Natasha's surgery has been reset for March 28th. There was an opening - due to a cancellation for someone else. So she is scheduled to have surgery Mon., March 28th. They have kept the April date just in case she gets sick again. So we ask that you pray that all of the 'germies' stay away. She went and saw a Dr. on Thurs. and was given the go-ahead; however, she has been given restraining orders to not go out in public much - to0 much of a risk of getting sick again.

As I was standing on the ladder, trying to fix a seem that the finishers missed, my daughter asked me how I knew how to do so much. "Your a real handy-man." How did you learn all of this? You didn't go to college for it. I laughed on the inside because my attempt at putting mud on a piece of drywall would make a sheetrocker cry; it was pretty pitiful if you ask me. I replied to my daughter - "I don't have a clue what I am doing." "Anyway, it looks good," was her reply. Thanks daughter. You made me feel good because I know I probably won't be making a living doing 'mudding.' :) I told my wife a few weeks back, if I had a high paying job all of these years - I wouldn't know how to do any of this - I would have hired it out. Even though there still is a lot to do, we are progressing. Slava Boga!

The summer I worked for my Uncle Kenny, mixing mud for he brick masons, came in handy. Today, I poured the concrete in our bathroom. It's only been 2 yrs. and 7 months since we started this project - so what's the hurry. We are on a mad dash to finish this before Natasha's surgery. Next up - thinset to level the floor, sealer for the cracks, ditra, tile, grout, etc. Just for nostalgia sake - the trowels I used today were my Uncle Kenny's.

This is an old church bench Daryl picked up several years ago. Today, Brittany decided to paint it off-white to match our L.R. The bench was in pretty rough shape so it will need several coats. The only problem was, Diesel decided he wanted to get involved. So when no one was looking, he got into the paint supplies. I think this is where the story "Run spot, run," came from.

"Every experience God gives us, every person He puts in our lives, is the perfect preparation for the future that only He can see." Corrie ten Boom

Just a note to reassure anyone who might have been tempted to think contrarily. You can't get Kyphosis by slouching in your chair or not standing straight; kyphosis has multiple causes which are out of our control. Aren't you glad that God has everything under control! The Greek meaning for "everything" is EVERYTHING! God allows difficulties to come into our life so that He might be glorified and to give us the opportunity to be a witness for our Lord and Saviour. ~DH~

Natasha update:
The surgery has been rescheduled for April 28th. Please pray that all 'germies' stay far away! :)

"There are no IFs in God's eyes." Corrie ten Boom - The Hiding Place

Happy International Women's Day!!!

While missionaries in Russia, we learned of this special holiday and it's been special to us ever since. This is similar to our "Mother's Day" in the states, only it is NOT exclusive to Mother's only, but to all women, even little girls! (I'm learning it's not just Europe that celebrates this holiday, but many other countries as well!)
So I wish all of your ladies out there a special day. Maybe you'll want to accept this holiday too, hey one can't ever be appreciated enough, huh?! Just Teasing! We may celebrate by pouring concrete in our bathroom floor. Whatever works, I'm happy!!!! :)

Update on Natasha's Surgery!

Natasha could SURE USE YOUR PRAYERS TODAY. I was very concerned about her flu like symptoms and so took her to her Dr this a.m. and they feel that due to the normal course that flu and virus must run, that she won't be well enough to face such a serious surgery. Sooooooo they have postponed her surgery and now have to FIND A NEW DATE to fit that in! We are definitely dealing with the normal let-down feelings, so do pray for her. They want her TOTALLY WELL, before such a surgery and we do too! But that doesn't make it all easy to just switch things and keep going.

We don't understand such things, but we do know that HIS TIMING is what we want ALWAYS and forever! We have been praying for God's perfect timing through all of this; however, do keep her on your prayer lists, as this is no small feat to get this all worked in and her well enough in time to march in June for her H.S. Graduation. I know that JESUS CARES about such things and so we are trusting Him with this whole outcome! We want GOD'S PERFECT TIMING in all of this, not ours!

Love to all,

Laura and Family

Prayer Request

We would like to request your prayers for our daughter, Natasha. This past summer, she was diagnosed with Kyphosis, or humpback, a genetic deformity. We have been very concerned about her back needs and have been trying to get help through physical therapy for 3 years now, but to no avail. The Lord totally opened the door for us to get in to see a spine specialist here in Cincinnati. Natasha is scheduled to have spinal surgery on March 14^th, Lord willing. Currently, she has a cold – if this persists they will not do surgery.

