May 2010
1 post
March 2010
1 post
Gardner Grumblings
Jared called on Sunday!!! Yeah!!! Just when I think I can’t stand it another minute he calls. PTL. He needs your prayers. He is tired and weary and badly in need of a family/friend fix. He had hoped to be home next week so that part of his leave could be spent with his friends on spring break from VT. Unfortunately his leave was denied due to a deadline on a major shipment to...
February 2010
18 posts
FP - Austin
From Laura: “The puppies, the puppies…where are the 15 puppies” is now what I hear in my sleep. Austin has the whole 101 dalmations movie stuck in his head and its been stuck there for four weeks now! Yes, he has been repeating the movie since I let him watch it four weeks ago. My goal right now is to figure out what in the world makes him hang on to some movies and keep...
Ashley
Hannah is a-m-a-z-i-n-g! She is so talented and has such a sweet heart - it is beautiful and I love love love it! Thank you, Hannah!
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FP - Kala
From Laura: If you asked Kala last week if she was a princess her response would instantly be, “No, I am ‘A’ Kala,” but now, that is a different story. She is totally into dressing up in her Disney princess dresses and now says, “Yes, I am a princess.” She is also wanting to wear her church dresses, too. So cute. She had some growth spurt...
FP - Clayton
Please pray for Clayton as he is out in this weather working to plow/shovel. He is such a hard worker - willing to do whatever is necessary. Pray that he is safe and finds a way to get warm periodically.
The LORD will protect you from all evil; He will keep your soul. Psalm 121:7
FP - Hannah
Hannah has a full plate this semester with 15 credits, orchestra and her new role as a Spiritual Leader in her dorm. She had her first experience with an ER visit the other day - when she helped transport an injured student for treatment. We are SO proud of her and know she is right where God wants her. Pray for strength and wisdom as she works through this semester and prepares for her mission...
FP - Harrison
Unlike Samson, cutting Harrison’s hair, I swear, has made him stronger! ;-)
I find him on my kitchen counter, kitchen table, jumping on the kid’s beds and in the toliet (ugh)! He is so cute and knows when he is in trouble because he turns the charm on big time with his “Scrumpy smile”!! Please lift him up in prayer this month for protection over him, in those moments when...
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FP - Dwayne
It’s snowing! We still had several inches left on the ground form the last snow when it started snowing again today. We are due for “more than two feet” of the white stuff before it stops this time. We’re hunkered down with food, candles, batteries, wood, water and more. Ben is off to get snowed in at a friend’s house. Rachel has a friend over for the same...
Gardner Grumblings
What can I say? Life is more than a little crazy right now. I have my seatbelt on and my knuckles are white from holding on for this wild ride but the Lord is faithful and His love is everlasting. God has been using this time for His purpose and I am grateful to be a vessel for Him.
Although the economy is hammering my business, I am so blessed to be working with the Tree of Life food pantry...
FP - Sam
Praise the Lord that we just paid off our car and penalty for breaking our lease at our apartment!!! (It was better than paying through the nose even after I leave.) We are so thankful and breathing a little easier.
Please continue to pray for my job. Only 58 days left in total, but I’m praying they let me stay my last two weeks. We are praying about some big decisions and time concerns...
Ashley
GOD IS GOOD!!! I literally just sent an email to Aunt Joyce with our prayer requests for the month asking for prayer for subbing jobs for me…AND I JUST GOT 3 no more than 15 seconds later!!!! God is good and teaching me the importance of prayer every day!
FP - Rachel
Rachel just returned safely from her first big driving adventure. She drove herself to co-op classes. (I took Ben later in the day.) And then she drove Ben home. Please keep her in your prayers as she gets used to driving alone. She is a good driver, but Northern Virginia is a crazy place to learn to drive…
“For He will give His angels charge concerning you, To guard you in all...
January 2010
20 posts
FP - Jordan
Jordan asks that you pray for her family in these difficult times. She is VERY thankful for her job.
The LORD bless you, and keep you; The LORD make His face shine on you, And be gracious to you; The LORD lift up His countenance on you, And give you peace. Numbers 6:24-25
Sam & Ashley
Praise the Lord!
This email was sent out by my recruiter regarding new a cell phone policy put into place this month - looks like we get more communication than previously allowed!
Cell Phone Use in Basic Military Training (BMT) (as of January 2010) During the 8.5 weeks while your loved one is at BMT, he/she will be authorized to use his/her cell phone to make outgoing calls to family members....
FP - Laura
Laura is the best mother in the world! With three dynamos ages four and under, her days are extremely busy. (From son up to son down:-) She sent a video yesterday of Harrison getting his first haircut - what a sweetie! Pray for God to give Laura insight and wisdom as she meets the needs of her family - especially Austin’s unique needs. What a blessing each one is!
Grow in the grace and...
FP - Zach
From Joyce:
Zach asked for prayer for FDA approval of their product line (which was being considered today). Before I could even get the Family Prayer E-mail out today, he let me know that they received their approval! Praise God! What a blessing:-) Please pray for their business loan approval, which is pending.
How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, Nor stand...
Ashley
I found chance! The “Drever” dog fits her height, weight, coat type, color (although I couldn’t find the black and white online), and temperament including her powerful bark. Check out the way this dog is shaped & the legs! And that is just how she would sit! The dog in the picture looks taller than it is - they are 11 - 16 inches tall.
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Rachel
I got my license!!! I just finished with my testing today, I’m legal. :) Hopefully I’ll be able to drive myself to orchestra. I’m so excited!
love ya’ll!
