Jay and Rachel, Did You Know?
"I, the LORD, am your Savior, your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob."
Isaiah 60:16
Jay and Rachel did you know when you said, "I Do" your first born would fear all mascots?
Jay and Rachel did you know when you said, "I Do" your girl's spunk would cause you much growth?
Did you know that your open home would host both old and new?
The life that you had chosen, would soon be turned askew?
Jay and Rachel did you know that your baby boy would one day battle cancer?
But Jay and Rachel did you know that that baby boy would shine and soar through all things?
Did you know that your baby boy would be lifted in prayer worldwide?
This child that you've delivered, brings Joy and Hope to life!
Jay and Rachel did you know?
Team Mitlo prays, and cheers you on, wears bracelets red and gold...
The Facebook posts, the phone calls too, the love won't ever cease!
Trey's friends do you know that Trey gets his strength from the Lord of all creation?
Trey's friends do you know that the Lord can heal all that burdens you, too?
Do you know that the Christmas Child is God's gift to receive?
Jesus Christ, that Baby, is your Great I Am!
To conclude this Trey Tuesday, PLEASE watch this video on YouTube....it brings Christmas and Easter together! :)
http://youtu.be/C1DZA_TdBBI
Family Reunion September 2014
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Trey Tuesday - December 11, 2012
Joy to the World!
Such an awesome song and amazing concept!
Oh, that the world would live with joy! :)
Or that shoppers would co-exist with joy! :)
Or that drivers would navigate with joy! :)
Once again, we look to Trey for his example....Look at that photo and try not to smile! :)
Despite Trey's circumstances, he has joy! :)
"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds"
James 1:2
God's joy is plentiful enough for everyone! :)
"rejoicing because God had given them great joy."
Nehemiah 12:43
As we pray this Trey Tuesday, yes, please continue to pray for great results with Trey's treatments!
"Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be made full."
John 16:24Please also pray for Trey's dentist trip and all that could occur there (even with a typical 4 year old!) :)
"leap for joy"
Luke 6:23(ummm.....that may not be the best dentist verse!?!?) :)
And continue to pray for Joe and Bella in this journey.
"Gladness and joy will overtake them"
Isiah 35:10
"the LORD had given them cause to rejoice"
2 Chronicles 20:27And for Jay and Rachel and decisions they always need to be making.
"You have made known to me the paths of life; you will fill me with joy in Your presence."
Acts 2:28
And then, turn off the news tonight, or skip the Facebook updates and focus on an early Christmas gift to you: J-O-Y!
"For you make me glad by your deeds, O LORD; I sing for joy at the works of your hands."
Psalm 92:4
"I have spoken these things to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be made full"
John 15:11
Such an awesome song and amazing concept!
Oh, that the world would live with joy! :)
Or that shoppers would co-exist with joy! :)
Or that drivers would navigate with joy! :)
Once again, we look to Trey for his example....Look at that photo and try not to smile! :)
Despite Trey's circumstances, he has joy! :)
"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds"
James 1:2
God's joy is plentiful enough for everyone! :)
"rejoicing because God had given them great joy."
Nehemiah 12:43
As we pray this Trey Tuesday, yes, please continue to pray for great results with Trey's treatments!
"Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be made full."
John 16:24Please also pray for Trey's dentist trip and all that could occur there (even with a typical 4 year old!) :)
"leap for joy"
Luke 6:23(ummm.....that may not be the best dentist verse!?!?) :)
And continue to pray for Joe and Bella in this journey.
"Gladness and joy will overtake them"
Isiah 35:10
"the LORD had given them cause to rejoice"
2 Chronicles 20:27And for Jay and Rachel and decisions they always need to be making.
"You have made known to me the paths of life; you will fill me with joy in Your presence."
Acts 2:28
And then, turn off the news tonight, or skip the Facebook updates and focus on an early Christmas gift to you: J-O-Y!
"For you make me glad by your deeds, O LORD; I sing for joy at the works of your hands."
Psalm 92:4
"I have spoken these things to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be made full"
John 15:11
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Trey Tuesday - December 4, 2012
Who's Your Stewart?
I hope you took the chance to read about the awesome and creative Christmas antics going on at the Mitlos these days (instead of that pesky little Elf creature). Here it is in a nut shell from Rachel : http://rachelmitlo.
The
kids got a letter in the mail from Stewart. Stewart works for Santa
but is so shy he doesn't want to be seen. He's not here to check on
behavior, but rather make sure the kids know why we really celebrate
Christmas and to take a gift list back to Santa. Everyday, the kids
have to find Stewart's box.
Do your kids count on the Elf?
Or perhaps the big guy himself in his red suit and white beard?
What about you?
Who knows your heart's desires?
Who do you trust to make sure everything turns out the best way possible?
As we pray for Trey this Trey Tuesday, please ask the King of the Universe, God Almighty, for His very best for Trey!
Or perhaps the big guy himself in his red suit and white beard?
What about you?
Who knows your heart's desires?
Who do you trust to make sure everything turns out the best way possible?
As we pray for Trey this Trey Tuesday, please ask the King of the Universe, God Almighty, for His very best for Trey!
"Christ Jesus, who died--more than that, who was raised to life--is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us."
Romans 8:34
Romans 8:34
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Trey Tuesday - November 27, 2012
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
Thanksgiving Thursday
Black Friday
Small Business Saturday
Cyber Monday
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
Fresh snow fall
Houses decked with lights
Santa at the mall
Advent candles being dusted off
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
Oh, the comfort of traditions! :)
But what about your prayer life?
