I thank my God upon every remembrance of you. Philippians 1:3

We had a great first week at the summer food program. A BIG thanks to everyone who helped. But a VERY special thanks to Colonial View  Baptist Church  from Cookville Tn for coming out and helping us this week. They were the BEST!!! They cooked Jeremy and I breakfast and dinner daily. We played cards nightly and just had a great time. Mostly what We did when we werent working Ok even when We were working was laugh!!! This group is HILARIOUS!!!!! From the Moment I met them I was cracking up!!! It only took a week but they all already have a special place in our hearts. Thanks again guys!!

I Also have a new BFF (Best Friend Forever) Dink and I hit it off from day one. We have laughed till We cried many days this week :) I sure will miss him!!!

It has begun.....

The summer food program is in full swing!!! It has been a crazy first couple of days but all has worked out and went well. We have a group here this week from Cookville, TN helping so we are doing fine help wise Hopefully next week when they head home We will have plenty of help too.  Please pray for that!! We had 22 on monday and 26 on tuesday Which for our first week we thought was pretty good. We hope to see this summer food program grow and be very successful but if We feed one hungry child who wouldnt have gotten lunch otherwise thats a success in our eyes. Is it hard work? Yes you bet it is but is it worth it? absolutely. Tonight which is wednesday We will be staying all the way through to our Beyond Borders for Christ service So it is gonna be a long day. We know We will be tired but We also know were doing it all for the right reason, The kids of this community are the reason and Yes they are so worth it!!! Anyway gotta go have breakfast with this mission team they have been awesome and We have eaten with them every meal since they got here :) We will be very sad to see them leave, But thats the life We live and people are in and out of it constantly Its always hello goodbye. But I am so thankful for all the individuals I have met Some I may never see again but I know God made there path and mine cross for a reason and even though its difficult its worth every minute, every conversation,every hello and every hug goodbye. I am Thankful for it all!!!

Our schedule

Wow time sure flies Monday is the 11th and the summer food program starts. We are ready as were gonna get. Its gonna be so much work but it will be worth it to see those sweet kids get a good meal that they might not otherwise get. As far as the  other ministries were involved in go we will be going at all of them full force as well.

What are the Ministrys were involved in???

• Sunday Jeremy and I are the worship leaders So We do all of the worship songs sunday morning and night. I also teach the k-3rd sunday school class 

•  Monday As of right now this is our off day :)

• Tuesday We have our adult bible study We eat at 6 and bible study is from 7-8. Jeremy and I along with Lee and Joy and Fran meet in the afternoon to prepare the meal. Every 2nd and 4th tuesday We volunteer at our local food bank from 7am-12pm

• Wednesday We have Beyond Borders for Christ at 6. Jeremy has to go early to practice for the worship, and Lee Joy and I prepare the meal before the service. I also have a class for 3 and under. Check out my post called Beyond Borders for Christ to see what its all about!!!

• Thursday This is also a off day for us:)

•  Friday We have worship practice at 2. Jeremy goes to a mens bible study at Hungry Horse Chapel at 7

•  Saturday Jeremy teaches a guitar class from 12-1 and then we have worship practice at 1. Then We have to make sure we have powerpoints and everything else ready for sunday morning.

Of course these are all our ministrys through the year and were still not quite sure which days We will be working at the school for the summer food program. Also when summers over is when I will start my babysitting job M-F. So we are and will continue to be very busy, but We love what We do here in Hungry Horse Montana and are happy God called us here. Even when hard times come We know that God has a purpose for our lives and We are here for a reason. We have no idea how long We will be here And always having this in the back of your mind makes you so much more mindful to make everyday count., And to make time for fun with friends as often as possible. We are so blessed and cannot wait to see what God has in store for our future.

