JOSH MARCUM IN TRAGIC WRECK!

As many of you know, a bus and driver were hired to take a group of church youth in Bolivia to a retreat. The bus went down an embankment with terrible consequences. Three young ladies are dead. Josh has 3 broken ribs. Many others are receiving medical treatment now.
Julie tells the details clearly on their blog that you can link to up close to the top of the right sidebar. Please pray everyday for Josh, Julie, girls, and their church family as they heal spiritually, physically, and emotionally.

Hebrews 4:16

"Let us therefore draw near with confidence

to the throne of grace,

that we may receive mercy

and may find grace to help

in time of need."

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CONGRATULATIONS DR. SIKES!

Jordan and Jacqueline have graduated!

Chloe is so thankful and proud!

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The Chicago Civic Opera House

was the elegant backdrop

for this wonderful occasion.

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Congratulations Dr. Jordan Sikes;

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine.
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Congratulations Dr. Jacqueline Sikes;

PhT degree (Putting Hubby Through).

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"As it is written,

"How beautiful are the feet

of those who bring good news!"

Romans 10

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They'll be moving to the Kansas City, Missouri area.

Jordan will do his residency

at the Truman Medical Center

for 3 years beginning July 1.

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Keep up with their move, new home ownership, new church and new job by clicking on their blog link up at the top of the right sidebar. GIGATTAATTGIG!

"...your feet fitted with the readiness
that comes from the gospel of peace."
Ephesians 6
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"Therefore,
strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees.
Make level paths for your feet,
so that the lame may not be disabled,
but rather healed.

Make every effort to live in peace with all men

and to be holy..."

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MAY: BIRTHDAYS, GRADUATIONS, AND 2010 REUNION PLANNING...

1. BIRTHDAYS: There are a lot of May birthdays in this family! In fact, wouldn't it be nice to have a calendar that we could just access each month to see who in the fam has a birthday. I'll try to get one on this blog soon. But, in the meantime, your job will be to send Patti your family birthdays, just month and the day's number. So, Steddon would be 12/2 and Patti would be 12/3. Click here to send your birthday lists to Patti: transformedminds@comcast.net
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2. GRADUATIONS: send Patti your pics at the same e-mail! They'll be posted!
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3. REUNION PLANNING: Brenda is taking charge of the reservations for this year. Your decisions about next July need to be this July. Contact Brenda at ssikes1@neb.rr.com Jack and Robbie have graciously put down the advance monies needed for the "rec / gathering hall".

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Psalms 40:1-4

I waited patiently for the LORD;

And He inclined to me, and heard my cry.

He brought me up out of the pit of destruction,

out of the miry clay;

And He set my feet upon a rock making my footsteps firm.

And He put a new song in my mouth,

a song of praise to our God;

Many will see and fear,

And will trust in the LORD.
How blessed is the man (and woman)

who have made the LORD their trust..."

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AN AWARD AT THE PENTAGON!

Our own Brad Leonard will be honored today at the Pentagon. Brad will receive his award from a 3 Star General. The award?

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Civilian of the Quarter

for the Headquarters of the United States Air Force
Deputy Chief of Staff

for Logistics, Installations and Mission Support
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This means that in the midst of working with many much older than he is, Brad has shown a superior committment and service via his 32 year old servant heart. We're SO super proud of you, Brad!! Thank you for modeling your life after the chiefest of servants. Thank you, Vanessa, for going way over the top in supporting Brad in this appointment to DC for the past two years. We're praying for you both and your little family as you return to Colorado Springs this year.

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God Is Good All The Time

And All The Time God Is Good!

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GIGATTAATTGIG!

IT'S A GIRL!!!

Chloe Mae Sikes

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Born April 9, 2009
Weight: 8 lbs.
Height: 22 and ½ inches

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Parents: Jordan and Jacqueline

(Chloe's their first child!)

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Grandparents: Pops and Gigi

alias - Steve and Patti

(Chloe's their first grandchild!)

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Great-grandparents: Papa and Mama

alias - Jack and Robbie

(Chloe's their 32nd great-grandchild

and #77 descendant)

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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL...INCLUDING...

Aunt Jessica

Uncle Caleb and Aunt Krista

Aunt Crystal

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It's a boy!

PARENTS: Shayne and Amy (Tabor) Rutherford

GRANDPARENTS: Gary and Donna Tabor

GREAT-GRANDPARENTS: Leon and Billie (Sikes) Tabor

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Rece Tabor Rutherford
Born February 28, 2009
8lbs 15oz
20 1/2"

Here is Raef enjoying being BIG BROTHER!

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF YOU!

May He be taught the wisdom of God's ways!

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JUST A "HEADS UP"!

It will soon be time to begin the plans for our 2010 Sikes Reunion. We'll ask everyone to put down a minimal downpayment in about 3 months. We'll keep you posted! Thoughts are to reserve a time in 2010 toward the end of June...beginning of July... Any opinions? Send them to Steve and Patti at: transformedminds@comcast.net