Mountain Men Retreat - Fishin for Trout!

At age 4, Colin learned how to fish (for fish). Next task is training him to be a fisher of men. What a great weekend and quality time with my son and other believers!

Colin and I both caught 1 trout each. I think it was one of my proudest moments Sunday morning at 7:30am. It was so quiet, lots of fog, just dad and son fishing. All of a sudden I hear a splash. I look to my right and there is Colin, fighting with a fish. He hadn't said a word. Up to this point everyone would let him hold their pole and fight one in. The problem was when it got close, Colin would hand off the pole and run up the bank. NOT THIS TIME. It was his pole, his cast, and now HIS fish to fight! After I told him how proud I was of him and that he was a real fisherman... he was marching around with his chest puffed out. "I'm a real fisherman!" Look out Grandpa Denny, we're ready for Canada.

We end the weekend with Colin saying, "I love fishing!" and "I'm already planning our next camping trip."

Thanks to Rick, Andrew, "Uncle Mike" (as Colin called him), Richard, "Phil the Fisherman" and Gary for their fellowship, insight and friendship.

This will not be seen on "John's Big Ol' Fish" on channel 9 because neither one of us caught this one. We just set it up to look like Colin did before he caught his on Sunday. I prayed Sat night and Sunday morning that he would catch just one on his own so he didn't leave discouraged. Sure enough, the Lord came through as he always does!

LIFE 101.9......A Huge Part of Our Lives!!

We listen at home, in the car and at the office via the internet. On Valentine's Day 2008, Sandi won their Valentine grand prize package fo tbeing the best wife and mom, especially during my deployment. LIFE is so inspiring and encouraging. They always play exactly the right song you need to hear when you need to hear it. God is amazing! This station has truly been been a HUGE blessing to me and my family! Thank you to 'Positive, Uplifting, 101.9!'

Check it out! Click on the link. Dave

A FREE GIFT FOR YOU!

1. GOD LOVED
2. GOD GAVE
3. WE BELIEVE
4. WE RECEIVE

IT'S THAT EASY, ACCEPT HIS GIFT TODAY!!

John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

WHOEVER is you, WHENEVER is now, WHEREVER you are in life. He takes you as you are... now!

Dave

"Meet Me in the Stairwell"

You say you will never forget where you were when you heard the news On September 11, 2001. Neither will I.

I was on the 110th floor in a smoke filled room with a man who called his wife to say 'Good-Bye.' I held his fingers steady as he dialed. I gave him thePeace to say, 'Honey, I am not going to make it, but it is OK..I am ready to go.'

I was with his wife when he called as she fed breakfast to their children. I held her up as she tried to understand his words and as she realized he wasn't coming home that night.

I was in the stairwell of the 23rd floor when a woman cried out to Me for help. 'I have been knocking on the door of your heart for 50 years!' I said. 'Of course I will show you the way home - only believe in me now.'

I was at the base of the building with the Priest ministering to the injured and devastated souls. I took him home to tend to his Flock in Heaven. He heard my voice and answered.

I was on all four of those planes, in every seat, with every prayer. I was with the crew as they were overtaken. I was in the very hearts of the believers there, comforting and assuring them that their faith has saved them.

I was in Texas, Virginia, California, Michigan, Afghanistan. I was standing next to you when you heard the terrible news. Did you sense me?

I want you to know that I saw every face. I knew every name - though not all know me. Some met me for the first time on the 86th floor. Some sought me with their last breath.

Some couldn't hear me calling to them through the smoke and flames; 'Come to Me... This way... TakeMy hand.' Some chose, for the final time, to ignore me. But, I was there.

I did not place you in the tower that day. You may not know why, but I do.

However, if you were there in that explosive moment in time, would you have reached for me?

Sept. 11, 2001, was not the end of the journey for you. But someday your journey will end. And I will be there for you as well. Seek me now while I may be found. Then, at any moment, you know you are'ready to go. 'I will be in the stairwell of your final moments.

I love you so much! I....am God.'

Sister Weekend - Lemars, Iowa

Julie, Sandi & Hostess Lynn

" Don't you love my pants?" Lynn

(MORE LIKE - "Dave, don't take a picture of my pants!")

"Daddy, it's so hot!"

"I will beat you at Tetherball, Daddy!"

Swinging with my sweetheart!

TETHERBALL CHAMP! Colin 4 games to Daddy's 0

Let's Break Down the Title.......THE QUEEN...

My Queen is the most beautiful, loving, caring person! She is the best wife in the world and the most awesome Mommy any kid could ask for. The kids tell her that often. Without her I would be lost!! God has given me the greatest gift in my wife Sandi. I love her, I need her, I look forward to sharing the rest of our lives together!

My Beautiful Family! I thank God for Them Every Day!!

Our beautiful niece, Ashley recently placed as a runner up at the Miss Iowa Pageant. We love you, Ashley. Great job!!