Today my babies are 5 years old! It was during the October 2008 Surgery team that I had found out I was pregnant. It was so unexpected – almost unbelievable. The mission has an ultrasound machine that Dr. Joseph uses for his pregnant patients. So one evening Jose & I went down there (as we … Continue reading Happy 5th Birthday Asher & Levi…
The Lord Is My Strength…
I have spent the last few weeks listening to podcasts, working through several different Bible Studies, finding time alone to worship, & really trying to throw myself into the Word. It's easy to talk to God but it's not always easy to hear His response. You see satan yells lies because he has too. He's … Continue reading The Lord Is My Strength…
Deep Thoughts with Gabriel….
Gabriel loves to draw! Sometimes he doesn't have the words to get out his thoughts - but he's a deep thinker just the same. He expresses himself through his drawings and it gives us a glimpse of what's happening in his little world. Today he brought me his latest creation and I'm still processing what … Continue reading Deep Thoughts with Gabriel….
Meet Ella…
This summer is full of birthdays in the Castillo home! It's hard to believe in just a few more weeks (June 25th) Asher & Levi will be 5 years old! On July 11th Mikela will be 11 years old and on July 21st Gabriel will be 7 years old! That's 4 birthdays (half of our … Continue reading Meet Ella…
Summer-Time Rewind…
Summer. A time where friends and family come together for picnics and reunions. A time when the sun bears with us just a few more hours so we can get home from work, wrestle with the kids, & put the hamburgers on the grill before the night begins to fall. A time where we sit … Continue reading Summer-Time Rewind…
Sometimes We Just Need A Gentle Reminder…
"My Life Is In Your Hands" You don't have to worry And don't you be afraid Joy comes in the morning Troubles they don't last always For there's a friend in Jesus Who will wipe your tears away And if your heart is broken Just lift your hands and say Oh I know that I … Continue reading Sometimes We Just Need A Gentle Reminder…