Happy Birthday!

To the most wonderful man in all the world!

Thank you, for your love and faithfulness to me! Thank you, for your steadfastness and wholehearted desire to live pleasing to our heavenly Father. Thank you for how you take your resposibility as leader of our home seriously, and seek His will for us! I'm so blessed to have you for my husband! I love you with all my heart! You're the best!! Happy birthday!!

"Most men will proclaim each his own goodness, but who can find a faithful man?" Prov. 20:6

Pregnancy photo fun!

"For you formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother's womb." Ps. 139:13

Thank you to my sister who snapped these for us! Your talent blesses us...we love you!!

Truth vs. Lie

Here is a project and/or somthing to think about!

First, think of someone you know that is a joyful, content, and peaceful person.

Lets think this through!

If evolution is true and that's how we all got here, by chance, what would be the purpose in life? With evolution we all got here by chance, and there is no accountibility for our actions after we die. Therefore, our purpose in life would be self gratification, and pleasure! In other words me first, and that will bring me joyfulness, contentment and peace.

On the other hand if the Bible is true, and we were created for a purpose. According to the Bible, what is that purpose? First of all, we were made to have a relationship with God.

(Jn. 10:14) We were also made to serve. (Matt. 20:26-28) We could go on and on, but notice the trend, God first, others second and me last! This will bring true joyfulness, contentment and peace.

Look at the contrast!


Me first, others last.


OR


Me last, God and others first.

The person that came to mind as somone who was a joyful, content, peaceful person, are they the me first type, or God and others first type person?? Of all the people I know it's those that are God and others first that are consistently joyful, content, and peaceful people. On the contrary those that have the, "me first" additude are some of the most miserable people!

God's word is true in every part of life! It's easy to say, "I believe it." But what are my actions? Am I living the lie of evolution by putting me first? How do I put me first? Unforgivness, disobediance, having bad attitudes, not willing to serve, irresponsibility, and the list goes on and on.

Yet, in thinking this through I had to ask myself, do I deceive myself by "believing" the truth and living a lie?

Our new home!

This weekend we got moved into our new home!! As you can see we are still unpacking and getting settled in! It will be really nice as we are about 1.1 miles from Josiah's family's home.

The living room!

Abi is already enjoying her kitchen!!

The Call to Death...

The only effort that I can make that will result in eternal value is that of dying to self and full surrender to Jesus Christ.

"I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God who loved me and gave Himself for me." Gal 2:20




"And he who does not take up his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of Me. He who finds his life will lose it, and he who loses his life for my sake will find it" -Jesus (Matt 10:38&39)

From the Pilot in Command

Just for all those out there who wonder if I'm still in existence, I am. That's right its me, Josiah! I have been busy lately, although that has not been only reason I have not blogged in our log lately. I'm not quite sure why I haven't blogged in a while. My time has been busy on other things I guess, and Abi has been keeping it up to date. I wish I could get my pictures off my phone then you would have something to look at, instead of just boring you with words.

Last I checked God is still on the throne, because of that fact, life is good! Abi is doing and look'n great. We are now within four weeks of her due date (aka "The Final Four") and she is transitioning from the cute pregnant feeling, to the final weeks where big and uncomfortable replaces the feelings of cute. Although I think she still looks cute! I have been working for a guy running bulldozer and with all this snow we had been keeping busy pushing snow with the dozers. Today is slow, my boss said to take the day off. So its a get the "to do list" done today! (I don't think the "to do list" ever gets done)

A theme that God has been impressing upon me the past couple weeks is centered around Romans 8:28- "And we know that all things work together for good the those who love God and are called according to his purpose."

Have you ever thought, "Why would God want me with all my mistakes and imperfections?" I know I have. There are times I just plain blow it. As I think about this I come to realize more and more that God loves me not because of who I am, but because of who He is! God wants a relationship with me not because I'm perfect or such a great person, but because He is such a great and awesome God and it is because of who He is. God desire is to take my mistakes, if I'm repentant, and surrendered, and turn those mistakes into something that will bring Him glory!! What a awesome God we serve!

