Update on Papa

Hello,

Papa is doing well with Therapy and everything else. He is healing good from the first surgery. He just went to the Dr. on Monday and the Dr. told him that he can walk without the brace on his leg with two crutches but can walk with one crutch with the brace on. He is still icing it through out the day and elevating it. Unfortunately he has to have another surgery next week. The surgery is schedule for the 13th of May and what they are going to do is hook his leg up to a manipulating machine and bend it and brake up the scar tissue in his knee. Then they are going to Manipulate his knee with this machine that they will look his leg up to and it will bend is for a while and it will be easier to bend. He will be sent home with this machine for about 60 days and will do it so often. The surgery will be about 1-2 hours. Papa keeps saying that this is his late Birthday Present because his birthday is on Wednesday the 12th. So just keep Papa (Ron) in your prayers as he is not looking forward to another surgery.


In Christ,
Brittany

Guidance for the Young

Hello,

This morning I am going to tell you about Proverbs 3 which is all about the young. This is also one of my favorites because it covers everything. It just encourages me so much because the Lord put that in the Bible so that he could teach us so we can learn. When I read it I read the first verse and then I was like this is wonderful. It says, "My son do not forget my laws." which is something that I often forget but I shouldn't. Please work on this with me and try to work on this.I hope this encourages you to work on this and I hope that you have a great day.

In Christ,
Brittany

Don't be Hasty

Today I am going to write about Proverbs 29:20 which says, "Do you see a man hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him." To me that says not to be hasty in anything that you do because when you are you are considered more like a fool than a fool actually is. I know that I am hasty sometimes and when I am it gets me in trouble because I ended up making the wrong choice in the long run. Lets try not to be to hasty, I know it can be hard but lets work on it today. I hope that you have a great day and that this encourages you!!!!

In Christ,
Brittany

Family Fun Night Trivia

Something fun that we do for family fun night every Friday night before we play a game. This is something that when my family goes over to the Tsantles house we do Bible Trivia, which is, we all study one book of the Bible or a part of a book and then Uncle Jim and Papa take turns every week. We've already done Philippians, James, and now Joshua. It is really fun, so this week we are doing Joshua 1-5 which will be good. It really is fun to because when one team doesn't know how to do it then the other team is trying to whisper and figure it all out. This is just a way to learn more about the Bible and get a better understanding by answering questions. I hope that maybe you could convince your family to do the same.

In Christ,
Brittany

Don't get in Other People's Quarrels

Today I am going to write about Proverbs 26:17, which says, "He who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own Is like one who takes a dog by the ears." So, that verse to me means that we need not to meddle into other people's quarrels and just let them figure it out but when we do get into their business it is like pulling a dog by the ears. Just remember that, you're not the only one that needs to remember that because I need to remember it also. It is one of those things that just happen in the moment. It is difficult sometimes just to walk past somebody who is talking and just ignore that conversation. I know that it is for me and I have been working on it lately. I have been working on not always interrupting people and just waiting until they are done talking to say something. Well, I hope that this encourages you and that you have a wonderful day.

In Christ,
Brittany

Update on Papa

Hello Everyone,

I am updating you on Papa. He is doing great, he still has therapy three times a week and can bend his knee to a 91 degree angle. The therapist would like him to be at a 100 degree angle but he is working his way up there. He is now on crutches rather than a walker. He can put as much weight on his leg as he feels comfortable with. He is doing a really good job recovering from this, he is getting up and moving around and can do a lot more on his own than he could a couple months ago. I still just want to thank everybody for their prayers for our family and everything that you'll have done for us. I hope that you have a wonderful day!!!

In Christ,
Brittany

Proverbs 20:11

Today I am going to talk about a verse that I have memorized that is a wonderful verse to teach the younger children. It is, "Even a child is known by his deeds, Whether what he does is pure and right." (Proverbs 20:11) So, this verse is one that I need to keep in mind more, I know what is right but in my heart I don't always do what is right. Let's try to keep this verse in mind, as we go through our day. I think it will be helpful if we keep it in our mind and purpose to do everything to the fullest it can be done by. I hope that this encourages you.

