It has been a busy last few weeks! We thought we’d take a moment to update you on God’s faithfulness and Goodness in our lives and in the lives of our PRECIOUS 13 children! We are blessed, we are blessed, every day when we live, we are blessed! When we wake up in the morning or we lay our heads to rest, we are blessed, we are blessed!! Please also enjoy the powerful verses taken STRAIGHT from the Bible. May they encourage and teach you the principles and truths that we should all LIVE by according to God’s Holy Word! -Dave and Jill and 13 children
Ps 11:7 For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright.
Ps 12:6 The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.
Ps 15:1 LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill?
2 He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.
Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust. Psalm 16:1
Ps 16:7 I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.
Ps 18:30 As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.
Ps 18:31 For who is God save the LORD? or who is a rock save our God? 32 It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.
Ps 18:46 The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock; and let the God of my salvation be exalted.
Ps 19:1 ¶ The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.
Ps 19:7 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
8 The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.
9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.
10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
Ps 19:12 Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults. 13 Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression.
Leviticus 18:22 “Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination.”
Leviticus 20:1 “If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination:”
Rom 1:26 God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature.
Ps 19:14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
Ps 21:13 Be thou exalted, LORD, in thine own strength: so will we sing and praise thy power.
Ps 27:13 I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.14 Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.
**UPDATE ONE:
On the road again! I spoke at a Ladies’ Mtg in Kentucky, and then we headed to Ohio to an old fashioned Camp Mtg to sing. 
There is JOY in serving Jesus! 
Later………It was a GREAT weekend at Bible Baptist Tabernacle in Cambellsville, Kentucky. Thank you for your love and hospitality to our family, dear church!! Then, we headed to Ohio for an old fashioned TENT revival.
Even Later……….Camp Meeting week went great! Just OLD Fashioned, convicting of sin preaching is SO refreshing!
In June – in Virginia (we were in that area due to going to the Homeschool Convention)…….
What a busy weekend it was fitting in Timothy’s graduation and then on Sunday singing at 2 different churches!! What GREAT people we have met the last few days!
Well, I just HAVE to say what a TREMENDOUS blessing I received when we had Caleb and Katie Garraway and their 3 beautiful children to our house for lunch on a lovely Saturday in June. Then, Sunday night the family sang and Caleb preached at our church.
WOW! What a blessing! Their singing was gorgeous and Caleb’s preaching refreshes me EVERY time I hear it!
In a world where it seems everyone (including Christians) are only 10 steps behind the world and it’s ways, it is SO incredibly encouraging to see a family that is choosing (with a passion) the OLD PATHS! The paths of truth and righteousness according to God’s Holy Word- the Bible.
We have known Caleb and Katie since they were teens and we LOVE them and DEEPLY appreciate their desire to see TRUE revival in the modern day church!
Enjoy these pics of them at our church and house.
***UPDATE TWO (all about Janessa):
I JUST turn my light off and tiptoe to bed. My body is crying out for SLEEP! I fall into a blissful sleep for a total of 20 minutes and then hear Janessa begin to cry. Wearily, I rise, turn back on the light, and take care of my precious baby girl. My sleep is sporadic and limited.
However, as I lovingly gaze at Janessa’s face and gently stroke her soft head and tenderly kiss her smooth face and cute nose, tears pool in my eyes. I am blessed BEYOND measure to have gone through many sleepless nights 13 times! Every sacrifice made for my precious babies, brings me joy and fulfillment!
Mamas, cherish the moments, soon you’ll be apart. Cling to the memories, clasp them to your heart. Time is fleeting and while it slips through my fingers like sand, I am tucking away each precious moment forever in the inner recesses of my heart – to someday pull back out to sweetly remember.
**FUNNY Story about Janessa. LOL
I was carefully changing Janessa’s dirty diaper, when she started passing more gas.
“Oh no”, I murmured to the girls. “I hope she doesn’t have to go more!”
