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:

Barbara said...

Amazing Susan - we rejoice with you.

Pen of Jen said...

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

Carole Burant said...

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

nicole - faith hope and love - dnj said...

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

Larissa said...

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

Kristie said...

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

concerned parent said...

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

A Captured Reflection said...

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.

retha said...

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.

Annie said...

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

Myrna said...

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

Michelle-ozark crafter said...

I am still rejoicing! i loved seeing the photos!

... said...

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.

Tammy said...

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!

Unknown said...

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

Susan said...

Still celebrating with you all.

Hugs!!

:-) Susan

Ruth said...

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

Nadine said...

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

Momma Roar said...

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

Lori said...

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

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Anonymous said...

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

Praise and Coffee said...

Praising God with you!!!

~~Deby said...

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

Frazzled Farm Wife said...

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

You look like one proud mama and should be!

Maxine said...

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.

Christy said...

I am so happy for you and your family.

A Captured Reflection said...

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!

Susan Skitt said...

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...

Anonymous said...

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!

MightyMom said...

woo hoooo

KimKay said...

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

Janice said...

Rejoicing with you!!

Kimmie said...

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

inspired said...

\O/\o/\O/

Karen's Korner said...

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.

Jenny said...

How exciting! He is faithful!

Mary@notbefore7 said...

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

Unknown said...

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!

Justabeachkat said...

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

AdoptedAsHisOwn said...

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