This took place on my birthday! Zach brought me breakfast in bed and that evening we went to dinner and did some shopping.
Friday, December 19, 2008
An Assortment of Events
This took place on my birthday! Zach brought me breakfast in bed and that evening we went to dinner and did some shopping.
Monday, December 8, 2008
An Unexpected Treat With Jamie :)
Since I missed my flight, I ended up calling my good friend Jamie who lives in Kalispell where I was to fly out. We didn't even expect to get to see one another but God blessed us with three days of quality time, a Real treat! During our time together, we played around with a new sugar cookie recipe and had the best time doing it!
I taught Jamie how to make home made noodles and we put together chicken noodle soup with wheat noodles. Turned out really good!
Katrina, I thought of you as I took this picture :) (above) 
Jamie took me out to eat one evening and we did a self portrait in front of the fireplace.
I taught Jamie how to make home made noodles and we put together chicken noodle soup with wheat noodles. Turned out really good!
Katrina, I thought of you as I took this picture :) (above) 
Jamie took me out to eat one evening and we did a self portrait in front of the fireplace.Thanksgiving in Montana
Zach and I flew out to Montana for Thanksgiving with my family. Zach stayed 4 nights and then I stayed several days longer. Well, I spent a total of like 2 weeks cause I missed my flight out and had to stay three more nights but it turned out ok. We had a wonderful time with the family and kiddos! See:
Maura and Aunty Tasha scooping out flour for pie crust making
My sister Denikka (Maura's mommy), "Muddah" as Maura would say *shakes head*
Maura and Aunty Tasha scooping out flour for pie crust making
My sister Denikka (Maura's mommy), "Muddah" as Maura would say *shakes head* 
Maura and Brysen giving a nice pose. She'll smile real nice for the camera if I bribe her by saying, "Smile and then I'll let you take more pictures." Ha ha!
Maura pictures.....
What a precious face, don't you think? And she has quite the personality to boot! Love you girly!Wednesday, November 19, 2008
I haven't written lately cause there hasn't been too much going on but I thought I'd get an update out before we started our holiday travels. Tomorrow we leave for Chicago for a 4 day Sports Memorabilia Show and the following week we're leaving for Montana to spend Thanksgiving with my family. And I gotta give God praise cause He provided some Really cheap plane tickets. Yeah, Zach and I are flying for the price of one, or less even! Allegiant Air-if they fly to the destinations you go to, they are the best. Check'em out.
As far as things with the ministry, we're coming right along. There were a few meetings this week with people from churches and a foundation in Las Vegas and the purpose is to share the vision, gain connections and in some circumstances, gain support. My role (Natasha) is to research Foundations that have similar mission statements as ours and schedule meetings with them. Also, since there is a lot of money in Las Vegas, we're looking to schedule appointments with, well, the Rich guys. And I'm learning more and more about grants because they are a good source of moolah and so its my job to fill them out and submit them. We've realized that appearance has absolutely nothing to do with who people know around here. The most random situations get us some of the best connections. It's all about networking and God is surprising and humoring us with the connectORS and connectIONS. Eric and Brenda have been looking for a lot of furniture on Craig's List to furnish their home and the guy who moved some of their furniture to their house last night, knows Marie Osmund (from the Donnie & Marie show) and we're looking to get a meeting with her (hopefully) so you just never never know. :)
Zach has been working long hours on his computer lately. He is researching statistics for Turning Point and there is a lot of time and reading to be done to get all the information we're currently needing. Eric is getting the brochure finished and Monne, well, he does everything else and then some. Georgia is being stretched as well (like me) and learning more and more about the internet and contacting people establish meetings. We work alongside each other and keep each other encouraged. We've got a commited, hard working team and God is blessing us and our obedience.