As the words exited my mouth, Janessa let out a HUGE grunt and her soft, nursing stools LET LOOSE! The yellow, liquid poop squirted straight on my face, hair and blouse – splattering all over me. I look like I had been decorated with yellow, seedy mustard.
My girls began laughing while they exclaimed, “Mama, we are so sorry!”
I have 13 children, but this was a first. LOL. I think this picture depicts what Janessa was doing inside….laughing. Loving every moment…I THINK. LOL. Jill
Janessa is getting bigger!! So, it is back to working out for me! Got my RUN in for today! Yeah! I enjoyed doing it with Nurie, Timothy and Gabriel. #plexusinspiresme
This MIRACLE continues to unfold in front of our very eyes! Janessa continues to defy the odds. With all her brain issues, we are THRILLED at every step of progress! She continues to (thus far) stay right on target with development! God is TOO good to us! We give Him thanks! Kaylee (thank God) continues to capture these precious moments on camera.
Thank you to a dear friend of ours for making these adorable onesies for Janessa! She always looks SO cute in them. You are a sweetheart! We love you and your family! Jill, Janessa and Family
We sure do LOVE this little girl! God, THANK YOU for your blessings to us! We are so undeserving and abundantly filled with joy!!
I seriously cannot believe that on June 11th, Janessa turned 2 months old. She is the LOVE of ALL of our lives and she CONTINUES to amaze us all! We love you, pumpkin!
Janessa had her Pediatric Neurologist Doctor appointment and again, we are amazed at her progress. Sometimes I worry about her and wonder if my imagination sees signs of her differences. But honestly, she acts no different (at this stage in her development) than her other 12 siblings. I continue to rejoice at God’s Goodness to us! I am trusting Him along this unknown journey of our precious Janessa and life in general.
Thank you for your continued prayers for Janessa to defy the obstacles of her brain deformities. Maybe I should not call it that though, because she is fashioned JUST the way God made her! People have led NORMAL lives with Janessa’s same diagnosis. That is our prayer for her.
***UPDATE THREE:
Our precious 13 children.
We SURE do love our 9 BEAUTIFUL daughters! They are SUCH a blessing in our home and bring us nothing but JOY!
These 4 boys of ours HONOR us by their respect towards us, their diligence, and their walk with God. We LOVE you, boys! Daddy and Mama
“This is my jump rope, Mama!” exclaimed Sofia to me in her pj’s one day. SOOO cute. I think it is a little short, don’t you? LOL.
***UPDATE FOUR:
Birthdays……………
GabrieI: I simply cannot believe that it was 12 years ago today I gave birth to my baby boy- Gabriel. He is the sweetest, kindest, most cheerful boy you have ever met! Mama LOVES you, Gabriel! You are such a healthy, vibrant boy! You bring Mama (and our family) MUCH joy! 
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
David: Happy 46th Birthday to my wonderful husband- David! I decided to make him chili (one of his favorites) and cupcakes for his special day! We all enjoyed going around the table and expressing our gratitude for what a great husband / dad he is!
Whoops! Missed one!! LOL. The children thought that was hilarious!!
Renee: Renee turned sweet 16!
Somehow my Mother’s heart has a constant, dull ache. How is it that just 2 weeks ago I had ALL 13 children in our home and now one has already flown the nest?
How is it that my girls almost died the other day (due to the car accident our 2 oldest girls were in)? How is it that life is SO fragile and we never know what a moment may hold?
How is it that our ENTIRE GOAL for raising our children is to send then out like arrows to hit the mark of passionate Christian living….whatever that may be according to their personal calling of God upon their lives. YET, when you send forth that child (arrow) you deeply MISS their presence in your quiver?
Oh, how is it that life seems to be so deeply mixed with joys, yet sorrow.
It makes me want to snuggle them more. Visit with them. Teach them. Love them. And…..cherish every moment with them, for I never know when it may be my last. 
