Clearwater, FL!!

 

Finishing Strong!

From Patrick
She's writing her final four case reports! After completing the education, exam, and supervision phases, she's almost officially certified as a Biblical Counselor. She started this journey years ago, and life took its turns. But just over a year ago, she regrouped, made a plan, and took an exam prep course that got her motivated-and she finished strong! I've been amazed at her diligence and resilience through this rigorous process. Her compassion and care for others shine so clearly, and she's incredibly effective with God's Word. Her teaching background stands out as she thoughtfully develops counseling plans. I have so much to learn from her! God has used every part of her journey to shape her into the image of Christ. Nothing has been wasted.  
It goes without saying, but I'll say it anyway-I'm incredibly proud of you, Babe! 

From my BC Supervisor
And Carla did really well. She is a great counselor...loves God, His Word and the ladies with whom she meets

Biblical Counseling Certification

UPDATE
Patrick and I started the Biblical Counseling Ministry at our church home, Faith Community in 2014. I have been counseling since then. Always wondered about becoming certified. But I was sick for 6 years, covid hit and my youngest cherubs asked me to homeschool. We did that for 2 years. Ben Prince went to heaven and we have been walking  with his family. ONE YEAR AGO this week I started watching the training videos for certification with 2 other friends. Wrote the Theology exam and Counseling exam from Feb-June 2024. Submitted them and passed Theology! I had to expand on 2 counseling questions. I did that and resubmitted.  PASSED!! Found a supervisor who I have met with on Tuesdays for an hour online since September.  I have 4 counselees.  I need 50 sessions of supervised counseling.  I have 43 sessions down!! 7 to go!!  I have 3 counselees to see this week and 4 scheduled next week and I will hit 50 sessions!! Praying that I finish strong. The finish line is in sight! Thank you Lord for all that you have taught me in this process!  It has been an absolute joy and blessing to counsel from Your word and watch You work in people's lives!! All glory and honor and praise to Him!! 
I never thought I could do it or should do it But God Knew.

Sunset over the St. Croix

I took this photo on February 1st, 2014. 11 years ago.  God be praised for how He paints a sunset! Gloryous!

Birthdays!!

Nate turned 21 in November. Tim turned 19 in January. Josh will be 28 next month. Sigh. It makes me happy sad.
The mancubs just keep growing!  I am grateful to God that they enjoy their siblings as friends.  
 

Merry

 

Christmas Eve

Candlelight Christmas Eve Service at Faith Community Church.  GLORYOUS!

Cookie Decorating 2024

 

Merry Christmas 2024!!

 

Holiday Cheer

 Clicking my heels as I Christmas shop with Patrick.

59 Years Old!!

 

13 YEARS!!

 

Top photo was my momvan new to me in 2011.  Last 2 photos are of the love bestowed on it by the 2 youngest Streams!!

Congratulations Sergeant Stream!!!

 

Always Learning!

I have learned something in the past 12 years of subbing with little people. I cannot sit "criss cross applesauce."

College Bound!

 We have a freshman, a junior and a senior in college!!

The Great MN Get Together!

Patrick's and my 34th year at the MN STATE FAIR!!

I DID IT!!

It took me 4 1/2 months to write the Counseling and Theology exams for certification in Biblical Counseling!! But I did it!  I submitted them and had 2 revisions.  

I revised them and submitted again and I PASSED!! 

Next up-50 hours of supervised counseling!  Thank you Lord!

Happy Birthday Sarah Beara!

Baby girl turned 24!! 

Hiking!

 

30!!

Our 30th wedding anniversary was celebrated in Door County, WI on July 30th, 2024!! WE HAD THE BEST TIME!!
We did all of the things and thanked God for 30 years of marriage!!

Happy Birthday Patrick!!

 My man turned 55!!  Catching up to me although he will never really catch up to me. 

Just Do It

 "We need to soak this in before winter comes to kill us."

-Carla Stream

BABY BOY!!

 

TIMMA GRADUATED!!

 

The last Streamer did it!! So did his parents!! WhoooHooo!!