The Yeagers

Happy Third Anniversary to Us!

2011-08-09T12:41:00.003-04:00

I feel a little narcissistic with the title of our post, but it is our third anniversary and a happy one! :) (No, we're not pregnant...I know your mind went there!) My friend, Jessica, did a neat post for their sixth anniversary (Happy anniversary, Jess and Brian!) looking back at how the same day, six years earlier, looked different. So, I'm copying her. Three years ago today, we were

I'm back!

2011-08-01T12:49:00.004-04:00

Well, April came and went, didn't it? Here I am on August 1 wondering where all of spring and most of summer went. Here's what we've been up to the past few months:My first "concert" was a success! I sang a few songs with my friend, Jenna, then played and sang 2 songs on my own...one cover and one original. It was super fun and definitely stretched me in a new way!Our church, Seven Mile Road,

My first "concert"

2011-04-01T12:46:00.004-04:00

Well, tonight I will be singing with a friend of mine at Gordon-Conwell's KALOS coffeehouse. I will also be playing 2 songs on my guitar for the first time in front of a group non-family members. AND I AM NERVOUS. Just thought I'd share. And ask you to pray for courage, humility, and grace.In other news, we're headed to Philly tomorrow-Monday to visit our friends, Danny and Andrea! We are beyond

Welcome, Brooke Elizabeth Keiffer!

2011-03-27T16:02:00.005-04:00

It is with great joy and excitement that I introduce you to the newest member of our family: Brooke Elizabeth Keiffer.Isn't she a doll?! I haven't met her yet (April 28, come quickly!!), but love her so much already.In honor of this lovely day, and since I'm a new aunt in a faraway land, I wanted to share a couple songs with you. The first is a video of Austin singing a song he wrote (on the spot

Coffee Date

2011-03-15T15:45:00.000-04:00

Dreaming of these...Made into this...Shared with him...

White As Snow

2011-03-07T20:16:00.005-05:00

March is upon us and with it comes warmer weather. To say I am ready would be an understatement! It has definitely been the longest winter I have experienced and most certainly the whitest one. I guess that's what happens when you move from Texas to Massachusetts!This winter, though long and grueling at times, has brought great spiritual refreshment. Last Saturday, we went to bed with dark brown,

Guest Blog

2011-02-07T08:27:00.003-05:00

Good morning, friends!I'm guest-blogging over at my dear friend's blog. I met Jordan at Texas A&M during my first year of college, however, we didn't become friends until the middle of our sophomore year. Since then, we've graduated, gotten "real" jobs, and gotten married (next up, babies?!). I'm grateful that even though we live on different sides of the country, and have a three-hour time

Mid-afternoon "pick me up."

2011-02-04T12:35:00.002-05:00

Just checking in here. It's a balmy 30 degrees here (a warmer change) with oh, 70 or so inches of snow on the ground. Jealous? Ask Jon how much he loves shoveling the snow and he'll tell you a few choice words. He's such a trooper and I love him so!I wanted to share a sweet little video of my friend's baby. Bekah and Mike had Owen (technically, Bekah had Owen, but we won't have THAT convo today..

Updates!

2011-01-10T18:00:00.000-05:00

Well, 2011 is officially here! Here's what the Yeagers have been up to the past few weeks...We spent eight glorious days in Texas. There was lots of family, friends, driving, laughter, sunshine, and warmth! I'll add my favorite pictures when I get a chance.Before we spent eight glorious days in Texas, Jon decided it'd be a good idea to leave his fingertip behind. Yes, you read that right. Since

Advent, Day 27

2010-12-24T09:30:00.000-05:00

If you're joining us for the first time, click here to start at the beginning.Luke 1:67-80Roy CiampaAs one reads Zechariah’s response in Luke 1:67-80, it seems clear that he was most excited not about his own son but about the fact that his arrival was the harbinger of the arrival of the long-awaited Messiah himself. The angel’s message meant that God’s promised redemption was as good as done!

