The Paine Family

We have been enjoying the spring showers and sunshine.  We have had several inches of rain….Praise the Lord.  Because of the draught this past year, the rain was welcomed.  Everything is turning green.  Sometimes, we do not appreciate what we have til it is gone.  We are thankful for the rain and the sunshine.  So, we decided to spend some time outside in the fresh air.  The flowers are blooming, the water is rushing into the Basin (a pond like area fed by a small steam), and the birds are singing with a renewed fervor.  “To every thing there is 

a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:” Eccl. 3:1 Happy Spring Everybody!

While Mom, Hannah, and John went to Louisville Kentucky (for Hanna’s harp lesson), I (Brielle) had the privilege of staying home with my two younger brothers, Josiah and Daniel. We made quite the memories together.  Danny and I accompanied Josiah  fishing. As the time came for Mom, Hannah, and John to return, there was a bad storm and some tornados  touched down around the area that they were traveling through (close to Henryville, IN).  They made it back all in three whole parts ‘;) We praise the Lord for his protection and mercy on them as they drove, as some people lost their lives in that storm.

Since most of us were somewhat under the weather on Valentine’s Day, we had our banquet at the end of February.  We wanted to acknowledge that Jesus Christ is the essence of true love….He loved us while we were yet sinners

(Ro 5:8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.)
and He laid down His life for us (Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.)  Wow…..what love!  And by His example, we can truly love one another.  Hope each one of you enjoyed your time with loved ones.

We were blessed with unusually warm weather in January, even for Oklahoma…One day it was 71 degrees.  Josiah, Daniel and John Michael enjoyed the Basin even though the water was a tad bit cool. 

“This is the day that the Lord hath made, I will rejoice and be glad in it”

A beautiful sunset completed the day that God had made.

Just a little addendum to our friends and family. We have not forgotten all of you. We are still settling in and waiting on the Lord for further direction. We are thankful for all your thoughts and prayers during this major transition in life.   

The Paine family has much to be grateful for. Not only have we spent the last week or so ALL Together as a family!

The Lord has been so good to our family this past year. He has faithfully provided for us. He has given  us purpose and direction. He has guided us and given us strength in the midst of trials and in the midst of joys. He has been our protection as we have traveled thousands of miles. He has opened up doors of opportunities as we have met hundreds of new people.

This past weekend, we had met with almost 60 of our extended family on Dad’s side. It was a great time of connecting, fellowship, and fun. It was so good to meet and be able to fellowship with family around the person of the Lord Jesus Christ. The Lord truly has blessed our family with a godly heritage.

We are ALL back in Chicago again as a whole, but only for another week. Nate will be going back to IMI to serve in his off-semester (will share more later =). In less than two weeks, we will be attending the annual IBLP Christmas Conference, which we are really excited about! In the coming weeks, many things will be changing for the Paine family, but we will share more later. Please keep us in your prayers as we continue to seek the Lord’s direction and guidance for our lives! Be blessed!…We truly are! =)