Change

I am anticipating the change of season to fall, so that it cools off in Fresno! Change in our lives was a big part of summer for the Downs Family. Summer flew by as we enjoyed and savored moments with family and friends. Here is a recap as well as new things the Lord is doing in our lives:

My Grandma went to be with Jesus.

We bought a new car with the "cash for clunkers" program. Never have we owned one that didn't have at least 100,000 miles on it.

The Lord provided a home to buy and closed escrow in less than three weeks. We are overwhelmed with grateful hearts as it has enough room so that Melody and Charlotte can live with us still. Kylen is excited about the lemon tree. We all love that there is a pool to cool off in. Precious friends are our neighbors. Come visit us!

Kylen started high school.

The Lord is changing my heart in different ways, growing my love for Him with increasing measure!

Ashlyn is leading her first Bible Study with 5-8th grade girls, studying Philippians on Thursday afternoons.

I have the privilege of volunteering at The Well Community Church office about 10 hours a week. I love it!

Meghan, who lived with us when we first moved down from Hume, moved back to Fresno after spending last year in Virginia. Yippie!

Melody and Charlotte are in the Residency Program with our church, studying God's Word four mornings a week from 6-7am.

Julianne has begun to babysit and enjoys loving on the kids.

Brian and change don't go together...he is the most consistent and loyal man I have ever met. Not saying he doesn't change or things in his life don't change, but when I think of him...a rock comes to mind. He is steady and solid and firm and a safe place to stand...and oh how thankful I am for Him.

Huge news that we would love to be covered in prayer is that 6 of the 8 Downs' are going to Kenya in December! We are believing the Lord for gigantic things, which is a piece of cake for Him. Will you join us in praying that He would grow our love and faith in Him? Only He can do that! We have a lot of heart preparation and practical prep before we leave the country. We are believing the One who Provides to provide for every penny of our trip. What a joy to be able to spend Christmas time with missionaries as well as the Kenyan people and love them through word and deed.

That is the quick update...there is so much more that the Lord is doing and changing in us for His glory. Thank you for taking time to share in it with us.