Advent, Day 26

2010-12-23T09:30:00.001-05:00

If you're joining us for the first time, click here to start at the beginning.Luke 1:39-56F.A. JamesMagnificatWhen the Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary, her initial response was fear (vs. 29-30). That makes perfect sense. If a being from another dimension appeared to me, I would have jumped out of my skin. Mary’s fear almost immediately turned to confusion. When the angel announced that she would

Advent, Day 25

2010-12-22T09:30:00.000-05:00

If you're joining us for the first time, click here to start at the beginning.Luke 1:26-38Dennis P. HollingerThe AnnunciationIn this classic text of the Christmas season, we are given an intimate glimpse of a key moment in salvation history. This is in many respects what we should expect from a story about an angelic announcement of a birth, as such stories frequently occur in the Old Testament

Advent, Day 24

2010-12-21T13:00:00.000-05:00

If you're joining us for the first time, click here to start at the beginning.Revelation 20:11-21:8Robert J. MayerThe Holy CityI grew up in a community of Christians who eagerly anticipated the return of Jesus Christ. So when Advent season arrives, my attention is drawn not only toward the past but toward the future. John sees a new Jerusalem where God will dwell with his people, where every tear

Advent, Day 23

2010-12-20T09:30:00.000-05:00

If you're joining us for the first time, click here to start at the beginning.Psalm 61Karen MasonSome people don’t expect much from God. The writer of Psalm 61 expected a great deal from God: that God would hear, listen, lead, protect and answer his petitions. Even though this lament psalm was born out of adversity, it exudes hope and expectation.This lament begins with a protest (“Hear my cry, O

Advent, Day 22

2010-12-19T20:43:00.001-05:00

If you're joining us for the first time, click here to start at the beginning.Ephesians 6:10-20Ray PendletonBe PreparedThe motto of the Boy Scouts in my youth was, “Be Prepared.” As young boys, we were rarely prepared for the sudden changes that took place on a camping trip or a hike. However, with each mistake there came an opportunity for learning how to be prepared for the same event the next

Advent, Day 21

2010-12-18T20:43:00.001-05:00

If you're joining us for the first time, click here to start at the beginning.Luke 3:1-9David A. CurrieI’ve been rethinking how we handle Christmas music. It’s not so much carols in October; it’s what we hear on Christmas Eve. I think we should add a prelude from the scores of films like The Longest Day or Saving Private Ryan.Why? Because the Incarnation is an invasion. The eternal Son of God

Advent, Day 20

2010-12-17T20:42:00.001-05:00

If you're joining us for the first time, click here to start at the beginning.Matthew 11:2-14Catherine KroegerJohn the Baptist challenged his hearers to the most essential aspect of preparation for the coming of the Christ: that of repentance. The Christmas story begins with an announcement of the birth of this forerunner of the Messiah, the one who was to make ready the path before him.When

Advent, Day 19

2010-12-16T09:30:00.000-05:00

If you're joining us for the first time, click here to start at the beginning.Matthew 3:1-12Sean McDonoughOf all the many Christmas cards I have seen over the years, I cannot recall a single one that began, “Brood of Vipers...” But some of the people on John the Baptist’s mailing list received just such a message as he prepared them for the Advent of Jesus’ public ministry (Matt. 3:7). What could

Advent, Day 18

2010-12-15T20:41:00.001-05:00

If you're joining us for the first time, click here to start at the beginning.Mark 1:1-8Richard LintsMost of us are too busy to slow down. Kind of odd, huh? Our lives move at such a pace that we can barely remember what’s actually important any longer. If our lives are a story, the story seems to have too much filler and too little real plot. It probably wouldn’t make a good novel, would it? By

Advent, Day 17

2010-12-14T09:30:00.001-05:00

If you're joining us for the first time, click here to start at the beginning.Isaiah 9:1-7Peter KuzmicThe Coming of the LightThe true light ... was coming into the world” (John 1:9). That is how evangelist John (1:9) reflects about the Christmas event while summarizing the Incarnation by “the Word became flesh” (John 1:14). He must have read Isaiah who, many hundreds of years in advance, sees the

Advent, Day 16

2010-12-13T09:30:00.000-05:00

If you're joining us for the first time, click here to start at the beginning.2 Peter 1:1-11Edward M. KeazirianWho is this Jesus of whom we sing? “Come, thou long-expected Jesus, born to set thy people free...Born thy people to deliver, born a child and yet a King..."The youthful, impetuous Peter exclaimed that he was “the Messiah, the son of the living God” (Matthew 16:16). Years later, an aged,

