Mabey Memories

Haiiti

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Micah at Upwards basketball 2010

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Mall of America

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BBall team dinner

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Painting Easter eggs 2010

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Noah learns to Shave....... with his dad.....

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MICAH!!!!!!!!

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Spring has Sprung ! 2010

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Aarons bball comes to a close

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Sammys 16th birthday

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Facebook | Joelle Mabey

2010-01-29T11:59:00.000-05:00

Facebook Joelle Mabey:

"starting to collect supplies for Haiti.....surgical masks, gauze, bandages, tylenol and or ibuprofen, gloves,first aid ointments, first aid kits......wound care supplies...facebook, text or call 586-337-0783 on how you can help......."

Earthquake!

2010-01-13T20:12:00.003-05:00

World Hope is monitoring the devastation in Haiti following a major earthquake near its capital Port-Au- Prince.

Around 5:30 pm on Tuesday January 12th a 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit just 10 miles west of the capital city, where more than 2 million people live, several powerful aftershocks followed the inital quake.

According to preliminary reports we received on the ground extensive damage has been sustained on the ground near the Wesleyan hospital of Gonave but the hospital is intact.
World hope is monitoring the situation and preparing to respond with emergency supplies and assistance.

we received word from the country representative Thony Querette he is okay but he asked for prayer, we do not know the status of our other staff or beneficiaries in the capital area

Building a gingerbread house 09

2009-12-26T15:09:00.001-05:00

Christmas Day 2009

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Christmas Eve 09

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Noahs going to 8th grade dance 09 9

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decorating the tree 09

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Noahs art award

2009-11-30T15:22:00.000-05:00

tree hunting 09

2009-11-30T10:39:00.001-05:00

Zach's final varsity soccer banquet

2009-11-05T13:55:00.003-05:00

micah carving pumpkins

2009-10-27T12:38:00.002-05:00

Zachs senior year soccer

2009-10-27T12:27:00.004-05:00

Playin around with grandpa Al and Darren

2009-10-09T13:04:00.000-05:00

Aarons pictures with Dalton

2009-10-08T12:59:00.000-05:00

Still waiting to get his group shots from Lynn, Daltons mom-

zach's homecoming weekend 2009

2009-10-08T12:48:00.000-05:00

Micah soccer game october 09

2009-10-08T12:43:00.000-05:00

Safety Patrol!

2009-09-16T07:30:00.003-05:00

Micah came home very sad yesterday-

He was selected for safety patrol got his belt and everything, but has to be wait to be on the squad till next semester- i guess too many kids this time around so they will share- personally for our family this works best but i am not gonna tell him this. I am also pleasantly surprised that soooo many kids want to do good- typically you see this in the church where we/my kids have been inundated- want to be involved in something that will help others-so we must be doing something right as parents and educators huh! ? Kudos!

Micah's sadness was short lived however do to the fact he was only home for about 45 minutes before he was off to the highlight of his week "Ignite" SCCC' tween (children between the grades of 4 and 6) ministry! I will let you know how that went and goes throughout the year!

Aarons firsts game as JV

2009-09-13T15:43:00.000-05:00

Aaron and Micah at the range!

2009-09-13T15:40:00.000-05:00

Zachs New Car!

2009-09-13T15:36:00.000-05:00

Fun in the sun~ even in the rain.

2009-08-24T09:53:00.007-05:00

not sure who he takes after- it must be his fathers

people???hahahahahah is mothers people would

have known all the words to the song,wait ! weren't

they right in front of you?

Micah's Birthday

2009-08-21T22:54:00.000-05:00

Micah's Birthday was a very busy day! We started at Comix Corner in Rochester; actually hung out at the salvation army for a few minutes cause the comic store was not open yet then to the grocery store to get all our stuff to make his Superhero cake and wait for his friends! We set the tent up in the back yard and had a bonfire to roast our hotdogs and smores- watched Inspector Gadget and stayed up way too Late! Still cant wrap my mind around that fact that he is 11~ no more little babies- it is all going by way to fast for my liking~ he is going to 5th grade, his last year in the elementary school...... I know i will be spending as much time there as possible, new school, new friends, plus wanting to be as active as possible in his life before he heads off to the middle school when they generally dont want mom hangin around to much (although this boy seems to like me around- want to take advantage of it while he still does~ he is the one that tells me he is gonna live with me forever! :)

Another year older!

