26 things for 26 years of life!

My birthday was recently and I took the time to reflect on the Creator's goodness to me...

Sarah's Blessings from the Father

1. salvation and new lief through J.C. my Master
2. My handsome, awesome husband, Ryan Randy Tausch
3. A great marriage to this man
4. A new baby girl, Jubilee Magdalene
5. A home of our own, 4580 Colonial Dr., Apt 2
6. The Holy Sp. inside of me, His constant presence
7. Food on our table
8. Good health, mostly
9. Migraines, because they've taught me to rest in Him
10. Work for Ryan to pay the bills and bless others
11. Parents who enjoy being a blessing
12. In-laws who have accepted me as their own
13. Parents and in-laws who get along like one, big family
14. A Body who loves us
15. Brothers and Sisters in Ch. all over the world!
16. Being a part of CS, our company, like another family
17. Friends who have chosen to parner with us to reach Turks
18. An email yesterday from a Cedarville Alum who wants to support us financially and be a DPP!
19. A Cedarville education
20. Graduation from a Chr. high school
21. The ability to keep in touch with friends through internet/email
22. A fish named Methusalah who brings smiles to our home
23. A personal copy of the Word (actually many) and Chr. resources
24. Ability to sing, speak, hear, see, smell, taste, touch
25. Two running vehichles
26. A great view out our front window - gazebo, trees, flowers

Thank you Father...26 years of life and so much more than 26 blessings!

Volkan Amca

Here is our Turkish friend Volkan. Volkan Amca (pronounced "amja" in Turkish) is translated" Uncle Volkan." Jubilee holds a special place in his heart as he does in ours too!
He visited a school in Boston back in the fall and got this bib for the Baby. Today was Jubilee's first time to wear it. Actually it's her first time to wear a bib period. :)

Isn't she cute?!?

It's a Girl!

On a beautiful, sunny, Sunday evening we met our gorgeous daughter Jubilee! We met her Sunday, May 25 at 8:03 P.M. and were in complete awe of God’s handy work! She was 8 pounds and 20 inches long with the cutest chubby cheeks! She is so peaceful and it reminds us of how we should let the peace of Christ rule in our hearts.

Our daughter’s full name is Jubilee Magdalene. Through much prayer, God led us to this name. Our hearts longed for her name to point her and others to the LORD Jesus Christ. “Jubilee” celebrates Jesus as our Redeemer and is great because it is very similar in Turkish spelling and meaning—Jubile. “Magdalene” is after Mary Magdalene who Jesus healed and who was very jubilant at the sight of Jesus risen from the dead! We pray both of these will be a testimony to all, but especially Muslim women.

Advice?

what would you advise a new mom as THE essentials for preparing for a new baby?

How Long O Lord?

How long O Lord? Will I treasure the things of earth more than You? You have commanded that we, as Your children, set our hearts on things above. Even when I think I’m doing well, You show me that I still need pruning.

Today I gave away something that was precious to me…Muriel’s Bible. Muriel was my next door neighbor when I was growing up. She was like a grandma to me. We were pretty close. She died my senior year of high school after battling brain cancer. She was really the first person to die that I was close to. I grieved hard, but now it’s been 7 years and the Lord healed me of that grief. Today, I was able to give her Bible to a friend of mine who needed a new Bible. I was honored to share such a precious treasure with her.

But tonight, I lost the only other thing of Muriel’s that I had. As Ryan was doing the dishes, he bumped her teapot off the counter and it broke in pieces. As he told me, I burst into tears. I didn’t know I was that attached to it, but I think it was even harder since I had just TODAY given away her Bible. What timing you have God! You knew this would happen.

I am saddened, maybe even a little angry, at the state of my heart, that I would grieve so much over a teapot. But I think I’m not grieving for the teapot. I’m grieving once again for my good friend Muriel. This just brought back the memory of her.

My heart is sad, but I am glad that my Father cares more about the character in my heart than my feelings. I am glad He pinpointed my misdirected treasure. Jesus said: "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Luke 12.34

Election Day

I'm taking a vote since it's election day here in Michigan :)
Which pregnancy ticker do you like the best?

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Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas from the Tausch's!  We had a wonderful day both worshipping our King and witnessing of His Love come down.  In the morning we were able to take our Christmas walk, spending time singing and pr..ing.  We also spent quite a bit of time doing some of our Advent reading through the book of Matthew.  In the evening, we had our Turkish friend Volkan over who is not a believer and was alone because he personally doesn't celebrate this special day.  Before bed, Ryan and Sarah were able to cherish their Christmas dance together...how romantic!   :)  We pr.y your day was a blessing also.