Wednesday, October 31, 2007

MORE PICTURES & STORY

The pictures:



The change that took place in David's heart on October 14th, when he became a new creature in Christ, is beginning to take place in the outward appearance on October 28th. THIS if our son and a child of the King!!



David and Nicole before church.




David and his dad horsing around and having fun. David is pointing to his new watch, but dad, Mickey will not be outdone!





One PROUD mama and her first born son




Now the story: Nicole called David at 9:30 pm, Wednesday, October 24th, informing him she was flying in from California the next day at 3. She was here for a whirlwind 5 days, flying out on October 29th at 4 pm.


The glory of it all........she arrived a sinner needing and searching for God........she left a sinner saved by grace, redeemed and a Child of God!!!!. We are rejoicing and praising God for HIS faithfulness and patience as He persues us. That He is a God who not only hears our prayers but answers them.

We covet your prayers for all of us, especially David and Nicole as they both make some of the most important decisions of their lives. BUT.....the most important decision has already been made. David Joyce and Nicole Joyce's names were added to The Book of Life in October, 2007. David on the 14th and Nicole on the 28th.



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42 comments:

  1. BarbaraOctober 31, 2007 at 10:40 AM

    Amazing Susan - we rejoice with you.

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  2. Pen of JenOctober 31, 2007 at 11:00 AM

    Praise God! I am so happy to see the workings of prayer!!!

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  3. Carole BurantOctober 31, 2007 at 11:35 AM

    I so loved seeing the photos, Susan, these last few days have indeed been such wonderful ones for you and your family. Prayers do indeed make a difference!! xox

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  4. nicole - faith hope and love - dnjOctober 31, 2007 at 11:46 AM

    Hi Mom -

    It was great to see the pictures, I hated to head back to California so soon but I am very happy about the turn of events last weekend and wanted to thank you and Pop for all your help, support and encouragement. You are both such incredibly caring and loving people ... I am blessed to know you.

    Your daughter-in-love,

    Nicole

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  5. LarissaOctober 31, 2007 at 12:39 PM

    I love the pics. I know you are one proud momma!!! (and daddy!) You can literally feel the joy coming off your page!!!

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  6. KristieOctober 31, 2007 at 2:33 PM

    I have goosebumps from my head to my toes!!!!!!!!!!! I can imagine your joy!!!! I bet God has goosebumps too!!

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  7. concerned parentOctober 31, 2007 at 2:40 PM

    Thank You Jesus for answered prayers. Very happy for all the new believers and for those so earnestly praying for them.
    Alisun

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  8. A Captured ReflectionOctober 31, 2007 at 3:48 PM

    These are wonderful photos. There is a real peace on your son's face, it is so reflected here. I have been praying for your daughter in law too. May the good work that God has begun, be so brought to completion in your son and his wife.

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  9. rethaOctober 31, 2007 at 4:08 PM

    I am grateful, Susan Ma'am, for the opportunity I have to be able to share a bit in this amazing time in your life.
    That I may rejoice with you, to see the change in the now!
    Our GOD is very lovely.

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  10. AnnieOctober 31, 2007 at 4:10 PM

    Susan,
    I can see how much you love your son and how proud you are of him by the look on your face in the picture with him. I'm so glad you have shared this with us.
    ♥
    Annie

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  11. MyrnaOctober 31, 2007 at 4:43 PM

    Every installment of your wonderful story is great! How joyous you all look in the pictures.

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  12. Michelle-ozark crafterOctober 31, 2007 at 5:27 PM

    I am still rejoicing! i loved seeing the photos!

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  13. ...October 31, 2007 at 6:16 PM

    a lot of rejoicing going on - here on earth and in heaven, too. i will be praying for them because this is the time they will be attacked.

    great photos of all of you.

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  14. TammyOctober 31, 2007 at 6:39 PM

    So excited here for all of you, dear Susan! I loved seeing the photos of them and I was especially touched by the last one!

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  15. UnknownOctober 31, 2007 at 8:09 PM

    What a wonderful blessing!!! My heart sings for you.

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  16. SusanOctober 31, 2007 at 8:58 PM

    Still celebrating with you all.

    Hugs!!

    :-) Susan

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  17. RuthOctober 31, 2007 at 9:15 PM

    Oh YES!! That is just so awesome. Congratulations to you all!

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  18. NadineOctober 31, 2007 at 9:36 PM

    What fabulous pictures...filled with joy. God is good.

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  19. Momma RoarOctober 31, 2007 at 9:38 PM

    Love all the photos! Will definitely keep you all in my prayers!!