In Christ,
Brittany

Proverbs 15:1

Today I am going to write about Proverbs 15:1, which says, A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger." So, we can just remember that verse all of the time because it is one that everybody struggles with, I have a little issue where I don't think before I speak and then something that maybe I heard from somebody that isn't true will come out and that is how is spreads. I don't want to spread rumors but that is just how everybody is. I am trying to work on that and think more before I speak. Maybe you could work on that also. I hope that you are having a great day and that this encourages you.

In Christ,
Brittany

I Love my Cousin

Ava's Birthday!!!!!

Today is Ava's birthday. She is 2 years old today. She is such a little cutie pie, we all love her even though she may be a little stinker sometimes. She is adorable and always happy. She is one of those kids that always has a cheerful face and a smile. I love it and her!!!! Here is the BIRTHDAY GIRL!!!!!

Think Before you Speak

Today I am going to write about a verse in Proverbs 8, which says, "The fear of the Lord is to hate evil, Pride and Arrogance and the evil way And the perverse mouth I hate." That verse is so convicting to me because I am don't always have the fear of the Lord showing outwardly or in my heart. I do hate evil but sometimes the flesh is evil. I have been very evil before to my brother. When we were little I was really bad to him. I also struggle with not always thinking before I think. Let's all try to work on that together and encourage each other on that. I hope you have a great day and I hope that this encourages you in this area.

In Christ,
Brittany

Ally's Photo Shoot

Hello,

My dear cousin Ally took her little sisters out one morning while they were playing and decided to do a photo shoot. The pictures turned out so cute. I love all of my cousins just because they are all so cute and I could just eat every one of them up right away. Well, here are a couple of the pictures from the photo shoot that I thought were cute!!!!



I hope you enjoy these pics. I thought they wee cute. Have a wonderful day.

Brittany

Update on Papa

Hello Everyone,

Papa went to the Dr. yesterday and he is not using his walker anymore, he is using crutches now and he can put as much weight on his foot as he wants to. He was happy, he still has the knee brace on but it is always unlocked so his leg is always bending which is good. The Dr. said that the knee isn't exactly where he would want it to be but it is not bad. So, it is still good. He will never be able to straighten his leg all of the way. We just have to continue to pray that the nerve would wake up and that he would be able to flex his foot. Keep praying!!! We are really appreciating everybody's prayers. Keep up on the prayers for him. Thank you for all you all have done.

In Christ,
Brittany

Walk for Life Donations

Hello Everybody,

It is about the time of year where we start raising money for the Pregnancy Support Services for the spring fundraiser. I am asking that if the Lord leads you to donate maybe you can. I have a website that you can go to and donate if you would like to you just go to www.psspartners.com and then it will help you from there. Just click on sponsor a walker with a check or credit card. Then, it will show you what to do next. I would just ask that you would pray for the ministry. This is something that I strongly believe in and I pray that maybe you can read into it more and learn more and maybe become a walker next year. Thank you and I hope that you have a great day.

Thank you and have a blessed day!!!

In Christ,
Brittany

All My Girls

We went to this museum in VA a couple of months ago and got some really cute pictures. All of the kids had so much fun!!! I wish we could have gotten pictures of us going tubing, it was so fun and we went really fast down that hill. We went to Wintergreen Resort for an afternoon. It was way up high in a mountain. Us older kids had a ton of fun. Here are some of the pics from that little mini vacation!!!!!

Ava being her cute self
Bella riding a horse
Tori playing at the museum
Morgi riding a big horse

I love all of my girls, they are all so precious and loving. They love playing with each other. They are all such a blessing to me and I love them dearly. I hope you have a wonderful day!!!

Brittany

Read Proverbs 31

Have you ever read Proverbs 31??? I have and it is the best passage that I have read. I love it, just the way that it explains how we need to be a wife and a mother. If you haven't read Proverbs 31 then you should read it and try to focus on all of those things that are in there. Those are all of the qualities that I want to have when I get married. Let's work on this together!!! Have a great day!!!

In Christ,
Brittany

Be Humble

"A man's pride will bring him low, But the humble in spirit will retain honor." Proverbs 29:23. We need to remember this verse because it is so true. I do struggle with that sometimes but I just need to remember that the Lord put this verse in front of me for a reason. Let's work on being humble and not prideful. I hope this encourages you to purpose to be humble.