My Miracle

Baby I almost feel guilty that you are gonna enter this world as a missionaries child. I know God called us into this and I know that He will take care of us. But you didnt chose this baby and it breaks my heart to know that you may never know what its like to live right down the road from your grandparents. You may never get to truly know alot of mommy and daddys friends from Oak Grove or Clear Springs and neither maybe the church you grow up in. I had all these things and It hurts to know that I have no idea where We will be when you come along. So much of the future is unknown. But one things for sure no matter where We are when you come into this world you will know so much love and im sure you will be spoiled rotten and will always be taken care of even if daddy and I have to do without. You will always know who Jesus is and how much He loves you. I cannot wait until the day I can hold you in my arms I love you already baby Even if I dont even know you yet. You will always be my miracle.
Love Mommy

Rain rain rain go away, funny story, and excitment about what God is doing in Montana

Wow its been raining for what feels like forever!! Yesterday while driving home Jeremy and I saw the most beautiful rainbow. It was coming straight up from a mountain. Made me think of my last post about how God will not break His promises to us. So even though We havent seen many bright sunny hot days yet summer is definitely here. The reason I know is because we are crazy busy and we havent even started the summer food program yet. I am not complaining I am thankful for all the ministries God is allowing us to do. Maybe We can rest when summers over :) Ha thats when my babysitting job begins and by then Alayah will be pulling up and crawling around everywhere. I know what your thinking wow how are you adding that to everything else you do. My answer is I cant wait :) and I am so excited about it and even if I have to cook for tuesday and wednesday and practice on fridays with a baby on my hip Ill do it because it makes me happy. Funny story.....on friday Some of us women were meeting at the church to plan and discuss our menu for the summer food program. So I changed and feed Alayah and asked Jeremy if he thought he could handle watching her. ( I knew He could She was babbling and happy) He said ok I said ok just bring her to me or just text me and ill come down here. so upstairs I went I was in The meeting probably about 30 minutes when I got a text saying " she just keeps crying and idk what to do" So i hurried downstairs and found them sitting in the recliner when I came in the room she reached for me :) Before babies can talk when they reach for you to me its like hearing them say I love you. Anyway so as im picking her up i say whats wrong and then I figured it out and I said well your stinky and she starts smiling like wow im glad someone figured it out. So Idk if Jeremy really didnt know or just didnt wanna change her. But it just was funny to me. So anyway just wanted to check in and let everyone know We miss them and Havent forgot them but the letters and calls might be fewer these next few months because We are gonna be lucky to get sleep :) But We are very excited about EVERYTHING God is doing in Montana.

Broken promises

As humans We all break promises some not meaning to and others not caring if they do or not. Its part of life. Alot of heart break starts with a broken promise. Some relationships will end over broken promises. Sometimes it seems like everywhere we look all we see are broken promises but God will never break his promises to us. I just had this on my mind today and wanted to share. I am so thankful for Gods promises!!!

What a happy baby :)

For all my friends and family who don't have facebook I'm posting this video here too!!

                               This is Alayah :)

Feeding the kids this summer and Alayah stealing my heart :)

This summer We will be feeding the kids at Canyon Elementary School in Hungry Horse Monday- Friday. Not sure how its all working out yet or how many days We will be working but Lee is gonna work it out where no one has to work everyday including him. On the days we do work it will be 10-2. We will still be doing all our other ministrys. Right now our complete days off are monday and thursday but we could possibly be working at the school those days. At some point probably when summers over is when I will start my babysitting job. I am so EXCITED about it. Alayah stole my heart from day 1 :) (I kept her friday may25th) She was happy all day and just so sweet. And did I mention cute!! She babbled all day long. Of course Jeremy and I both were actting like idiots and babbled back. I cannot wait to keep her again Did i mention how EXCITED i am!!! :) Anyway I said all this to say Its gonna be a busy summer and We are heading into it full blast. We are ready to serve in anyway we are needed. God is taking care of us and we are looking forward to all HE has instore for us this summer.

Baby

Hey baby Mommy and Daddy got a new car. It will be alot easier to get a baby seat in with 4 doors. But thats not why we got it we got it for better gas mileage and its safier with all the break ins going on here. Let me assure you that you'll always be protected. Daddy and I would lie down our life for you I have no doubt in that. I am babysitting a beautiful baby girl now her name is Alayah and she is helping me feel the void i feel for you. Of course shes not mine and I still wish I could have you growing inside me now. But i know God has a plan and I am blessed to have Alayah in my life. Everything is going good baby. I am trying to do better and only have a carbinated drink every now and then because it will help me chances to get you. I am trying to be healthier for both of us. I love you so much. Its still so hard waiting for you And trying to be patient. I can do this though and one day when I hold you in my arms this is all just gonna make it a much more amazing moment. I can hardly wait for that day. Love, Momma

A blessing when you least expect it

As most of you know I ask God for a baby quite often in His time not mine, and even though I honestly mean it I still hurt and long for a baby. I know God sees each tear and feels each time I hurt. I know God will bless me with a child of my own in His time. But our God is so good and faithful that He gave me a unexpected blessing while I wait. I am now the proud babysitter of this beautiful baby girl.

