So 20 years ago, I married my darling husband on a very overcast Saturday late afternoon. It seems likes such a short time ago. It was a total 80's hair band wedding. You've never seen so much "bad hair" in one place (especially the wedding party.) However, our dear friend and mentor, Pastor Tommy Kiedis, helped make our wedding ceremony a holy and God centered event. We shared our day with so many wonderful friends and family. It truly was one of the most special days of my life.
Our life has been full of ups and downs; delights and disappointments, but always throught it all, we've stayed together and relied on God to keep us hopeful and pressing on. Our union has beget our three lovely children. Each of them are so dear to us and they amaze us with their unique personalities and giftings as they grow and live their lives.
War and I share so many funny and often disgusting inside jokes, stories, adventures and our history is rich with examples of God's faithfulness to this family.
I am blessed to be Mrs. Warren Alexander Brooks.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Saturday, August 2, 2008
August Update
Tonight finds me at home alone, waiting for Warren to arrive back from Lake Worth. Brittni, War and I were all "back home" for a few days and I came back to my new home late Thursday night with pals, Genie and Jessica because I had to work my Friday shift at Target at 11 am. Bailey and Alex are on holiday (lots of British influences in my new community - Ha) with Warren's parents and fly home tomorrow.
For those friends who don't know, my family and I moved to Davenport, Florida (not Iowa) on June 23rd to help with a church plant in this area. We're joining the Carbos, Olivers, Megan Davis and Michelle Cordero (summer intern) as well as several other families from Miami and Pt. St Lucie who have answered the call of God to join in this adventure in Central Orlando. For me personally, this has been an amazing time of watching God work on my behalf, my family and friends' behalf and be all that He promises to be. Blessings have been many, both financial and otherwise. I'm learning to really take Isaiah 64:4 to heart and wait on the Lord. He is faithful to provide all we need and more. I'll admit, there's been times when I've felt lonely, out of my element and wonder if I have made the right decision in uprooting my family and all that is familiar. When I'm done with my "state of unbelief" - I remember that God did call us out and amazing things are happening to all of us.
The church is currently meeting on Sunday nights where we have a time of music, prayer and teaching (via John Piper's "Blazing Center" DVD) and small groups. It's certainly different than the Sunday services I'm used to, but it's good and I'm enjoying meeting new people and dreaming about the impact God will have on this community as we think about the possibilities for our fledgling church. Piper states, "God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him." I am praying that will be my heart's desire so that he can use me to be effective in this new home.
As a family update, Warren did not get the coaching job with the school as we had hoped, but we both feel confident that God knows what's best for Warren. War will be in touch with Legends Golf Club to pursue that opportunity this week. The club re-opens later this month so he'll soon be "back to work." All this time off has made Warren very” antsy" and anxious to get back into a normal routine. He applied for a part-time job at Dick's Sporting Goods, but no word yet.
All three kids are looking forward to school starting on the 18th. Brittni will be taking 3 classes at Polk Community College and will continue to work at Michael's Craft Store. Bailey begins her junior year at Ridge Community High and Alex will be in 8th grade at Four Corners Charter school. Please pray for them as they make new friends, get adjusted to new schools and get back to "school mode."
A few weeks back, Jesse encouraged the staff to consider getting part-time jobs. The purpose being two fold; primarily it would be an opportunity for us to meet people in our community and make relationships outside our "church world," secondly we have a chance to make a little extra money (handy right now!) I took his advice and secured a job at the new Target in our area. It's been quite the adventure, one I'm sure I'll be blogging about more later.
For now, I'm more than content, anxious to flex my ministry muscle and looking for God in everything. My new tattoo, "Isaiah 64:4" which is on my right wrist, is a constant reminder of this new chapter in my life and the power of GOD! There is none like Him and I'm glad to be His child. KB
For those friends who don't know, my family and I moved to Davenport, Florida (not Iowa) on June 23rd to help with a church plant in this area. We're joining the Carbos, Olivers, Megan Davis and Michelle Cordero (summer intern) as well as several other families from Miami and Pt. St Lucie who have answered the call of God to join in this adventure in Central Orlando. For me personally, this has been an amazing time of watching God work on my behalf, my family and friends' behalf and be all that He promises to be. Blessings have been many, both financial and otherwise. I'm learning to really take Isaiah 64:4 to heart and wait on the Lord. He is faithful to provide all we need and more. I'll admit, there's been times when I've felt lonely, out of my element and wonder if I have made the right decision in uprooting my family and all that is familiar. When I'm done with my "state of unbelief" - I remember that God did call us out and amazing things are happening to all of us.
The church is currently meeting on Sunday nights where we have a time of music, prayer and teaching (via John Piper's "Blazing Center" DVD) and small groups. It's certainly different than the Sunday services I'm used to, but it's good and I'm enjoying meeting new people and dreaming about the impact God will have on this community as we think about the possibilities for our fledgling church. Piper states, "God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him." I am praying that will be my heart's desire so that he can use me to be effective in this new home.
As a family update, Warren did not get the coaching job with the school as we had hoped, but we both feel confident that God knows what's best for Warren. War will be in touch with Legends Golf Club to pursue that opportunity this week. The club re-opens later this month so he'll soon be "back to work." All this time off has made Warren very” antsy" and anxious to get back into a normal routine. He applied for a part-time job at Dick's Sporting Goods, but no word yet.
All three kids are looking forward to school starting on the 18th. Brittni will be taking 3 classes at Polk Community College and will continue to work at Michael's Craft Store. Bailey begins her junior year at Ridge Community High and Alex will be in 8th grade at Four Corners Charter school. Please pray for them as they make new friends, get adjusted to new schools and get back to "school mode."
A few weeks back, Jesse encouraged the staff to consider getting part-time jobs. The purpose being two fold; primarily it would be an opportunity for us to meet people in our community and make relationships outside our "church world," secondly we have a chance to make a little extra money (handy right now!) I took his advice and secured a job at the new Target in our area. It's been quite the adventure, one I'm sure I'll be blogging about more later.
For now, I'm more than content, anxious to flex my ministry muscle and looking for God in everything. My new tattoo, "Isaiah 64:4" which is on my right wrist, is a constant reminder of this new chapter in my life and the power of GOD! There is none like Him and I'm glad to be His child. KB
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