Advent, Day 15

2010-12-12T20:39:00.001-05:00

If you're joining us for the first time, click here to start at the beginning.John 3:22-30S. Steve Kang & Gary ParrettThe prophets declared, “Thus saith the LORD.” But though the word was spoken through them, they were the first to humble themselves and tremble before it (Jeremiah 23:9). To Israel belong the oracles of God–but that made God’s people servants of the word, not its masters. Mary

Advent, Day 14

2010-12-11T20:38:00.002-05:00

If you're joining us for the first time, click here to start at the beginning.ISAIAH 8:1-15Gordon L. IsaacA Time of JudgmentAdvent is the season of reflection, a time to ponder God’s work in the world. It is a time to prepare for his deeds of judgment and redemption.Isaiah is keen to warn Israel of impending doom. The king of Assyria is coming like the rush of mighty waters, carrying everything

Advent, Day 13

2010-12-10T09:30:00.000-05:00

If you're joining us for the first time, click here to start at the beginning.ISAIAH 7:10-25David W. GillFew leaders in human history have rivaled Judah’s king Ahaz for his unrelieved wickedness. He abandoned the ways of his forefather David. He offered at least one of his sons in child sacrifice. He plundered the Lord’s temple, stealing whatever seemed valuable, recklessly profaning its sacred

Advent, Day 12

2010-12-09T09:30:00.000-05:00

If you're joining us for the first time, click here to start at the beginning.PSALM 37:1-18William David SpencerThe roads from Jerusalem were well-journeyed, so news was everyone’s constant traveling companion. One Passover the news was cataclysmic, as two believers updated a passing stranger about the recent execution of the powerful healer, Jesus. Imagine their surprise when the stranger

Advent, Day 11

2010-12-08T11:25:00.000-05:00

If you're joining us for the first time, click here to start at the beginning.2 THESSALONIANS 1:1-12Rollin GramsIn 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12, we find the prayer of Paul, Silvanus and Timothy for believers living between Christ’s first and second advent: that God would work powerfully in their lives so that he might (1) count them worthy of his calling and (2) bring to completion their every good

Advent, Day 10

2010-12-07T08:45:00.000-05:00

If you're joining us for the first time, click here to start at the beginning.Luke 21:29-38Scott M. GibsonThe Importance of LeavesWhen fruit trees grow leaves in the spring, one anticipates the final product–fruit. Jesus uses the simple fig tree to sketch out for his listeners his second coming and the coming of his Kingdom.The leaves of the tree signify the promise of things to come, and Jesus

Thoughts on Sabbath Rest

2010-12-06T20:46:00.004-05:00

A pause in our scheduled broadcasts (aka: Advent posts!). I hope you are enjoying the anticipation that the season of Advent brings!Jon and I have really appreciated this thoughtful approach to this season...a season that can tend to be busy and full. Don't get me wrong, we are busy and our schedules are full. However, it has been such a treasure to sit down with my husband each night and think

Advent, Day 9

2010-12-06T20:16:00.001-05:00

If you're joining us for the first time, click here to start at the beginning.Isaiah 5:11-12Rodney L. CooperWoe to those who rise early in the morning, that they may run after strong drink, who tarry into the evening as wine inflames them! They have lyre and harp, tambourine and flute and wine at their feasts, BUT THEY DO NOT REGARD THE DEEDS OF THE LORD, OR SEE THE WORK OF HIS HANDS” (vs. 11-12)

Advent, Day 8

2010-12-05T20:12:00.002-05:00

If you're joining us for the first time, click here to start at the beginning.Psalm 148Kelly Breen BoycePraise the Lord. Praise the Lord from the heavens, praise him in the heights above.Psalm 148 describes God’s inherent nature as deserving of worship and his sovereignty over all. Therefore, it is right and fitting that everything in and of the earth should give glory to God–both material and

Advent, Day 7

2010-12-04T09:54:00.002-05:00

If you're joining us for the first time, click here to start at the beginning.Isaiah 4:2-6Dean BorgmanHere in this first week of Advent, we together prepare our hearts for God’s great Incarnation, the Word made flesh. We’re reminded of our great distance from our Lord’s ideal. The world and its cultures, the church and we Christians individually (like the ancient Israelites) have departed or at