No Shes not mine. She is Miss Alayah Baldwin, Her Mommy is Mandi Baldwin. Our story has Gods fingerprints ALL over it. See here We both are in the same town Mandi praying for a new babysitter and seeking Gods will in it all. And Me praying for Gods direction and thinking it would be a good idea to find a job to bring in a little more every month. (Friends and Family dont panic We are fine money wise Just would be nice to be able to start putting some back for trips home or just extra spending money) and of course Constantly praying for a baby.  So here We both are in the same town and what makes it worse is We have some mutual friends plus Mandi goes to Hungry Horse Chapel Which is one of the churches joined with Canyon Baptist to do the Beyond Borders for Christ ministry. Finally our mutual friend Cameron told Mandi about me and how I love kids and how Good i am with her youngest two. Cameron said God just told her to tell Mandi about me. So God brought us all together and blessed us all with each other. Even when We dont have all the answers God always does and I am so glad because as Humans we just usually make a mess of everything. God sees the bigger picture and He knew how to work it all out to where each one of us are very happy and have had our prayers answered. Even if they werent answered exactly how we expected them. God is SO GOOD!!!!

 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28

Newsletters :)

Hey guys Its newsletter time again. We will be sending them one day this week. If theres anyone who doesnt get one who wants one mailed or emailed to them you can either comment on this post with your mailing address or email or email them to me stephaniehmalone@gmail.com We send our Newsletters out quarterly. We do some through the mail and some through email. Our newsletters tell about our ministry and what were doing. I'm working on getting the newsletters on here so you can read them here but I have no idea how to do this and am having to wait on Jeremys help. So it could be quite a while before they get on here haha So let me know if you would like to recieve them via email or mail. Thanks

I am grateful for......

                  Oh man I really dislike computer I had a whole post typed out and was almost done (it was a pretty long one too) and next thing I know its gone :(. Didnt make me sad it made me mad but I dont know how to make a mad face on a computer. So I really don't wanna type it all again. So im not going to haha. It was about ALL I am grateful for and just basicly praising the Lord for all he has given me. So God knows my heart so I don't feel I need to type it all again.
                 Sometimes I cant believe I ever got this blog going. Oh yes I love to write but I am horrible with computers. Oh and another biggie I CANT TYPE!!! I know I know go ahead and laugh. I basicly use my two pointer fingers. I know what your thinking and the answer is I did take keyboarding in high school. I guess I dont even need to say I barely passed and the only reason I did was I went in every morning and did extra credit and when I say every morning I mean EVERY morning. I still think I barely made a D.
               Anyway I have cooled off now and I think I am ready to try and tell you again what I am grateful for....

• I am grateful for this apartment. After We had prayed and prayed and knew Montana was where God wanted us We still could not figure out how We were gonna make it. I mean we were gonna do good to buy groceries Little on think about rent and somewhere to live but God had all this figured out way before We knew anything about it.

• The first one leads me right into this one. I am grateful for Canyon Baptist Church. They are allowing us to stay in this apartment and have done so much for us. I am proud to be the worship leader :)

• I am grateful for the friends We have made here in Montana. We have so many I am not gonna try to name everyone because I know I will forget someone. You know who you are and you have made moving 2400 miles away from everyone I know and love a lot easier.

• I am grateful for Canyon Community and Hungry Horse Chapel for coming together with Canyon Baptist and forming Beyond Borders for Christ. I am grateful for the unity and love I feel on wednesday nights. I am grateful for the school building and having a place to minister to these children.

• I am grateful to still have both sets of my grandparents living, But im even more grateful that they are all 4 christians.

• I am grateful for two christian parents who raised me in church. I have been loved and taken care of my entire life.

• I am grateful to have a good christian man by my side for better or worse. I am grateful that I found my soulmate at 19 and i am so grateful that He has held my hand and been there for me through everything this past year. He has been strong for me on days when I just couldnt be strong anymore. He will never know how much he means to me.

