B*E*A*U*T*Y

My last few days in Washington were simply beautiful! We serve quite the artistic God!!! :) 

Last Moments with Lasting Memories

     Wow I can’t get over the fact that I’m home again. Sometimes I wonder if my whole trip was just a dream. Its been great to spend time with my friends and family again!

     When I first got to Washington, I told Shane that one thing I wanted to do before I left was shoot his guns. He has tons of different ones and they are all very fascinating to me. Being the forgetful person I am, I forgot about this little idea. Plus, I was thinking there was no way it would ever work out.

     Anyhow, one evening before I left for Ohio, Shane reminded me of my wish. I felt so special to get to spend and evening with the kiddos shooting amazing guns. We got a bunch of expired syrup and shot at them. I’m fairly certain that I have the worst aim in the whole world…I did hit one box though. Cindy came out for a little bit and hit exactly what she was aiming for! I was super impressed!

What we shot at

The A*M*A*Z*I*N*G Cindy Turner

Aspen's turn

My dear sister friends

Yup, I loved it

It was so cold out!

     I will never for get all the memories I make on this trip. The Turner family is my family. I love you all and miss you lots! 

My Other Family

     Each of the turner kiddos blessed me in so many wonderful ways. I will miss them more than I could even begain to put into worlds. They will always hold a very dear, special part of my heart. Never do I want them to forget how much the blessed me so I decided to write them all a short message

     Hank Weston, you are such a neat young man. You truly brightened my days with your jokes and humor. Never in all my days will I forget about the ear biting joke, and I can’t wait to tell it at your wedding!!! Don’t ever lose the love to work. I was so impressed with your desire to help the sweeper men, and help out in anyway at Martin’s. My life has been blessed because you are in it, and I will miss you lots.

Yes this would be a typical pose

     Nikita Jade, girl, you will always be a friend of mine. I can’t wait until the day I have my own home and you can come spend time with me. You are such an amazing help around the house and with your siblings. You have a gift of service! Don’t grow up too fast. You have lots of time to be an old person like me tee hee. I love you and I see you like a younger sister. I will miss you muchly.

     Brandy Rose, I am not sure, but I think you are the smartest eight year old I have ever met. The questions you think to ask are ones I was wanting to ask. I love that you learn by asking why, how, what for! There is NEVER a stupid question! Your mind is a thing of wonder. Use it for Jesus! You are beautiful on the inside and out. Keep seeking the truth about Jesus! I will miss you tons!

     Aspen Dove, you are contagious.  Your passionate spirit it so cool to see. No matter what mood you are in your passion comes through. If you are happy everyone is happy, if your upset everyone gets upset. However, most of the time you are a gentle person and you make me want to be kind and gentle all the time. God has blessed you with a gift of loving, and caring for children. I can’t wait to see where He is going to take you when you grow up. I will miss you gobs.

     Lacy Iris, I love the way you speak. You have a way of making a person feel loved to the depths of their heart. From the moment you wake up until the moment you fall asleep you have a song on your heart. Keep letting it come through! Its such a bright place in your home. Your love and sweetness to Hunter and Hank is darling. Brothers are one of the best gifts in the world. You will be missed so much.

     Hunter Lee, I really think I care for you like a son. Of course I don’t have any kiddos to compare with, but Hunter you really make my heart melt. Your smile and laugh is demanding of attention for anyone who is around! I love that you can say mango and Aunt Bree. All boy…that’s what you are…dominate and wanting to charge through life. God has a special purpose for you! I will miss you immensely!

Love that smile!!!! 

     Hunter did not want me hold him, but he quickly learned to say Aunt Bree…I think it was because I would do a happy jig. One Sunday in prayer I could hear him saying my name lol. It was interesting because I feel bonded to him because of holding him so much when he was a bebe. After a few times of me snuggling with him he started to warm up some what. Last night he sat on my lap snuggling for a long time. I think he knew I was leaving and this would be our last snuggles for a long time. 

Airport Arrival

Here are some photos of all of us making the trip to Thailand! We are all very excited!!!! Please continue to pray for us! :) 

The luggage 

My beautiful adopted family! They are such a blessing to me! 

Checking in! The airline ladies were amazing!

Sweet girls trying to contain their excitement 

All our luggage!

Woot woot

Boarding the train to get to our gate

{Packed} in the train

At our gate

All our carry ons! :)

Loving all the activity going on outside

Lunch time

Sea-Tac Airport

Aww

My Little man

He even has a carry on jkjk

Very pleased to have LACY'S carry on

Ever moving

Last Post in the USA

     Well...tomorrow is the big day. We are heading to Seattle around 6AM. The house is still busy with van packing, floor sweeping, and child chasing. Its going to be a grand blessing from God if any of us sleep tonight. However, God will supply the strength we need to get through our travels. Please pray for protection as we embark on this amazing journey.
     I thought I would list a few things I am thankful for before we leave. (NOT in any particular order, just the order the thought happened to come in!). This is kinda a prayer of thanksgiving in my heart.

*That Jesus lives today*

*Freedom to live for Jesus*

*The call on my life*

*The Word of God* 

*Dad, Mom, Trent, Malinda, Cody, Natalie, Carson, Morgan, Tanner, Bebe*

*Shane, Cindy, Hank, Nikita, Brandy, Aspen, Lacy, Hunter*

*Gale, Shirley*

*The ability to read*

*Freedom to travel*

*Support from friends and family*

*My dear brothers and sisters in Christ*

*Prayers of the saints*

*Funds that make this trip possible*

*Health*

*Healing of my ankle* 

*Clean water*

*Warm beds*

*Hot showers*

*INTERNET*

*Cell phones*

***The list goes on and on***

     Please pray for us each day as you think of us. We all know that God has called us for such a time as this and we are willing vessels of Him. Thank you all for the prayers you have already said and the prayers you will continue to pray. We feel them and know that they make a huge difference in our lives! 

     I will do my best to keep the blog up. It totally depends on the internet connection and the amount of time I will have. Perhaps this is something else to pray for?!?!?! :)

A servant for the King, 

Bree

When Bad Ankles Make Fashion Leave

     Most of my life I have dealt with bad ankles. Sometimes I look back at my years from 12 to 17 and feel like I spent most of it on crutches and in casts. Last time mom and I figured it up I have had around 15 casts. Now that I am older I really felt like that period of my life was over. However, God had different ideas. I am fairly certan that He is wanting to show me His glory and His power through this. 

     About a week and a half ago I was walking outside and took a tumble. We were getting to go to a camp fire for the evening when it happened. I felt really horrid but I go up and walked to the van...um...I guess I kinda jumped...limped...hopped...tried not to cry to the van...When I got in everyone wanted to know if I was ok because they had seen what happened...I said I was fine...but...I think... maybe... I told a bit of a lie...I was in lots of pain. When we got home from our evening Cindy, Shane, Gale, and Shirley laid hands on my foot and ankle and prayed for Gods healing touch! Praise the Lord...I am almost pain free... I did not have to do a cast or crutches...but...I had to buy these NASTY shoes...Here are the photos of my fashion train wreck :).

I ordered two pairs so I could get the ones that looked the best and fit the best. 

They are green and gray so that helps me like them better

The side

The Heal

They come way up my ankle so I can't twist out of them. 

Maybe God is trying to show me that I don't always have to be up on the latest fashion. However, to God be the glory!!! I know that He is healing me and He is going to direct my foot steps. Today in Proverbs we happened to read 3:23,"Then you will walk on your way securely, and your foot will not stumble." God is going to take care of me!!! Praise be to His name forever and ever!