Here is some of what the McNew family has been up to this summer!

Have you ever felt like your problems are too big for God? The good news is.....they're not!!! The mountains we face in our life are worth climbing to the top. You never know what is at the top or who will be waiting for you. When you are faced with a mountain to climb, take the steps needed to climb to the top and be an overcomer. God will equip you along the way, and will be there waiting for you at the top!

I was asked to write something on behalf of a fellow blogger Jeff B. He has asked me to ask that you all keep him and his son in prayer for the next few weeks. God is answering prayers, moving mountains and opening doors!! Without going into too much detail, Jeff has had some tough decisions to make regarding some relationships and what is best for himself and his son. Although difficult, God is making the way for him, when he thought there was no way at all. Jeff has decided not to blog for a bit, but will be back. If you would like to send him a message, you can do so here, and I will be sure he gets it. He thanks you all for keeping him and his son lifted up in prayer.

I only wish I could watch our worship team from The Rock Church do this again...but until then here it is!

I chaperoned on Jordyn's field trip today. It was a short walk from Gold Bar Elementary to the post office. Each child wrote a letter to their dad for Father's Day and mailed it. It was a crazy 6 block walk with 50 5-6 yr. olds! Jordyn was so excited! She wouldn't even tell her dad where they were going or why...it is a big secret! Who would have thought a trip to the post office would be so much fun!!

I wanted to thank all of you who have been praying for Shane. He had an ultrasound of his kidneys today, and they can't find anything wrong with them! HA! Of course they wouldn't find anything wrong, with prayer and faith! He is feeling better and will be going back to work tomorrow. Praise God! He has been home since May 16th and is ready. He has another appointment next week, which we are expecting they find nothing wrong again! Keep praying with us!! There are a few changes he needs to make regarding diet and exercise, but don't we all? I can't help but shout to the heavens!!  I have never seen my husband pray and praise as much as he has been these past few weeks. He is even witnessing to those around him! I am so thankful I never stopped praying or believing that God could work a miracle in my husband and my marriage. Stay tuned, because God is not finished working up a great testimony for Shane to share!!

My husband, Shane, has been very ill! We are asking you to agree in prayer with us for a complete healing in his body and wisdom for the doctors who are trying to find out what is wrong. What they thought may have been just a virus is turning out to be something more serious. His kidneys are not functioning as they should. They are running a battery of blood work and a 24 hour urine sample. They are wondering if he is diabetic as well. Whatever it is, we are faithful that God can restore him. Shane is very aware that God is using this time to speak to him! So, please keep us in your prayers! We are expecting a wonderful testimony to come soon!!

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I was born on this day, at 10 am! I was truly a miracle for my parents. I was born 6 weeks early and the first child of 4 to survive. God certainly had a plan for my life before I even realized it! I feel incredibly blessed to have a husband who honors me on my birthday, a sister who never forgets my birthday, and a good amount of friends who wish me well! As I get older, I always take time to reflect on my life, and am amazed at how much I have accomplished in 37 years. I feel like I have so much more to do yet, and look forward to the many years to come! I don't know what lies ahead, but God knows! He knows best, so I lay my life in his hands and will embrace whatever he has for me. I thank God for giving me life and giving me a life worth living!