         I am grateful for so much more but im closing with this last one
 

• I am grateful that God chose us. I love the work God has for us in Hungry Horse Montana and Everyday I feel honored that He felt confident enough in me to call me to do it.

The reason for these letters

         First off let me say i'm sure people think this is crazy. To write letter to someone i have never met but One day I will met you and print each page and put into your baby book and when your older you'll treasure them. Some people will say you dont know you may never have children and if thats Gods plan for me thats fine by me but I have faith that I will because its a desire of my heart.
 Delight yourself in the Lord,and he will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4

   Let me also explain to you how much you were wanted. When I was little I played with babydolls ALL the time. I dreamed of the day when I would be a mom, and when i was in highschool and asked what I wanted to be I always said a mother. It was my dream it was so important to me. When your Daddy and I got married I longed for a baby. but your daddy wanted some me and him time first and I totally understood that. I understood but deep down I never stopped longing for you. I thought about what it would be like the moment I looked down at a positive pregnancy test or when a doctor laid you in my arms. I can cry just thinking about both of them. So never doubt for one second  whether you were wanted or not.

    I think about you constantly whether you'll be a boy or girl, Who you will look like, If you'll be born in summer or winter, What will you weigh, Will I ever be able to tell you in words how much I love you. How much longer will I have to wait for you? Some days I get very discouraged. See before We moved to Montana Daddy and I werent preventing you and I worried and cried alot. I went to doctors and they said my sugar was to high and I wasnt ovulating every month like I should. That scared me so bad because if I dont ovulate I cant get pregnant. So I prayed and prayed but I was deep down I was mad at God. Mad because Others were having babies. Mad because He knew how badly I wanted you. I was doing everything God wanted why wouldnt He bless me with a baby. But ya know what I wasnt doing everything He wanted. He was trying to tell me things but I wasnt listening. God wanted your Daddy and Me to step out on faith and move to Montana. So when I finally hit rock bottom and started listening and understood his plan for me I felt alot better. I wasnt mad anymore. So in july 2010 We moved to Montana and now more than ever I understand Gods plan. See there are lots of kids here who need love and someone to care bout them. No there not my own babies and I still long for my own but they need me right now. So I can pour my love into them while I wait for you.

   Dont think that daddy didnt want you. He wants you very much but Daddy is scared. Mommy wants you so much that it pushes her fear aside but deep down im scared too. I wonder how I will do raising you here in Montana without my Momma or Daddys Momma to help me. I know others here will help me but I still worry.  I know that You will be the best thing thats ever happen to me. I know that You will fill my life with so much Joy. I cannot wait till We meet each other baby. I cannot wait to hold a positive pregnancy test and I cannot even imagine holding you. 

  I hope these letter show you how wanted and loved you were long before God even started creating you. I always want you to know that your loved and I hope these letter make you feel special and bring you happiness long after I'm gone.

                                                            Momma  
    
 

Just in Case You didn't Know......

This post is gonna be just some random facts and maybe some things you didnt know.
  

• We are faith based Missionaries. Meaning God called us and told us where He wanted us and we stepped out on faith and followed him. We have not been to missionary training school (not that We wont ever but just saying We havent at this point). Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus. Acts 4:13
  

• We found a good home for our cats on April 19th. They are around a family with kids now and are very happy. We keep in touch with that Family. We have a dog named Molly. We adopted her from the animal shelter in November. She was my christmas present from Jeremy. :)

• I started this blog to help family and friends from home keep up with what were up to in between newsletters. We send out newsletter every three months. If you wish to be on our mailing list Email me your address (stephaniehmalone@gmail.com)

•  This blog was private at one time and I just felt it couldnt be a light to others if they could only see it if they knew me and asked permission.

• You can comment on any of my post. The comment button is at the bottom of each post. I would love feedback and to hear if you.

• No everyday is not a good day. We are human and we do miss home and have bad days. But We love what were doing and the work God has for us here in Montana.

• No We dont have any idea what 5 years down the road looks like or even 1 year for that matter, but We will go where and do what God tells us to. Even if that means going somewhere dangerous.
  
