Finding reasons to smile...

                                   Hello everyone!

Well, there really isn't much to update you all on, I just wanted to post a quick message letting everyone know that dad is doing okay. The ninth was 19 months since dads been gone and it feels like 19 years.
It's crazy how long it feels like it's taking... sometimes it feels like time has stopped all together... but time is passing and we are still believing that God is in control...

Oh yeah! I'm not sure if I told you all this but for the prisoners who didn't receive a high school diploma before going inside, are required to take classes and get a GED. So a few months ago dad had to "go back to school" and try to relearn the basics... he was very worried he wasn't going to pass the big test and have to take the classes all over again... however, he passed his GED exam! And he is getting to do a cap and gown walk with the others inside who passed too!! Of course, no visitors or family members will be allowed to participate or go, but we are still so very excited for him! He said they will take two pictures of him in his cap and gown and send them to us though! So maybe I'll get to post one of those pics on here. :)
So, next weekend me, mom, Curtis, Matt, and Kayla are going to see dad. It should be a good trip.:) Matt and Kayla are getting to share with dad there big news that Kayla is 9 weeks pregnant! I know dad will be just beside himself happy for them. Kayla was really wanting to tell dad in person so I know she's excited too. I've been sending dad's new celly (the one who just got saved) a few different "bible" books. Things like "how to study your bible", "Holy Bible crossword puzzles", and "bible promise books". Dad said he got them all and was very excited about them. Dad is very thrilled to have a roommate whom he can share the Word of God with. It is truly a blessing for both of them and we thank the Lord everyday for that very wonderful miracle! (See last blog post)

I'm not sure when the next time I will get to go and visit dad again will be. Of course I always go at least once a month but not sure when next month I'll be able to go... money is getting tight for mom and the 1000 mile trips are getting harder on her. So please keep her in your prayers as well... Although, no matter what,I know God will always help us find a way to spend time with dad. But even still, your prayers are very much welcomed and we are very thankful for them.

 I'll post again soon and let everyone know how the trip went. Sorry I don't have much more to report.


As always, if anyone needs prayer, please let me know. There is power in prayer and power in numbers:)

Keep Jeff Pierson in your prayers!

Love,

Shekinah

A Miracle In The Making

Hello everyone.

Brit, mom, and I went to see dad this past weekend. The visit was good (well, as good as it can be). Dad shared with us some wonderful news. Dad became friends with a new guy when he (the friend) arrived a few months ago. His friend moved into dads room last week. Well, he and his friend got to talking (along with his friend and christian brother Esteban) about the Lord. After a while of talking, Esteban and dad lead their new friend to Christ!!! He said the sinners prayer and asked God to be his savior!! All of heaven rejoiced for this lost soul that now is saved! This is such wonderful news! Anyone who can find Hope in such a dark place is truly blessed! So in our prayers for dad today, lets try to remember our new brother in our prayers as well!! I'm sure the devil will be knocking on his door and trying to attack him now that his soul is no longer in danger of hell. We all know the devil will fight to bring him down and he will need prayers of encouragement and strength. Also, lets be sure to send dad a few extra prayers in that he will be able to lead many more lost souls in God's direction.
As far as everything else goes, all is the same. Dad has been gone now for 18 months with 40 months to go. It seems like time is passing so slowly for us and even more slowly for dad. However, time is passing. We just have to keep our faith and remember that God is in control.
Thank you all again for all the prayers you send. I cannot thank you enough.

If anyone needs any prayers, please let me know so that I can send up a message for you. There is power in numbers and power in prayer!

Keep Jeff Pierson in your prayers!!

Always,
Shekinah

Miles to go

Hello all. 

Well, we were working on a few things to get dad home early and thought that they were very promising. However, none of our plans came through. It was a let down yes, but we are still always believing that God is in control.

Dad is okay. He misses everyone like crazy... please be sure to write him if you get a chance. He has recently gotten into reading! He likes all kinds of books so if you like, please send him a paper back book to read. I know it would brighten his heart. But if you can't, please still remember to send him a quick letter. You have no idea how much it means to him to get a letter from some one he loves. It is those letters, the few phone calls he makes, the visits he gets, and the prayers we send up for him, that help keep him going. It is all he has to look forward to on a day to day basis besides knowing the each day that passes is one day closer to him coming home. Right now we have reached 3 years and 8 months until dad comes home. It still seems like forever, and it still seems like so much more time has passed, but we know that through that power of prayer God can still do a miracle. And we know that even if that miracle is dad getting home safely in 3 years and 8 months, that we can get through this because we have the love of one another.

One day, dad will be home again, and life will be right; until then,

Please keep Jeff Pierson in your prayers.

Thank you and God bless.

Shekinah

Quick Update

Hello all.

Well, the holidays are over and we are edging in on one year since dad has been gone. As you all know it has been one of the hardest years of our lives. We've had some struggles but we, as a family, have made it through this trailing time together and have only grown stronger.
We did get to see dad on Christmas Eve and a few three day weekend holiday trips the first couple weeks in January. Some of those trips (sitting outside waiting to go in and see dad) were very cold but we got to visit dad with no troubles.
Weekend before last me, mom, Brit. Charity, and Dessa went to see dad for a three day weekend holiday and it was a very wonderful visit. This weekend me, mom, Brit, Rae, and Curtis are going to see dad. It should be a very light and fun trip as well.
We are working on something now that could potentially bring dad home very soon. We are never sure of course, but we do have God on our side. So please keep praying for a wonderful miracle ending in dad's coming home early.

Again, thank you all so much for all the prayers you have already sent up for our family. We all can't thank you enough for all you do.

Thank you again.

Keep Jeff Pierson in your prayers,

Shekinah