Re: [TruthTalk] Getting to know you.

[Marlin Halverson]

Very kind thoughts, Izzy.  If we were closer neighbors, that would be nice, but, outside of our marketing area it is not economically sound  because of the transportation costs.  A neighbor closed down his business, which was an offshoot of the one that preceded ours.  Thus we now service more than 100 florists in the eastern part of Kentucky, within about a 150 mile radius.  Most of what we supply to the florists is used in funeral homes to comfort those who have lost their loved ones.  In the Spring and Fall, we also supply plants to garden centers.    Of concern to me is conducting business in a way that pleases God and develops character and training in my home-schooled children.  Proverbs 22:6 says "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."  This is my greatest God-ordained responsibility as a parent.  It is not a job to pawn off on a "church."  I believe that training a child "in the way that HE should go" takes into account individual aptitudes and abilities and interests, and matching these to opportunities that we can do our best to provide.  I believe that training a child "in the way that he SHOULD go" takes into account the commandments of God which we will keep if we love Him.  One way to appreciate God in return for His many blessings and benefits, resulting from our obedience and His grace, is to praise Him with songs.    Musically, we are not what one calls "professionals."  That is not our aim, so much as it is to edify one another and to praise God.  There are CD recorders available now, but they are expensive.  We hope to acquire one some day.  The CDs themselves are cheap.  --Marlin   ----- Original Message ----- From: ShieldsFamily To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2004 3:36 AM Subject: RE: [TruthTalk] Getting to know you. Marlin, You are precious. Perhaps some of us on TT could purchase our spring plants directly from your business. Is that possible??? Or do you just sell to local wholesalers? Would you let us know if there was something we could do to bless your family? We are all struggling in one way or another, and we need to help each other if we can. Have you and your family ever produced a musical C.D.? Seems like there�s a lot of talent there. Izzy   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Marlin Halverson Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2004 9:23 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Getting to know you.   Who's next? Terry My family just spent the evening with other brethren singing praises to God.    As far as mind games and endless argumentation, it never ends.  I can easily get involved and say something if I feel led to do so.  I love to enjoy the creation also.   But, what is most important to my life is the relationship developing between my family and God.  We are applying his word in our lives to the best of our ability.  I marvel at the way the holy spirit is leading my wife and children as we struggle together to make ends meet.  Tomorrow begins six more days of hard work, growing beautiful plants and sending them to market.  We sing together when we can.  We need each other.    --Marlin