I think we have good news!

First of all thank you friends for all your encouragement and prayers during the last few weeks. My Dad went to the oncologist and I think we got some great news. (Dr. Cody is an angel in my eyes)He feels that there will probly be a great outcome. He told us that the approach he has recommended has really been successfull thus far with his patients. My dad got a scan the other day to make sure the cancer has not spread and so far it has not!

I still need prayer b/c I have not had the "talk" about his salvation. I don't want to chicken out b/c I feel things are going to be okay. We go back on the 18th to see when treatments will begin. And that's the update on my sweet Dad!

Once again thank you my sweet readers and friends for your loving words. Your words truly gave me a calming over my crazy worries ! Thanks again!

I had a Bad Day....

It's been a long time since I blogged, I actually had some "mechanical" problems with my blog. So I removed my pink background and huge family picture and now everything is back to normal. Or as normal get's in my world :)

Yes as my title says: I had a bad Day, maybe actually a few bad days...

On Tuesday while we were at Splashway as a family (lots of fun for familys by the way) my Dad called me to tell me that his test results came in showing he has cancer. So I did what all take charge daughters would do, I said okay Dad what's the course we are going to be taking to get rid of it. So we went to the surgeon on Friday and truly felt like two things were going on while we were in the room. 1.) That I was a balloon and the air was being let out quickly and 2.) After he shared the grim news that he was the teacher from Charlie Brown- I'm not sure how to spell but you know- Whaaa, Whaaa, Whaaa, Whaaa, Whaaa, Whaaa he told us sugery is not an option b/c he had the surgery 10 yrs. ago and has lived past the expectancy (news to me) and that radiation /Chemo can only help him prolong his life for just a little longer. We go to the Hemotologist on Wed. to see about the chemo/radiation treatment. So yes I have a few bad days...But two things I want to share for prayer is: 1st- I am unsure of my Dad's salvation so I am praying how exactly we are going to have this conversation next week and 2nd- All the cancer stuff- healing, etc. I know God has the power to heal and I am believing that he will should this be the path for my Dad.

Anyways, sorry the post is so long!

SUMMER: What will this mean

We started our summer over a week ago and I have loved it! I like not having to be controlled by studies, projects, early bed times and all that school involves. The first day of summer we relaxed around the house, did some chores, played some games, made a few summer rules and just stayed home for a change. You know it's bad when your kids beg, PLEASE let's stay home even the 2 year old was begging. Then we stayed up late!!! The next day we all went and watched, Speed Racer. That was cool however we are a language sensitive family and there were 5 or so bad words :( The 9 year counted and kept telling the other's Oh don't ever repeat that word, it's a curse word and then the 3 year old kept repeating what he thought he heard was the word Ax. (of course that's not what was said on the movie) He kept saying it over and over and over. He would say my cousin C.J. has an ax. A really big ax. I really wondered what the people around us thought they heard. oh well....

Then we went and enjoyed the opening Free Weekend at the Pool. We had so much fun. My husband is such a big kid when it comes to life, and well... There were a few other boy's wanting to play with him. He is one of those that the lifeguard has been known to tell settle down in the pool, um sir.

We ended the weekend and started the new week off by celebrating family birthdays and Memorial Day at Lake Livingston with all the family. We had fun, we ate to much and stayed out to late. But it was alot of fun!

Then we had a Farewell Party for a precious family in our Church and community as they are moving away in the next week. We had a fun time visiting and letting the kids play in the park, however it is sad to loose them, but exciting to see what God is going to be doing in there life in the upcoming future. We love you and will miss you Alessa, Richard and Matthew!

My Dad came over for a few days to hang out with kids while I had a little bit of work to do. They had lots of fun with Papa. He loves to cook for them.

We are gearing up for VBS tomorrow. I am excited for this week to get here and to see what all God has in store for us this week. My mother in law will be joining us for the 1st few days of VBS.

Apparently I had a need to do a lot of talking (typing)... Sorry if I bore anyone, this is what's been going on in life of the Partie of 6.