Advent, Day 6

2010-12-03T09:51:00.001-05:00

If you're joining us for the first time, click here to start at the beginning.1 Thessalonians 4:1-12Maria BocciaMake it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody” (vs. 11-12).In this season of Advent, we anticipate

Advent, Day 5

2010-12-02T10:59:00.005-05:00

If you're joining us for the first time, click here to start at the beginning.1 Thessalonians 3:1-13Jeffrey ArthursThe Road Cutter and PuppiesAs we wait for the second Advent, Scripture tells us Satan prowls like a lion, or in the context of this passage, he is a “road cutter.” That term comes from 1 Thessalonians 2:18: “Satan hindered us.” The term “hinder” was originally a military term meaning

Advent, Day 4

2010-12-01T08:44:00.003-05:00

If you're joining us for the first time, click here to start at the beginning.1 Thessalonians 2:13-20Alan MyattFor centuries the people of Israel awaited the arrival of their Messiah with joyful expectation. Yet when he finally came, it was to a world filled with hostility. Many received him, but many others did not. Paul reminds the Thessalonians the persecution they are suffering is not unlike

Advent, Day 3

2010-12-01T08:40:00.002-05:00

If you're joining us for the first time, click here to start at the beginning.Psalm 5Jeffrey J. NiehausPsalm 5 is what scholars call a lament, with what they call wisdom elements intermixed. The poet approaches God in prayer with his “lament” (“consider my sighing,” “listen to my cry for help”) which includes the fact that he has “enemies” (vs. 8) who cannot “be trusted,” whose “heart is filled

Advent, Day 2

2010-12-01T08:37:00.006-05:00

If you're joining us for the first time, click here to start at the beginning.Isaiah 1:10-20Carol M. KaminskiEight hundred years before the Advent of the Messiah, the prophet Isaiah is called to live among God’s people, whom he describes as rebellious and stubborn. They are a sinful nation; a people weighed down by iniquity; they are an offspring of evildoers. The prophet even likens God’s people

Advent, Day 1

2010-12-01T08:34:00.007-05:00

PSALM 146Ryan M. ReevesThe Christian life is summed up in this short psalm. 5 Praise, confession, conviction, comfort, exhortation– 6 all of these sprout up from the soil of Psalm 146. 7 The author begins in a posture of praise and worship, a 8 worship that includes creating melodies and spiritual songs 9 to the Lord. He then moves to the confession that God is, 10 as our Christian creeds echo, “

Advent

2010-12-01T08:28:00.001-05:00

Friends, As Advent season has begun, I thought it would be fun to post Advent devotionals here every day. Members of Gordon-Conwell’s faculty have written a collection of wonderful Advent devotionals that began on Sunday, November 28 and continue until December 25. These are the devotionals I will be posting here. If you’d like to receive a daily email with that day’s

Neti Pot Reunion

2010-11-20T10:00:00.001-05:00

Remember this post?Well, ol' Neti's been keeping me company the past few days. I like to think of it as a reunion of sorts, however unwanted it may be.Dear Neti,It's been great having you back. Nothing bonds friends quicker than time spent in my nostrils. While I've enjoyed your stay, I must say that I'm anxious to see you go. My whole family comes today and I need to make room in my life (and

Tomorrow!

2010-11-19T21:00:00.000-05:00

My family comes tomorrow!! My family comes tomorrow!!Annie says it best:Tomorrow, tomorrow! I love ya, tomorrow! You're only a daaaaaaay aaaaaawaaaaaay!

Happy birthday, Dad!

2010-11-19T17:00:00.000-05:00

Today is my dad’s birthday. For those of you who know my dad, you know he’s a hoot. And for those of you who don’t know my dad, but know me…well, I’m a lot like him. This post is in honor of my dad. Dear Dad, As I think back on my earlier years, a few memories stick out more than others. The other day, I found myself telling the story of you wearing our bright orange nail

To Maine, D.C., Texas, and back!

