When Jesus Makes Me Smile THROUGH Caprisuns

There are many times that He makes me smile, but today, He blessed in such a way that my face and heart were beaming.

Our church, Pine Summit Baptist has been planning a food distribution for the 32526 area for today, Saturday the 29th.

I never thought anything about it because we don't live in the 32526 zip code area.

Until Thursday, when I received a call from one of the ladies that works in the church office.  She wanted to make sure I knew even though we don't live in the 26 zip code, since we are church members, we are more than welcome to come.

At first I was thrilled!

Then it sank in.

Pride.

I know, I know!  You'd think I wouldn't have any pride left!  But somehow, it reared its UGLY head.

These are MY people.

MY friends.

MY acquaintances . . . . and they are going to SEE ME in the LINE for FOOD distribution!

What are THEY going to think!?

My pride took my thoughts to, "That's all I need is for someone to feel sorry or show pity.  I just won't go.  The Lord will meet the need another way."  (Yes, that is what I was REALLY thinkin' y'all!)

Well, can I tell ya, that was just plane ole stinkin' thinkin!

With a knot in my stomach I drove to Pine Summit Baptist this morning.

I stood in line.

I got hugs from people that I know love me and my family and have missed us (we have missed about 6 weeks in a row . . . . I know, I know!)

I swallowed my pride and in my heart, thanked God for meeting our needs.

And then it happened.

The juice section.

Caprisuns.

Eight left.

Strawberry Kiwi.

Now while that means absolutely nothing to you, to me, a momma of a child with sensory issues that is VERY picky about what is eaten or drank, it was the touch of the Master saying, "I'm here, Stacey.  I know what you need, even the things you haven't asked for."

You see, Thursday, Kaitlyn took the last Strawberry Kiwi Caprisun to school in her lunch.


Kaitlyn only drinks one kind of juice.

Strawberry Kiwi Caprisun.

(And before you criticize and say, "let her go thirsty and she will drink what you have."  She does go without.  She will drink water or thirst because her sensory issues are pretty severe.)

We were out.

But today.

God gave us enough to get through next week for Kaitlyn's lunch.

Wanna know why?

Cause He loves me.

He loves my children, EVEN more than I do!

He loves you too.

He knows your needs.

He knows your wants.

He know your dreams/hearts desires.

He know the number of hairs on your head.

He knows your heart.

He made you.

When He died on the cross, YOU were on His mind!

Oh How HE Loves YOU and ME!

NOW!  If that doesn't make you smile . . . . 

Fibromyalgia, Baptizing, Grace AND Forgiveness!

Several years ago I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia.  FINALLY, there was a "name" to all these "feelings of insanity!"

In recent months a friend of mine, Ann Ferguson, started a blog, Restoring My Soul.  She is also on facebook; you can find her here at: Restoring My Soul FB.

I have also added a link to her blog under "My Blog List," located on the left side of this page.

IF you live with and struggle with Fibromyalgia (or any other disorders that leave you drained and exhausted), then I encourage you to check out her sites!    I promise, you will find helpful tips and encouraging scriptures!

I also added the Pine Summit Baptist web site under, "My Links."  Several weeks ago, we sensed the Lord moving in our lives and He confirmed over and over the move; making Pine Summit our home church.

With that said, Christopher will be Baptized on Sunday night at Olive, by Jon Dubois.  Jon led Christopher to the Lord on September 23, 2011. 

We received an answer to prayer regarding Kaitlyn yesterday.  Will share a post about that in the coming days.  The answer to prayer gave us a glimmer of hope.  We are thankful, but also feel horrible for thinking what she was doing was for attention. 

Thank God for grace and forgiveness!  They sure go hand in hand!

Blessings my friends,

Stacey

There is Gonna Be A PARTAY!

A dear friend of mine came to serve at Nothing Lost Outreach on Thanksgiving Day.  After one visit, just like so many others, she saw the very Hand of God and she knew she wanted to be a part.

Please read the following invitation she has made to each and every one of you.  It is lengthy, but it is important you read every word.

IF you have a blog, I ask you to please share this post.  Lets take this nation wide, and provide for the men and women on the streets.

