Walking Worthy

Showered and Visited

2006-07-01T11:49:00.000-06:00

More Showers! June 24th Philip was blessed by another baby shower!Baby and Mom are both very happy with a new set of bottles, extra diapers and a keepsake blanket with messages from all who attended...Oma and Opa VisitWe were excited to have Oma and Opa Simson visit from California. It was great to have Philip meet his Opa for the first time. We all enjoyed going out for supper and spending time

Philip Has Arrived!

2006-06-14T08:13:00.000-06:00

We welcome Philip Nethaniel Reinhardt into our family...born May 25th at 6:06am after 9 hours of labor,weighing 8 pounds, 14 ounces, 20.5 inches...You can see recent photos and read our new blog at http://walkingworthy.spaces.msn.com/You will need to be a hotmail member to view this "space"- so we will try to keep this blogsite moderately recent... (updated once every 3 months or so)We are still

Direction Granted

2006-04-06T13:08:00.000-06:00

As of last Wednesday...Steve has been accepted to the Miracle Mountain CAMP program beginning September of this year in Spring Creek Pennsylvania!Steve has kept working temporarily at a construction company in town.Steve is gearing up to test again for his Class 1 liscense this coming Monday, April 10th...at 9am (please pray it doesn't snow this weekend!) And pray for a good job for him as well

2006-03-23T11:22:00.000-07:00

Patti at 33 weeks!

2006-03-23T11:21:00.000-07:00

Us on March 4th, 2006

Moving On?

2006-03-23T11:05:00.000-07:00

This can best be described as a time of ... WAITING! We are still waiting to hear whether we are going south to PA in September. There is one more reference before our phone interview, etc...and only then can we know whether Steven will be attending the CAMP program at Miracle Mountain Ranch. * sigh * (we wish we could plan a little better, and not feel like we are second-guessing God's will for

"Spring" Has Come

2006-03-01T13:46:00.000-07:00

Up here in Alberta, Canada things are a bit reversed. In January and February we had lovely sunny spring weather...and now it is snowing and blizzarding like crazy. We hope it will go away by May! :0)So, the latest...Our family is a happy clan, Buttons bringing joy each day and baby moving around and quite healthy. I (Patti) go to the doctor every two weeks and everything has been fine! We

Baby with Buttons

2006-01-19T14:14:00.000-07:00

This is Patti with Buttons...at 23.5 weeks pregnant. In the background you can see the wallpaper in our apartment. It is a cozy place!

Our Baby Is Growing!

2006-01-19T14:08:00.000-07:00

This is Patti at 23.5 weeks. Little boy is growing fast! We had just gotten back from the doctor in Calgary, bearing the good news that I should be able to deliver naturally.

Love at First Kick

2006-01-19T13:23:00.000-07:00

Yes, We've felt our little boy kick for the first time! He is growing fast and we are excited! Steven passed his Class 1 Knowledge and Air Brakes Test! He is now practicing driving with a local company. A friend of his who works there drives with him and coaches him on how to prepare for the test. We see God's hand through the whole venture and are thankful! Please pray that he remains safe on

Christmas Joys

2005-12-28T10:53:00.000-07:00

We praise God for a safe, fun and blessed Christmas!We took supper to a family friend who lives in the continuing care unit of the hospital...opened our presents for each other and enjoyed a wonderful Christmas dinner.Steve and I stayed at the acreage a few extra days to spend time with our brothers and get some work done with the horses. It has been beautiful weather here...sunny and no snow

Boy oh Boy!

2005-12-19T09:01:00.000-07:00

Latest Praise!At our ultrasound last Friday we discovered...we are "growing" a baby boy! He's a real active critter! I can now officially work in Canada! I have an SIN number! My Alberta Health care is now up and running! I don't have to pay for my own bills anymore!Wohoo! Now that's all good news! Not to mention, we are both in good health and God is taking good care of us. His name certainly is

Christmas 2005 Letter

2005-12-19T08:26:00.000-07:00

Here is our Christmas Letter. Click on it to open it and then, under the VIEW option on your Explorer bar select "Full screen." That should let you read it a little better. If not, enjoy the photos and know that we are thinking of you! God's best to you this new year!

2005-12-15T14:54:00.000-07:00

Patti and Steven, Married on August 20th, 2005. Thank you to all who sent cards and were able to come!

