"Trey Tuesday" - November 26, 2019

Thanksgiving Prep

Turkey thawed - check

Desserts baked - check

House cleaned - check - well, as check as it's going to get!  :)

Is that all there is to Thanksgiving Prep?

You know you are going to be asked.....let's prepare for it now.  What are you thankful for this year?  Not a canned answer.  Not a, "Phew, they skipped me!" kind of answer, but an honest and thoughtful reply to God's provision for you.

Assuming you are thankful for your family and your friends and your health....what else has God provided for you?  Consider the good, the bad, the ugly, and the beautiful....the expensive, the free, the treasured, and the plentiful.  The loss, the find, the sorrow, and the joy.  If you are struggling to come up with an answer, let me give you a hint.....God really, truly loves you and has a plan for your life.  He is in the midst of everything you are experiencing....the rain and the mud, the sunshine and the storms.

How can you prepare your heart to be thankful for God's plan for your life?

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose."  Romans 8:28

"Trey Tuesday" - November 19. 2019

Hall of Fame

In the New Testament book of Hebrews, God reminds us of the many heroes who have remained faithful to God's promises through many trials and tragedies....we actually call it the Hall of Faith.  

Sometimes it is difficult to imagine what Noah and Moses and King David endured.  Thanks to personal relationships and social media we are well aware of people who still praise the Lord through their difficult journeys, long awaited prayer requests, and survival in the midst of absolute yuck.  

Can you add to the list of famous - and not so famous - faithful friends?
"By faith Moses’ parents hid him for three months after he was born" Hebrews 11:23

"By faith the walls of Jericho fell" Hebrews 11:30 

By faith, Jay and Rachel confessed their trust and dependence on God's provision through Trey's life and death.

By faith, Joe and Bella remained open and honest with their feelings, trusting God's plan for their family.

By faith, Maggie's parents keep praying and praying and praying for a better solution.

By faith, Betty thanks God for her children, grandchildren, and great grandchild.

By faith.....

"Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see."  Hebrews 11:1

"Trey Tuesday" - November 12, 2019

Plus Sized!

Trey would have lovedddddd the new Disney+ app which launched today - endless Disney and Pixar movies and much, much more!  Many people would know that Trey would love this app.  Trey lived out loud.  Jay and Rachel live and love out loud.

What's your story?  What Plus Sized app would be perfect for you?
Would your family guess it?
Does your neighbor know it?

Is there a bestest friend who may realize your Plus Sized need?

Whether it is fresh roasted coffee, a winning football game, fine herbs, designer clothes, exquisite chocolate, silly humor, luxurious spa treatments, a huge buck, endless sleep, or so much more....please make sure someone knows your story.  And make sure you know someone else's story. 

In the words of my friend on Facebook today:  It’s been a pretty rough week already for many of my friends. Stick together and reach out if you need anything ....

"Let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near."  Hebrews 10:24,25

"Trey Tuesday" - November 5, 2019

5 Years....

Five years ago today our lives changed forever.  

Jay and Rachel - We praise the Lord for your faith, your strength, your testimony!

Joe and Bella - We praise the Lord for your resilience, your joy, your trust!
Trey - We praise the Lord for you teaching us to fix our eyes on Jesus!

From Rachel:

Today marks 5 years (!!!) since our Young Warrior, sweet, baby Trey got to his forever Home! We love him, we miss him, we think of him often and laugh easily at all the memories.
Today, friends, as you go through your day, think if there is a way you can show kindness above and beyond the norm. Everyone we encounter has a story...
#cancerstillsucks #godisstillgood #allthetime  

From Jay:

So earlier today I began my day by going through my Facebook memories. Tears rolling down my face, some were from sadness, but most were from being overwhelmed by the love and support from that day 5 years ago. Please never forget how powerful it is to not let someone be alone in their pain. Thank you for being there (and here) for us.  

"In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”  John 16:33