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MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Confession "guest" post
I had the honor to write a post on a friends blog ... check it out!
http://www.confessionsofaparent.com/?p=488
http://www.confessionsofaparent.com/?p=488
Sunday, December 16, 2012
devo12.15.12
A devotion written by Aaron ... wanted to share
Devotional 12-15-2012
I’m a veteran of the US Army Reserve, and little over 10 years ago, I learned a valuable lesson during a week-long school.
A battery of assessments lead to an assessment I’ll never forget. It was called the ‘night land navigation test’. Each cadet had to utilize their tools of a compass, map and the knowledge of their personal pace count to measure ground distance to find predetermined points. Now, earlier that day I had passed the ‘day land navigation test’ scoring a 7 out of 7 by locating various points on a map and walking the forest to those destinations. But, this next challenge required walking through the forest... at night! And for me this was really scary, it was emotionally hard. Question after question came to mind like rain drops on the roof of a house. What was waiting for me beyond the tree line!? What if a bear attacks me and I die!!? What if I walk into quick sand and nobody ever finds me again!!!? I was freaking out (on the inside).
As the sun went down and darkness set in on the camp I felt my anxiety level rising, but then my drill sergeant's words hit home. He kept saying trust your tools and remember your training. That's what I needed to hear. By trusting my tools and remembering my training I was able to overcome the questions bombarding my mind and the anxiety overwhelming my heart.
Each of us will continue to come up against challenges. God’s truth is the shield we need to overcome the unexpected or the intentional attacks or the irrational that comes to us from within and from without.
“His truth shall be your shield and buckler” (Psalm 91:4b).
Our tools are found in a relationship with God and the Scriptures. These will be what we need when circumstances require that we walk through the forest at night.
Pray for Sandy Hook Elementary and the entire Newtown community.
Aaron Shelby
Executive Director HERO Scholars
External Relations, Co-Director
Schools Liaison
Church Relations Team (Martindale-Brightwood)
Mentoring Team
Executive Director HERO Scholars
External Relations, Co-Director
Schools Liaison
Church Relations Team (Martindale-Brightwood)
Mentoring Team
Shepherd Community Center
4107 E. Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46201
317.375.0203
www.shepherdcommunity.org | aarons@shepherdcommunity.org
6 month and 20 month updates coming soon ....
GRACE AND PEACE
Monday, October 1, 2012
Jeremiah 29:11 Project
I was just recently introduced to this ministry, Jeremiah29.11Project , and I am EXCITED!
This ministry is a non-profit (goal to become a foundation) with the desire to bless as many families as possible with the opportunity and privilege of adopting.
Learn more about this ministry and the founding Families: http://www.jeremiah29-11project.com/
Aaron and I plan to participate in the 3K family Fun Walk , but there is also a 5K. Both will take place at Northveiw Church, in Carmel on Saturday October 27th.
Run/Walk Registration : https://jeremiah2911project.webconnex.com/register
- if you cannot run, would you consider a donation?
They are also looking for Business Sponsorship, again Jeremiah29:11 is a NOT FOR PROFIT, so it's a tax deduction! https://jeremiah2911project.webconnex.com/sponsorship
Please forward this information to ANYONE you know that has a heart for adoption and may be interested in supporting this new ministry.
MY heart gets so excited when I think of all the forever families that can be created with the assistance of this organization ...
GRACE AND PEACE!!
18 months & 3 months!
time is flying in the shelby home! our boys are getting big, ever exploring and trying new things!
xavier, 18months
28lbs | 35"
Isaac, 3 months
16.5lbs | 25"
we are SO blessed!
GRACE AND PEACE!
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
the final countdown
Our JuneBug will be here Monday June 18th, via C-Section.
The placenta did move, but is still considered low-lying, therefore the c-section is the safest for me and JuneBug. We are scheduled for 11:30am, prayers welcome!
We set up the 2nd crib in the boys room this weekend and put the fabulous bedding in place ....
The bedding was made by 2LittleFish, putting poverty to bed ... read more: twolittlefishblog.blogspot.com/
We had our final appointment with the DR today, all looks good ... & was told to "take it easy", easier said then done with an active 14 month old! ... 6 days and counting! We look forward to posting and introducing our JUNEBUG - next week:)
GRACE AND PEACE!
Sunday, May 27, 2012
sneak-peak ...
we had the opportunity for a final family of 3 photo shoot. this was a sneak-peak shot sent to us by our dear friend megan. I cannot wait to see the rest of the images:)
hard to believe our family will grow in 4 weeks!
GRACE AND PEACE!
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