How blessed I am!

Recently, I was able to play golf with Jason, Jeremy and Dr. Paul L. Walker at Bradshaw Farms CC in Atlanta. We won! Corrie and Kathy brought the children out to the course and we did some picture taking with our family and Dr. Walker. I'm reminded of God's blessings when I see these pictures!

Cooper David Sings!

What an amazing piece of video this is that we captured on March 27th when we were visited Jeremy and Corrie! You will note the young man has talent and who is that mysterious voice in the background?

Let me know what you think!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0h6Aue0mf0

Our new grandson..Branson Christopher!

This young man arrived into our world on Friday AM at 4:15 a.m. weighing 6 lbs 12 oz. and measuring 18 1/2 inches. His brother, Cooper David was eager to teach him to play the drums "doo" "doo" "dah". His brother is pretty BIG on his new brother. Unfortunately, right after these pictures, Cooper developed the "crupe" and had to be kept away from his brother.

Notice the t-shirt Cooper is wearing? It says "blame my brother". We are very thankful for this little boy!

Christmas in the Isaacs household 2006 version!

The Isaacs clan (Bill/Kathy version) arrived on Sunday night and we have had a BLAST together. Everyone is growing older and Cooper is now at an age where communication is clearer and Christmas morning is exciting for him. Of course, he got the motherlode of gifts and candies...but all had a great time!

Cooper and I took advantage of Mimi's shopping and rode the carousel at the Mall of Louisiana. His favorite was the Tiger who goes "GRRR...!". We rode several times and my favorite words were "more...?" Thankfully, Uncle Jason had plenty of $$$$. He covered us.

Christmas morning found Cooper in his elf outfit opening a new toddler bed, drums (his parents will love the noise), a Derek Jeter t-shirt from New York Yankees, and plenty of UNC Tarheel stuff. A big breakfast and a nap put him into a great mood for the rest of the day.

Sixteen months later...

This is the picture taken two weeks after Katrina hit New Orleans. This is the Amazing Grace church, underwater. Compare that with the picture shown of our completed rebuilding that was dedicated this week.

To God be the glory!!!!

Cooper David is MY MAN!

While his father and mother were away on a recent ministry trip, Cooper David came to stay with me and Mimi. We had a blast. He is getting more verbal and can communicate with words what he is thinking. He loves macaroni and cheese, chocolate candy balls from Papa's office and riding the carosal in our mall. His favorite ride was the tiger.

More rededications in New Orleans

The work in New Orleans continues as we remain focused on rebuilding lives, churches and ministries. Most of our churhces are now back to operational status in New Orleans and we are thankful. In addition, new ministry opportunities continue to present themselves. We know God is helping the Church of God to make a difference in New Orleans.

There is great momentum going on in the city and we are thankful for God's help in bringing some closure in these buildings. We rededicated the Amazing Grace church in Arabi with Pastor Ricky & Stacy Hager on Thursday night 12/7/06. This church has great potential in the St. Bernard parish community.



On Friday, 12/08/07, we dedicated the building for St. Paul Church of God in Christ with Pastor Ernest and Ernie Mae Dison. It was a grand evening. The building was rebuilt with the partnership of God's Pit Crew and Randy Johnson.

Cooper David continues to amaze!

Our family vacation this year was a delightful time. My parents and Kathy's mom were able to join us again and of course, the boys, their wives and Cooper David were there. The WAR on the SHORE was the result of four days of our golfing but the end result was Jeremy and I kicked some serious &*^%$# and retained our title. In singles, Jason "almost" beat me for the week, but didn't. He's getting close and I'll need to sharpen my game some as the years go.

Of course, Cooper David was the star of the week and with Branson Christopher coming, we know his little world is going to be ROCKED!!!! He talks to Kathy and me on the phone at night sometimes and though he just jabbers, it is music to my ears. Dr. Donald Walker, one of our former state overseers used to say that "grandchildren are God's reward for not killing your own!" I don't know about that but I sure do enjoy grandfathering!

Honduras--Louisiana Partnership

In the 2004 Louisiana Minsiters meeting, we adopted a resolution to form a strategic partnership with the Church of God in Honduras to help advance kingdom work. During the past two years, many thousands of dollars have been raised by LA congregations and individuals for projects which involved the Bible school in Sequatipique (pictured). This is how the building looked on Wednesday when I was present for the dedication of the dormitories. It will house 48 students in four quads of six persons. The building is wired for Cat 5 internet access and multi-media equipment. It is a splendid facility for the future! The building was dedicated to the Church of God in Louisiana and here it is the plaque unveiled by former National Overseer, Roman Cruz. We congratulate the Church of God in Honduras for its vision and the work that is being done to train pastors and leaders for the 21st century.






This past week we were joined by 26 workers from four states to complete projects. We had a blast. My good friend Jim Milligan (amigo) and my father joined the trip to lead their respective groups. Here we are standing in front of the parsonage we built in Saledito! The pastor is Brother Maldonado and we left knowing we had planted some good seed in this community.

God has blessed our state as the result of our mission emphasis. I'm so proud of what Louisiana is doing for the Kingdom of God!