2009-08-19T14:43:00.002-05:00

Today is Noahs 14th Birthday

Love you son! It has been my pleasure to watch you grow into the youong man you are becoming and look forward to many more years to come! Have a great weekend at your disipleship overnighter I know you are looking forward to it!

Facebook | Joelle Mabey

2009-08-11T14:28:00.000-05:00

Facebook Joelle Mabey

pictures of Zach and Maddie up North

The lighthouse Beach in Port Huron

2009-08-10T18:27:00.004-05:00

Its not the Jersey Shore but the kids had fun!

newsboys concert

2009-08-10T17:58:00.004-05:00

With Micahael Tait from DC talk as their new lead singer! notice Michaels Green Sharpi- yep he had to borrow it from us cause his died! We let him keep it!

Watchdog game

2009-08-04T09:36:00.002-05:00

Watchdog Game
- View a list of Watchdog fundraising activities -

What is it?A Romeo Bulldog varsity football game devoted to raising awareness and funds to fight cancer.

When?Friday, September 18 vs. Fraser

What to expectVarsity players will raise money to buy a special pink jersey with an honorary cancer survivor/victim's name on the back. This person will also be featured in a special program. Pink t-shirts will be sold to advertise, raise money, and provide entry into the game.

Why Pink?Pink has been chosen because it is a readily identifiable color for cancer awareness, most notably breast cancer. But the game is not limited to raising awareness for breast cancer alone.
The intent is to provide funds for a variety of worthwhile cancer charities.

family camp and kids camp 2009

2009-07-04T11:19:00.000-05:00

Ichthus 09

2009-06-10T11:42:00.001-05:00

Never does the Mabey family go away and not get into a pick up soccer game- Ichthus was no exception!

Communion~ always a wonderful experience at Ichthus

We met up with Levi Spring, pastors son who used to be here in Michigan now moved to Marion Indiana- we miss you guys!

Micah sponsored his first compassion child, a little boy from India, so proud of you Micah! giving up your allowance is not easy at 10 years old

It was Micah's friend Scott's birthday while we were gone, and he wanted to meet hawk Nelson, he got his opportunity! The boys waited in line for what seemed like forever but came away with autographs for all! they were pumped!

4th times a charm- Right?

2009-06-02T16:32:00.000-05:00

Micah had his surgery this morning.... we were up and at the hospital shortly after 6am- surgery was scheduled for 7:30 and promptly at 7:15 the doc walked in and Micah was off- he was very apprehensive but made it through okay- surgery was approximately 15 minutes and by the time ten o'clock rolled around we were safely home and he was snug under his own blankets on the sofa watchng cartoons claiming he was starving.... He is still feeling some of the effects of the anesthesia so we are keeping home for the rest of the evening, much to his chagrin..... HE would much rather be outside riding his bike and playing with his friends! Tomorrow He will go back to school to finish up the lat 3 days of school

2009 Adidas Warrior Soccer tournament

2009-05-25T11:36:00.000-05:00

Micahs Washington field day!

2009-05-24T11:26:00.001-05:00

The first field day at Micah's new school - he found out he has a little better competition- he won 3 first place ribbons last year in his old school, this year he claimed 3rd place in one event- he swore to get faster by this time next year!

We had a great day~ it is hard being the new kids in the school especially when the school year is just about done but he was a trooper and we are looking forward to a fantastic 5th grade year!

Zachs birthday surprise

2009-05-04T10:16:00.001-05:00

Zach's girlfriend Maddie helped throw a surprise party for his 17th birthday- she did a great job, he was surprised!

The Salaysay's took him for an early dinner an gave him a wonderful picture of himself cartooned from soccer- I will try to get a shot of it so you can see. it turned out great!

All his friends came out for a night of karaoke, and a bonfire, and lots of fun and food!

Happy Birthday Son! We love you

chocolate fountain! yum yum!

New Orleans Jazz

2009-04-06T13:13:00.007-05:00

Coed dance team

2009-03-01T13:43:00.003-05:00

last home boys game of the season the girls

varsity dance team became a coed tem.

Zach was part of that team!

UGH!!!!!!

2009-02-04T09:29:00.001-05:00

I have been trying to change my cutest blog on the lock layout without sucess!!!!!!
can anyone help me?