On Thanksgiving Day, the City of Pensacola Police Department went through all the camps (in the City), giving them 24 hours to get out or have their belongings burned. 

There are hundreds and hundreds with nothing. 

Here is your invitation and a list of gifts she would like to have . . . .

I will be 50 years old in 50 days! How exciting! 

This time, I'd like to do something different. 

I want presents!!! 

Lots of them!!! 

Since Christmas is coming, I'm sure many of you would like to upgrade some things at your home. If so, I'd like your old bicycles, tents, blankets and clothes. 

Don't forget shoes - work boots are great! 

I'd also like some socks and new underwear - ladies and men's sizes small - large.  NEW PLEASE!

Adult medium size Depends would be cool! 

Jackets and coats would be on my list too.  

I'd also like a few dog kennels - 2 large ones and 2 small ones. 

I would like your paper bags from the grocery store and some storage tubs.

Do you have any shelves that I can have??? 

I would like to have some chain link and posts to build a kennel or two or three.  I'll probably need a few bags of quickcrete for that too. And I'll need whatever it is that you use to connect the chain link to the posts! 

I know that I'm asking a for a lot, but I'm asking for a good reason. 

You may have a lot of this stuff just laying around. 

If you would like to bless me with a few birthday presents, you could drop them by the church where I work - Robin Pitsenbarger, C/O Pine Summit Baptist Church, 2920 Bellview Ave., Pensacola, FL, 32526. 

If you had stuff to mail, you could use the same address. I'm so flexible (call me Gumby!) that I'll come pick it up!

Now let me tell you about my Thanksgiving Day.

I went to Nothing Lost Outreach to serve Thanksgiving dinner to some homeless folks. I met Gunny and Walt there. Gunny needed some new pants, socks and some Depends. He has some health issues and hospice was able to give him a walker. Walt was there looking out for Gunny. I heard later from my friend Stacey that when everything was over and she was going home, she saw Gunny going down the road and he gave his extra food we had given him to another homeless guy on the side of the road.

I also met Jay. He needed some boots and God had let Stacey know she needed to bring them that day even though she didn't know anyone needed them (the exact size).

I went back over there today. I wanted to make sure that Jay got a tent. I had found only 2 at Wal-Mart the other day for $16.88 each.

There was another guy that needed a tent so I decided to run over to the Wal-Mart on 29, which is right around the corner. They didn't have any 2-man tents. The next size up was $34.88.

Did I mention that it's raining outside today? 

My heart was broken. 

I picked up a tarp for $20 and headed to the cashier. 

She had on those silly reindeer antlers. I told her that she was the first thing that made me smile in that store and I needed one. She asked me if I found everything I needed and I told her no, I hadn't found anything that I needed. She asked what I was looking for and I told her. She called over another lady who had them check in the back of the store. She then called the manager over. He went in the back and then called up front for me to go back to the sports section. 

He asked me if the 4-man tents would do - for $16.88! 

He gave me 2 of them for that price!!!!!

I was in tears by that time. You see, it's not just about being able to help someone else out, it's about how often I see Jesus in the people that selflessly help out a stranger. 

I know some of the things on my list sound strange, like the kennels; BUT, folks can't bring their dogs in. I really don't want them to miss out on hearing the gospel just because they can't bring their dogs. 

Will I be back next Sunday? Yes, my van already has another tent, some blankets, clothes and shoes in it. I can hardly wait!

Now, I know this is a pretty long note but I hope you have taken the time to read it. 

If, by chance, you have some cash left over, I wish that you would keep KlaasKIDS Search Center for Missing & Trafficked Children  on your mind and send them a donation. I have recently gone through some training with them and have more coming up. What a great group of people! You can send donations to: KlaasKIDS, 9260 Cove Ave,Pensacola, FL 32534.

Thank you for making this my best birthday ever! I've learned that it's not all about me, it's all about God!

Love each and every one of you!

NOW!  How is THAT for a life that has been changed by the very HAND OF GOD!

Let's make this the best birthday ever for Robin!

