editors challenge

Wow look at how the house is coming along! God is answering prayers! This is a real exciting time for Courtnee and Mike but there is still so much to be done. We all want to thank Charles at the Bremerton Patriot for coming to our rescue. He has set up a challenge between the Bremerton Patriot and their sister paper, The Central Kitsap Reporter to see who can raise the most the most money. Each week businesses and individual names are displayed on the front page of the paper. People every where are now aware of the Stevenson's situation and they are ready to help. We, the volunteers, are committed to finishing their home. Thank you for supporting them. I know the community will fall in love with these children as much as I have. Please help keep the momentum up and spread the word. The children have changed all our lives and we know one day they will do great things for others. For more information on the home please contact me marydavidson@wavecable.com or contact the patriot http://www.bremertonpatriot.com/
Much love and prayers,
Mary Davidson

christmas

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I just wanted to leave a quick note about Molly (my niece) she has her own site now. I know there are tones of you out there pray and I want to tell you it is working. Look for yourself

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/mollyjane We have so many things to be thankful for keep praying!!!

coffeehose photography

I have great news My brother-in-law (Steve) and I have opened a photography business. you can see our work if you go to http://www.coffeehousephotography.com/ the site isn't all the way up but you can see the rough draft. don't try using the bar across this page it wont work you need to click on the website. We will work from Seattle to Portland. After taking the pictures on the calendar and exploring photography I have found a new love. Steve has been in the industry for sometime, he is a amazing photographer. With Molly having cancer and me having 6 kids we could always use the money. Also it is a great way for me to get out of the house and still do something for my family. Please pray for us as we start a new adventure.

Dec. 16, 2007

This has been a hard week!! Wednesday Weston fell off the table and his front tooth fell out. I had just fed them all dinner and was washing the floor, when I saw him falling out of the corner of my eye. I looked over and he was on the floor screaming and blood was everywhere. I was terrified at first I couldn't tell where it was coming from and then I saw his beautiful little tooth on the ground. I couldn't believe it was the root and all. It is really hard being alone so much. Mike is always working on the house and the kids seem to be getting good at climbing and opening things. I called my mom that night crying. Sometimes I get so overwhelmed and when things like this happens it makes me feel like I am failing. I cannot turn my back for one second what one cannot figure out the other will. The dentist said he will be fine but toothless until his grown up teeth come in. It still makes me feel terrible when he smiles.

Thursday I went to the ear doctor and all the kids are getting ear tubes and adenoids removed. I am hoping they will once again sleep at night. It seems we have gone through all the antibiotics and they still wake up screaming at night and tell me ouchy. So tomorrow is the big day we are going to the surgery center at 6:30. I'll let you all know how it goes.

santa

Well as you can see the babies were not so happy to see Santa. We had to kick him out of his chair to get a picture. We are going Friday with Lilli and the babies. Molly's doing really well her dad Steve took pictures on thanksgiving and sent me the link, so check them out if you get a chance http://www.toutphotography.com/thanksgiving07.php. Mike is doing more electrical work this week on the house and the siding is going up. It is looking amazing. We are hoping to be in around February or March. Elaine got good news from a grant she applied for, $15,000 more than we ever could have hoped for. And we have a lead on some cabinets that Marilyn has been working on. God is good. Just when I was feeling defeated he steps in and saves us. we will now be able to finish up on a few more things.