  Isaiah 41:10  fear not, for I am with you;  be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you,  I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
  
  

•  Some people think We are so brave but the truth is We get very scared. We were terrified when We moved to Montana especially when Jeremy quit his job, but We knew that God would take care of us and He has. We are so blessed.

• Yes We both want a family someday and We know God has a plan and We are content in knowing His ways and timing are far greater than ours.

If you have anymore questions about what were doing or how were doing Feel free to leave me a comment. Questions mean you care and are interested in us and our ministry :)

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A hard Mothers Day

I woke up on Mothers day with my head held high. Determinded to have a good day. We went to church and had a great service a few tears here and there, after service a lady from our church came up and said "I know this is hard for you" and of course i started crying and she hugged me and I just let myself break down. Then she looked right at me and said " no one realizes the hurt and sacrfice you make. We just dont think about it. I know you just wanna be with her (meaning my Mom) This meant so much to me! Now dont get me wrong I am in no way putting us up on a pedisstool, but Its was great to have someone realize that it hurts. Even though were happy and have a good life here. we had a good life at home too. I am honored that God chose us dont get me wrong but that doesnt make it hurt less. Some days are fine but some days are a constant struggle to put a smile on and pretend its ok. But sunday someone showed me that I dont have to fake a smile and its ok to admit that your sad or just not having a good day. I can be myself and show whatever emotion im feeling because I have friends here who care and who understand. Mothers day was worse than christmas for me. I think we were busy on christmas but We werent busy on mothers day and that means alot of time to think and miss home. Mothers Day was also hard because I have a AWESOME Mom. And I just felt like it was so unfair to not be able to be with her on this special day set aside for moms. I guess the old sayings true "Lifes not always fair" Anyway im not trying to have a pity party just wanted to share this story and let everyone know that yes we do have bad days. We are only human and sometimes I feel this life is unfair sometimes but think of how unfair it is that so many people are gonna die and go to hell because so many wont leave comfortable. They wont say goodbye to there families So that others have a chance to spend eternity with there families Now thats UNFAIR!!!

 How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? Romans 10:14

Guitar Lessons

I just realized I havent even wrote about Guitar Lessons. On Saturdays at 12 Jeremy gives guitar lessons here at the church. They are free and open to anyone. He has about 7 here on average. They are all doing really well and catching on fast. Who knows maybe Someday one of them will be the next worship leader of Canyon Baptist Church. 

Innocent Giggles at Beyond Borders for Christ :)

Well for those who don't know I have my own class on wednesday nights now :). We have 5 classes for certain age groups and the youngest is Joys class which is PreK-1st grade. We have 2 workers at the school who have younger children tho so We were really in need of a younger class. Which is a blessing to me because anyone who knows me knows How I love babies! So After getting permission to use another room I finally started my class last wednesday. I will post pictures of my room soon. It was a room we were actually using to store our music equipment. I of course decorated (mostly because I was so excited) but also because I want it to be fun and welcoming. We have had moms before bring there kids in kicking and crying and begging them not to leave them So I thought a friendly atmosphere might help a little. My class is for 3 and under. This is our schedule We come to our room at 6 and have our lesson. Depending on if I have any little babies this can be as short as saying a memory verse together and of course We always sing "Jesus Loves me". If we don't have any little babies We have a bible story and then normally color a coloring sheet that goes with that story and has our memory verse for that week on it. I have them repeat the memory verse after me and then we say it together. We have a box of toys for playtime. At 6:30 we head to the kitchen to eat. We leave there about 7 and if its pretty We head to the playground If its too cold or rainy We go to the gym and play instead. At 7:15 the Big kids (highschoolers) come to the gym So I get my babies out of there. We normally head back to our class and they can play with there toys till 7:30 when the buses leave and there parents come get them. To some this sounds like just another job. But to me its a huge blessing!!! This Week I had two little girls ones 2 and ones 3 . I have there picture But I am gonna ask permission before I tell there names or post there picture. Anyway when we went back to class after gym time ( the wind was blowing to hard so we didnt go to the playground) The girls sit down on a blanket I have on the floor and laughed. So they start cracking me up and I said " Girls do you have the giggles" And they laughed and said YES!!! Everyone who came by our room could hear them and poked there head in to see what was so funny ( which None of us still know what they were laughing at). Those innocent giggles are so refreshing to hear and I'm so glad that I can be apart of teaching them about Jesus.