2010-11-13T15:37:00.006-05:00

It's been awhile! As you read in my last post, I was quite the traveller this past month. Jon and I took a {belated} anniversary to Camden, Maine mid-October and it. was. amazing. For those of you who don't have a husband in seminary (which makes most of you!), let me tell you that time alone with your husband sans books is DREAMY. We had a lovely day driving to Maine, looking in shops, eating

Long time, no talk

2010-10-18T21:36:00.005-04:00

What's that you hear? Oh, just the silence of me not writing. I was on a roll and then I started working two jobs. Yikes.That being said, I just wanted to drop in and say hi. Life has been super busy around here. I started my job at Gordon-Conwell*, kept working part-time for CBC, hosted two family visits, AND went on a women's retreat. Jon's classes are in full-swing and he hasn't stopped

Happy Birthday, Jon!

2010-10-05T12:45:00.004-04:00

Well, seeing as it's been over a month since I last posted, it seems time! And I'm bummed because I had planned to post on Jon's birthday, but between work, school, and visits, I wasn't able to. So, without further adieu, here is Jon's birthday post!Dear Jon,I am so grateful for the molding and shaping the Lord has done in your heart over the last 25 years. I couldn’t be more proud of the man I

Recipe Box - A Tutorial!

2010-09-03T22:42:00.016-04:00

I'm a blog follower. I especially love blogs that do fun tutorials on crafts or projects or even recipes. One blog I have been especially inspired by is Jones Design Company. I have been inspired to be creative through her tutorials, so I thought I'd give the whole tutorial a try. And I'm combining the things I love most about blogs...tutorials and recipes!My sister, Claire, moved into her first

An ode to the brand name.

2010-08-31T21:34:00.004-04:00

For those of you who have moved, you understand the dilemma of finding the generic brands you're used to at the price you love. In fact, you understand the dilemma of finding ANYTHING in the brand new store, with the brand new layout, and the brand new items. It's all new. Because of this, I was forced to buy some name brand items that I had avoided like the plague before our move. Call it the

Exciting news!

2010-08-27T21:36:00.005-04:00

I'll just clear the air here...no, I'm not pregnant. Funny, though, because when I called my dad to tell him my exciting news, our conversation went like this:Me: Hey, Dad! Guess what?!Dad: I'm gonna be a granddad!!Me: No, but I got a job!My sister, Aimee, thought the same thing. But, joking aside, I'm officially an employee at Gordon-Conwell! I will be working in the Communications office as the

Reunited...and it felt so good!

2010-08-23T22:49:00.008-04:00

So, remember this post? Not long after I finished writing it, I got a call from our friends, Danny and Andrea, that they were coming down to visit! We had talked about it briefly before, but it was up in the air whether or not they would be able to make it. I was literally giddy with excitement that they were coming and we were going to experience even more familiarity!We had so much fun with our

Transition Low #1

2010-08-19T11:27:00.006-04:00

Yep. I had it. Just when I thought I was transitioning well, I had a little "glitch." And I didn't even see it coming! I was making my Granny's recipe for Beef Stroganoff and the lump crept up my throat. I made it all the way through dinner, then came up to Jon (doing the dishes...SEXY!) and told him, "I'm getting sad."This is where you'll want to know something about me. For some reason, I feel

A Giveaway!

2010-08-16T19:12:00.002-04:00

Not from me...sorry!But, this giveaway is AWESOME! AND, there's only a few more hours to enter. Click here to enter! And while you're there, look around. You'll leave feeling creative, crafty, and inspired!

2 Years!

2010-08-11T22:33:00.007-04:00

I'm changing it up a bit, considering Jon and I have been married for two whole years! I can't let that slip by without writing about it :)Has it really been that long? It seems like yesterday we were seeing each other for the first time before we said, "I do." A lot has changed over the last two years...We'll start with the most obvious: We no longer live in Texas. On our way up here, I remember

Out with the old, in with the new - Part 2

2010-08-10T20:46:00.004-04:00

"It is our wisdom to make the best of that which is, for it is seldom that changing our place is mending it." - Matthew HenryIsn't that a great quote? I am currently doing a study over the book of Ruth and this quote seemed to jump out at me. It sums up the lessons the Lord was and continues to teach me as change becomes our normal. Does that make sense?Jon and I talked and prayed and talked and

Out with the old, in with the new - Part 1

2010-08-06T15:00:00.003-04:00

We're here!! Can you believe it?! That's what we keep asking ourselves..."Do we really live in the Northeast?" And the answer would be YES! So far, it's been great. Challenging at times, yes, but such a sweet time in our lives and in our marriage. So, how did we get here? Here's what we've been up to lately:We lived in Greece for five weeks! While we were there, we spent a few days in Athens

And we're back!

