As a result of our recent house fire we lost a lot of our belongings. Over the years I accumulated several Longaberger baskets and wanted to replace them because I found them to be very useful and durable, able to withstand the activities of our busy household. The cost to replace them was huge andContinue reading “Buy a Longaberger basket…bless the Bowies!”
Tag Archives: Through the Fire
We Walk by Faith
The need to reconstruct our home has presented us with an opportunity to expand our home to accommodate our growing (in stature) family. As a homeschooling family of ten, consisting of seven growing boys who are at home most of everyday, we have need of more space in our house. When considering this opportunity,Continue reading “We Walk by Faith”
Reflecting on His Favor
This has been an emotional couple of weeks for me, personally and I am amazed at the goodness and favor of the Lord. My faith has increased due to the tragedy of this fire; I have sought the Lord in a different way for I was at a loss and didn\’t even know how toContinue reading “Reflecting on His Favor”
God’s Mercy and Love for the Bowie Babies
“The Lord is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion. The Lord protects the simplehearted; when I was in great need, he saved me. Be at rest once more, O my soul, for the Lord has been good to you.” Psalm 116: 5-6 It is because of His mercy that we areContinue reading “God’s Mercy and Love for the Bowie Babies”
His Goodness
There was 54 boxes of textile items gathered from our home after the fire. Though that is not a lot of stuff for a family of eleven, I felt it was a lot for me to embark upon by myself. I remember the day the cleaners came to bring me what I thought would beContinue reading “His Goodness”
Recollect…Resolve and Replenish
It has been two and a half months since the fire took place in our home and I am feeling a bit overwhelmed. There are so many aspects to getting reestablished; obtaining the necessary items to do life was our first tasks and we are grateful that those immediate needs have been met. Then, thereContinue reading “Recollect…Resolve and Replenish”
Except the Lord Build the House
Many have asked where we are with regards to having our home rebuild, well, it has been through the demolition process where they remove all the damaged and destroyed materials including walls, ceilings, flooring etc. For us, since more than 2/3 of our home was ruined by fire, water and or smoke, the demolition consistedContinue reading “Except the Lord Build the House”
A Well Stocked Pantry Offers Peace
Growing up we did not have an abundance of anything. We obtained the necessities to make it for two weeks at a time; we lived from paycheck to paycheck for sure. I did not like running out of things. Not having enough to carry us through made me feel anxious. This encouraged me to beContinue reading “A Well Stocked Pantry Offers Peace”
Counting the Cost…Reestablishing the Bowie Home
Patience is a virtue, one which I am growing in daily as we reestablish our home. Each day brings a greater reality of our loss and the cost thereof. It\’s the little things that we have need of that we seem to miss i.e. dish cloths, beverage coasters, electric pencil sharpener, even a needle andContinue reading “Counting the Cost…Reestablishing the Bowie Home”
Thankful Hearts
With thankful hearts we want to say to all who have prayed for us and demonstrated the love of Christ through their visits and the giving of their time and resources, “Thank You” from the bottom of our hearts, each and every one of us. As devastating as the loss of our home is, yourContinue reading “Thankful Hearts”
Fruit of Her Hand 