We are now in the market for another car. The 4-runner needs a new head gasket, and we dont think that its worth the money or trouble to keep fixing it. So, some friends of ours have generously allowed us to borrow one of their cars while we try to find a replacement. We would love your prayers and insider tips during this process!
clay for the kirklands
2.22.2009
2.14.2009
MUSH!!!
Today, Deborah and I made Fields' baby food, which can only be described as, 'mush.' The recipe? Ah, yes, of course you want to know. It's simple, really - English peas, black-eyed peas, sweet potatoes, bananas, prunes, apple sauce, oat cereal, and a heavy duty food processor! It's organic (yes, we have drunk the kool-aid), and it is very cost efficient. In one hour, we had two weeks of the mush and saved many dollar bills. Best of all...HE LOVES IT!!!!!! He can't get enough, and his body illustrates his passion for it with many, many rolls of skin!
Below are a few pics for your viewing pleasure.
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY,
clay for the kirklands
Below are a few pics for your viewing pleasure.
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY,
clay for the kirklands
2.02.2009
A Special Day
So, here is some random info for everyone about our lives right now:
- I failed on my first blogger new years resolution, but at least I have 11 more months to do better.
- Today marks Fields' 6 month birthday! We are shocked at how fast the time has gone...amazing. He is growing up - weighs in at almost 18 pounds and has a lot of hair that sticks up everywhere!
- All three of us have been battling a nasty cold. It started with Fields, then Deborah, and now I am bringing up the rear. I am at home right now instead of work because of it.
- This month at Wesley is called FUNBRUARY or FUN FEBRUARY. We had noticed in the past that February was always a difficult month for a lot of our interns and students - no real holidays, cold, dreary, lots of sickness, etc. So, last year we declared that February was going to be FUN! We had such a great response from it, that it has become a permanent feature to our intern year. Today, the whole staff went to see the groundhog wake up at the Athens Zoo! Throughout the month, we will have raffles, contests, random games and prizes, and themes for our interns to enjoy. I will send some pictures later in the month of some of the things that we have come up with!
- Deborah continues to be the incredible wife, mother, counselor, Wesley Director, friend, and powerhouse that she has always been! Juggling Fields and me is tough enough, but when you add in two part time jobs as well, it is crazy for her! She counsels on Mondays and Wednesdays, Disciples Wesley girls on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and we usually meet for some pre-marital sessions with Wesley folks on Fridays. Busy, Busy, Busy...
- I am counting down till August - four more classes, and then I am a graduate of Asbury!
Clay for the Kirklands
- I failed on my first blogger new years resolution, but at least I have 11 more months to do better.
- Today marks Fields' 6 month birthday! We are shocked at how fast the time has gone...amazing. He is growing up - weighs in at almost 18 pounds and has a lot of hair that sticks up everywhere!
- All three of us have been battling a nasty cold. It started with Fields, then Deborah, and now I am bringing up the rear. I am at home right now instead of work because of it.
- This month at Wesley is called FUNBRUARY or FUN FEBRUARY. We had noticed in the past that February was always a difficult month for a lot of our interns and students - no real holidays, cold, dreary, lots of sickness, etc. So, last year we declared that February was going to be FUN! We had such a great response from it, that it has become a permanent feature to our intern year. Today, the whole staff went to see the groundhog wake up at the Athens Zoo! Throughout the month, we will have raffles, contests, random games and prizes, and themes for our interns to enjoy. I will send some pictures later in the month of some of the things that we have come up with!
- Deborah continues to be the incredible wife, mother, counselor, Wesley Director, friend, and powerhouse that she has always been! Juggling Fields and me is tough enough, but when you add in two part time jobs as well, it is crazy for her! She counsels on Mondays and Wednesdays, Disciples Wesley girls on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and we usually meet for some pre-marital sessions with Wesley folks on Fridays. Busy, Busy, Busy...
- I am counting down till August - four more classes, and then I am a graduate of Asbury!
Clay for the Kirklands
1.30.2009
Dang!
Well, so far I have not done too well on my new year's resolutions. My activator (strengthsfinder reference) gave me all kind of ideas, but so far I have not followed through! I still have two days in January, so I have the opportunity to make three total posts during this month!