2010-08-05T14:26:00.005-04:00

I've been neglecting the 'ole blog. Perhaps it's because there's so much NEW in our life. Don't you worry...I'll be updating very soon. In the meantime, you can enjoy the new "bloglift," if you will, that my dear friend Jordan gave me! In fact, if you like it as much as I do, you should click here and see what kind of deals she's offering to give YOUR blog a bloglift.Talk soon!

And we're off!

2010-05-20T20:08:00.004-04:00

Well, the time has finally come for us to leave for Greece! Briefing starts this Saturday (for Jon and I), our students arrive in Dallas on Sunday, and we fly out on Tuesday. Crazy, I know! Here are some things the Lord has taught us during our preparation times:It is good to wait on the Lord. God is our Provider in every sense of the word. He has brought us many prayer and financial partners.

Austin Comes to College Station!

2010-04-21T19:00:00.000-04:00

Many of you know my love for my nephew. In fact, if you've had a conversation with me, I've probably slipped a story (or five) in about how cute he is. Well, since we're moving and all, Jon and I wanted some one-on-one time with this sweet boy. And boy did we spend time with him. He came up the Thursday before Easter and stayed with us through Saturday. Our time together was P.A.C.K.E.D. So

Drum roll, please!

2010-04-20T16:57:00.005-04:00

We're moving to BOSTON!After much prayer, research, and prayer (we've been doing that a lot lately!), we've decided to make the move to Boston! Jon will be attending Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary to get his Master of Divinity degree, with a focus in missions. We are very excited!The big move will take place this summer. We'll be in Greece May 22-July 1, then we'll begin a 5-day stretch of

Neti Pot

2010-04-08T15:29:00.005-04:00

You know that feeling of not being able to breathe, coupled with a pounding headache? Oh, well that's me today. JOY. If it weren't for this guy right here, I'd REALLY have sinus pressure.Dear Neti Pot,Thank you for clearing my sinus passages for a short while. See you in a few hours.Love,Me

Goin' To the Chapel!

2010-04-07T19:30:00.002-04:00

Well, Spring Break has come and gone, along with Easter. We are on the "home-stretch," as we like to call it. Where has all the time gone?!I know I still have one more big reveal (and no, we're not pregnant!), but I needed to pause in the middle of our updates to give a special shout-out to my sweet friend, Jordan, who USED to be Jordan Hackney, but is NOW Jordan Whitlach! Yes, over Spring Break,

If you're gonna be my uncle, it don't matter if you're BLACK OR WHITE!

2010-03-02T17:13:00.002-05:00

My sweet nephew, Austin, made quite the discovery this past weekend. While dining at Pizza Hut, he pointed to a picture on the wall and exclaimed, "It's Jon! It's Jon! Look...Jon!" The picture he was pointing to?Yes, it's true. Apparently, Jon is a lot older than he's been telling me. And yes, Michael Jackson had it right when he sang, "If you wanna be my baby uncle it don't matter if you're

U would be excited 2!

2010-02-24T19:30:00.003-05:00

For the first of many updates, I thought I’d talk about how Jon and I celebrated our one year anniversary. Rewind back to August 9, 2009. It was a Sunday and I could hardly wait for us to exchange our gifts as we celebrated this God-enabled accomplishment. I was anticipating his reaction to the photobook I made him, with the help of my friends at Shutterfly. You didn’t disappoint, Shutterfly, you

We're alive!

2010-02-24T11:50:00.003-05:00

**Updated!**After reading Katie’s comment (another reader…woohoo!), I realized that the title of my post sounded as if we were almost NOT alive. Correction: we didn’t fall off the face of the earth since my last post dated on September 3. I’m just a horrible blogger, but that’s about to change, people! If I had a penny for every “blog idea” I’ve had in the last three months, I might have a dollar

A life well lived!

2009-09-03T19:25:00.005-04:00

Friends, thank you for praying with me yesterday on behalf of Lana and her family. Lana is now with the Lord and I can only imagine the fun she's having with Him this very moment.It is times like these that I am reminded and even more grateful for the hope we have in Jesus Christ, specifically His death and resurrection, which makes eternal life with Him possible. Without this hope, death would

Would you pray?

