MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!!!! MOLLIE AND I WOULD LIKE TO FIRST REMIND EACH OF YOU THAT JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON!!! THIS IS OUR FAVIORITE TIME OF YEAR AND WE ARE ANIOUSLY WAITING THE ARRIVAL OF CHRISTMAS DAY!!!! TT THE BEGINNING OF THIS MONTH MOLLIE STARTED HER NEW JOB AT BSHS!!!! SHE IS SO HAPPY AS WELL AM I STILL AT THE CHURCH. OUR STAFF IS LIKE ONE BIG FAMILY WHICH MAKES IT PLEASENT TO WORK HERE!!!!! WE PRAISE GOD FOR EACH OF YOU AND PRAY THAT YOU HAVE A GREAT CHRISTMAS. SO FROM THE JACKSON HOUSE TO YOUR HOUSE: MERRY MERRY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!
MICHAEL

I AM SO THANKFUL!!!!!!!

HELLO FAMILY AND FRIENDS!!!! I JUST WANTED TO TAKE A MINUTE AND TELL YOU WHAT I AM THANKFUL FOR!!!!! I AM FIRST THANK FUL FOR SALVATION AND A WONDERFUL GOD THAT LOVES US SO MUCH!!!! SECOND, FOR MY AMAZING WIFE MOLLIE WHO AMAZES ME EVERYDAY!!!!MOLLIE YOU COMPLETE ME IN EVERY WAY AND AM SO THANKFUL TO BE MARRIED TO A WOMAN OF GOD. THIRD, TO OUR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS WHO HAVE STOOD BEHIND US IN SO MANY WAYS!!!!! WE THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL THAT YOU DO EVERY DAY FOR US AND FOR BEING GOLDLY EXAMPLES TO BOTH MOLLIE AND I!!!!! FOURTH, TO OUR CHURCH FAMILY AND STAFF!!!! INTERACTING WITH YOU ALL ON A DAILY AND WEEKLY BASIS IS SUCH A JOY FOR US!!!!! WE ARE SO THANKFUL WHERE GOD HAS US IN MINISTRY AND ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO WHERE HE IS GOING TO TAKE US IN THE FUTURE!!!!! MAY YOU EACH BE THANKFUL THIS SEASON FOR REMEMBER: TO EVERYTHING THERE IS A SEASON!!!!!! MICHAEL AND MOLLIE: HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!!:):):):):)

Jackson's Fall Season

This fall has brought about many events for Michael and I. Michael's schedule at church will be very hectic for the month of October, but very rewarding as well. The youth had something called REACH which reaches out to the unchurched of our area. There are events such as home high school tailgating, Octoberween "Fear Factor," Harvest Fest, Community Celebration (revival), and the regular church events going on. I am continuing to travel and work at Wofford with the volleyball. I will begin with the women's basketball beginning next Monday. Needless to say, we are very busy people, but God is truly blessing us daily.
This past weekend we were able to visit with Paul and Kellie, my brother and our sister-n-law. It was such a delight to be able to see them. We love them so much and miss them.
Til next time....God bless

Ministry!!!!!!

HELLO EVERYONE, THIS IS MICHAEL!!!!! I FINALLY FIGURED OUT HOW TO BLOG AND AM SO EXCITED!!! Y OU KNOW ME IT IS THE SMALL THINGS IN LIFE THAT MAKE ME HAPPY. MOLLIE AND I NOW BEGIN OVERCOMING THE OBSTACLE OF HANDLING BOTH WORK AND SCHOOL!!!! I START BACK MONDAY AND AND REALLY LOOKING FOWARD TO GROWING DEEPER IN GODS WORD THIS COMING SEMESTER!!!! OUR MINISTRY IS OVERFLOW ING AS THE LORD CONTINUES TO BLESS OUR MINISTRIES AT BOTH BSFBC AND WOFFORD ON A DAILY BASIS. WE CAN NOT THANK THE LORD ENOUGH FOR ALL HE HAS GIVEN US OUR FIRST YEAR OF MARRIAGE AND CONTINUE TO JUST SEEK AND OBEY AS HE LEADS US TO OUR NEXT CHAPTER OF LIFE. LIFE CAN NOT BE ANY GREATER FOR WE ARE SO HAPPY WHERE THE LORD HAS US. MOLLIE BEGAN VOLLEYBALL AND WILL START SCHOOL IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS. PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR OUR MINISTRIES AS WE SEEK TO LIVE LIVES PLEASING TO OUR LORD. MICHAEL

Since February....