Super Steelers Party! 2009

2009-02-02T14:31:00.003-05:00

Noah's Intramural Basketball

2009-01-20T11:18:00.000-05:00

To Cold For School?

2009-01-16T17:27:00.003-05:00

I charged my battery on the camera, packed a lunch, got everything ready last night so that I could be at the middle school by 8:10 this morning to go what seemed to be a promising day with a ton of 7th graders on a field trip for the King Tut exhibit; so you can imagine my disappointment when the phone rang at 4:45 am- yes you read that right- 4:45 am to tell us there was no school do to extreme temperatures today! what? it is too cold to go to school? not sure that ever happened to me when I was a kid but hey! a day off is a day off right? back to bed even if i was a little sulky cause I really wanted to go on that field trip. See I was not selected the first time around but two days ago got the call that another parent backed out so would I consider chaperoning. I was ecstatic! Of course I would go, since I had never missed a field trip! Now- if they do reschedule I am sure they will ask the first chaperon to go instead of me- see my dissapointment? Oh well- You should have seen tthe boys when they finally woke up, Micah came sneaking down the steps saying "you did not wake me"........Like he was going to get in trouble, it was the funniest thing. I think we will have pizza tonight!

Euchre Tournament !

2009-01-13T11:22:00.001-05:00

Euchre Tournament!

Saturday January 17th 6:00 pm
cost 5 dollars per person plus 23 cents per euchre!
cash prizes for first 3 places!

Contact Matt @ 586-337-0782

Coffee and water will be provided!
Bring a dessert or appetizer to share!

Pathway Community Church
43700 Merrill Road Sterling Heights, Mi 48313

child care will be provided up to 6th grade- students 13 and older are welcome to play!

www.lifeonthepath.org

Christmas Eve 2008

2009-01-01T20:38:00.003-05:00

Christmas Eve at Pathway saw our very first Christmas Eve service "Unscrouged" it was a candlelight service....

The Team, Pastor Jim, Calvin, Joel and Matt

Matt and I

Matt and Micah

out of the darkness......

at home we promptly found the Cat in the Hat~

when was the last time you watched that? We usually watch the Christmas story since it is on for 24 hours but ~ i think it was a comfort thing, comical actually!

our tree before the chaos!

Micah getting the cookies and milk and carrots ready for Santa!

Over the years all the boys made these little nativity scenes with Mrs Hiller, their kindergarten teacher(yes, they all had her) it still goes out every year and this was no exception, however it is a compilation of all the boys handy work! cute huh? Thanks Mrs. Hiller!

and of course there is still the Happy Birthday Jesus Cake, eve if Calvin thinks it is cheesy!

That is what it is all about right? I do have another cake picture from Bonnie's house later that night but I think it is still on the camera, wait till you see that one!

Christmas morning 2008

2008-12-25T06:30:00.000-05:00

A Glimpse into our very early morning!
Enjoy!

Help!

2008-12-23T17:26:00.002-05:00

Oh where, oh where is my camera and battery and charger??????? I need to find it before Christmas Eve!

Noah

2008-12-20T11:11:00.001-05:00

Since it was the first night of Christmas break, the boys all decided they could stay up late on Friday~ they did! Then saturday was a lazy day! as you can plainly see...their late night escapades resulted in one of them not being able to stay awake during the day. (how did he hold his head up like that and stay asleep?

HHHMMM...... the moral of the story?

Micah's Christmas Party at school 2008

2008-12-19T22:55:00.000-05:00

fourth graders are so strange~ check out the eyes.... I would love to say HE ONLY HAS EYES FOR ME~ but I am sure he does this every time some one tries to take a picture! The 4 th grade had a little party Friday afternoon- with a gift exchange, ( i wish had done something else- but when you let a bunch of 10 year olds decide what they want to do for a party, what do you think they are going to chose!) Only two more parties left for the year! Valentines day and the end of the year!

They only had a bout an hour and a half so they did the craft part of their party the day before and made really cute ornaments, I forgot to get a picture of that, but if I find it later maybe I can get it posted!

Noah's concert 2008

2008-12-12T15:13:00.002-05:00

Noah had his Christmas Concert at the

high school last night!

Every year it gets better and better!

A really quick shot of Micah putting the Angel on the tree

2008-12-01T19:07:00.000-05:00

Aarons is such a hamm....

2008-11-30T19:31:00.000-05:00

Aarons commercial on how to cut down a tree.....

