Happy Anniversary Don & Rita

Since this blog is for family and friends I thought I would take advantage and wish my brother and sister a happy anniversary tomorrow. This comes from all of us here in Missouri wishing you a very happy anniversary day and a wonderful cruise. For those of you who don't know, they are headed out for a fun cruise and Don says after Rita putting up with him for all those years (40),, she deserves it! I think it's love!!

Well, once again, happy anniversary, love...

Mom, Peggy and Ken, & Perkitty

The Husband!

I just wanted all of you to see the type of pictures Ken posts on his blogspot while I am out of town. He also calls himself a "Convoy of Hope widower." I would feel sorry for him but when he uses ploys like this I just figure you should know to feel sorry for me!! Let's just give him a round of applause for effort and the bravery for putting out a picture of himself looking like this!

Love ya' honey, be home soon, maybe...

Concord, California, Convoy of Hope

The people came out and we had a fun and exciting day. Nearly 4,000 guests attended the Convoy of Hope and with 500+ volunteers we were able to treat each one as a "guest of honor" from the moment they entered the site until they were helped to their vehicle with their groceries. God really blessed us with great weather and people were blessed in many ways as they were shown His love. One hundred and forty children gave their hearts to Jesus and over 100 adults accepted Him. Seeds were planted and the work is only just begun. God did a mighty work and I believe everyone was excited and happy at how the day went. Free haircuts were given, medical and dental exams, community services and job information was given out, tri-tip sandwiches and a fantastic kids area with bounce houses and climbing thingies!! It was fun, fun, fun!

Joyce St. John, is that you in there???
Joyce Pryor my long time friend handed out over 5700 lunches! Okay, she did have help. There I am with the truck. And Ken's sister Ellene and her girls, Beverly and Pamela, came to see what I do. It was great to see them and great to see many people I know from Calvary Temple.

Mom & I Head to California

Mom and I are headed to California for the Convoy of Hope and to visit friends and family. Looking forward to a great trip together.

Mom's New Home, Part 7

The last of the tour.

Mom's Address & Birthday

Just in case you missed it, I am readying some address changes for California and thought I'd include mom's address here once again along with a picture. Today is her birthday, the first one without a card from daddy. We will be taking her to Lambert's the home of the throwed rolls! She still can't catch one but Ken will do that for her! Call her if you can.

New Address for Virginia:

Virginia L. Paul
3195 N. Circle Lane #315C
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 833-3310
cell: (925) 212-1065

Mom's New Home, Part 6

Tired, but Excited

What a weekend. I am sitting in the airport and I am tired but I am excited over what God did this past weekend at the women's retreat at Glorieta, New Mexico. I ministered with some beautiful women and God moved in His mighty way. We had an awesome time. Greater Vision from Louisiana did praise and worship and Barbara Naranjo also shared in worship. We had a beautiful banquet Saturday night followed by Jewish Seder and then a service where God definitely had His way and we just followed His direction. I believe the women attending the retreat went home having been met by God and filled with His presence and needs met and hearts filled.

I enjoyed spending time with my niece Debbie and being used to minister to the women at the retreat, thank you Jesus for your move.

Pictures show some of the ladies from the retreat, the fun flip flop craft and Debbie and I.

Speaking in Glorieta, New Mexico

I am sitting in the Springfield airport waiting for my flight to Albuquerque. I will be speaking at a women's retreat this weekend at Glorieta. I am really looking forward to this and excited to see what God has for each of us as He uses me and touches each of the ladies in attendance. I will be rooming with Debbie Burns my niece and look forward to spending time with her. Well, praying for an exciting time and looking forward to what is ahead for this weekend. Will let you know.

The picture is a hint of one of the sessions and what I will be sharing on!

Mom's New Home, Part 5

Mom's New Home, Part 4

Mom's New Home, Part 3

Mom's New Home, Part 2

My Nephew

This is Andrew my nephew. Wow! That about sums it up. Of course, the great photography kudos go to his mom, Heidi. Yep, I'm a little proud of all of them, even Mike who was probably right there with them keeping them sane!

Mom's New Home, Part 1

Here's a tour of Mom's new home at Maranatha Village in several installments.