Thursday, December 25, 2008
Merry Christmas From The Worthey's
Sunday, December 21, 2008
The Wonder of Wonders
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOcMP3ulLVc
THE WONDER OF WONDERS
THE WONDER OF WONDERS, AS SHE LOOKED ON HIS FACE,
THAT THIS LITTLE BOY, SPOKE THE WORLDS INTO PLACE.
THE STARS AND THE MOON, SHINING BRIGHTLY ON THEM,
THE EARTH AND THE SUN, WERE CREATED BY HIM.
CHORUS:
THE WONDER OF WONDERS ,OH HOW COULD IT BE,
THAT GOD BECAME FLESH, AND WAS GIVIN FOR ME.
THE ALMIGHTY CAME DOWN, AND WALKED AMONG MEN,
THE WONDER OF WONDERS, HE DIED FOR MY SINS.
THE WONDER OF WONDERS, AS SHE LOOKED DOWN AND SMILED,
THAT HE WAS HER MAKER, AS WELL AS HER CHILD.
HE CREATED THE WOMB, THAT HAD GIVIN HIM BIRTH.
HE WAS GOD INCARNATE, CAME DOWN TO EARTH.
CHORUS:
THE WONDER OF WONDERS ,OH HOW COULD IT BE,
THAT GOD BECAME FLESH AND WAS GIVIN FOR ME.
THE ALMIGHTY CAME DOWN AND WALKED AMONG MEN,
THE WONDER OF WONDERS, HE DIED FOR MY SINS.
THE WONDER OF WONDERS, AS SHE HEARD HIS SMALL CRY,
THAT THIS VOICE HAD THUNDERED, ON MT. SINAI.
THE SMALL HAND SHE HELD, SO TENDERLY,
HAD MADE A DRY PATH, THROUGH THE MIGHTY RED SEA.
CHORUS:
THE WONDER OF WONDERS ,OH HOW COULD IT BE,
THAT GOD BECAME FLESH AND WAS GIVIN FOR ME.
THE ALMIGHTY CAME DOWN AND WALKED AMONG MEN,
THE WONDER OF WONDERS, HE DIED FOR MY SINS.
Our pastor has been preaching from the first chapter of the Gospel of John for the past few weeks and this morning he preached on verse 14 which says, "The word became flesh and took up residence among us. We observed His glory, the glory as the One and Only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth"(HCSB). His message was about the amazement of the incarnation, the necessity of the incarnation, and the blessing of the incarnation. It truly is amazing, and necessary, and a blessing, that our Creator became flesh and died for us. There is another song on my tape by the Inspirations titled I Love to Spend Christmas at Calvary. The chorus of this song says:
The most beautiful gift there was given,
When God Himself in mercy, decorated a tree,
The most beautiful light there is shining,
I love to spend Christmas, at Calvary.
When I think about Christmas I think about the birth of Christ. When I think about the birth of Christ I think about His death and resurrection. I am amazed that God loved us so much that He gave the greatest gift ever given when He gave us His Son Jesus. My prayer is that you know Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior and that you recognize that when God took on humanity it truly was a wonder of wonders. I hope you have a Merry Christmas and please fill free to contact me if you have any questions.
Tommy
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Cal Farley- Update
Please continue to pray for us that we will get a clear direction from the Lord about where we are to go from here! Until we know something for sure we will be here in Wake Forest...Tommy and I both have jobs, Chase is in a good school and we have a roof over our heads! :)
Friday, December 19, 2008
Cal Farley's - Girlstown USA
Cal Farley's Girlstown, U.S.A. prepares adolescent girls, ages 10 to 18, to become responsible family members and successful adults by providing a family-style, Christ-centered environment supporting each girl's total development. Although needing structure and supervision, the residents function in an open environment and community without extended periods of intense individual supervision. All programs are designed to bring about a sense of balance to each girl's life. The staff works with each girl's entire family unit to develop healthy, positive relationships.
The girls attend Whiteface Consolidated Independent School District and enjoy the same opportunities as other area students to grow academically and socially.
Girls may remain at Girlstown for as short as one year or through high school graduation, depending on when goals she and her family have set are successfully achieved. Youths receive medical, optical, dental and emergency services as needed.