Some Photos

2005-12-15T14:53:00.000-07:00

See the photos below from our wedding...!We are currently doing well. Lots of Praise!Steven has completed the first part of his journey toward a Class 1 Liscense.We had some college girls over last night...out riding and then for supper. It was so pleasant to have people over! We are going to Calgary tomorrow for my 18 week ultrasound! We are both excited and keep praying that baby stays safe. We

2005-12-15T14:52:00.000-07:00

This is a picture of us with our bridesmaids and groomsmen!

Spring in November

2005-11-21T07:23:00.000-07:00

Well, Fall has come upon us...Canadian thanksgiving was in October and our family here enjoyed the time together! We went up to visit our brother Dave in Edmonton. As a birthday gift to his mother, he sent her down the zip line at the camp where he was working! (Steve went down too, with his video camera of course!)Now that it is November, and Thanksgiving week in the States, here are some things

Probably Wondering...

2005-09-08T18:08:00.000-06:00

Where did July and August go? To recap... July 16th: I moved into a little basement apartment to prepare a nest for Steven and I after August. It is really a nice place for us.Throughout July: I remained busy and active with Cafe Wycliffe, traveling to Calgary once a week, etc. August 6: I drove down to a friend's wedding in Wenatchee, Washington with my bud from Edmonton, Malika Willis.August 16

Sunflowers, Crabs and Laundry

2005-09-08T17:52:00.000-06:00

Sunflowers Our wedding day dawned bright and we basked in the love of our family and friends. Sharing our wedding vows with others was such a joy! I carried a boquet of sunflowers and other wildflowers that were stunning. (thanks Jenna!) We praise God for His goodness and provision through so many people who helped out!Crab We took off for our two-week honeymoon that was full of smiles, laughter,

Cop Car Tuesday

2005-06-09T13:54:00.000-06:00

Protected on the Road!!The hand of the Lord is truly surrounding me! On Tuesday I got to sit in the patrol car of an RCMP! I got to watch a tow truck flip over a dual cab, 1 ton truck!...On the road on a rainy day....I was making a left hand turn from a stop sign onto a small highway and the oncoming car panicked because he thought I wasn't going to complete me turn. He didn't slow down at all

OVER THE BORDER!

2005-05-28T17:01:00.000-06:00

There are times in your life when you just think, "WOW! God!"On Friday morning, at 6:30am, I set off from Coeur d'Alene for the Canadian border.When I got there, everything moved so smoothly, I knew God was there watching over me! In about half and hour, I had my "temporary visa" to be in Canada as a volunteer for 6 months and had filled out all the paperwork to "import" my belongings. I was on

PRAISE!

2005-05-12T17:00:00.000-06:00

Steven got a job this week! Thank you to all who have been praying!keep it up! I can't wait to share more of what God does these next few weeks!

PRAYER ALERT!

2005-05-05T15:55:00.000-06:00

Just a quick note to sayPLEASE PRAY FOR US!Steven and I are both investigating job options in Canada now. God has closed the door to our previous opportunity at the camp. We are really seeking the Lord's guidance in these next few months. Thanks so much for your prayers!We know that God is watching over us!Patti and Steven

Tractor in the Pasture

2005-04-29T13:14:00.000-06:00

There we were, careening through the pasture after nightfall,cleaning up the horses' feed area and squealing in laughter at each other, ear muffs on, dust flying... Needless to say, I enjoyed my days in Canada immensely. This time, I stayed a week and a half, spending time with Steven and his family and my friends from school. Thank you -- to those who were praying for Steven and I in our travels

Steven's Visit to Idaho!

2005-04-04T17:05:00.000-06:00

This is a picture of Steven and I after our hike on April 2nd. We went downtown afterwards and had a great Italian lunch and then went for a walk in my neighborhood! So many blessings to report!

2005-04-04T17:03:00.000-06:00

This is a picture of Steven by the lake in Coeur d'Alene after a hike we took on April 2nd. It turned out to be a sunny day that day! I"m so glad he is visiting!

2005-04-04T17:01:00.000-06:00

Here are the horses. Sage is in the back with the white blaze. Dominique in in the front, with Blackie eating to the right and Danica behind Dominque. We got to spend some time training during my last visit.

2005-04-04T16:59:00.000-06:00

This gives you an idea of what it was like to join Steven at the poultry farms on March 14th. It gets pretty dusty with all those chickens (4000 in a barn). It was a lot of fun just to be together though!

Showers and Flowers!