In Christ,
Brittany

Update on Papa

Hello t Everyone,

I am just letting you know that Papa is doing wonderful. He is a 89 degree angel right now and the physical therapist said that she wants it at a hundred. He is increasing every visit which is good. The pain is under control and he doesn't really have much pain unless he is doing his exercises. He has a lot of exercises that he does everyday. So that is the update and if anything changes I will let you know.

In Christ,
Brittany

Be Strong in the Lord

Don't you want to be known as a wise man? I surely do. Well, today I have a verse from Proverbs 24, it is about being a wise man and and how a wise man is strong. It says, "A wise man is strong, Yes, a man of knowledge increases strength." (Proverbs 24:5) So, lets try to be a strong wise man. I only know of one person that we can take that example from and that would be Jesus Christ who was the strongest man and a perfect man. He didn't do anything wrong and we do things wrong everyday which means we are like filthy rags. It is so true. Let's try and work on it and be willing to take wisdom.

In Christ,
Brittany

Take Wisdom

Today I was reading the Proverbs of the day and I came across verse 26, which says, "My son, give me your heart, And let your eyes observe my ways." We need to remember this because it is hard to take wisdom. I am working on taking wisdom and not being selfish and thinking about my own ways. It isn't an easy thing to do so maybe we can all work on it together. I hope that this encourages you to take wisdom more.

In Christ,
Brittany

Think Before Speak

Today I am going to write about how we be careful what we say. Last night I listened to sermon about the tongue. It was really convicting and I know that I struggle with thinking before I speak. The sermon said that the tongue is the most dangerous part of your body because you can just go to say something and it will come out the srong way and that will offend the person you were talking to. I know it happens on accident sometimes but sometimes we can control it. I have been struggling with that a couple times recently. It just happens so quick you don't even realize what your doing until you have already said it. I have been trying to work on it but it is just a hard thing to do. Maybe you can work on it with me. I hope you have a blessed day.

In Christ,
Brittany

Live Humble Not Proud

Today I was reading Proverbs 16 and I found a couple verse that I really like. These verse are ones that I go to quite often when I am being prideful. So, the verse is, "Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall. Better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, Than to divide the spoil with the proud. He who heeds the word wisely will find good. And whoever trusts in the Lord. happy is he." Proverbs 16:18-21 I know that everybody is prideful sometimes. We all have our times that we don't want to take wisdom and be prideful. This is a very helpful verse to me though, because I tend to struggle with pride a lot. I need to remember that it is better to live of a humble spirit than with the lowly. Don't be among the pride. I have been working on this character issue for a while. I would suggest that you would work on this with me as I am purposing really hard. I hope you have a blessed day.

In Christ,
Brittany

Sweet Thought

Today my verse is Proverbs 15:3. Which says, "The eyes of the Lord are in every place, Keeping watch on the evil and the good." I know there may be times when we will want to do something that isn't right and we don't think anybody is watching but that is not true as God is watching everything. It is really amazing of how God can see everything because that is just the way he was meant to be.I know that I don't always think of that and I need to. That verse is one that the girls sing. They sing it to the tune of Row, Row, Row your Boat. They love singing scripture to music. It really is an easier way to do it. I hope you have a blessed day.

In Christ,
Brittany

How my Family is a Blessing to Me

This is a family picture that we took on Christmas. I just wanted to share it with you and tell you how much a blessing my family is to me. Now that Papa is hurt I just have to keep in my mind that being a servant to him is what I am being called to do right now. Even though sometimes I may not want to do everything that I am asked I still have to do it with a cheerful obedient heart. Papa is such a blessing to me for training me up and teaching me the word of God. Mommy is the best Mom in the world, she does everything around here. She works a lot through out the week and then comes home and tries to catch up on everything in the house. I
do a lot of stuff around the house and Papa and Mommy are very grateful for that. I love being a servant, cooking dinner a lot of the time, making bread for the family, and watching Morgan. It is such a blessing to be able to practice all of these things in my house right now so when I get married, Lord willing one day I will already know a lot of thing on how to run a house hold. Tyler, my brother is a wonderful brother to Morgan and I, he helps me with whatever I may need help with at the time. He is a great brother to have and one that I love to have around. Now, Morgan, she is my little sweetheart, she is the most joyful little girl I have ever seen and when I am down she lifts me up. She is a cuddle bug to everybody and just as sweet as can be. I just wanted to share that to you and I think that you should think of your family very highly. I hope you have a wonderful day!!!