2009-09-02T10:42:00.002-04:00

I found out a few months ago that a childhood friend of mine had been diagnosed with Stage 4 Melanoma. Her name is Lana and she has fought a long, rough battle, while maintaining her trust and delight in Jesus Christ. Lana and her husband, Chad, have decided to stop treatments, as they would only harm her already weak body. Would you be praying for Lana, Chad, and their family and friends these

One Year...Hip Hip Hooray!

2009-08-22T20:54:00.005-04:00

I try to not always point out how long it's been since my last post, but it's hard to ignore the fact that I've been blogging for almost a year now and all I have to show for it is 19 posts. Seriously? Working on that...Let's talk about August 9, 2009...our one year anniversary! I can't believe how fast the time has gone. Here are some of my favorite highlights from this past year:Getting married

Proud of my man!

2009-07-08T15:04:00.002-04:00

I know, 2 posts in 2 consecutive days. But have I told you lately how proud I am of my husband? Well, I just swelled with pride this weekend as Jon gave a talk about the call of discipleship to our college class. Matt, our College Pastor, described Jon as being a man who loves God's word. I am so grateful to be lead by a man that loves the Lord and loves his word.All this to say, I wanted to link

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then I'm sayin' a lot.

2009-07-07T16:31:00.017-04:00

No, your eyes do not deceive you! I promised pictures, and now I deliver. Here are some of our favorite pictures from our trip to Colorado!Jon hiked up the mountain that overlookedour house. Here's the view he saw:Oh, just a picture of my mountain man! Sorry,Ladies, he's taken!Me and my man on a rock by a waterfall.No big deal.This little chipmunk was too cute not to takea picture. These things

Contentment

2009-06-30T23:07:00.002-04:00

You may have noticed the quote at the top of our blog which says, "May Christ be treasured in our hearts and in our lives always." I've been thinking about that a lot lately as I have been reading "Calm My Anxious Heart; A Woman's Guide to Finding Contentment." I expected the book to challenge me, but let's just say I wasn't as prepared as I thought I was for the challenge. In Matthew 13:44,

WE DID IT!

2009-06-01T14:30:00.003-04:00

Move, that is. We are all moved AND settled into our new place with a BIG thanks to our friends! We had a total of six people helping us move and clean. We were thrilled to have so much help and it made the entire process much easier. Pictures coming soon!

7 Things

2009-05-20T15:59:00.005-04:00

I know what you're thinking and yes, you are at the right blog! I've been tagged once by Bre'anna and mentioned by Aimee to list 7 random things about me. Since this is a blog for Jon and I, I'll try to mention some random things that involve both of us! Here they are:Jon and I are moving in 6 days. What? You already knew that? Well, the truth is I can't seem to escape this fact due to the chaos

Ch-ch-ch-changes!

2009-05-18T15:07:00.000-04:00

Hello, Blogland! I'm afraid it's been awhile since we conversed. And for that, I'm sorry. Where shall I begin?Let's start with the biggie! All you college grads out there know how exciting it is to be handed the long-awaited, much-anticipated tube that contains your college degree. Let's face it...there's a lot of studying, praying, passing, failing, blood, sweat, and tears that have gone into

Common Sense, why did you leave me?

2009-05-10T20:24:00.002-04:00

I just had to take a quick opportunity to share the day that Jon and I have had. Let's just say it started with a trip to Home Depot, some paint/varnish stripper, paint, sand paper, steel wool, and high hopes. It ended with 6 varnish-free/sanded chairs, 3 primed chairs, 574 mosquito bites, and 2 sore backs. Can you guess what we did? Are you done guessing? In case you can't figure it out, I'll

Compassion and Community

2009-05-05T16:02:00.003-04:00

These two words have been on our minds and our hearts a lot lately. Jon will quickly tell you that I'm the blog-reader in our marriage. And being the relational person I am, I find myself relating to these people, some of which I've never met, as if they are close friends. Often times, I find myself saying to Jon, "You know that blog I read...." Well, this past week I've been so blessed by the

Current Happenings

2009-04-18T13:18:00.002-04:00

So I know in my last post I said that the posts would come in threes. I'm sure you've figured out by now that wasn't the case. Sorry to disappoint! I've decided to put it all in one post. Sort of a "highlights reel" if you will :)Jon and I made the trip to Boston! We loved it. I am currently not on my computer, which means I don't have my pictures to upload, but that will come! We arrived on

Happy 85th Birthday, Granny!!

