God makes a way, and it couldn't be better.

What a true lyric! He does meet our need in EVERY category. Thanksgiving is coming up and we participated in our Apartment complex activities. Not only was it great to go, meet neighbors, and fellowship with them, but we were also blessed in other ways. Patricia came in second place in the potluck cooking contest... and brought home $75 rent certificate! What a huge help that will be!! Also, after a fun time turkey bowling, yes we threw the turkeys, Barbara brought home a HUGE frozen turkey (not the one we threw). We were also blessed to receive from local believers 2 other turkeys that they had in abundance. God sure is GREAT. We will now be able to bless others and invite them to have a meal with us. I'm not sure the plans for all the turkeys, as we will be eating thanksgiving with the Wallace family, but december is also a good turkey time! How great God is!

Here are some of the turkey bowling pictures, as I know many of you are curious:

Mitch going first. Look at that turkey fly!


Patricia's going for a different approach!


The ever talented Barbara


I was just thankful not to throw myself down the "lane."


I'm not sure, but I think the one-legged technique is the best!


Barbara accepting our prize (the turkey, not the dog) after the finals. It was great because Barbara, Patricia, and I competed in the final round of the second heat. We were guaranteed a turkey! God is Great!

We really had a lot of fun!

A prayer answered

I was so excited to be teaching at fellowship on the topic of "Our Power to Stand and Endure: endurance" the other night at fellowship. After speaking to mom that day about my teaching, she asked me if anyone I had witnessed to had come to fellowship. We decided to believe together that someone would come. On our way to fellowship, we didn't expect anyone. We had called our contacts, and no one was coming. During our pre-meeting fellowship, there was a knock on the door. It was a lady we had been in contact with for quite some time. She showed up! Patricia had even called her earlier in the day and left a message. It is so great when people are able to come to fellowship because we get to share one of the greatest things in our lives with them! What a tremendous opportunity!!
By the way, I rocked the house that night with my teaching. We also had one other new person one of the believers brought!

We're making a difference... to move the Word.

After brainstorming ways to make an impact in the community, and places to witness, we joined a local stitching group. (We actually happened upon it one day while we were witnessing at our local coffee shop.) The first week, I saw the ladies knitting and I waited for an open door to speak to one of them. I started chatting with one of the ladies about what she was making and told her I, too, crocheted. They immediately invited me to join their knitting group. I was excited to find out that Barbara once crocheted, but hadn't done it in awhile. She was willing to relearn so that we could do this two-by-two. The next wednesday came and both Barbara and me, as well as Kristen and Frances joined the group! I taught all three girls how to crochet. All the ladies were thrilled to have us there. This past week, I unfortunately had to work during the knitting group meeting. I was very surprised, later when I heard my name being requested at the front door; the other way-d girls kept our commitment and represented us at the group. The ladies came to see me! They said, "Since you couldn't come to the knitting group, we brought it to you!" I made such an impact in those two short meetings, that they sought me out in my place of employment! How excellent is that? I have previously met them twice for a total of an hour and a half. In that time, we made such an impact in their lives, that they sought me out! I am so blessed to be in Colorado Springs serving for my God. He is awesome to take care of details just to bless me! God is Great!!

The Hike up the Mountain

Ok, so I don't think it is "officially" classified as a mountain, but that is what it felt like. We hiked all 7 miles of the Waldo Canyon Trail. (For a point of reference, Mark Wallace runs this trail in 1 hour... we walked it in 4 hours.) It was beautiful. (When I could look up; I had to keep an eye on the trail so I didn't twist my ankle or anything.) It definitely was a lesson in endurance. Although, towards the end I was tired and hurt. I made it back to the car though.

Army-Airforce Game

We had so much fun on Saturday at the Game. The day started at my apartment clubhouse with a very yummy waffle and pancake breakfast made by Rocky. From there, we headed to the game. Jesse invited us to tailgate with his squadrant. Once we FINALLY found him, it was great. I kept looking for this phone, because he said we could find him by the phone! just kidding, we did call him. The problem was that every one looks the same in the cadet uniform! SEE:
It was quite a nice view 360 degrees! ha ha. We had fun "enjoying one of Colorado other natural beauties."
We met up with Jesse before the game.

It was great seeing all the cadets march onto the field. They called out Jesse's name and we cheered. Its a big deal!
The cadets looked so cool in all of their blocks.



The half time show was great. They had a performing falcon which was awesome. Also, they had the largest american flag that I've ever seen! It was literally the size of a football field. I was impressed they did that without ever letting it touch the ground! Good work boys! Before the game they had parachuters land in the field and two F-16 and a B-52 fly by! Cool! Towards the end of the game, Jesse came and sat with us. Kristin had many airforce questions to ask him. I was very entertained. I love Kristin!!

Jesse is always making funny faces. :)

I had a great time at the game. I'm so glad that the Airforce beat the Army. :) It made the game even more fun, especially with Danielle yelling at everyone on the field. ha ha.

Witnessing in Costumes!

This past wednesday was Halloween, or how we like to call it: Bless and Treat! We went door to door witnessing in halloween costumes. I went as Miss America. Yes, it was just an excuse to tease my hair... and tease it, I did. See how beautiful I looked? That is Frances with me! Here is a picture of my whole outfit. Notice the toilet paper sash? Very nice!
We have been having a great time going out into the community. Tonight we're looking forward to having a "Cards and Pizza night!" It is going to be a lot of fun!