In Christ,
Brittany

Don't be Lazy

Today I am going to write about Proverbs 10:26, which says, "As vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, So is the lazy man to those who send him." I just think that we need to keep that in mind. We aren't supposed to be known as a lazy man. I know that I don't want to be known as that and I am sure that you don't either. I have been doing a good job at not being lazy but it just slips sometimes. So, let's just try and work on that together. I hope this encourages you and I hope you have a blessed day.

In Christ,
Brittany

Abraham and Isaac

Today I am going to write about Abraham and Isaac. The story of how God told Abraham to take his son, his only son Isaac up to Mount Moriah and offer him there as a burnt offering. Abraham got wood together and rode until they saw Mount Moriah. Abraham tied wood around Isaac's back and told the servants to stay there with the donkey. So, he tied wood to Isaac's back and he was wondering what his father was doing to him because they always take a lamb for the burnt offering. He was like father, father where is the lamb?? They went walking until they got to Mount Moriah and then Abraham for the alter ready and put Isaac on top of the alter. He had his pan with his fire in hand and his knife in the other. He was just about to put his hand down with the knife in it but he heard an angel of the Lord speaking to him. God was testing Abraham and he passed. And now that his son was spared he saw a ram and was stuck in the bushes. He got the ram and put it on the alter and used it as a burnt offering. I just think of that story and how faithful Abraham was. We are never that faithful. We need to purpose to be more faithful. Let's work on it together. I hope this blesses you as it blessed me. Have a wonderful day.

In Christ,
Brittany

Today I have found a wonderful verse for Proverbs 4:10, which says, "Hear, my son, and receive my sayings, and the years of your life will be many." That brings me back to the verse that says, "Honor your father and your mother so that you live long in the land. Right now I am working on taking wisdom and not interrupting my mom when she is bringing something to me so this is a very good verse for that. I need to keep that in mind and remember it. I hope you have a blessed day and that you would have a diligent day.

In Christ,
Brittany

Gain Wisdom

Today I am going to write about Proverbs 3:13, which says, "Happy is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gains understanding." I know that I am not always happy when wisdom is being brought to me. I want to be rude and not listen sometimes. But that is wrong and that is something that I need to work on. Maybe we can all work on that together and gain wisdom. We all can always use more wisdom. We need to take this verse more serious because this is a good thing to work on together. We can hold each other accountable. I hope you have a blessed day and that this encourages you to take wisdom without having a attitude.


In Christ,
Brittany

Update on Papa

Hello,

Papa is doing pretty good. He has a really tough time with the therapy. He takes a pain pill before he leaves and he said it didn't even touch it. He said that it was really painful. He came home and rested until dinner was ready. He is doing well and all of the rest of us are doing well. We have been busy helping him in and out of bed and into the wheelchair. Just continue to pray. The nerve hasn't woken up yet, he still has foot drop which is like when you can move your foot down but you can't flex your foot. Just continue to pray for him.

In Christ,
Brittany

Listen to Wisdom

This morning I was reading the first Proverb because it is the first of the month. I read through almost the whole chapter and then I was starting to think that there wasn't going to be a verse for me to write about, but I knew that in a Proverb I couldn't go through a Proverb without finding a good verse to write about. So, I came across this one, verse 33, which says, "But whoever listens to me willl dwell safely, And will be secure, without fear of evil." This part of the chapter is talking about wisdom. We need listen to the call of wisdom when wisdom call out for us. When we do, it says we will dwell safely, be secure, and without fear, that is everything we need in life. I know that I don't do the best of jobs at always taking wisdom but I know I need to work on it. It isn't easy but it is something that all of us can work on together. That just puts peace in my heart. If I take wisdom and listen to that call of it then I will be kept safely. That is a good thing because I know that I don't do very good at it on my own. Sometimes my Mom brings something to my attention and I don't like it but I know that I have to like it because it is something that she is trying to help my character. Listen to the call of wisdom, listen to the call of wisdom. I hope you have a blessed day.

In Christ,
Brittany