Pine Summit Auction to Support Dekalb County Tornado Victims

There are still MANY needs.  Your participation in this auction will help the victims of the devastating tornadoes that struck on April 27, 2011.  Please scroll down to view the complete list of items to be auctioned.

ALL proceeds go toward DeKalb County, Alabama tornado survivors. 

Charitable contribution forms will be issued from Ider Baptist Church.

 AUCTION!!!

October 8^th @ 11:00 a.m.

Pine Summit Baptist Church

Activity Center

1993 Lexus - runs great, cold air!

18th Century Furniture

Antique Hall Tree

Living Room Set

Dining Room Table

Bedroom Set without Mattresses

Chest of Drawers

Chaise Lounger

Leather Recliner & 2 Fabric Recliners

Rocking Chairs

Dresser with Mirror

Lamps

Decorative Easel

Several Televisions

Wicker Coffee Table

End Tables

Desks - Office & Computer

Bookcases & File Cabinets

Yamaha Keyboard

Quilts (new)

Hand Sewn Quilt Tops

Machine Sewn Quilt Tops

Dishes - new

Sewing Machine with Case

Sewing Machine with Stand

Little Tykes Toy box

Photographic Equipment

Chainsaw & Table Saw

Tools

Block & Tackle

Sander

Trailer Axle

Lawn Tractor & Riding Lawn Mower

His & Her Bicycles

Exercise Equipment

Bicycle Rack

Fishing Equipment

Large Parrot Cage

Medium Dog Kennel

Set of Shocks

Washer & Dryer (2 sets)

Maytag Chest Freezer

Small Kitchen Appliances

Microwaves

Dale Earnhardt Model Car Collection

Cedar Slat Bench

2 Playpens

There are hundreds of items!  Too numerous to mention!! 

Preview Friday, Oct. 7th 1:00-4:00 PM and Saturday, Oct. 8th 10:00-11:00 AM. 

Private viewings by appointment - call Ray McKnight at 554-6905.

In Loving Memory of those who lost their lives as a result of the April 27, 2011, tornadoes.

DeKalb County tornado casualties:

Chelsie Black, 20, Higdon
Charlotte Bludsworth, 36, Rainsville
Belinda Boatner, 67, Higdon

Eddie Joe Bobbitt, 71, Rainsville
Gene Bullock, 65, Rainsville
Marcella Bullock, 64, Rainsville
Jewell Ewing, 73, Higdon
Emma Ferguson, 6, Sylvania
Jeremy Ferguson, 34, Sylvania
Tawnya Ferguson, 32, Sylvania

Carol Lisa Fox, 50, Rainsville
Hannah Goins, 3, Rainsville
Kenneth Graham, 56, Valley Head
Linda Graham, 61, Valley Head
Ruth “Violet” Hairston, 90, Henegar
Harold Harcrow, 74, Rainsville
Patricia Harcrow, 75, Rainsville
Jody Huizenga, 28, Sylvania
Lethel Izell, 86, Rainsville
Jimmy Michael Kilgore, 48, Sylvania
Courtney McGaha, 15, Rainsville
William “Buddy” Michaels, 70, Higdon
Martha Michaels, 72, Higdon
Eulah Miller, 80, Fyffe
Ida Ott, 87, Henegar
Timothy Ott, 53, Henegar
Ester Rosson, 81, Rainsville
Peggy Sparks, 55, Rainsville
Terry Tinker, 50, Higdon
Daniel Vermillion, 42, Rainsville
Jidal Vermillion, 44, Rainsville

Judith White, 63, Ider, killed in a fire caused by the storm
Wayne White, 68, Ider, killed in a fire caused by the storm
Herbert Wooten, 70, Rainsville
Juanita Wooten, 70, Rainsville

1,002 houses were damaged in some way and of those, 301 were completely destroyed. 

154 mobile homes were damaged and, of those, 78 were completely destroyed. 

46 businesses were damaged and, of those, 19 were completely destroyed. 

538 barns, sheds or other outbuildings were damaged and, of those, 267 were completely destroyed. 

63 chicken houses were damaged and, of those, 37 were completely destroyed.