And The Winner Is...Rachel!!

Saturday we were scurrying around - trying to get our house clean. I decided a little music would help ease the pain of ironing a week's worth of Wade's shirts! Well, lo and behold the station I turned it to was playing Odyssey. I wanted to change the station, because Odyssey is an everyday thing around here (Thanks, Mary and Jim!). But the groaning and whining of four children kept me from it. The programming on Saturday was geared toward kids and soon the DJ let us know that he'd be asking a question and the winner would receive -a copy of "The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything." We jotted down the phone number and then I kept my own pirates busy- dusting, washing windows and folding clothes. The question was soon asked, "Who did the Jews want to see more than Jesus, look up John 12." Well that was a little too easy I thought, but my kids each looked up the verse and took turns calling the number. They left their answer - Lazarus, whom Jesus had raised from the dead, their name, age, phone number, etc. An hour went by and I told them that they probably picked someone else! All was forgotten, as chores were finished, and computers were turned on!Then tonight at supper time the phone rang!! The caller identified herself as someone from the radio station and asked if she could speak to Rachel. They spoke for a few moments and then Rachel handed the phone back. Somehow the woman got the impression that Rachel was quiet :)! She asked if we could pump her up before the DJ called back to congratulate her on winning the DVD!! I thought her dad could probably think of something! So Rachel was interviewed tonight and she did a great job. Her name and interview will be on the air Saturday, November 8th on KYCC 90.1 FM! So if you're in the valley - and have time, please tune in around 10:45 a.m.!

All that said. I reminded Rachel tonight just how much the Lord loves her. Last Thursday, Rachel woke up with an earache, by late afternoon it had ruptured. She's been in a lot of pain, and slept quite a bit for the last three days. Today was a good day, and I think Rachel winning the DVD is what my friend Lynne calls, a "God Kiss." Just a little encouragement to get her through the trial she's currently in. If you think about it please pray for Rachel's hearing to be restored and the ruptured ear drum to be healed. And rejoice with us as we praise God for all the good things He has done.