in a resume, Kari, just make sure it gets to your dad and that you don't "accidentally" misplace it : ).

Posted 1/5/2008 1:31 PM by Fatherofthree - reply

I know it can be hard - it was ten years this Christmas since Daddy died, and I still miss him so much at times - But (as you very well know) His grace IS sufficient. You guys are such an encouragement to me.

~Priscilla

Posted 1/5/2008 5:40 PM by Godsgirlfromdixie - reply

I have been thinking about you all and keep you daily in my prayers. Hope all is well.

Posted 1/7/2008 4:31 AM by A4SquareDreamer - reply

Your family has been on my heart lately Kari. I am sure it gets harder as the days go by, but thankfully His grace gets deeper. I love y'all and am excited about all He has in store for your precious family. I know your mom would be (and is) proud of each of you for how y'all are pulling together and supporting one another. In His unmatchless love, Virginia

Posted 1/9/2008 10:52 PM by Penguin_gia - reply

So glad to hear from you. May God continue to supply your every need. We love you all and pray for you, and pray God's abundant blessing on your new endeavor in the fall.

Posted 1/12/2008 7:50 PM by mamaforbes - reply

Kari, you (and your whole family) have such an amazing attitude. I love you so much! I thank God for the grace He has given you. May He always supply all your needs, just as He promised, and make His strength perfect in your weakness. Love you!!!

Posted 1/17/2008 2:14 PM by HolyHis - reply

Just heard some good news of engagement in your household. Now nice!!

Posted 1/30/2008 11:55 PM by gammyandpoppop - reply

May the Lord continue to bless you as you walk with Him in these times. I met some of y'all when Papa Shoe officiated Amy Jones Cahill's wedding ceremony in College Station in Oct. of 2006.
-Nathan ...Heb. 4:14-16.

Posted 2/2/2008 10:04 PM by thehoneycomb - reply