Tree Hunting 2008

2008-11-30T16:51:00.001-05:00

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Ladies Christmas Tea

2008-11-19T13:18:00.005-05:00

Pathway Community Church is hosting her first Christmas Tea on Friday December 5th and there are still tickets available.

Doors open at 6:30 pm

Our musical guest for the evening will be Mrs Sheri O'Connor; music instructor for both Romeo Middle school and Powell Middle school also in Romeo.

Our guest speaker this year will be Mrs. Beth Watters a Wesleyan missionary currently serving in Zambia, Africa check out her blog to find out more about her ministry....... http://www.thewattersfamily.blogspot.com/

There will be dinner and a drama you will not soon forget! Call Joelle for more details at 586-337-0783 or sign up at Pathway Church http://www.lifeonthepath.org/ we will see you soon.

Honduras 2008

2008-11-18T14:07:00.005-05:00

Trick or treat night!

2008-11-06T16:38:00.003-05:00

Micah's Halloween costume~

can you guess ?

his whip played a little diddy every time he whipped it~

if you guessed Indiana Jones - you are correct!

Lets play catch up....

2008-11-06T14:47:00.013-05:00

Pathway Community Church participates in the Peach festival

Picture time for Zach during Homecoming festivities!

The Girls

The Boys

Zach, Robie and Zack

Best Friends

Jill

mom~ yes, I had to pay him for this one!

Maddie

Paige

Noah had a great football season~

first time he tried football!

Birthday parties~

we did have two different parties but for this post

I combined them into one ~ hey I am already months late in getting them here

so give me a break k? I did have a good excuse, m USB has been dysfunctional

until I got this great new card reader- cheaper than getting a new camera eh?

Webkins friends

Guitar Hero!

Karaoke!

To Pittsburgh we went to help Suzannah celebrate her graduation

from H.S. onto IUP it is for her!

While we were there we did get a day to go to Kennywood!

Aaron trying his hand at the shaved ice......

go Steelers!

For the first time since we have been in Michigan

My dad made a trip to visit!

he was able to catch a football game for Aaron and a

soccer game for Zach-

as a surprise for the boys he brought my cousin Naomi

as well and we had a grat time together......

Then there is Jill........

Me and Naomi~ yes it awas cold this day!

but we are still cute!

FREE TUESDAY.....

2008-11-04T09:20:00.002-05:00

Vote for Coffee! Thanks Starbucks!

It is going to be a BUSY day!

I have to run to the polls and vote with 3 kids in tow!! Today I have Megan. Maidson and Molly cause Utica schools are closed!

I have to hit Krispy Kreme for our free doughnut and Ben & Jerry's for free ice cream.

And, althought my coffee of choice is Caribou........ I need to run by Starbucks for free coffee!
Yep, you heard right!
Starbucks is joining in the fun, and offering freebies for voters!

You will receive a free 12 oz. ( Tall ) brewed coffee ( limit one per customer ). Click here to see their advertisement.

So, as if taking part in voting for the next President of the United States isn't enough to get you up to the polls, maybe free doughnuts, ice cream and coffee will inspire you instead! :-)

gotta run.....

Karaoke- bowling style!

2008-10-31T09:01:00.003-05:00

Whew! That was hard work!

2008-10-31T08:46:00.002-05:00

He Passed! Zach officially has a drivers license! I had to sit all the way in the back~ well i did not have to but Zach informed me if I spoke he would fail, and i didn't want him to fail on account of me( guess i did not want him to fail period~ but if he did it was not going to be because of me- he was scaring the heck out of me:) ) but was I nervous~ so was he. let me just say for the record, his brow was sweating......he kept having to wipe his forehead on his upper arm....he was so cute! Anyway after a harrowing 15 miles and 40 minutes....HE PASSED! am I glad that is over- 6 months till Aaron- :)

Drivers test

2008-10-30T15:08:00.001-05:00

I am nervous for Zach- actually perspiring okay no glistening:) ~and we are not even out the door yet! Will let you know how it goes......PRAY!

Saturday is a RED OUT!

2008-10-30T11:05:00.002-05:00

Vote for your game of the week !

