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I really have found it hard to blog recently. I know a lot is going on right now, but I just felt like I haven't had much to say. So, I thought I'd give a little update on what is going on around the Wilson household in this season of life.

So, as of mid-January, Jody took the position of INTERIM youth minister at a church here in Amarillo. Actually, it is the same church we were at 3-4 years ago. At that time, Jody was the associate youth minister and led worship for the youth. I could honestly say that I NEVER thought that we'd be back in youth ministry, but the Lord brought this about through a series of events, and with much counsel through trusted friends, we decided to do it. We have a desire to bring healing and restoration to this youth group by showing them the Lord's greatness! This is a part time position with Jody only having to be there on Wednesdays and Sundays. We continue to go to our home church, Messiah's House, since they meet on Saturday nights, we just can't go to our Wednesday night lifegroup for a few months. (Which we miss terribly! But its just for a season!) This position plus the part time salary Jody gets through his worship ministry, Lionsong Ministries, allows Jody to not really have to depend quite as much on remodeling jobs right now to make ends meet. I truly believe the Lord has told me that this season (which may be anywhere from 3-6 months possibly) is going to be a time of rest for our family, but mainly for Jody. It will give him more down time to write new songs that the Lord is pouring into him, and also just time to devote to his ministry. We are having a great time with where the Lord has brought us. Its a little tiring come the weekends, but totally worth it! This position is also so great that they have told Jody upfront that he can continue to travel WHENEVER he needs to with worship events with Lionsong. This was a huge blessing since that is his true heart! Anyways, we are once again learning how to minister to youth when its not always so fun. (I really don't miss High School and Middle School, by the way.) We would ask for your continued prayers and support through this season and that we would be sensitive to the Lord's voice at all times.

The second thing is that Jody and I have the opportunity to go to Israel in March. Jody was asked to lead worship for a group that is going over there, and they are allowing me to come too!!! We are having to raise the support for my way, which is completely awkward, but its totally worth it. Please visit our Lionsong Ministries website HERE for more updates. We know the Lord has opened this door for us, so we know without a doubt that he will provide for it! We will be there for 11 days, which seems like an eternity when I think of leaving our girls for that long, but I know the Lord will protect my heart and theirs while we are gone. (Huh, Ash???) We will get to do many things, including a lot of sight-seeing and walk where Jesus walked and worship where He worshipped. I just can't describe to you my excitement, which is huge since when Jody first talked about the trip I would just cry at the thought of being gone from the girls and home for so long. I know we are going to be eternally changed from this trip! Have I mentioned how excited I am about this opportunity??? :)

Well, I can't help post without posting pictures so I will try to find a few random pictures to put on here, and I'm sure they will be of the girls. :) Blessings to each of you! Happy Superbowl Weekend!

Oh yeah, we've been doing some painting and stuff to our house. We bought it almost 5 years ago, so we've been needing a little change here and there. Mia had fun with it, too, obviously!


Fun in Eisley's room before bed one night


Having fun with dad at the "man store"


Attempting to take a New Years picture...no one really cooperating.