Jered and Jodi and the twins are doing great! Jodi is still in nursing school and Jered is still busy with construction and remodeling. It has been more of a challenge to find work due to the enconomy, but God keeps providing! And you probably don't know that Jered and Jodi handle all of my resources ... and do a great job.

Lelia and Jaydan are loving going to "school" a couple of mornings a week while Jodi attends nursing school and Jered is at work. They are just cute beyond words! I cannot believe that they are four years old. Please continue to pray that Jered will have a steady stream of work ... and for Jodi as she juggles school, home ... life. We are so proud of them! AND they will be here for Christmas! YEA!!!!!!

Danna and Sam are expecting a baby! And it is official ... it is another boy!

We are sooooo excited to announce the news that Danna and Sam and Justus are expecting a baby in April! Danna is feeling better. Thank you for all of your prayer support.

Justus will make an awesome big brother, too! He is talking like crazy and seems to sprout more personality every day. Sam is gearing up for a new year of ministry at Mission House. Please pray for wisdom and direction as the new year of ministry unfolds!

Dan is busy at Westside. Be sure to check out our online service.

Dan and I are loving this season of life. Especially the grandkid part! But we also have the privilege of working beside some amazing servants of God who have wrapped their arms around us and chosen to love us - as Mama used to say - warts and all.

If you are ever in the Kansas City area, we would love to see you at Westside!

Mary is on a mission this year! God is calling me to "abide." I am not sure what that means exactly but I think that is the whole point. God has given me a new passion for writing. I am working on a new book along with the devotionals for Girlfriends in God. And our first devotional book will be released December 13. Check it out on our website.

I am very excited about my online Bible Study and am blown away by the response of so many women across the world. It's not too late to join and have access to all of the 2011 lessons. The current topic? The Secret of Contentment.