Romeo is in the running......for the Romeo Clakston game on Saturday

1:00 pm- tailgating begins at 11am

http://www.clickondetroit.com/

2008-10-30T10:53:00.001-05:00

Pathway Community Church
Presents
“The Magic of Christmas”
A Ladies Christmas Tea
Held at The Club Monte Carlo~ 50265 Van Dyke, Shelby Twp.
Friday December 5th 2008 Doors open 6:30 pm ~Cost $12.00 p.p.

Pumpkins

2008-10-29T20:14:00.003-05:00

2 little pumpkins sitting on a fence!

Micah and Noah are the only two boys this year that wanted to carve pumpkins.....

kinda made me sad~ it is a little bitter sweet that they are growing up so fast - although makes me wonder, cause I still enjoy it! guess it is not cool right now, you know- what if their friends find out? :) - hoping they remember to have fun as they grow up too! the carving, making the pumpkin seeds- although they are only good for a few days........anyway, this is what the younger two came up with this year! no fancy tools. no kits with pages to trace, just good old fashion knife and fingers to pull out the pulp- come to think of it, maybe that is why the older boys don't want to carve.....hhhmmmm maybe next year we try the fancy kits and tracing tools.......

Dashboard confessional concert

2008-10-23T20:08:00.002-05:00

For Matt's birthday we took Zach to see a concert in Ypsi. Actually we took Zach, and Paige, Maddie and Zack Salaysay. Maddie and Page both drive but it was a bit to far for any of us parents to feel comfortable letting them go themselves so I volunteered. Yep! it was Matt birthday but the way I saw it we could use that time to catch up and have a nice dinner together. The kids were very grateful!

birthdays

2008-10-23T20:04:00.000-05:00

Happy Birthday 41st Matt !

Matt

2008-10-09T19:43:00.002-05:00

Matt preaches Sunday at Pathway

10:00 AM at the Instructional resource Center for Utica schools

14201 Canal Road Sterling Heights

From hall road take a left on Schoenherr, south about a mile.

Left onto Canal (Michigan left that is)

The IRC is on the north side of the road!

See you there~

Pathway!

2008-09-21T10:00:00.000-05:00

208 at launch~

Announcing Baby Molly Mellott

2008-09-17T07:47:00.001-05:00

Maddie, Molly and Meg

GO!!!! Bulldogs

2008-09-13T19:36:00.000-05:00

http://romeobulldogfootball.com/

Wordless Wednesday

2008-09-10T09:45:00.000-05:00

Today's wordless Wednesday is a bit different as I am at a loss for words-

last night Zach had his first of three classes in what is considered segment two of drivers training~ I have had mixed emotions of this time all summer. He has already completed seg. 1 and has more than 50 hours of driving time in with his parents and thus is eligible for seg. 2, then next month he will be eligible to take his drivers test....

This morning a Romeo High school, 12th grade, female, student was killed in a car accident at 31 mile and campground, just a mile away from her school. Several other students were injured. How do we deal with this as a community? as a body of students? parents of young drivers? parents in general- just sending our kids off to another day of school? How do I let my 16 year and 4th month old, want to be student driver, 1. drive with others, 2. drive his brothers, 3, drive period? What a roller coaster today has been. please pray for Romeo High school, the community, those involved, families~ I surely do not have the words and for certain do not know how you make it with out JESUS.

Hondorus update

2008-09-09T06:56:00.001-05:00

only one hundred dollars left to meet my goal!!!!!!!!!!

Hondorus update -

2008-09-09T06:55:00.001-05:00

Summer is officially over

2008-09-02T07:49:00.000-05:00

Kids went back to school- mom is sad- but it does not slow down, every one has either practice and/or a game this week- some have both, I go back to work at the orchard and already subbed at the school the first day! Peach festival was crazy good but when do I get to regroup- today's post is short and sweet and I hope top get you caught up with pictures soon (Andy got me a card reader for my camera, but I have not got it out of the package yet, therefor I do not know how to use it and do not have the time to read the directions yet:) so as soon as I do you will know it. I have 45 minutes till I have to be at the middle school so I will chat with you soon......gotta run!

Hondorus

2008-08-25T07:47:00.003-05:00

This is the day the Lord has made, we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalms 118:24

I heard the voice of the Lord say, "who shall i send?: and I said "here am i, send me! " Isaiah 6:8

In 2007 I had the opportunity to go to Panama on a short term mission trip with my oldest son Zach- our team treated 4500 people in 10 days. This year i have the opportunity go to Honduras November 9-16, 2008 to work with the Honduran/ African people of Sambo Creek.

