More House Info...

As I was looking through our past blogs, I cannot believe I haven't given you guys any more info on our house...

Well, about a month ago, someone called out of the blue and asked if they could do a lease to purchase on our house. Of course, we were pumped but still al little weary about what all that would entail. The deal is, they were previous owners of our home and actually his grandfather built our home. They are moving back to the Winterset area and wanted to get back into their old house. The cool thing is, God is completely in control! There is a piece of glass in the front door with an H on it. We never knew what it was for but left it. Amazingly enough, it was a gift from her husband to her for their first anniversary. They signed all the paperwork and have a year to get a loan and purchase it - everyone wins! The funny thing is, she really didn't even care about looking through the house before going through with this. But when she did, she said that we have made all of the changes (taking up the carpet, remodeling the bathroom & kitchen, putting up a fence) that they had wanted to make before. God knows. He is into the details. Over and over and over again God has revealed himself through out all of this.

They now live in the house. Please be praying for them that they can get financing and be able to purchase the home within the year. We pray that all of you are blessed and have a fantastic rest of the summer!

Layla Faye

Hey...just wanted to show everyone these sweet pictures of us and Layla from Ohio....

Please be praying for us...we are having some growing times.

jaime

July 20, 2008 - A Word From God

Yesterday, here at New Life we had a gentleman come to minister named Sandy Kulkin. He ministers in prophesy. At a leadership meeting with him last night, he began to prophesy to Jerry and I. Coming from a carasmatic background, I am used to this kind of thing. However, I have always been a skeptic in a way. So, all through the services yesterday morning I asked God that if Sandy had something to say to us that he would mention something we are dealing with, like finances, so I would believe. Well, posted here as a video is the prophesy for you all to hear. It is an audio recording. Please listen and be praying for us. Email us with any thoughts you may have. God bless!

#3: July 7 & 8 SANDUSKY OHIO

Ok so...Ohia (as Layla says it) was a blast! Jerry and I drove up there on Monday the 7th. We left the house at the same time Cody and Katie did. It was a rainy beginning, but relaxing. Man when we showed up at the Kalahari resort we were blown away! Huge water slides coming out of the sides of this HUGE building. And of course, for those of you who know me, we said hello and then all went straight to the pool. So much fun! After swimming, we came back and showered and changed. Dave and Jen had a dinner with Agrigold so Jerry and I took Layla on a date...

Let me tell you what...at almost 3 she knows how to make us melt! As soon Dave and Jen walked out of the door, she looked at me and my purse and said, "Ok Jaime. I need some lipstick and some gum." Of course, being as smart as I am, I quickly told her gum is for when we are 3 and that isn't until August and here is my lipgloss. Soon we were out the door, in the car and on our way to eating and shopping. While at the resturaunt, the first question was, "Jaime since mommy is not here can I have some of this pink stuff (sweet-n-low)?" Of course the answer was yes. We are suckers. After eating the noddles and butter and getting all over our clothes, we headed to look at shoes. After trying on about 6 pairs of shoes, we headed to Wal-Mart. And that, is where the fun began!

The whole trip she kept asking when it was her turn to look. We did our shopping and then went to the toy isle. Layla went home with a new baby named Cooper, a pretend camera, and some silly gooey stuff Jerry showed her that makes tooting noises. And of course, as we were walking past the DVDs we saw a Nick Jr. one so we had to get that too.

When we returned to the hotel, we all got our jammies on and went to sleep. It was only 8:30. (Of course when Dave and Jen got back we had to get a hand of Rummy in - and as USUAL the girls wooped up on the boys)

On Tuesday, we swam and had lunch. Then were on our way home.Driving home was another adventure - 60 mile/hour winds and tornadoes...lets just say I was happy to be in bed when we got there.

The whole trip - all two days of it - were a blast!

#2: July 3-6 CODY & KATIE VISIT

Ok so here is the second post in one day! This is a record - and for all of you who have said I don't keep up with this blog thing!

Well July fourth was a blast! Cody and Katie came to visit us in good 'ole Brown County. We BBQed alot, took a 3 mile hike in the State Park, dragged the boys swimming multiple times, went shopping, saw Hancock (good movie), and oh so much more! We kept them busy! Of course, that is the Tipton way - staying busy. I tell you what...the fireworks took the cake though! I wish I had a picture to show you when Jerry set himself on fire or when they shot a bottle rocket on the roof and Cody had to get out the hose to put it out or when Cody had to climb on the roof to get it off and almost broke his leg or when Katie and I squeeled like two little girls when the bottle rockets flew our way and I could seri0usly go on and on.

I tell you what, we had so much fun! If you are looking for some comedy or just a fun time you should come out and visit in Brown County Indiana!

#1: June 23-27 YOUTH CAMP

Hey people! Well here is the first blog of three to catch up...

So, after only meeting the youth here two times we took them for a week of intense camp at Lake Erie Resort in Ohio. It was eye opening to say the least. It allowed Jerry and I to realize that we needed to be in Iowa for a season to prepare us for here. We learned so much at First Baptist that it has allowed us to tackle things headon here. The students here struggle so much with day to day life and the hardship of being a teenager. Things that Jerry and I never struggled with as youth.

God has opened so many doors to minister in the last month! We feel so completely blessed! We are pumped about the year to come! Keep praying for us that God would reveal all the areas we need to grow in and we would have devine encounters with God, adults, students and leadership here at New Life Community Church.

LOTS OF NEWS

OK so we are here in Sandusky with Dave and Jen...before this we were at youth camp and then with Cody and Katie...crazy summer! So here is the deal I have SO much news to tell you all that I will just start with this...our house (kind-of) sold (lease to purchase)!!!!!!!!!!!! Can you believe it? I can! God is so good! It was only on the market for 4 weeks with a for sale by owner sign! We had about 5 lookers and more calls even after we sold it! And the thing is - sorry realtors - we made SO much more money! God knows how things need to work out!

So there it is - a teaser - we will blog this week though with pictures to keep you up to date on all that is going on...

Love you all!

Hey be praying I get a job...