These past several months have been so very busy for Michael and I. We have been knee deep in school work and working as well. Michael has recently been in transition of jobs. He is now the Administrative assitant to the Youth Minister at Church. I was very busy with the Wofford tennis team and taking Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy at Converse. God has continually showed up in our lives as we have been through some trying time with jobs, etc.
I do not need to forget to mention that my other cousin, Matthew, his wife, Kim, and son, Philip, have a new addition to the family. Braewyn Faith Brooks was born on May 2, 2007. She is beautiful and is bringing our family so much joy. Michael and I are not quite ready for children, but we rejoice in the day if God allows us to have children of our own. We love you guys!
Last night, I probably experienced the most humbling event in my life. Michael was ordained into the ministry. A part of that service was men praying over us. I did not think that I would cry, but believe you me, I did. God was so evident and there as i listened to the words and prayers of many men who have been a big part of my life and Michael's life. One being his dad, who prayed over us first, and the other Matthew, one of two cousins who I respect and have looked up to for all of my life. There were many others, but they were very special. God is so good and I am so blessed to have men who I can look to for guidance.
You will here more later. As for know, God bless.

CONGRATULATIONS LORI AND JONATHAN!!!

I AM HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE THAT WE HAVE A NEW ADDITION TO THE EXTENDED FAMILY. JONATHAN AND LORI (MY DEAREST OF TWO OF MY FAVORITE COUSINS) ARE THE PROUD PARENTS OF MADELINE GRACE. HANNAH IS NOW A BIG SISTER!! ONE DAY, HOPEFULLY, MICHAEL AND I WILL BE ABLE TO EXPERIENCE THAT JOY!!! WE ARE PRAYING FOR GOD'S TIMING!!!

Can you believe almost 2 months of 2007 is gone?

WOW! WHERE HAS JANUARY AND FEBRUARY GONE TO? THE JACKSON HOUSEHOLD HAS BEEN EXTREMELY BUSY WITH SCHOOL AND WORK. AT THIS TIME (9:40 AM), I AM USUALLY DOING MY GRADUATE WORK FOR MY COMPARATIVE VERTEBRATE CLASS, BUT I AM CAUGHT UP FOR NOW. PRAISE THE LORD!! MICHAEL ARE DEEP INTO CLASSES SO OUR DAYS ARE CONSUMED OF CLASSWORK AND WORK. HOWEVER, GOD IS SO GOOD, AND HE IS GOING TO GET US THROUGH. IT IS TENNIS SEASON, SO YES I HAVE BEEN BRAVING THE COLD WEATHER SITTING OUT AT TENNIS PRACTICE EACH AND EVERY AFTERNOON. MY WONDERFUL INLAWS GAVE ME MONEY FOR CHRISTMAS. I PUT THAT TO GOOD USE WITH A NICE WARM JACKET AND UNDER ARMOUR COLD GEAR. THANKS MAMA AND DADDY!! I SPEND EACH DAY AFTER PRACTICE DRIVING HOME IN MY HEATED CAR TO WARM BACK UP AND THEN BRAVE THE COLD ONCE MORE TO GET IN THE HOUSE TO FINISH OUT THE EVENING.
MICHAEL AND I HAVE BECOME BIG FANS OF AMERICAN IDOL. OUR TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY EVENINGS ARE SPENT WATCHING AMERICAN IDOL. THERE IS A GUY (CHRIS SLEIGH) WHO WENT TO SCHOOL WITH HIM, AND HE HAS MADE IT THE TOP 24 OF AMERICAN IDOL. WE ARE ANXIOUS TO SEE HOW FAR HE MAKES IT.
MICHAEL AND I HAVE ALSO BEEN SO BLESSED WITH WONDERFUL FRIENDS THAT HAVE COME INTO OUR LIVES SINCE WE HAVE GOTTEN MARRIED. OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS HAS TRULY BEEN A BLESSING. THEY HAVE REACHED OUT TO US AND HAVE HELPED US GROW SO MUCH IN OUR WALK WITH CHRIST AND OUR MARRIAGE. I AM SO BLESSED TO HAVE A HUSBAND LIKE MICHAEL. HE MEANS THE WORLD TO ME AND I CAN NOT BELIEVE WE HAVE BEEN MARRIED FOR ALMOST NINE MONTHS. WOW!!
TWO MONTHS OF 2007 AND GOD HAS SHOWED US SOMETHING EACH AND EVERY DAY IN OUR LIVES WHETHER IT HAS BEEN SOMETHING LITTLE OR BIG. I AM EXCITED TO SEE WHERE GOD WILL TAKE US THE REST OF THE YEAR!! LIFE AS A CHRISTIAN IS NEVER MEANT TO BE EASY, BUT IT IS SO EXCITING. MICHAEL AND I GET EXCITED DAILY AS WE LOOK TO OUR CREATOR AND FATHER TO GIVE US DIRECTION ON WHERE WE ARE SUPPOSE TO BE. GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERY PERSON THAT READS THIS BLOG!!