I just spent a week in Orlando at an intensive seminary class, and I have a small break between the J-term and my spring classes. ONLY FOUR MORE AND I WILL BE A SEMINARY GRADUATE!!!!!! I can taste that sweetness of not having books, papers, and deadlines looming over me - five years is a long time to wear that yoke!
Wesley has started back and we have returned to having our services in our building. Last semester was great at the Classic Center, but we are back home and loving it. We turn the prayer chapel into an overflow room where we have live worship and a piped in video feed of Bob preaching. It has gone really well the past three weeks. Our hope is to rent a room in the New student center that will be more convenient to our students and less of a financial burden on our ministry.
OK...Fields is crying....
Till tomorrow,
Clay for the Kirklands
I just spent a week in Orlando at an intensive seminary class, and I have a small break between the J-term and my spring classes. ONLY FOUR MORE AND I WILL BE A SEMINARY GRADUATE!!!!!! I can taste that sweetness of not having books, papers, and deadlines looming over me - five years is a long time to wear that yoke!
Wesley has started back and we have returned to having our services in our building. Last semester was great at the Classic Center, but we are back home and loving it. We turn the prayer chapel into an overflow room where we have live worship and a piped in video feed of Bob preaching. It has gone really well the past three weeks. Our hope is to rent a room in the New student center that will be more convenient to our students and less of a financial burden on our ministry.
OK...Fields is crying....
Till tomorrow,
Clay for the Kirklands
1.01.2009
New Year Brings New Things
Happy New Year! Tis the season for resolutions, and since I am an activator (strengthsfinder refererence), below you will find a few of my 'blog' resolutions....
- I am going to blog more than once a month
- I will respond to other people's blogs (do unto others...)
- Our blog will be more diverse. We are moving toward a more electronic update style of communication with our supporters, so I plan to add much more content about Wesley and our ministry.
- More pictures of Fields (he is changing so fast!)
- I will learn how to 'spruce' up the layout of our page
More than likely, I will need some accountability in order to achieve these lofty goals!
clay for the kirklands
- I am going to blog more than once a month
- I will respond to other people's blogs (do unto others...)
- Our blog will be more diverse. We are moving toward a more electronic update style of communication with our supporters, so I plan to add much more content about Wesley and our ministry.
- More pictures of Fields (he is changing so fast!)
- I will learn how to 'spruce' up the layout of our page
More than likely, I will need some accountability in order to achieve these lofty goals!
clay for the kirklands
12.08.2008
Good News, Good News, Good News
Deborah's surgery went very well, and the doctor was able to peel away and remove the cyst without having to take out the ovary or her tubes! He was encouraged by the way her ovaries looked, and he could not see any other major issues. Our doctor is awesome and is a major blessing - He came into the prep room where Deborah, her dad, and myself were on Friday morning, explained the surgery, and then prayed over Deborah and himself before he took her away!
The recovery part will be slow and somewhat painful because she had about a four inch incision. We have some folks helping us with fields, food, and such for a bit while we get our feet back underneath us.
On a completely different note, while we were in the hospital this weekend, Fields rolled over from his back to his belly three times for Honey (my mom) and Papa John (Deborah's dad)! They said he was shocked by it. Hopefully, we will get to see his new trick soon...
Thanks to everyone who prayed - we really appreciate it!
clay for the kirklands
PS - my title is a complete ripoff of Charles Sineath's set up line for the main thing of his sermon. I guess I did pay attention at some point in church while I was young!
The recovery part will be slow and somewhat painful because she had about a four inch incision. We have some folks helping us with fields, food, and such for a bit while we get our feet back underneath us.
On a completely different note, while we were in the hospital this weekend, Fields rolled over from his back to his belly three times for Honey (my mom) and Papa John (Deborah's dad)! They said he was shocked by it. Hopefully, we will get to see his new trick soon...
Thanks to everyone who prayed - we really appreciate it!
clay for the kirklands
PS - my title is a complete ripoff of Charles Sineath's set up line for the main thing of his sermon. I guess I did pay attention at some point in church while I was young!
12.04.2008
Under the Knife
Hey Everyone - We would love your prayers this weekend as Deborah has surgery tomorrow morning to remove a cyst near her ovary. She will have to be at the hospital for a few days, and due to a community acquired staff infection going around there, Fields will not be coming to see his mom.
Deborah is more worried about not being able to see Fields than having surgery - but you can pray for both! Thanks everybody!
clay for the kirklands
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