Pink or Blue.....

.....BOY or GIRL?!?

Since we don't know what we're having, we thought that in the meantime we'd ask all you what you think our precious little bundle is?! BOY or GIRL??? Drop us a comment, and let us know! :) We're looking forward to sharing with you in the near future (1 month to go!) whether our precious little one is a BOY or GIRL!!!

"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you..." Jer. 1:5

Thank you, Rachel!

Thanks to our wonderful sis, Rachel...we now have a new and revised look to this our little 'corner of the web'! Her expertise, talent, time and creativity have made for a very fun look! Wouldn't you say?! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU DEAR SIS! We love you!!

So...whatcha all think?! Comments are welcome, and actually encouraged!! :) Let Rachel know that you like it too!!!

"We love you precious little one...

...and can't wait to meet you!!!"

The Wedding!

My dear, sweet hubby took time to upload a short video from Dan and Bethany's wedding reception...so click the link below if you so desire and enjoy! :) What a beautifully, precious day it was! We're so excited for you two, and your new life together! Love you lots!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMeTRqjGuVk

THANK YOU!!!

WOW! Where do I begin?! I had no idea that 'so many' people visited our blog! Too fun!! Thank you all for your sweet comments, and taking the time to stop by and say, "Hi!" The most precious blessing was to hear of all of you that are praying for us, and baby...and we've never even met! The body of Christ is a precious thing, and you've encouraged us through knowing we're being upheld in prayer--THANK YOU!!!

Trusting each of you have a marvelous Thanksgiving. May we be truly thankful, we are so blessed!!

"Enter into His gates with thanksgving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful unto Him, and bless His name." Ps. 100:4

This is for YOU...blog readers!

Ok, all you blog readers, it's time to make your identity known! :) Whether this is a first time visit...you've commented before...or you've 'LURKED' here for a long time, but never commented...NOW...is the time! So please, do us a favor and leave a comment telling
-who you are
-where you're from
-and how you found our blog

And while you're at it...just for fun...what's your favorite food?!

Pregnancy Profile Shots!

How I love you,

precious little one.

How I can't wait to meet you,

child that I love.

You're our gift from heaven, and bundle of love!

A big thank you to my sister Anna, for her expertise, time, and love! We love you!

A Father's love...

"Hey there little one, Daddy loves you!"

21 weeks and counting...

"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you..." Jer.1:5

" For you formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother's womb." Ps. 139:13

This is what our baby looks like! (smile) Don't we serve an incredible GOD?! He is SO AWESOME!

Psalm 29:10-11

"The LORD sat enthroned at the Flood,
and the LORD sits as King forever.

The LORD will give strength to His people;

The LORD will bless His
people with peace."

One year ago today...

...was just the beginning...

...of happily ever after!

Adventures in Wyoming!

This week we've had the delight of having two of my sisters visit us! It's been so special, and what a great blessing to just 'be together'! Here's just a snipit of some of our fun happenings. Enjoy!

God's beautiful creation...
"Hold on, we're coming!!!"

The only bear we've seen, and it wants to take my arm off! Lol!

Having fun in the C-O-L-D mountain stream...

Um...caught in the act! ;)

Happy smiles!

"I will sing to the LORD as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being." Ps.104:33

"My Sister, My Friend"

I am blessed! Why?

Because I have sisters...and not just any sister.

But the very BESTEST sisters in the whole world!

She's not just my sister; she's my friend--ever!!!

Special thanks to Elizabeth U. for snapping these precious pictures for us. We appreciate it!

Announcing...

What: Baby Wissmann

Where: Arriving to our eager, loving arms

When: The end of February

R.S.V.P. Our honored guest has already done so!

" As you do not know what is the way of the wind,

Or how the bones grow in the womb of her who is with child,

So you do not know the works of God

who makes everything."

Ecclesiastes 11:5