Blue Bell Fun Run

I was so proud of my hubby!! He decided yesterday that he was going to run in the Blue Bell Fun Run. Some of you might not know but he just picked up running probably in May and had stayed pretty dedicated to it. He had lost a total of 35 lbs or so with exercise and diet. I'm so proud. However in November he hurt his knee and had to stop the running for awhile. He was not a happy camper. It did not take long to get out of the exercise habit and recently he stared back up again. Anyways.... He did great, we were so proud to watch him cross the finish line :) He ran in the 10 K (6 miles) in a time of 55 minutes. He ranked 130 or something along those lines out of 400 ish. He is looking forward to improving his time next year and having Joshua run it with him. So here are the pictures to share with everyone. One of the really cool things was that Blue Bell was there and shared their yummy ice cream with everyone. My kido's were in Blue Bell heaven!

Easter Fun

We had a great Easter. Our Church service was amazing that morning. This truly set the pace for the day for our Family! We reflected on the sacrifice that was made for us through Christ. We then joined some of our Friends for the afternoon, eating, relaxation for the men and children :) and lots of playing. We of course tossed in an egg hunt .... Wanted to share some pic's of our day.

Spring Break Fun!!

I'm always a little behind on what's going on with us. After looking at our pictures I'm reminded of some of the fun we had on Spring Break. It was a relaxing week of not being in the truck for long hours, not spending to much $$$, and finally just fun times together as a family. Joshua had the opportunity of attending Skate Board Camp (thanks John he had a blast!) Mariah, Timothy and Matthew went to the park several times, they had loads of Dad time and we spent the last few days in Conroe with the family. I really just wanted to share some pictures of the week. My kids always look like they have been playing in the dirt. Oh well, what do you expect their kids.

Special Day

This is a special day every year in the Morrison family. February 28, 2004 Joshua asked Jesus into his life. We enjoy celebrating but have not had the privilege do to the previous post about Matthew. We told him we would make it up to him tomorrow. He is leaning towards eating dinner at Beavers Kitchen. He love's their oreo pie & thinks it's pretty special.

I think back to that special day 4 years ago. We were in Ft. Worth and had taught Children's church that day and Joshua was the youngest one in the class. That day's lesson was on Salvation and Alex was teaching that lesson and I was the hand's behind the puppets :) YaY me!

Well when Alex finished the lesson. He asked the kid's what they thought about what they had just learned. Those of you who know Joshua: Let's remember: Wiggling, being silly, looking all around the place, ACTIVE and ENERGETIC were word's to describe him. Joshua raised his hand (since he was our own we kind of looked past him: b/c I was thinking he is probably going to tell me he had to go to the bathroom or get a drink or something like that. Who knew what it would be. Finally his sweet Dad was brave and said Yes Joshua did you have something to say. He said Yes , Dad you know what you were talking about: You know having Jesus in your life as your boss and Lord. Well Dad I want to do that. I want to make him my Boss tonight. WOW we were shocked. It get's better. Alex gave me the look and told me to take him in one of the nearby class rooms to talk about it. While he continued Children's Church. All the years experience I had doing this I felt were wiped away. I was stumbling over the scriptures and not remembering the right questions to ask. I was a mess. So I fumbled through the talk and said that we would sit down with Dad later on that night.

Sorry I know this is getting long. But I think it's a good story.

Well on the way home Alex and I talked briefly in code and we both agreed that we would wait and let Joshua bring it up. (silly parent's aren't we. I guess with our own we were scared with his age 4 almost 5 that he was not ready.) God was probably wanting to give us a big ol thump, let me tell you he did! As we pull up in the driveway I go to open my door. Sweet little Joshua said Mommy I thought we were going to talk to Daddy about Jesus being my boss and Lord tonight. I said we will honey. He then said: Are you not going to let me have Jesus in my heart tonight. So out in our driveway a few minutes later my sweet boy invited Jesus into his life saying his own prayer. Alex told him that he would need to say a prayer and next thing we know he is talking to God on his own in his own words with tears falling down his face.

Urgency friends....

That was a heart after God with Urgency.

WoW I still get a lump in my throat when I think about that special day. I'm excited to see what God is going to do in Joshua's life. He has passion for God and is sad for people he knows who do not have God as their boss and Lord. Matthew has been asking alot of questions about God and Jesus and Joshua told him that it's time for him to get saved. We told Joshua slow down with your brother. (I don't know, maybe I should stay out of the way when it comes to Joshua and spiritual matters.)