Feels Like I've Been Losin'- Tenth Avenue North Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:32

Jeremy singing the chorus of "Gods Not Dead"

Sorry the quality is not great It was taken on my phone

Time Flies!!!

Yesterday Jeremy and I celebrated our 4th wedding anniversary. We had a awesome day. For lunch a friend made my favorite dish Pollo Loco and brought right to our house. How sweet was that?? Its so great to know you are loved by others who havent known you very long and that they see and really appreciate the work We do. Then at 4 we went to the movies. I had forgotten what a movie theater looked like on the inside. (and I will forget again movies are SO expensive) Anyway We watched The Three Stoogies. So We had alot of laughs. Praise The Lord that We actually found a good clean movie on They are so few and far between these days. Then when the movie was over We actually agreed to eat at Ihop. My vote was for KFC. But Jeremy said everyone would laugh if He took me there for our anniversary. The truth is im a simple woman and I dont get into all those crazy things. We dont get to go out to eat alot So I wanted KFC let people laugh but Ihop was good too. I had been telling Jeremy that We need a good picture of us We havent had one took in awhile, but everytime I think of it no ones around to take it. Well Duh my camera has a timer. Ive had that crazy thing how long and never thought of that. Anyway We had a wonderful anniversary and Have a good new family picture.

I am who HE says I am

I have been feeling much better the past few days. I actually got to go to the bible study The ladies from Georgia came to put on for us. I am so glad because I feel I was really meant to hear our lesson. I learned that I am not who other think I am. I am not who the enemy (the devil) tells me I am. I am not who I tell myself I am. So often We get caught up in all these things. The biggest thing for me was I AM NOT MY PAST!!! Praise the LORD don't We all need to hear that. Once We have asked forgiveness for our sins and God has forgiven us its time to stop carrying around the guilt of those past mistakes. I struggle with this daily but alot of it is because the devil uses our past to make us feel unworthy. Another thing that hit home for me is I am not my education. Over the past years I have had to listen to so many other peoples opinions about me not going to college. My highest level of education does not define me. The last one is My identity is not based on my family. To often We judge others because of what theyre family members have done or are doing. This is also wrong. We are not who our families are.I am who God made me to be. I wanna live my life to follow his will for me. I have already discovered that in my case this meant leaving comfortable. It meant leaving all I knew and moving 2400 miles away from all my family and friends. I know im not in foreign missions But never underestimate what God can do. He just may be preparing us to leave a lot more comfort than We ever imagined.  I can hold my head high and do what God has called me to do and not worry about who my family is,  If I went to college, or anything about my past Because I AM who God The Father says I am.

Acute Bronchitis:(

Acute Bronchitis:(   I started feeling sick last wednesday  but you know had to keep on keeping on By friday I flat out had a cold and was coughing I practiced with the praise team and was determined to sing sunday (for easter) We had been practicing for it for over a month. Anyway on saturday I was a little worse but still was planning on singing. On sunday i was a little worse than saturday so decided to sing the first 2 songs but sit out the last one (it was Gods not Dead by the newsboys Its very upbeat and i knew i couldnt handle it) But then after sunday school i was WAY WORSE so no singing for me (Jeremy did great tho :)) anyway so monday We had to go check prices for drum sets (for the church) anyway I sit in the car alot and tried to take it easy (during all these days im taking nyquil daytime and nighttime) anyway monday got me some delsyum Its suppose to be great for coughs and at this point it constantly felt like when you are drinking a drink and it goes down the wrong pipe. I was constantly coughing or feeling the need to. My head was hurting not sure from just coughing or like sinus pressure (doctor later said hes sure its from both) But it seems a light had come at the end of the tunnel i took the delsyum and it seemed to help I felt alot better and it was so warm monday night We even went for a walk. Then tuesday morning I felt horrible I just laid on the cough and as the day went on i felt worse and worse and then i decided i was gonna see if jeremy would take me to the walk in clinic first thing wednesday morning ( jeremy was fishing with lee) when he got home i asked him and he said get in the car were going now. No need to argue not that I had the energy anyway. We have a walk in clinic in our walmart so we went there but surprise it had close (not for the day either like literally its gone)anyway we went to another walk in clinic down the road and thats where we got the verdict BOOO :(