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  20. LoriOctober 31, 2007 at 10:04 PM

    That is absolutely wonderful Susan.
    I bet you are feeling so much joy right now.
    Thanks for showing us the photos. It was fun to see everyone's happiness and joy.
    Keeping you all in my prayers.

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  21. AnonymousOctober 31, 2007 at 10:34 PM

    hop on over for a bit of a surprise JUST FOR YOU!!!!

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  22. AnonymousNovember 1, 2007 at 7:16 AM

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    A SHARED PATH

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    A SMALL GREAT BOOK ABOUT MIGUEL TORGAs LIFE

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  23. AnonymousNovember 1, 2007 at 8:14 AM

    God is good all the time. All the time God is good!

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  24. Praise and CoffeeNovember 1, 2007 at 8:20 AM

    Praising God with you!!!

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  25. ~~DebyNovember 1, 2007 at 9:01 AM

    Susan...I have goose bumps looking at this picture of your sweet family...and how God has given you the desire of your heart...it encourages me to pray more fervently for others....PRAYER ...it works..it works..it works....so much love to you and yours..and a great big Sister in the Lord hug for you...
    Deby

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  26. Frazzled Farm WifeNovember 1, 2007 at 9:13 AM

    The power of prayer is amazing! So glad things are looking up for your family.

    You look like one proud mama and should be!

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  27. MaxineNovember 1, 2007 at 12:19 PM

    Susan, This is so very wonderful. It's so wonderful to be able to read good news like this. Thanks for sharing those sweet family photos. How happy you all seem to be. God bless all of you.

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  28. ChristyNovember 1, 2007 at 1:24 PM

    I am so happy for you and your family.

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  29. A Captured ReflectionNovember 1, 2007 at 2:22 PM

    Congratulations on your win! I saw that you were the winner and it felt so right, the flame is getting brighter in your life, oh so fitting. I got so excited for you!

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  30. Susan SkittNovember 1, 2007 at 2:29 PM

    Oh Susan, I can't tell you how happy I am. New names in glory, so wonderful. You can see the joy on your son's face, the light of Jesus radiates...

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  31. AnonymousNovember 1, 2007 at 7:47 PM

    Dear Susan,

    I ams o very happy for you. One mom to another, bless you! I know you are beyond joyous at the news of your son and the woman he loves.

    May God richly bless them and shower them in His mercy and kindness.

    May your testimony bring strength to tose who wait for their children to return to the way they were trained!

    Priase to our glorious God, who hears and answers our cry!

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  32. MightyMomNovember 1, 2007 at 10:05 PM

    woo hoooo

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  33. KimKayNovember 1, 2007 at 10:32 PM

    Praising JESUS with you and will continue to pray as their lives continue on the process of this new transformation.

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  34. JaniceNovember 1, 2007 at 11:40 PM

    Rejoicing with you!!

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  35. KimmieNovember 3, 2007 at 9:01 AM

    Praising God with you....may He close doors that need to be closed and open those that need to be open in their lives. May He give them a hunger and thirst for His Word and may they hide it in their hearts. May they connect with other believers and grow in Wisdom and Grace, moving from faith to faith and glory to glory.

    be blessed
    Kimmie
    mama to 6
    one homemade and 5 adopted

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  36. inspiredNovember 4, 2007 at 1:55 PM

    \O/\o/\O/

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  37. Karen's KornerNovember 5, 2007 at 7:57 AM

    After just reading your comment on my blog, I read down through all these stories through October on yours. How wonderful that you can celebrate two new births! May God complete His work in them - and in Nicole's children and your other children.

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  38. JennyNovember 5, 2007 at 8:29 AM

    How exciting! He is faithful!

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  39. Mary@notbefore7November 5, 2007 at 10:08 AM

    With tears in my eyes for you....I shout AMEN!!!!!

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  40. UnknownNovember 6, 2007 at 1:33 AM

    Oh what wonderful news! I haven't been by your blog in a while and was so happy to catch up on all the GOOD news!

    I loved all the photos but the one that brought tears to my eyes was the one of you looking up at David so proudly!

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  41. JustabeachkatNovember 7, 2007 at 8:38 PM

    Susan

    I'm playing catch up tonight. What wonderful news!
    I love all the photos, but especially the one of you looking with love and pride at your son. So sweet.

    Hugs!
    Kat

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  42. AdoptedAsHisOwnNovember 11, 2007 at 9:50 PM

    WOOOHOOOOOO!!!!! PRAISE GOD!!!!!

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Thank you so much with honoring me with your presence and your comments. Both are precious to me.
Susan