Cal Farley's Girlstown, U.S.A. is situated on 1,425 acres of land eight miles south of Whiteface, Texas, (west of Lubbock) on FM 1780.
The population generally ranges between 50-60 girls.
Girlstown graduates who choose to further their education may apply for assistance through organizational scholarships for academic or vocational training.
The house parent couple is the backbone of our programs at Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch and Cal Farley’s Girlstown, U.S.A. House parenting is arguably the toughest job within the organization.
House parent couples provide daily supervision for up to 12 children in the home or cottage. The job includes serving as positive role models who teach life skills and offer guidance, discipline and spiritual development to the children. This takes a high level of energy and the capacity to meet the demands of a large family household.
At Cal Farley’s, successful house parents come from many walks of life, represent different age groups, and display different personalities. One common theme is that they see their role as a ministry to help hurting and troubled children.
Although it is not unusual for various staff members at Cal Farley’s to serve the organization for ten or even twenty years, it is seldom that a house parent couple reaches the 10-year-mark.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Tommy's Graduation!! December 12, 2008
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Grandchildren and Christmas - Life is Good!
Jacob and Kinley loved playing skeeball with Aunt Chase!
We also had our Christmas time with the grandkids while they were here. Gerie and Billy arrived on Friday for Tommy's graduation, so we had 3 of the 5 grandchildren here with us. Although we missed Hannah and Kaleb being here, we were so thankful to spend time with Billy, Jacob and Kinley!
Jacob said that he wanted Mimi to get him a scooter for Christmas!
So Obviously Jacob got a scooter! :)
I am pretty sure he really liked the scooter...He rode it inside, he rode it outside, he stood on it while he watched TV! The only thing he didn't do when he was on the scooter was sleep :)
Aunt Chase provided all the safety gear...Helmet and knee pads! Kinley's gift from Granddaddy and Mimi was a shopping cart!
She looks happy :)
Aunt Chase got Kinley a baby doll to ride in her shopping cart!
So cute :)
Billy wanted a bike from Granddaddy and Mimi! He looks so big sitting on there!
Aunt Chase gave Billy a helmet as well...Here is Brian and Gerie helping Billy with the pedaling!!
We had a great time watching the grandkids enjoy their gifts!! And we are so thankful they were here to help celebrate Tommy's graduation too!!
Friday, December 5, 2008
Graduation Gift - Thanks Tara!
These are a few of our favorites :)
Monday, December 1, 2008
Downtown Raleigh - Museum of Natural Sciences
I told you I really liked the dinosaur exhibits:)
Here's Chase in a tree trunk with Bats YIKES!! I knew she was a tree hugger, but this is going too far Chase:)
Here is Tommy and Chase being silly...There usual pass time!!
We hope you enjoyed a little glimpse into our fun day at the museum!!
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
14 Years of Wedded Bliss!!
Tommy, thank you for marrying me, thank you for being a wonderful husband and father, thank you for all the things you do for me, thank you for all the ways you make me a better person! I love you with all my heart now and forever! Happy Anniversary - Sugar Lips
Love ~Heidi
Well, I’m going to start off by making a strange statement. It’s hard to believe that Heidi and I have already been married for fourteen years and at the same time it is hard to believe that we have only been married for fourteen years. Now let me explain that statement before you misunderstand. Most of you know that I am a few years older than Heidi. I met her when I was 24 and she was only 12. I taught the youth in our Sunday school and Heidi was one of my students. She always stood out from the other kids because she was so cute, funny, sweet, kind, faithful, and mischievous. I guess you could say she was like the Sunday school teachers pet. Anyway, Heidi was 26 when I asked her to marry me, so we had known each other for 14 years before we got married. Heidi was always close to me and my family, so it just seems like we have been family for a lot more than 14 years.It would take too long to tell you all the details, so let me just make it brief and say that it was only two months after my first wife died that I asked Heidi to marry me. I knew people would not understand us getting engaged so soon after losing a spouse, so I told Heidi we would keep it quiet for a while. Well, I made it for about a week and then I told Heidi I can’t do this any longer. So we decided to tell the world and let them just deal with it. So we did, and as I guessed, people thought that I was either on the rebound or going through a midlife crisis or something. In reality I knew all along that God had placed Heidi in my life for this purpose.When Heidi and I got married I was surprised to see that she had a title of a song that we had claimed as ours engraved inside my wedding band. It is a song by George Strait called I Cross My Heart. Here are the lyrics:
Our love is unconditional
We knew it from the start
I can see it in your eyes
You can feel it from my heart
from here on after
Lets stay the way we are right now
And share all the love and laughter
That a lifetime will allow
Chorus:
I cross my heart
And promise to
Give all I’ve got to give
To make all your dreams come true
In all the world
You’ll never find
A love as true as mine
You will always be the miracle
That makes my life complete
And as long as there’s still breath in me
I’ll make yours just as sweet
As we look into the future
Its as far as we can see
So lets make each tomorrow
Be the best that it can be
Chorus
And if along the way we find a day
It starts to storm
You’ve got the promise of my love
To keep you warm
The words to this song are still special to both of us and still just as meaningful. Heidi and I are still as in love as ever. On our first wedding anniversary I bought Heidi a wedding band to match mine. On hers I also had a song title engraved. I picked out a song that I felt suited the way I feel about Heidi. It is a song sung by John Michael Montgomery titled Heaven Sent Me You. Here are the lyrics:
I've never seen blue eyes filled with so much love
I never thought I'd find out what I found in your touch
Someone up there must like me 'cause I'm Lookin' at the proof there's no doubt about it
Heaven sent me you
Heaven sent me you to make my life complete
An angel from above to watch over me
What makes it even better
Is you feel the same way too
There's no doubt about it heaven sent me you
Every moment that we share will live forever in my mind
Every memory that we make
Are sure to outlast time
I know when I hold you close I'm holdin' Love that's true
There's no doubt about it
Heaven sent me you
Heaven sent me you to make my life complete
An angel from above to watch over me
What makes it even better
Is you feel the same way too
There's no doubt about it heaven sent me you
There's no doubt about it heaven sent me you
This song still rings true to me today. I never had any doubt and I still never doubt the fact that God sent Heidi to me. She is like an angel sent from heaven to love me and encourage me and support me. She is my cheerleader and greatest fan. I don’t know what my life would have been like without her, but I know it has been like a piece of heaven here on earth with her.
Heidi, thank you for marrying me and putting up with me all these years. I love you with all my heart and I will love you for all eternity. You are the love of my life and my dream come true.
Happy anniversary cookie-face.
Tommy
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Operation Christmas Child
Chase with her box and all the goodies!!
Chase adding all her goodies to the box!!
Chase praying for the children who receive these gift boxes!!
I wanted to thank Tara Dew for giving me the idea to post about Operation Christmas Child on our blog...It has been such a blessing for us to be involved in this process and we hope that by sharing our experience it might be a blessing to others!! Thanks Tara for the great idea!!
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Ministry Update...Exciting Days!!
As Tommy's graduation is drawing closer and closer...I have to admit I have been getting alittle worried...I am sure just like the disciples on the boat when they woke up Jesus because the storm was raging and the waves were crashing in the boat...Jesus is asking me "where is your faith" because He knows I have seen Him perform miracles in our lives, I have seen Him provide for our every need. And He continues to provide...
Two weeks ago we received an email from a church just an hour away from Newnan, we had sent Tommy's resume to them and they were responding to tell us alittle about the town and about the church and wanted Tommy to respond if he was still interested, of course we were and he replied. We received a call from them today (Nov. 13th), requesting a tape of Tommy preaching, so we are getting all that together to send to them tomorrow. We are so excited about the possibilities...And before that we received a call from the child care facility in Texas and we have an interview with them in December. They are flying the three of us out for the interview, so we will have a chance to check out the town and the facilities. We are so excited about both possibilities...please pray that the Lord will give us clear direction, especially if it comes down to making a choice between these two ministry opportunities!!
God is so good!!
We are just in awe of what the Lord is doing in our lives...Please keep Tommy in your prayers as he only has a few more weeks of school. He is finishing up his final papers and preparing for final exams.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Praise the Lord!!
Isabelle has been so cute today, here are a couple of pics of her playing with Tommy...she will stare him down...it's so cute!! They both end up laughing so hard!!