I need to raise $1300.00 dollars rather quickly! this fee will include airfare, food, lodging , transportation, gas and taxes for my trip.

In exodus 17, when it came time for Moses to strike the rock in the desert to get water for the thirsty Israelites, his part was very small. The main thing was what God was doing in the heart of the earth to provide a bountiful river of water.

BUT the two worked together; moses before the people; God in the hidden depths of the earth.
There are always 2 agents in every fruitful work; willing workers and a faithful God.
The human part is to do whatever God has asked us to do- strike the rock! God's work is to make the water flow.

I am anxious about the amount of money in a short period time, times are tough for every one right now but I am striking the rock!

If you can help financially please make check out to CWC ( Community Wesleyan Church) and send them to me at

Joelle Mabey
76976 Mary Grace, Romeo Mi 48065

in the memo you can write Joelle/Honduras and you can receive a tax credit.

If you can not help financially but you can pray please pray!

1. for life change
2. growth
3. my family as I will be away (yes by myself, well with a team but not my family)
4. the Sambo creek people will be willing and ready to accept spiritual and medical help
5. safe travels
6. Dr. and Mrs Lei our fearless leaders
7. our team which will be convening from all over the country

Micah

2008-08-21T21:19:00.000-05:00

Another year older means we are another year close to having no children and all teenagers! Micah turned 10! Yep- hit the double digits! HE could hardly wait. It is especially tough cause Noah's birthday is two days before his. We celebrated separately however since they were two BIG birthdays. Today Micah had about 10 friends )makes sense right?) we had the big Jupiter jump and some karaoke going on, even the little ones got into it. some of them had great voices- put the grown ups to shame:) we had cake and ice cream and a huge bonfire, even a football game going on, thanks to Aaron and his 9th grade football team who were here to help us celebrate! Micah has been into this webkins thing lately and he had a huge webkins gift supply from his little friends:) I think he was very happy. His best friend Scott spent the night so it is like a never ending party..Tuesday Noah had his friends sleep over but they stayed into the day the following morning and last night Micah's party and his friend spending the night I am wondering does it ever end? yet at the same time not wanting it to! Summer has been an exciting time for us but it is slowly coming to a close- Micah's birthday marks the end for me~ it is kinda sad too 10 years old? where do the years go? Micah will be heading off to 4th grade this year and he told me a few weeks ago, I would not be able to hold his hand anymore cause we was not a baby any more, he was ten! Where did he get that from. It is true, he is not a baby but I still want to hold his hand- I will let yo know how that goes in the end. Maybe let him absorb the whole ten years old thing and he will get over it- it is not like I am kissing him good bye in the parking lot at school in front of his friends: aren't they funny?

Noah

2008-08-19T13:05:00.003-05:00

Today we are celebrating Noah's 13th Birthday! Where do the years and the days go? He will be starting 7th grade this year and playing football. Who would have thought? He is taller than me now(but I still think I can take him down if I need too:)) not that I ever need to. He has become quite the griller too! You will have to ask him about that. We enjoyed an amazing summer this summer, and Noah has a tone of stories to tell- We are looking forward to many more years to come with Noah under our roof, but realize they will be gone all to quickly. He is outside right now trying to set up a tent that he and a few of his friends are going to sleep in tonight~ or at least stay outside in may be more like it.....my usb port on the camera i snot working right now so you will have to wait for pictures- but we are having a ginormous party for Noah this year. You know- you only turn 13 once. IF you are in our area around the dinner hour- drop by we would love to have you and the more the merrier to help celebrate a huge birthday for Noah!

Soccer

2008-08-12T10:01:00.001-05:00

Zach made Varsity~ let the maddness begin!

Volleyball tournament

2008-07-28T11:58:00.002-05:00

Pathway Community Church held its first ever volleyball tournament at Mae Stecker Park in Shelby township. 9 Teams showed up ! We had a great time! gave away free food and got the Pathway name out there. This one was in June and we have since then held one more at Dodge Park in Sterling Heights and have another one scheduled in August.

Icthus 2008

2008-07-28T11:39:00.005-05:00

Dwight Robertson and Ephram Smith

David Crowder

Small group worship

How many people can you fit under that tent on a rainy day?

Showers anyone?