Comfortable in your traditions?
OK, OK...Pray for Trey Tuesday is a tradition...
But how do you pray for Trey (or anyone/anything else?)
In robotic, methodical tradition like hanging the decorations in the same place every year?
Why not mix things up this Christmas season?
"You have let go of the commands of God and are holding on to the traditions of men.”
Mark 7:8
Jesus simply states: "This is my command: Love each other."
John 15:17(That is certainly easier than keeping up with the Jones' traditional inflatable yard decorations and Christmas light display, right?!)
Thanks for loving Trey enough to set aside time to pray for him and his treatments and healing each week! :)
Seek the heart of God that loves you so much - call it an early Christmas gift to you! :)
Let every heart prepare Him room...
It will be as if He answers:
All I Want for Christmas Is You.
Thanksgiving Thursday
Black Friday
Small Business Saturday
Cyber Monday
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
Fresh snow fall
Houses decked with lights
Santa at the mall
Advent candles being dusted off
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
Oh, the comfort of traditions! :)
But what about your prayer life?
Comfortable in your traditions?
OK, OK...Pray for Trey Tuesday is a tradition...
But how do you pray for Trey (or anyone/anything else?)
In robotic, methodical tradition like hanging the decorations in the same place every year?
Why not mix things up this Christmas season?
"You have let go of the commands of God and are holding on to the traditions of men.”
Mark 7:8
Jesus simply states: "This is my command: Love each other."
John 15:17(That is certainly easier than keeping up with the Jones' traditional inflatable yard decorations and Christmas light display, right?!)
Thanks for loving Trey enough to set aside time to pray for him and his treatments and healing each week! :)
Seek the heart of God that loves you so much - call it an early Christmas gift to you! :)
Let every heart prepare Him room...
It will be as if He answers:
All I Want for Christmas Is You.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Trey Tuesday - November 20, 2012
Overflowing!
Overflowing, oozing, bubbling and running over....
Made you think of post-Thanksgiving-dinner hot apple pie with ice cream and whipped cream, right!? :)
Well, actually I am thinking about Trey and cancer.
Paul in his letter to the Colossians teaches:
"So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in Him,
rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness."
Colossians 2:6-7
Apple pie oozes apple goodness.
Cherry pie overflows cherry goodness. (all over my oven!) :)
What overflows from your life?
We can only overflow with what is inside!
"So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in Him,
rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness."
We overflow with thankfulness to Christ Jesus our Lord!
We overflow with thankfulness for Team Mitlo One and all prayer warriors and friends who pray for Trey and his treatments and his healing!
We overflow with thankfulness for Trey and Jay and Rachel and Joe and Bella as they teach us how to
live in Christ,
live rooted in Christ,
live built up in Christ, and
live strengthened in the faith!
So this Thanksgiving, (and beyond!) when it is your turn to tell the family what you are thankful for,
just don't think of one canned phrase to squeak out...OVERFLOW with thankfulness from a thankful, faith-filled heart! :)
"It is good to give thanks to the LORD"
Psalm 92:1
Overflowing, oozing, bubbling and running over....
Made you think of post-Thanksgiving-dinner hot apple pie with ice cream and whipped cream, right!? :)
Well, actually I am thinking about Trey and cancer.
Paul in his letter to the Colossians teaches:
"So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in Him,
rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness."
Colossians 2:6-7
Apple pie oozes apple goodness.
Cherry pie overflows cherry goodness. (all over my oven!) :)
What overflows from your life?
We can only overflow with what is inside!
"So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in Him,
rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness."
We overflow with thankfulness to Christ Jesus our Lord!
We overflow with thankfulness for Team Mitlo One and all prayer warriors and friends who pray for Trey and his treatments and his healing!
We overflow with thankfulness for Trey and Jay and Rachel and Joe and Bella as they teach us how to
live in Christ,
live rooted in Christ,
live built up in Christ, and
live strengthened in the faith!
So this Thanksgiving, (and beyond!) when it is your turn to tell the family what you are thankful for,
just don't think of one canned phrase to squeak out...OVERFLOW with thankfulness from a thankful, faith-filled heart! :)
"It is good to give thanks to the LORD"
Psalm 92:1
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Trey Tuesday - November 13, 2012
Pray again!
Be honest with yourself....
What just went through your head/heart/stomach when you read those words?
A heavy sigh as you now realize what you forgot to do this morning?
A major guilt trip from a long lost habit or relationship?
Dread for the drudgery you feel at the Thanksgiving family dinner table?
Fear of the unknown?
Or are you like Trey?
Jay wrote a few weeks ago:
Tuesday afternoon – I just put Trey down for his nap and prayed for him…as always. Before I was done he said “pray again.” So I did. I thanked God that so many people pray for him, that so many people love him.
I can just imagine the warm, fuzzy setting....
Trey trusting Jay trusting God.
Like a comforting back rub when you can't lift one more muscle...
Like the relief of finally making it home after a long day...
Like the warmth of a genuine hug...
Like a reunion with a long lost friend....
Trey sighs..."Do it again, Daddy..."
It's that simple.
It's that simple.
This Trey Tuesday as we pray for Trey, try it.
Pray again!
"Day and night they never stop saying: "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come."
Revelation 4:8
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
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