They will be inserting rods in her back with a procedure known as bone-fusion. This is a very BIG deal. Totally out of our hands, but we serve a faithful God who has had Natasha in the palm of his hand for years now. And though this is tough for her to have to face, it is no surprise to God, the great physician; we would covet your prayers in her behalf. The surgery they are telling us will take up to 7 hrs total. We are SO thankful for the experienced Dr. that the Lord has provided. In the words of Natasha’s Dr., “I do the surgery, but God does the healing.” We’ll try to keep you updated as we are able.

Sincerely,

Daryl Hausman

The gospel song says "I want to be just like You, cause he wants to be like me."
These are powerful words that challenge me to be more like Christ! There are little eyes watching, little ears listening, and little feet following the path I take! May God help me to be just like Jesus, cause he (our little boys) wants to be just like daddy! We have a great responsibility dads. What message(s) are we teaching/preaching to our kids?
We've been enjoying our time on the slopes and if we get anymore cold weather or snow, it's because I've been wanting it, even asking God to give us some cold weather and snow. :) So now you know who to blame! Please pray for a couple more weeks of COLD weather and lots of SNOW! :)
Whenever I would play ball as a kid, my mother would tell me to stop sticking my tongue out; someday I'd bite it off. Of course the action was totally subconscious; therefore, I wasn't making a choice to do this. After looking at the picture below and zooming in - what do you know? My son is doing the same thing. I couldn't help but laugh! Mom, there's no hope! :)

This is the Sunday that we celebrated Daddy's Birthday.
Ready...Aim.......

FIREWORKS!! ( This is a candle from Colombia, S.A. Thanks Dickinson's, we loved it!)

AND.....Happy Valentines Day!!

(Bryan was sick with a bad cold, so thus the reason for the fake smile.)

THE HAUSMAN'S~

Happy Birthday to my Sweetheart!!! (Doing what he does best... studying!) :)
Sweets, I want you to know how much I love you. We are so pleased with all of your accomplishments in life. You are a wonderful provider, a compassionate man, so loving to both the children and to me. I am SO blessed to be your wife! Thank you for all your hard work to make ends meet and for taking whatever time you have to help our hearts, to paint and remodel our "Haus", or just to take the time to talk with us. You are amazing! You are God's special gift to us and we are so glad! We all love you! XOXOXOXO from all of us! ~Much love, Laura~

The smile says it all! I have thoroughly enjoyed the time spent with my son on the slopes. Last summer I bought a pass for both of us even though he didn't know how to ski and I'm just a novice. Why? Well, I didn't have the extra money, I knew I wouldn't have the money come winter, and I definitely knew I wouldn't have the time. So why did I buy it? Well, I purposely made the sacrifice - both financially and time wise - knowing there are things in life that are definitely worth the sacrifice! Connecting with my son and he with me is important - not just quality time, but quantity as well! This reminds me a little of The Father and His child (little me). God desires not just quality time but quantity as well. Do we go to Him with our onslaught of requests, cares, fears, or concerns, without giving him the time to talk? Personally, I love the times when I have a dialogue with my Savior; I talk, He talks, (that means I must shut-up and be quiet) and back and forth the conversation goes! That's relationship, bonding, and growing! May I, on purpose, seek those times as diligently as I find the time to get out and enjoy "the slopes."

Thanks Uncle John! You are a great teacher!

Fried Okra! This is the last pickin's from my Daddy's garden that he so graciously shared with us! Umm! Umm! Ain't nothin' better than a pot of Beans, Fried Okra, Buttered Potatoes and a big skillet of Cornbread... throw in some Cucumber/Onion salad and that's a feast very few of we Hausman's can resist. This is a DELIGHTFUL meal to us! :)

Happy Birthday, Brittany!

Brittany's Birthday Cake! ( sorry, Daryl's too busy to help us learn how to turn the pics right side up) So again you'll have to endure another neck cramp to see the pics above!
The neat thing about your kids growing up is the differences it brings. This year after taking a cake decorating class, Brittany asked if she could please make and decorate her OWN Birthday cake! Part of my heart was a tad sad... but that only lasted for a few minutes and I was breathing a sigh of relief... "One less thing to do that weekend!"

"Is prayer your steering wheel or your spare tire?"
- Corrie Ten Boom