Communion

Ypsi

2008-07-28T11:20:00.003-05:00

Ypsilanti tournament with the Romeo Raptors- back in June I think:)

This was a tough tournament- the boys played hard but we were not very successful- If I remember correctly, it was like 6 games in two days- and we only won 2! But they had fun as you can tell:)

It was also the night Matt had to leave from Ypsi to go to Fort Wayne and the boys and I came home to a dark house- a thunderstorm/tornado came through while we were gone and we had no power when we returned- we had to borrow a generator and run the fridge and the sump pump for three days, we also had to go to the Laundromat for three days what a bummer that was-

Cherry Season @ Westview

2008-07-28T10:52:00.004-05:00

Aaron had basketball practice prior to a tournament but the other 3 boys
and I took advantage of the abundance of Cherries and went picking......
They were sweet! This was actually about a month ago but I am just now getting
caught up-

Don't they look great? I meant the cherries but the boys look pretty good too~
Matt and I have been talking about Zach getting into to modeling- who knows it could pay for college:)

2008-07-22T13:12:00.001-05:00

Micah is turning TEN!

It’s time to PARTY!

Where? 76976 Mary Grace, Romeo

When? Thursday, August 21, 5:00pm

We will BBQ, have a 3 on 3 basketball tourney, (dads or moms tooJ) a giant soccer game, trampoline with the sprinklers onJ moon bounce, bonfire, Karaoke, s’mores and more!

Parents are invited and encouraged to stay- we want to get to know you too!

Bring your chairs, towels and a healthy appetite

Please RSVP to Matt@586-337-0782 or Joelle @586-337-0783

Snap shots from the beach......

2008-07-18T12:07:00.003-05:00

Wordless Wednesday

2008-07-16T11:20:00.002-05:00

The Korean War Memorial- DC

Hey!

2008-07-16T10:01:00.002-05:00

Hey!

Over the past year, Joelle and I have run into many of you who have asked, "So what are you doing?" Well here is a chance to catch up on our lives!

We have had the opportunity over the past six months to partner with Jim and Renee Miller in helping to start Pathway Community Church, a startup church located in Sterling Heights. This Sunday we will have a preview service, in anticipation of our first public service on September 21st.

I (Matt)will be speaking this Sunday, and would like to invite you to join us. As it will be my first time to speak in over a year, it would be great to see some familiar faces, and to meet some of those who have expressed an interest to Joelle and I in what PCC will be like.

Here's the info:
When: Sunday, July 20, 10:00 am (Come early for coffee and donuts+ fruit etc.).
Where: Instructional Resource Center - 53 South to Hall Road East to Schoenner South. Make a Michigan left onto Canal (East). The IRC is on your left on Canal. It looks like a small school.

We would love to see you there! Write back if you need more info.

Matt and Joelle

Nags Head

2008-07-07T09:17:00.001-05:00

I have planned to update from the various locations we have visited the last two weeks, just have not gotten there yet! This week we are in Nags Head, North Carolina enjoying a Cannon Family Reunion- pictures to follow......

Washington DC

2008-07-04T11:49:00.000-05:00

This is where we spent our holiday! Seemed perfect to celebrate our nations birthday in her capital city! Even in the rain......

2008-06-21T09:21:00.002-05:00

OKAY! We are back on line- BUT First things First-

Tomorrow PLEASE COME AND JOIN US for our first
Preview Service of a new Baby-

Pathway Community Church
is our new East Michigan Wesleyan church launch
and we are having a trial service prior to our September 21st Launch service

Join us Sunday June 21 at 10:00 am at the
Utica School IRC building
(instructional Resource Center)

The address is 14201 Canal Rd. It is in Sterling Heights. The zip is 48313.
about a mile south of Hall road!