2009-03-25T16:51:00.009-04:00

Updates are lacking...these will come in threes!This year marked the 85th year of my sweet Granny's life. She is such a gift to our family and we all gathered for a big, family celebration of this momentous birthday. In honor of my Granny, I want to share with you some of the things I love most about her:She has the most tender heart of anyone I know. We joke that if there were still professional

You Are For Me

2009-03-03T21:43:00.002-05:00

Do you ever find yourself in awe of God's graciousness? Tonight has been one of those nights for me...realizing the abounding grace that God continually pours upon my life. I am so undeserving, yet so grateful because without it I would be a mess!As many of you know, Jon and I are on the brink of making important decisions. I find that when I think too hard on what might lie ahead, I become

A Post From My Hubby!

2009-03-03T21:39:00.005-05:00

Jon had the opportunity to write a blog entry for GBC's college blog. It was such a wonderful reminder to me of God's sovereignty and I wanted to share it with you all! Enjoy!I am God and there is no other…my counsel shall stand and I will accomplish all my purpose.” Isaiah 46:9-10“He works all things after the counsel of His will.” Ephesians 1:11Have you ever meditated on the sovereignty of God?

Updates!

2009-02-17T14:21:00.003-05:00

Well, Jon and I celebrated our 6 month anniversary last Monday. It was a WONDERFUL day, complete with flowers, dinner at Square One, dessert, and a movie! For those of you who don't know, Square One is the name of the restaurant that Jon took me on our first date almost 3 years ago...crazy! It holds a special place in our hearts. I am so grateful he asked me on that first date! We thank the Lord

Wonderful friends

2009-01-28T15:57:00.002-05:00

When I say we have wonderful friends, I mean we have WONDERFUL friends. Over the years, I've come to realize what a rare and precious thing are friends who you can depend on, grow with, and be challenged by. Over coffee with one of my friends this morning, this realization came on pretty strong. Jon and I are truly blessed to have the people we have in our lives for several reasons. First, they

I got fangs/bangs

2009-01-22T12:30:00.002-05:00

Allow me to just get this off my chest...I have been sucked into the hype that is the Twilight saga. And in case you're wondering, no, this isn't Jon writing this lovely update, but yours truly. HA. Just to be sure you understand how completely and totally I have jumped on that bandwagon, allow me to tell you that I am currently on the last 100 pages of the fourth book...a feat I accomplished in

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

2009-01-04T15:57:00.006-05:00

Well, the Yeagers are finally back to a normal routine after traveling the "Triangle" as Jon likes to call it...Dallas, San Antonio, and College Station. Jon and I had so much fun celebrating Christmas with our families. We are so blessed to be a part of two families that love the Lord so much and have lots of fun together!Here's a rundown on what's been going on in our lives...Jon and I

God is great...and so is my "Wives Group!"

2008-12-15T17:03:00.003-05:00

I think it's safe to say that I'm getting a little bit better at this whole blogging bit. I mean, three posts in one week...SERIOUSLY! This is quite an improvement!For those of you who know me (which I assume is all of you since you're at this blog...), you know that there are big decisions coming up in the lives of the Yeagers. Jon is officially a GRADUATE...WHOOP! This means he will begin the

Christmas at the Yeagers

2008-12-10T22:23:00.006-05:00

Hello, all! I hope everyone is enjoying the nice cold weather! It actually feels like winter...at least for Texas. I thought I'd show you our newest addition to our house...drumroll, please. OUR CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS! Here are a few of the wonderful and lovely decorations Jessica gave us as our wedding gift. And, yes, that is in fact a 7-foot tree!In other news, it snowed here yesterday...pretty

Happy 4 Months, Jon!

2008-12-09T15:32:00.005-05:00

Well, today is December 9, which means Jon and I have been married for 4 months! Can you believe it? I sure can't! I can't say this enough, but I have the most wonderful husband I could ever ask for. In honor of our 4 months, here are just 4 things I love about Jon:He loves the Lord and loves serving Him. Jon is dependent on his time with the Lord and it shows in the way he loves me. We have had