Rachel
Hey guys,
Ashley- I’m okay. Emily Rist was teaching me so she was nearby, and she made me get right back on and do the same thing, but stay in the saddle. I’m so thankful for her! I’m riding English style once a week. We are mainly working on the basics, but I hope to be eventually allowed to do a few jumps.
On another note, Ben and I sent in our Precept Applications this week....
FP - Joyce
It’s sleeting here…not good weather for any day, but particularly today…We are planning to head to DC for the March for Life. Pray for me as I evaluate the weather conditions and decide what’s best to do. Rachel and I are SO committed to going. (Ben is supportive, but not as enthusiastic;-)
If you are unable to attend the March for Life, but would like to show your...
Ashley
Everything is same old, same old here. Sam is at work and I’m at home. I’ve worked with the kids twice already so that line isn’t completely severed but I like it this way so much more. A lot less stress! I’m getting my volunteer stuff out this week. Please keep Sam’s job in your prayers; only 67 more days of the NGA! Sam has some workout news but I’ll let him...
Jared
For anyone who doesn’t facebook, Jared wrote this on the “GGSC” page this morning:
Went to work today at 0500. I was told at 1130 that we have started base wide exercise today at 1200. Twelve hour shifts - 24hour coverage from everywhere. Got sent home at 1300 to “get sleep” to come back at 1800 for a 1800 to 0600 shift. Rough… Pray the exercise runs smoothly....
Hannah Bonana
Hey everybody!
I have almost completed my first week back at Liberty and I don’t think I’ve ever appreciated the weekend more :) It’s been a hard first week trying to get in the groove of things again and getting the hang of my new position on our student leadership team as Spiritual Life Director. I love this position because it means I get to know and hang out with all sixty...
Rachel
So…I went riding yesterday (Wed.) and my horse threw me/ I fell off. :) One moment I was on top of the horse, and the next I was flying off. I hit a block and pole, but I only have a few bruises. That’s the highlight of my week so far.
FP - Ben
Ben starts his CSI course online today. He’s loving this science format. Wow! How things have changed in our years of homeschooling! The prerequisite was an Intro to Anatomy & Physiology course with the same NC professor. Ben did well and now he’ll be a crime solver…
Listen to this secret truth: we shall not all die, but when the last trumpet sounds, we shall all be...
Ashley
I am going to post the family prayers each day (thanks AJ for the emails!) so they make it to facebook and everyone can see them. Love you all!
FP - Zach
From Laura:
The last two weeks of January, Zach has been and will be on the road a lot! Please keep him in your prayers. He (and WE :-) are VERY excited to have our Abby come see us this weekend!!! YEAH!!!
How precious is Your lovingkindness, O God! And the children of men take refuge in the shadow of Your wings. They drink their fill of the abundance of Your house; And You give them to drink of...
Rachel:
That is AWESOME! So excited for you!!! Let us know how it goes / when you get your lisence :)
Rachel
Hey Guys!
I started behind the wheel this past week! By Wednesday I will only have two more sessions to go. I should be getting my license sometime this week.
Ashley
Dear Hannah and Rachel -
EW.
I read the comment first and do not know if I can stomach the video! What a freak! I don’t want to know how you found this, and I will not condone this behavior :) hahahaha
Hannah Bonana
Dear Ashley, Jordan, and Abby~
Rachel and I found this video and knew you wouldn’t be complete until you saw the “greatest love story ever told.”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLFPrHrfbaA
Love,
Hannah and Rachel
P.S.- Check out this quote from one of the viewers after you have watched the video. Warning: Barf bag advised.
Quote:
“What a beautiful...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KALA!
ps - you guys had a dog??? who knew?
December 2009
15 posts
From Jared
For those who don’t Facebook (that’s right, it’s a verb now), Jared posted this yesterday on the Gardner Guthrie Shaw Carothers page:
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! Guthries: Thank you soo much for my package! I ended up taking the new jar of apple butter to my Christmas dinner. Everyone loved it! I wasn’t about to take the rest of what i got from the other jar. Thank you for your...
CONGRATULATIONS to Rachel for heading to Liberty in the fall of 2010! This is wonderful news & we wish you (Rachel) a great 4 years of growing up & getting closer to God!
Please keep Clayton in your prayers - he wants to attend Liberty as well & we are asking God to provide a way. God is in control, we’ll see what His plan is! Pray for guidance during the time he is at home,...
Sam
From our website:
I went to my first DEP (Delayed Entry Program) meeting today, which was a Salvation Army event where I helped pack up Christmas goods to needy famillies in Winchester. It was pretty slow and really cold, but it was good to finally be doing something with the AF and try to meet new DEP people. Thanks to Clayton for coming along. I found out one of the kids I did my initial...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JORDAN!!!
From Jared's Page
Jared signed up for a blog! I started “following him” so you can see his posts when you sign into the family blog, but just to make sure we all can see his posts, I’m going to re-post them on the main site…whew, ok long story short, keep reading.
From Jared:
Guthries- Thank you sooo much for the package it really means a lot to get something like that. Im having to fight...
Gardner Grumblings
I had an AMAZING birthday! Jordan fixed dinner on Thursday night - Ashley baked the cake (brownies for me). It was a fabulous meal and such a good time just visiting together. And since I follow in my father’s footsteps my birthday celebrations were continued tonight! We all got together over pizza and watched Shenandoah…my favorite OLD movie. Thanks to everybody for a wonderful...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM/LYNN