2005-04-04T16:36:00.000-06:00

Yes, it has been dripping with Spring in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho! Rain comes down and flowers come up! But this is April now! What happened to March? Let me share with you... March 13-20 found me in the towns of Olds and Three Hills which didn't have such welcoming weather! (It was snowing most of the days) I drove up on Sunday the 13th with co-workers and surprised Steven in Olds! His parents had

February Notes

2005-02-14T11:43:00.000-07:00

Happy Valentine's Day!PraisesI recently returned from visiting Three Hills, Alberta. I am always thankful when God keeps me safe on the road!My time in Three Hills (just Thursday-Friday) was so blessed! I went up with my supervisor who had meetings to attend in Olds, Alberta. God arranged the perfect place for me to stay in Three Hills, encouraged my heart through old friends, gave me a chance

2005-01-13T11:07:00.001-07:00

Christmas Eve

2005-01-13T11:07:00.000-07:00

The latest...Patti Simson and Steven Reinhardt are engaged to be married! Here are pictures of Christmas Eve and after our engagement. We were engaged on January 1, 2005.

California Days

2005-01-02T16:17:00.000-07:00

I've been home in Ventura, California now since December 19th! Whew! How the days have flown. (I leave to return to Idaho on Saturday the 8th of January.) Let me give a summary of what these last few weeks have held! Visiting Friends After arriving in California, I learned that my girlfriend from Lousiana was in town visiting! We stopped by (before even going home) to see her! In the

2004-12-09T17:52:00.000-07:00

The Lamb Picture Book arrived in the office on Monday! We are now able to ship them out! see www.goodseed.com for more details!

Growth in the Winter

2004-12-09T13:03:00.000-07:00

Winter is beginning. In my life it seems to be a time of death, as well as new growth. It is that time in my life when the struggles of my youth are being laid bare by the Word and chastening of the Father and new seeds are growing in my heart. These last few weeks have held many challenges for me as I have come to face areas in my life that God wants to conform to His image. It is not an easy

Prayers of Late

2004-11-23T09:43:00.000-07:00

"Set a guard over my mouth, O LORD; keep watch over the door of my lips. Let not my heart be drawn to what is evil, to take part in wicked deeds. Let a righteous man strike me--it is a kindness; let him rebuke me--it is oil on my head. I will not refuse it... But my eyes are fixed on You, O Sovereign LORD; in You I take refuge-- do not give me over to death." Psalm 141:3-5,8 I spread out

2004-11-12T19:08:00.000-07:00

This is just a good picture of Julie and Chantal and Patti. I thought I'd share it with you.

2004-11-02T18:28:00.000-07:00

Russ and John teaching at the TERM seminar using some visual aids! -October 2004- John is illustrating "The great exchange," where Jesus takes our sin (the dead rat) from us and pays for it completly on the cross and then gives us His own righteousness (the lamb)! What undeserved love. GoodSeed uses props like this to illustrate Biblical truths.

2004-11-02T18:25:00.000-07:00

L to R: Rachel, Chantal, Corrie, Patti, Julie in the GoodSeed suite #7 office after a prayer time.

November News

2004-11-01T13:38:00.000-07:00

GOODSEED TERM Seminar Oct. 21-23 What is a TERM Seminar you may ask? See http://www.goodseed.com/seminar.aspxfor a full explanation!Basically, it is a seminar that teaches believers to use the book The Stranger on the Road to Emmaus as a tool introducing people to the core message of the Bible: salvation! GoodSeed hosts roughly 2 seminars per year in North America and Canada and then focuses the

Fall is All Around Me...

2004-10-11T10:31:00.000-06:00

and the colors are beautiful! Here's the Latest... Julie Lundy has been with us over a week now, learning desktop publishing and being a supreme joy in our household. (She is the Intern visiting from Old, Alberta, Canada.)Trampoline jumping is swell exercise. (our landlords have one in the backyard!)My study with the High School student is going well. (pray for her salvation)I'm healthy! Praise

Fall in Coeur d'Alene

2004-09-27T11:27:00.000-06:00

Praises and Prayers * I moved into a basement suite on September 15th! My landlords are wonderful people who attend the Coeur d'Alene Bible Church where us Goodseeders attend! I've put up seasonal decorations already and furnished it up over the past three weeks. And I love my area, deer every morning and evening wander around, lovely place to go jogging. <> But do pray....my Roomate is returning

Waukesha Wisconsin Reflections

2004-09-09T16:35:00.000-06:00

What I learned from travelling with my co-workers... 1. GoodSeed is a ministry, not a company. It exists to CREATE tools for a CLEAR gospel. 2. GoodSeed invests in its interns, training them through "on the run" discipleship. 3. We must all share vision and make sure that our knowledge is transferrable. 4. Travelling is tedious. Requires Grace. Other Details... * We stopped along the way to

Wow God!

