We Got Sunshine......On a Winter Day!!! Thank you Grampa Dave!

What a blessing to get a case of Florida oranges in the mail yesterday from Grampa Dave who spends winters there! The temperatures here were 5 degrees, and yet it felt mighty warm and sunny inside as we enjoyed this delicious treat!!! We made fresh orange juice with our breakfast and even had some orange smiles cut up! It is awesome and very sweet!!


 Thank you Grampa!


We love you!!!

Just 2 Small Coins....She Gave Them Up...

Jesus watched the people,

with their offerings.

Some were blessed with riches,

they had so much to bring.

But then He saw the woman,

and He knew she was poor.

What she brought was NOT a lot,

but she could NOT have given more! 

Just 2 small coins,

she gave them up.

Still she gave more than all the rest.

Just 2 small coins,

they weren't much.

They were more than the rich man's best.

Jesus wants His children,

to bring Him offerings.

Giving with a pure heart,

He wants our everything.

Nothing is unworthy,

when given out of love.

To give our ALL,

may seem small,

but that is ALL he asked of us.

Just 2 small coins,

she gave them up.

Still she gave more than ALL the rest.

Just 2 small coins,

they weren't much.

They were more than the rich man's best.

The above is a treasured song that is on our new Wissman Family cd. The cd is named:  Step by Step.   

We just LOVE the message of this beautiful song.  Yesterday we were given 2 such gifts. 

1.  So...last night at our Bright Light's meeting, ( discipleship group for young girls ages 8-13ish) we were given such an offering. It was absolutely incredible. A young 10 year old member of our group Miss Ellie Grace gave us an envelope entitled, Mr. and Mrs. Winslow. 

This is what the hand written letter says:
"Dear Mr. and Mrs. Winslow,
I have enclosed $5.00 for the adoption of Eddie and Zoey.
I, too, believe in giving homeless, parentless, children a new and better home.
I intend to have a home for about 20 girls, God willing.
Thank you for being such examples, and bright lights!
Your sister in Christ,
Ellie Grace."

Oh dear reader, tears ran down my face last night as I opened and read this beautifully penned letter. I'm still teary eyed today as I write this to you. You see, it's been almost a full year since we stepped out in faith to adopt Eddie and Zoey. We've received MANY donations during that some. Many have been quite large. Some $2,000.00, some $1,000.00 and those have been very wonderful. BUT...there is something about this precious gift from our 10 year old friend that just rings out generosity, and kindness.

Then when my husband and I went to go to bed, we found an envelope on our pillow. It said:  "Dad and Mom", We opened it and found this:

Oh my...what a day of precious gifts! Thank you both sooooo much! To God be the Glory!

My Tupperware Dream Come True! :) :) :)

Romans 1:8
... I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you ...


Two weeks ago, a friend from church's sister emailed me and said..."You don't know me, but I feel like I know you. My sister has told me all about you and your precious family."  "I am a tupperware dealer, and God has put you on my heart to bless you, and give you some of my surplus tupperware. What would you like, and what do you need, etc!" "I'd like to come and bring a car load of it to you!"

Wow...so I made a list of the things I've always wanted, but couldn't afford. She and her sister came over last week for a visit and look what she blessed me with! Wow!!! What a gift!

Look at it all! It was amazing! There was soooo much stuff (I have much of it stacked inside each other for the photo), that I was able to bring a tote bag of it to my daughter Brittany and bless her with some, too! 

Thank you Alice! You are such a blessing to us! Norma, too!

Ruth 1:8
... May the Lord reward you for your kindness ...