so much to do!

Hello friends,

So much has been going on here at the Patterson's house. We are all finally over the H1N1 flu. I am so glad that is over!!!The kids were sick for so long.
We have had one person look at our house so far and two others who are thinking about it. I am not sure how much longer we will wait before we call a realtor. Everyone knows someone they want us to use! I hope no one gets their feeling hurt, I have no idea who Jim is going to pick.
Yesterday we had three Dr. appointments and an hour at chuckie cheese. The kids had so much fun and there was no fighting all day!!! It was great. We took one of our bestest friends with us and I am sure that helped a lot. I know I enjoyed the adult time. Nothing is going to change at this time with the kids as far as meds. ( it was all pdoc appointments)
I have packed 6 boxes this week. It is amazing how much stuff I have! I am only working on basement stuff right now and I already have over 20 boxes packed! I have a huge pile for a garage sale and piles to give away as well. I have a friend helping me sell things on Amazon. Jim is listing things on Craig's list. We are trying to give or sell alot of things. If you know something we have that you may want, let me know!
Next weekend is opening day of shotgun season. This month and part of last Jim and Mr. Miraglia have been going to camp bow hunting. Jim's brother got a nice buck with his bow. Tom, has been successful many times with a bow. (maybe he should teach Jim how ;0) So next Friday we will all be going to camp for the week, or however long it takes Jim to get his deer. I am looking forward to it this year. The kids and I have our routines down there. They love to make peanut butter balls there...we play games and watch movies and listen on the 2way radios for the sounds of who got the deer....
A lot is going on here with happy and thrilling feelings of knowing God is going to do something with us. Jim and I have never been happier knowing we are walking in the path God has called us to walk. I am constantly dreaming about my new house and all the people I am going to get to serve. I so love serving people. There is no greater calling than to be a Pastor, and to be able to meet their needs for a week is so thrilling for me. Not only am I going to serve them, but we will be able to teach our children in a hands on way how to serve others. Sara can not wait to help clean their rooms and make their beds. She will be a great helper. I am amazed at her sweet spirit when it comes to serving others. I could go on and on about how excited we are to know and be doing God's will for our lives. Yet there is one sad part, there are so many friends and family that still do not know the Lord that we are leaving. I feel like there is still so much to be done here as well. It breaks our heart to know we have friends and family as well who do not know the Lord in a real personal way. To have the Lord as center of your life is so precious. How do people live without the Lord????