Friday, July 17, 2009

How's this for a blessing?

Where do I start? Well...the boys and I needed to downsize. I won't get into details but it was necessary. Luckily we only had to move down the road. My great friend Heather has been helping me. Really, she's been doing all the organizing, scheduling of everything and everyone wanting to come to help me. I love HEATHER. There I said it. She loves me too. :) LOL. She's laughing right now. Anyway....we had set to have people come over Tuesday to help us move everything out. Monday afternoon she gets a call from Kevin at PineCove. For all of you that don't know what Pine Cove is it's a Christian Camp here in Tyler, TX. They have a group of guys called the Young Guns. The Young Guns is a 5-week program at Pine Cove of high school seniors that want to better themselves and in a sense... become men. They are pushed to the limits physically, emotionally and reconnect with God. It's an amazing program I plan on signing my boys up for when the time comes. :) For more info see this video http://www.pinecove.com/video/videoPopup.cfm?videoNum=FC490CA45C

Kevin says he has the Young Guns that are ready to come and help with the move. In fact, FIFTEEN young men show up complete with 2 vehicles and two trailers to help. We already had 1 trailer ready to go. I had no idea they were going to bring trailers. Not only were they ready to work, they were already filthy from a days hard work (they arrived at 630 pm) , complete with poison ivy (they had been chopping logs all day) and ready to go some more. The group leader got out of the car, spoke with us about what we needed done and went back to the vehicles and i'm assuming gave them the rundown. They all got out and just went in the house and started bringing everything out into the trailer. I am not exaggerating when I say in less than TWENTY MINUTES these young men had 3 trailers packed from my house. Not just boxes mind you, they had the beds taken apart and everything! It was so amazing to witness these wonderful young men who were not only humble, kind and hard-working, but WANTING to do what they could to help. We provided them with water, coke and cookies. They seemed to be really excited about the soda so i'm assuming it's not allowed at camp! LOL!

Here they are starting to move stuff....











They moved my entire house in less than 3 hours! I'm talking taken furniture apart and put back together in that amount of time. And even more impressive was we had rented a dolly with furniture straps that they NEVER touched. They lifted everything by hand, as a team. The dresser complete with drawers and clothes, the fridge mostly full....everything...they lifted together as a group, as brothers. What a humbling experience for me. I was so amazed at their generosity and kindness and willingness to help. One guy even asked if i please sit down. Haha. Not really my style with 3 young boys. ;) But the thought was so sweet. To say I am so blessed to have these young men come help me in my time of need. What an amazing group of men. What an awesome example of God's work here. Here's some pics of my angels as I call them but they like to be referred to as ....the Young guns.



My friends made me pose for this ......













6 comments:

  1. What a wonderful gift! I am so glad you were blessed with it Kellie.

    May your new home be blessed with laughter, love, and peace.

    Laura (Nahbee)

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  2. How truly blessed! Just awesome. I hope that your new home brings comfort and peace for your family!

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  3. Wow Kellie - the entire image of that many men at work to get you moved is incredible.

    God is good! You and the boys continue to be in my prayers.

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  4. So great Kellie. Sometimes it's hard to be the recipient of such great love and care. Good on you for accepting and allowing them to serve. Can't wait for pics of the new place. May God continue to meet you wherever you find yourself. Loves!
    Cousin Kathy

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  5. Kellie, I DO love you!! I was totally laughting out loud when I read the words that I would be laughing right then. You know I feel so blessed to have the privelege of serving you these last two weeks!! You are a strong, courageous, inspirational, beautiful, and confident woman! I hope you are as proud of yourself as I am of you!
    Clearly, God loves you too more deeply than imaginable. He has been holding you in the palm of His hand every step of this move. It blows me away how He takes care of you in tangible ways. He doesn't miss even the smallest detail or fruit basket!!
    I pray that you continue to experience God's love and grace through the people in your life. I love you!!!!!

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  6. kellie-WOW what a cool GOD story. He does provide and sometimes it just knocks your socks off. I hope you and the boys are getting settled in. See you soon.
    Debe

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