HAPPY 16TH, Renee! You are an IMMENSE joy in our home! Your sweet, compassionate, servant’s heart is SUCH a blessing to us all!
Our Love To You Always, Mama (and Daddy too)
P.S. Instead of worldly, sensual “Prom”, our children (when they turn 16) get to dress up, pick a friend to come with them, and we take them out to a nice restaurant for a delicious dinner. Thank you for coming with Renee, Lilly Schaible!
**UPDATE FIVE: (Pro-Life ALL the way)
**We are passionately (of course) Pro-Life!! Please read the article below about this issue!! Hope this helps to inform!
Abortion is MURDER! Read this SAD article below and be properly informed. Thank you.
Dear Jill,
The next time some politician tries to tell you he wants to keep abortion “safe and legal,” here’s a story to keep in mind.
It also shows the impact that pro-lifers can have when we keep the pressure on.
Just one more example of this was when health investigators in Illinois shut down two abortion butcheries.
Motivated by a pro-life backlash following the scathing Grand Jury indictment of Pennsylvania’s Department of Health and Department of State for turning a blind eye to Kermit Gosnell’s grisly abortion practice, the Illinois health department raided nine abortion mills.
According to reports, several abortion centers in Illinois had gone without inspection for as many as 15 years.
The Illinois investigators said they were so shocked by the conditions uncovered at two of them that they issued emergency license suspensions for both.
One of the suspended mills in Lincolnwood was cited for lack of a supervising registered nurse, failure to perform CPR on a patient who later died, and keeping TV dinners in a biohazard refrigerator next to aborted babies.
The mill in Lincolnwood received a $36,000 fine for the violations, but chose to close permanently rather than pay up.
The abortion center in Rockford also closed after being cited for numerous violations, including failure to keep a registered nurse on staff, unsanitary operating rooms, and stained equipment.
While the Rockford mill managed to negotiate a much smaller fine of $9,750, it still had to close due to the outcry from pro-lifers and others in the local community.
In fact, the abortion mill in Rockford had long been a focus of NPLA members and other pro-life activists, who reported that they had been verbally and physically abused by abortion mill staff while peacefully demonstrating out front.
The bottom line is, the bureaucrats across the country are under pressure from pro-lifers, and that’s a good thing.
Thanks to pro-life pressure, you and I are forcing them to inspect abortion mills and expose the true horror of that gruesome trade.
And knowing the truth, we must mobilize pro-lifers all across the country to both be active locally and work to pass truly effective pro-life legislation.
Legislation such as the national Parental Notification and Intervention Act and most importantly, the Life at Conception Act, which would legislatively reverse Roe v. Wade.
Please continue to do all you can locally and tell your friends about the Life at Conception Act, and how it uses the Supreme Court’s own roadmap to reverse Roe and ultimately end abortion-on-demand.
For Life,
Martin Fox
Martin Fox, President
National Pro-Life Alliance
**UPDATE SIX:
Renee competed at the Homeschool Convention Music Competition in Richmond, VA. She played the “Orange Blossom Special”. (Kaylee accompanied her on the mandolin).
SOOO proud of this girl! She spent a year learning the song she played in the competition and spent countless hours perfecting it…..even to the point of her shoulder aching!
“I LOVED seeing what HIGH scores you received from the judges, honey! WOW! You BLEW it away today, Renee!” With Love, Mama and All (Kaylee, thank you for accompanying her on your mandolin and doing a TREMENDOUS job!)
***UPDATE SEVEN:
Some quality family time.
Sweet Frog! Ymmm! We had a great day and we SURE do love each other! Did you know that Sweet Frog stands for- F.R.O.G – Fully, Rely, On, God! LOVE that!
So thankful that through the ups and downs of life, this man is the one steadfastly standing by my side. I love you, Babe.
Serving Jesus Until the Trumpet Sounds or We Draw Our Last Breath,
David and Jill Rodrigues and our 13 Treasures from God