As far as things with the ministry, we're coming right along. There were a few meetings this week with people from churches and a foundation in Las Vegas and the purpose is to share the vision, gain connections and in some circumstances, gain support. My role (Natasha) is to research Foundations that have similar mission statements as ours and schedule meetings with them. Also, since there is a lot of money in Las Vegas, we're looking to schedule appointments with, well, the Rich guys. And I'm learning more and more about grants because they are a good source of moolah and so its my job to fill them out and submit them. We've realized that appearance has absolutely nothing to do with who people know around here. The most random situations get us some of the best connections. It's all about networking and God is surprising and humoring us with the connectORS and connectIONS. Eric and Brenda have been looking for a lot of furniture on Craig's List to furnish their home and the guy who moved some of their furniture to their house last night, knows Marie Osmund (from the Donnie & Marie show) and we're looking to get a meeting with her (hopefully) so you just never never know. :)
Zach has been working long hours on his computer lately. He is researching statistics for Turning Point and there is a lot of time and reading to be done to get all the information we're currently needing. Eric is getting the brochure finished and Monne, well, he does everything else and then some. Georgia is being stretched as well (like me) and learning more and more about the internet and contacting people establish meetings. We work alongside each other and keep each other encouraged. We've got a commited, hard working team and God is blessing us and our obedience.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Exciting Times!
I think you will all be excited about what I'm going to tell you...No, I'm not pregnant, lol. BUT, much to my surprise, over the last couple months, and more specifically, in the last two weeks, God has completely changed my heart toward having children. As most of you likely know, the whole first year of our marriage I was not even wanting to talk about having kids because I was "far from ready." Well, after spending quite a lot of time with my little friend Hope Martin, serving in the church nursery, AND being a caretaker for the Moore family, I feel excited and ready whenever the Lord would give us the peace that it was time to begin trying.
The Lord spoke to my heart late in the evening as we were driving on the second day of our journey to Vegas and the next day I told Zach about it. I smiled with tears streaming down my cheeks, mostly because I was amazed at how God had moved on my heart but also at the joy of thinking about having a child of my own! What a transformation. AND, last night we went to our first small group and the folks there have been praying for us a long time because Jan has kept them up to date with our lives of ministry. Well, one of the pastors was in the small group (I didn't know he was a pastor until later) and as they prayed over us, he told us in private that the Lord gave him a vision of a baby and a home for us. Keeping in mind that this gentleman knew Nothing about our living situation or the things God has been speaking to my heart so it was really neat to have that confirmation. God is blessings us in our obedience and we are so humbled to be a part of this enormous undertaking that TPE is embarking on. Hallelujah!
The Lord spoke to my heart late in the evening as we were driving on the second day of our journey to Vegas and the next day I told Zach about it. I smiled with tears streaming down my cheeks, mostly because I was amazed at how God had moved on my heart but also at the joy of thinking about having a child of my own! What a transformation. AND, last night we went to our first small group and the folks there have been praying for us a long time because Jan has kept them up to date with our lives of ministry. Well, one of the pastors was in the small group (I didn't know he was a pastor until later) and as they prayed over us, he told us in private that the Lord gave him a vision of a baby and a home for us. Keeping in mind that this gentleman knew Nothing about our living situation or the things God has been speaking to my heart so it was really neat to have that confirmation. God is blessings us in our obedience and we are so humbled to be a part of this enormous undertaking that TPE is embarking on. Hallelujah!
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
We're blessed and loving it!
Hello Friends!
I guess we're still considered nomads because the place we are settled into is temporary since we are believing God for our OWN place! But in the meantime, we are pleasantly surprised by this beautiful, large home that the Nidiffers have purchased and are so generously giving us our own place in it. There is an office in the house that is secluded, it's the only 3rd story room and it has a view of the Las Vegas Strip. We spend time in prayer each night, our whole team and we're believing for great and mighty things to take place in the next 3 months. Please join us in prayer and continue to remember us when you pray. Protection is so important out here, we appreciate you and ask God's favor and blessing upon each one! We love you!
PS if you haven't received the TPE newsletter and would like to, please email Zach at zzirbel@gmail.com
Sunday, October 12, 2008
A evening with great friends
That was a great evening with the Martins and Hightowers, thanks to all! We appreciated the prayers, encouragement and great food! You are all dear to our hearts and we will miss you lots.
FRIENDS
My new intern friends: Allysa, Hillary and I hanging out at Applebees
The new interns hanging out at the Hopeline. There are 9 newbies and they're great!
Past interns, getting together to celebrate our friend Brenda, it was a suprise party.
Ladies from church, taken on a hike we took at Radnor Lake.
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