New Again Brad Paisley & Sara Evans Music Video

Praise Report

Praise The LORD!!!!!!!! Sorry just had to get that out. This is My Mamaw just hours after having  Balloon surgery on her heart (valve). Im not to sharp on my medical terms but anyway My family and I would like to thank everyone for the prayers As you can see they have her up and walking And are talking about possibly letting her go home tomorrow. Please continue to pray since its a 6 hour drive home it will be rough on her but I know she will be in better spirits once she gets home. She wrote me a letter one day last week telling me that if the unexpected happened not to worry because She would be in Heaven. As I sat and read that letter and of course cried like a baby I thought of how much I personally and my family have worried over the past few months as we waited to hear when the Doctor would schedule the surgery, And although after reading the letter I still worried I did have some peace. My heart goes out to families who dont have that peace. See thats why Im over 2400 miles away from my family because my husband and I desperately want to help others have that peace. Peace that only comes from knowing Jesus Christ as your personal Savior. I am so thankful things went well today but im even more thankful that If they hadnt My Mamaw would be standing with Jesus right now.

This is a beautiful song It gave me chills Its called "If He Calls you" Please listen to it.

Houston We have a drummer :)

  Well the last few months all Jeremy can talk about is I wish we had drums It would be great to have drums lol. Of course We have been praying for The music ministry at Canyon Baptist Church to grow not just for drums. So last Sunday Jeremy felt led to make a announcement. He told the church that We know there is talent here at Canyon Baptist Church and We are praying and wanting a worship team (since we have been here its just been Me and Jeremy) We learn more and grow more with a team and We have been praying about this for along time. Jeremy told everyone to pray and do what God would have them to do. Well We now have two ladies interested in singing, and Joy working on learning how to play chords on the piano. Last but certainly not least We had drums for the first time Sunday night. Yes you heard me right!!! DRUMS God gave us drums (and of course a drummer hehe) I wont give names but I will say a new family has recently moved into our community and the boy just happens to have a passion for playing drums. We are so thankful!!! Who Says God doesn't answer prayers!!!


Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from…the Father.”    James 1:17

A good meaningful Name

   Well I have always said something thats very important especially when your working in ministry is consistancy. Of course im the worlds worst! When I first decided I wanted to start a blog It was all for fun. Partly because my mom doesnt have a facebook and its a way for her to get to read and keep up with our ministry (not like I dont tell her every last detail on the phone but anyway) So I didnt put much thought at all into the name. I actually have even changed it a couple times throughout my blogging days. But over the last few months I have felt lead to blog for Gods purpose and His Glory. I wanna tell our story and my hope and prayer is that my story will touch someone along the way. So one thing I decided I had to do was keep it simple No more over the top backgrounds and layouts I Even had some music on it at one time. You will notice its gone now. Then I knew my last thing was to be consistant I needed a good meaningful name to come and never leave again no more changing. Wow thats hard I thought and thought and got no where and  finally just tonight I said God please show me what name you want me to pick for my blog. Gods timing is funny sometimes!! I had just laid back in a hot bubble bath When I literally said out loud His Purpose, His Glory. And there we have it. I want to live my life for His purpose and His glory and I want my blog to be a light to a lost and dying world. Somedays I feel silly for thinking I would ever reach anyone this way, but if God says to write I write and who can argue with the King of Kings. I certainly cannot and will not!  So anyway Just wanted to let everyone know even though I started blogging back in august I am still very much a work in progress but at least I have a good meaningful name now.

