I doubt it. We are in Amarillo, TX now. Weldon is working for WestAir Gas - a LP of Praxair, for anyone who knows that business. He is hanging in there - working very hard - 10-11 hours on his feet all day! I am trying to keep him well and feeling well...until.... well you know.... He still wants to go to Abilene and be a Mountain Man.  I'm not ruling it out - I am actually trying to help it along. I am selling the Christmas tray and baskets for the holidays in hopes of getting some bills paid off and facilitate the moving process.

I am also setting up stores with our beef jerky, Wild Bill's, and selling herbs every chance I get. We both have our dreams and can see how they fit together. God is blessing us and helping us hold our heads above water - just above - our noses have fallen under a couple of times and we have snuffled some saltwater , so to speak - but it didn't kill u,s so we are still treading water.

The church in Amarillo is alive and well and we are meeting with some saints who meet on Comanche Trail. Wonderful bunch of people. I have cousins here and have talked with them - looking forward to seeing them and hugging their long lost necks. Also, some friends also live here and got to worship with them at the Central congregation the other day - hopefully get to visit more in the future.

The grandbaby is growing and changing and Gramma and Poppa  are missing them all (Wes &Hollee, included) terribly. April is also growing - because "Hannah Grace" is growing inside...I don't know if that's the way they'll spell it when she arrives in February or not. But for now... Erik has been promoted and is great, if I do say so myself. Diana is doing well ( finally getting well physically) in South Africa and hopes to be home the middle of January and return to PESA in August, 2010. Pamela is making the rounds raising support for her new mission - central Scotland - she has a three year commitment with her team. We are so wonderfully blessed.

Much love to each of you - write some time and keep The Faith,
toni and Weldon

I'm finally working at a "real job" - I am helping out a friend from church who owns an herb shop  - The Nutrition Shop in Clinton - I only work from 1 to 5 in the afternoons, so it leaves me plenty of time to work my network marketing business in the mornings.

This week I've gone through some emotional periods - sorry if you were one of the ones I called during that time! It seems I've lost part of my mind and I don't even know where to look to find it!! I've forgotten everything from my phone number to my laptop at the library! (Wrapped up the cord, stuck it in my bag and walked right out without the computer! I am SO very blessed and rescued that no one stole it!) Maybe its that I don't breathe enough - I think I'm going to try some herbs for this!

On to more positive things - plans are being made for the wedding. Frustrations run rampant and nerves are testy but I pray the most important thing happens - Erik and April learn to love each other and see the blessings the Lord so graciously provides no matter what their parents do, say or don't and no matter what circumstances life hurls their direction. Pray for us all! April is just returning home from a trip to Florida - she layed over in Dallas and ended up spending the night with my brother, Mitch, and his family who took great care of her and got her back to the airport just in the nick of time. She is still working in Elk City at Walgreen's and enjoying that and going to church with us here is Clinton. She is so precious and fun - everyone here loves her to death!

Diana is working so very hard in South Africa and we are so very proud of her as are the people she works with - they constantly reward her with kindness and affection. I know she is homesick from some of the things she says on facebook - we pray for her and know that God is constantly watching over her - to encourage and strengthen her in the Spirit of Christ. We really have no worries but some sad times just missing her face and her playful ways. (Soon she'll be home for the wedding though!!) Just got a phone call from her!!! She sounds great but is terribly homesick every now and again. She just bought her plane ticket and is so excited to get to come home for a little while in Feb-Mar.

Pamela is working so very hard to finish this semester and get on with the rest of school. Her plans are far and wide and grand and glorious, as is her spirit. She is such an inspiration and joy. Her health is getting better with MUCH work - she is loosing weight and feeling better most of the time. So glad the doctor didn't diagnose her with Khron's. She is taking some herbs, of course, and is eating more healthy than most of us think about. Plans are for Scotland in 2010 and she's still raising support - just in case any of you have a spare $10 laying around. (and in case anyone else reads this.....uummm?)

Wes and Hollee and Malachi are doing very well - a trip to the emergency room for Malachi proved uneventful and he is growing and getting more adorable every day - my precious daughter-in-law is so very diligent to send pictures/videos every week (we'll see if #2,3,&4 get that much attention!) and we just miss them all them more. We are so excited to go and see them for Christmas - Pamela is going with us but precious April must stay home and attend to her job. I'm looking forward to the church and her boss keeping her under their proverbial wing while we're away. Wes and Hollee have also joined the ranks of homeowners - almost - they close on the 30th - phew! I don't have .. er.. I mean.. get to help them move! Wonder if I could pack something for them? hehe! I'm so very proud of the way they take care of their finances. God is praised for their diligence. Wes loves his job and they love him. Hollee loves being at home and I know Malachi loves that!

Weldon's job seems to be settling down finally. Once he let the boss know how he felt, things have been better. He is still making plans for the property in Abilene, Texas. So, for the time being, we are displaced gypsies at best. He had his 52nd birthday on Wednesday and was a tad forlorn - we didn't get to eat out as our usual custom - we're saving our money for Arkansas!!! But his day dawned and ended with friends and family calling and sending cards and emails, all of which are totally appreciated.

Hope this update is pleasant and answers most of your deepest questions about our status.
We hope and prya the Lord of Love and Light shines on you and gives you the peace that only He can give Stay safe and keep in touch!
toni