Our Boatload of Dreams.....

Welcome to A Place Called Simplicity.

We invite you into our lives with one goal in mind: that you would be encouraged to live simply and truly love one another.

As many of you may or may not know, on January 14, 2009 in the early morning hours, our home burst into flames. Dw was out of town and I was home alone with our six youngest kids who were still sleeping. The devastation and necessary healing process of our home burning down is something that we could not have imagined until it happened to us. For the full story of God's miraculous protection, please head over to "Special Posts" on the sidebar....

When the fire broke out I had been home less than 4 weeks, having just returned from Africa where I was able to miraculously bring home treasure #9 - Elizabeth and treasure #10 Elijah (who were 1 and 2 years old at the time.)

If you are need of encouragement or wonder if God is able to move your mountain, please head over to the sidebar where Special Posts are listed. Start at Our Wild Adventure Part 1. You will be reminded of Almighty God's deep love for the orphan and how He will move mountains on their behalf....we call Him the Miracle-Working, Mountain-Moving, Awe-Inspiring, Gasp-Giving God!! Yippee Jesus!!

I am humbled beyond words and ever so thankful that the Lord is fulfilling a promise He gave me way back in 1982..."making the barren woman to be at home - the joyful mother of children" (Psalms 113:9). How I praise His name!!

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Bonfires are the Best!!

We went the other day to our land where our new home is being built to have a bonfire dinner and some fun....Daddy has been working so hard on the house and we have not seen him much....He comes home from work, changes his clothes and goes to the house to work (Emma and Graham go to help most of the time as well). He is working soooo hard and I have to keep reminding him that he is 54, not 29.
In order to spend some time with daddy we took a picnic and built a bonfire and ate together....
it was really fun.... What's a bonfire without S-M-O-R-E-S?Some people love their marshmallows burnt to a crisp....Emmy is one of them!Looking tired much??As usual, Graham didn't want his picture taken....
So I had to settle for this shot to prove he was there...This is Bruster....and he is a lovebug....and he loves when we are out at the house....
he misses us so much!!

11 Simply Sweet Words:

Tony and Rett said...

Praise God for those sweet, loving, family moments to remind us who we are, and our purpose.

Smores looked yummy! But I'm not a fan of BLACK marshmellows! YUCK!

Love you, family!

Katie said...

I go to Texas A&M! Woop! Go aggies! I saw that DW was repping my college:)

Melody said...

S'mores are my love language.

Naomi said...

How funny, we just celebrated Bonfire Night here in England on the 5th... a tradition which happens every year in remembrance of Guy Fawkes who attempted to blow up the House of Parliament. We too had marshmallows burned to a crisp but instead of smores, we had bonfire toffee!

Love the pictures!

scrappy quilter said...

I'm so glad you got to do something fun, like having a bonfire. And aren't Smores just the best. Hugs and love

Are These Kids All Yours? said...

looks like my kind of fun!!! Camp fires are my favorite!!!!

stephanie said...

That looks great! Glad you could have some fun! The kids look so happy!

sierrasmom said...

I just want to come and join you!!!

sierrasmom said...

I just want to come and join you!!!

Adeye said...

What gorgeous pics, my friend. Sweet family memories.
When you have time--please fill us in on how your dear hubby's health is. I often wonder how he's doing after his very long illness.

Love you.

Abby said...

Have you heard of this??

www.orphansunday.org


It just made me think of you. =)