Hopping off my pedastle

     Were Back!!!! Getting to go home and see family was awesome, and We are so thankful that We got to. We are also very happy because going home truly showed us that We are exactly where we need to be (in Montana). I love the work We do and it is rewarding although most of the time it feels like it takes way more than it gives. If just one person is saved by us coming to Montana that makes it all worth it. Some people get so caught up in numbers that they can make themselves crazy over them and all they see is numbers. I must say at times i'm guilty of this too, but God said where two or more are gathered He'll be there too.
  We had the privledge to speak at four churches while we were home. We are so thankful for there willingness to listen to our story and how they can help if they feel led. Although We love what We do and get a since of fullfillment by being the worship leaders at Canyon Baptist Church. It was wonderful to be able to sit back at each church and just praise God while someone else did all the work. haha But really we truly enjoyed getting to have a break and worship God Who is SO worthy of our praise.
   Sunday morning Lee spoke about The virtuous women. It really hit home for me especially when he read the verse about Her being delightful. I dont know about everyone else but my attitude most days is far from delightful. I dont feel that i'm  a terrible person or a awful wife. But I could definitely improve, and thats what I want. I just wanna be better A better worker, a better friend, a better wife, a better daughter, a better christian, and a all around better woman. I wanna strife to have a delightful attitude. As Christians I hope we all have some of these same goals. It wont be easy but as you go throughout your week try to remember to have a delightful attitude. Even when you have a rude customer, or your husband tracks mud through the living room Just smile and say thank you Lord for my job that provides for my family and Thank you Lord that I dont have to be lonely because you have blessed me with a husband.  We sometimes get so caught up in our day to day things that We forget how truly blessed we are. So next time you pray instead of asking God for things First Thank him for all he's already given you. I am very guilty of this as well. One thing I feel like alot of people wanna do is put Jeremy and I up on a pedastle. Yes We followed God without ever being to Montana or knowing how We would buy groceries But this is what God asked us to do and We do not need to be praised for that. We should all do what God ask of us. This has been on my heart lately So I just wanna get it out there. We are not higher up than anyone We are STILL sinners SAVED by grace!!! God deserves ALL the praise.
  I also wanna thank everyone who reads my blogs. I know there sometimes few and far between and other times it seems like theres a new one everyday but As christians We all have a story and We need to share it. So I urge everyone you dont have to be a good speaker or a good writer Just if you feel led to ever say anything or do anything for God Dont let any of these silly obstacles  stand in your way. God will bless you for doing what He ask of you. No matter how big or small it may seem.

No matter How Small

 Where did the month go??!!!?!  As our visit comes to a end We are feeled with many emotions. But the strongest one is the longing to be back in Montana doing God's Work. We cannot wait to get back and hit the ground running. This trip has more than confirmed that we are right where we need to be (in Montana). It has been one crazy month!!!  Getting pulled one direction and then the other the whole time is so tiring but We are so thankful to have so many people who love us and wanna see us. I never thought this visit would consist of sitting at the hospital with Papaw and staying home with Him while Mamaw went to Duke For her consultation. But God knew and that is why He helped me come to the decision to stay with them while I was in TN long before we ever came. Being on the mission field you sometimes miss alot. Just like Mamaw will be having surgery in a few weeks and I will not be here. But I am so thankful for being here this time and doing my part in helping take care of them. You cannot beat yourself up or get down in the dumps about missing thing That you would have normally been right there for Like My Cousin Daniel who will graduate High School in May Because I am gone for a purpose and a very important purpose. I am playing a part in changing lives. And although sometimes I feel like all I play is a small part with the little things I do I realize that every job is important and worthwhile no matter how small.

A Quick Update!!!!!

Sorry Its been so long guys. I have been having an amazing time visiting with my family. My first time flying was not a bad experience at all. Its so nice to get home the same day and not a few days later.  Everything has not went as planned though because sunday night the 19th My papaw got very sick and had to be taken to the emergency room and was admitted to the hospital. I stayed there with him during the days and He was released wednesday So now I am helping stay with him at home. He is feeling lots better and I truly appreciate all the prayers. My Mamaw has to go to Duke Hospital in North Carolina on monday the 27th and now that all this is happening Papaw is staying home So I will be staying with him. So as you can see things have been crazy but I wouldnt trade it for anything because sitting on the other end of a phone line is tough and I am so happy God knew all this in advanced and worked it out to where I was here :) We serve a awesome God and even in unhappy situations such as this I can see how He has worked things out for the better! Also while im giving a quick update I would like to tell everyone not to panic when you cant find me on facebook. I am deactivated for now. So much negativity and drama I just needed to seperate myself from it. If you wanna  get in touch with me call or text and if you dont have my number shoot me a email stephaniehmalone@gmail.com and ill send it to you. Just wanted to give everyone a quick update Were doing great though and cant wait to get back to Montana and get back to work :)