2004-08-25T17:55:00.000-06:00

This time of Life ... Praises: - God delivered me safely to Canada! - He carried me gently through some emotional times and blessed me with His presence! - He confirmed to me that I should continue my dating relationship (with a friend in Three Hills) - He allowed me to bless and be blessed by friends! Prayer Requests: - Travel to Wisconsin - Successful teaching and learning time with the TERM

Resident of Idaho

2004-08-11T17:22:00.000-06:00

Well, it's official: I am a resident of Idaho! I've changed my liscence plates and carry an Idaho driver's liscence! I arrived in Coeur d'Alene Idaho on the night of August 9th and have been working on settling in, interacting with my co-workers here, adjusting to dry weather, etc. I hope to finish compiling support letters and information about GoodSeed to send out to you all soon! So...an

Diving in

2004-08-02T01:37:00.000-06:00

Courage is required of me during these days, to jump out in faith when there are so many unknowns. Perhaps it helps to have God spurring you on, challenging you to brave the deep and let it embrace you and empower you. In these times of uncertainty, I ask that you only draw near to God, the Savior and contemplate all His works andthe ways that He is actively renewing and rescuing the souls of

2004-07-26T10:02:00.000-06:00

Returning with Praises! Latvia Report and Beyond In Latvia - I sat with my Latvian friends in the city of Liepaja, teaching them the Doxology as they prepare to attend Bible College in the States. "Praise God from Whom all Blessings flow..." we began, and I knew that we really had so much for which to praise Him! Here is a brief summary of some of the blessings God poured out these last 4

2004-06-24T13:04:00.000-06:00

Destination: Grobina, Latvia... !! I'm leaving this Sunday night, June 27th !! I'm almost all prepared for this English teaching/evangelism trip. I'll be a part of teaching and ministry team in Grobina, Latvia for a week of training and two weeks of classes. After that I will stay an extra week and tutor students. It promises to be a very amazing time of fellowship with missionary friends,

2004-06-14T16:32:00.000-06:00

Latest news... Trip to Detroit and Iowa It was tremendous to be with many of my college friends for the weekend of June 5th. My friend Annie and I were able to have a part in the wedding ceremony of our dear friend Stephanie and spend time together as well! After the weekend had ended, I flew down to visit my sister Deb in Iowa for a few days. It was good to see the small town where she and her

2004-05-19T18:14:00.000-06:00

Where in the World? Where I am now.... I'm currently back home in California, reconnecting with old friends and planning for the next two months. Where I am going... Off to the East- June 5th I am heading east to Detroit Michigan to attend a wedding for a dear College friend. On my way home, I am spending time with my sister in Iowa! I am excited about seeing my friends from College and visiting

2004-04-26T15:35:00.000-06:00

Spring in Wallowa County Praises!: Here, as I stay with my grandmother in the green, valley town of Wallowa, Oregon, I am surrounded by snow capped mountains, warm sunshine, mountain breezes and all the blessings of spring. My spirit is truly being refreshed by our wonderful Lord. To remember in prayer: * I am still corresponding with Goodseed International about the possibility of starting

2004-04-20T19:09:00.000-06:00

Abundant Blessings, Sovereign God Safe Travel, restored health and the encompassing love of so many people find me praising God with all my heart. The last 7 days have not been easy; leaving Three Hills and all the people I love there, finishing my last assignments a nd exams, being humbled under a nasty cold and surviving the drive down from Canada to Oregon. God is truly good and His

2004-04-03T22:01:00.000-07:00

Star gazing It has been so beautiful here. I am amazed at God's continual faithfulness and goodness. I am enjoying these last few weeks in Three Hills, realizing that every moment now may be the last I have with these friends, in this place. I cannot underestimate the moments of blessing that will come during these last days at College. I am treasuring them. Pray for me as I prepare to detach

2004-03-27T13:16:00.000-07:00

Latest Praises * God's protection on the road! * God's wisdom in my relationships! * God has been inspiring me in my studies, teaching me many things in my time reading His word, guiding my essay writing and giving me focus and concentration. * God has blessed me tremendously in allowing me to develop my riding skills at some friends' house nearby. I enjoy their horses so much and go riding once

2004-03-10T15:36:00.000-07:00

March Praise and Prayer Overview Coming up this month: Saturday 3/13 - Day trip to Red Deer with friends Sunday 3/14 - I am singing during the Sunday service in the Choir. Saturday, 3/20 - Junior/Senior Banquet, Colonial India theme. Malika (from Edmonton) is driving down from Edmonton to join Stephanie and I for this evening. Praises this month: I had a wonderful birthday week with lots