Still off-

2008-06-19T15:05:00.002-05:00

Computer still off- I am at the library again- good thing is the boys are participating in the summer reading program through our local Romeo Library- and Noah and Micah are really reading and enjoying it. Micah has a goal to read 25 book his reading level or higher- of course it helps we told him if he read 25 books we would give him 25 dollars:) don't laugh, it keeps them reading! Noah wont read quite so many, his book as longer and harder, Zach HAS to read but I posted about that earlier- for his AP English class this coming fall, 4 classics, glad its him and not me- Aaron well, if it is about sports he'll read it in between his morning football sessions and afternoon basketball practice he is pretty wiped out by 8pm (last night he fell asleep in the basement watching tv)

okay gotta run my time limit is just about up. Maybe we will be back on line tomorrow.

whew-

2008-06-17T12:26:00.002-05:00

Having a whirlwind of time-

Presently at the library for this update so it will be short and sweet-

We returned home from Kentucky, the computer was on at the time, we were able to catch up on a few e-mails and then it went dead- have no idea what happened- HOWEVER
prior to our departure we were one of the hundreds of thousands in the area without power after a HUGE storm (not sure if they are calling it a tornado or not) so we were with out power for a few days, well actually we had a generator to run the fridge and the sump pump but no other electricity therefor we have a lot of catching up to do. I was hoping to be able to do all that catching up stuff this week but with out Internet access at home it will be difficult so those of you bloggers wondering where the Mabey's are- that is the short of it. Hope to be back on line by next week but who knows?

My walk monday

2008-06-02T09:57:00.003-05:00

I have been absent from My walk Mondays for a couple of weeks but catching up today-

What is the hardest trial you have been through to date?

my answer:

Well some of my writing during the last few years will let you know what it has been like

BE still. The situations you face have caused you to be unsettled and anxious, you are tending toward impulsivness. But, I say to you wait on Me. I will most certianly bring you through this troubling time, and I will strengthen, establish and settle you in my purpose as you yield to my guidance. Stop. Refocus. Be at peace, for you can trust me absolutely. Ask, and I will give you wisdom and direct your steps. Do not step out in your flesh and by the power of your own good ideas to try to bring resolution to your problems. Have faith in Me,says the LORD.

Ecc. 7:3

Sorrow is better than laughter; for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better. It is sorrow that makes us think deeply, long and soberly. Great thunderstorms of sorrow reveal hidden depths within that were never hitherto suspected. God never uses anybody to a large degree, until after He breaks that one all to pieces. Joseph had more sorrow than all the other sons of Jacob, and it led him into a ministry of bread to all nations.

Every person and every nation must take lessons in God's school of adversity. "We can say blessed is night for it reveals to us the stars." at the same time we can say "blessed is sorrow for it reveales to us GOd's comfort"

A chapter in our lives is coming to an end, and in doing so I am trying to remember as C.S. Lewis stated in his movie the Chronicles of Narnia, " All that is wrong will be turned right when ASLAN comes into sight.

My people, this is the hour of transformation, a time of new beginnings. It is a time when I would have you forget all of those things that are behind you so that you can press and push toward the mark of the high calling of your Lord, which has been set for you, your destiny fulfilled.

You are entering a season in which you can be all that you have been called to be in My kingdom, says the Lord. But, you must let go today of those things that have held you back.Begin again, and let Me, your Master Potter, take you in My hand and make you a new vessel. There are new opportunities ahead of you. I will move you by the power and might of My Holy Spirit. Behold, I come as fire upon you to bring you into the fullness of your destiny.

Beloved, I am preparing you to rise above all doubt and unbelief and to go forth as true believers in which signs and wonders will follow you. The enemy has done his best to kill your faith and cause you to be complacent. His intimidation in your circumstances has made you afraid to believe for anything beyond what your natural mind can comprehend. But, I tell you that I am loosing the gift of faith among My people that will overcome all of the work of the devil as you begin to speak My word in faith.

Watch and be amazed at the great and mighty miracles that I will do in your midst as you move ahead with faith and courage, says the Lord.

Mark 5:36b "Do not be afraid; only believe."

Well I think you get the idea......

HELP!

2008-06-02T09:48:00.002-05:00

Is there is someone/anyone who has these books-

The Grapes of Wrath- John Steinbeck

One flew Over the Cuckoo's nest- Ken Kasey

Wuthering Heights- Emily Bronte

Taruffe and The Misanthrope- Moliere

BUT here is the catch we are not looking for new because
Zach will need to write in them and take notes etc. for an
Advance Placement English Lit class.

These books are the basis for his first papers next fall, the common thread is the Anti-Hero or the obsessed Loner- he will be asked to write about them and given comprehension tests on them to see how much he understood.

He will also prepare to take the Ap lit test next spring and if he passes it with a "3" or better earns college credit for it.....

So if you can help us out please contact us- we can pay for shipping we just don't want to pay full price at the bookstore to write in them- know what I mean?

thanks in advance