Southwest in clouds, originally uploaded by Shirley Buxton.After a rather bumpy, three-hour flight from Houston, a short time ago Jerry and I landed in Phoenix and are waiting for a few minutes to pass which will bring us to the last leg of this great trip. At 11:15 we board another plane for a short hop to Las Vegas, where we will pick up our car and drive the 2 and 1/2 hours to Lake Havasu.
Success! Our book suitcase is empty…well, it’s empty of books…well, it’s empty of my books…but loaded with gifts, including other books. I’ll write more of those later, for I want to show you pictures of one particular item. Our books sales were tremendous at the conference–we sold all we took, and I have orders from ten other people, whose books I will try to ship tomorrow.
The highlight of this conference for me was meeting this delightful couple, Pastor and Mrs. Tom Jackson. She hosted the ladies conference that was sponsored by their church, and Jerry and I stayed in their home. Jerry mentioned as he spoke at the service last night that he feels cheated. Why? Because for all these years, we have not known these exceptional people. Our few days with them was perfect in every way, and I truly believe we have begun a friendship that will last and be a close one for the rest of our lives. Isn’t that the neatest thing…that throughout our lifetimes, at different stages of our lives, we can develop new and enduring relationships. Such is the case, I believe, with Tom and Ann Jackson and Jerry and Shirley Buxton.
Their church seats nearly 500 people and this beautiful stained glass window forms the rear wall of the platform area.
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My devotional blog is here.
Shirley Buxton 
4 replies on “Gulfcoast Ladies Retreat–Part 2”
Sister Wyant,
Thank you for sharing this report of the remarkable power of God. I was astonished at all that happened on Sunday night in your absolutely wonderful church.
God’s blessing to you always.
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Sis Buxton,
We were so blessed to hear you at our Gulf Coast Ladies Retreat. We were also able to feed our faith and starve our doubts as Bro Buxton preached to us Sunday morning and evening. I am thrilled to share the following testimony.
Our 13 year old son, Zach, broke the humerus in his left arm near the ball and socket joint while playing football last Saturday. In the emergency room, they would not set the bone. A splint was placed on Zach’s arm and we were told he would need to see the Orthopedic Surgeon on Monday. It was discussed with us that Zach may need surgery due to the severity and location of the break.
On Sunday morning, Zach went up for prayer. After service, Bro Buxton encouraged us to talk to Zach and help to build his faith expecting God for a miracle Sunday evening. We had a wonderful worship service and you could feel an expectancy in the atmosphere. Bro Buxton shared his testimony and preached a faith-building message. Zach, along with others, was worshiping around the altar. Bro Buxton came down from the platform stating that he felt the anointing of God. “This boy has a broken bone that needs to be mended.” He then laid hands on Zach to pray for him. Zach enjoyed such a blessing from God. On the other side of the church, a ninety-six year old lady received the Holy Ghost along with two young people. What a miracle! God is awesome!
Today, we followed the instructions from the emergency room and Zach saw the Orthopedic Surgeon. I brought with us the x-rays from Saturday and asked the doctor to please take new x-rays. After the nurse took those x-rays, she came back for Zach stating that the doctor needed for her to take another x-ray. Afterward, the doctor came into the room and tried to explain. We were told, “The angulation of the break has actually improved from the x-rays taken on Saturday. Zach will not need surgery and pins. In fact he won’t need a cast on that area. His arm is aligned like it needs to be!” Isn’t God awesome! Dr. Franklin said that he would like to put some traction on the arm and fitted a cast on the forearm and over the elbow with a sling around the neck. He would also like to see Zach in 3 weeks! We could hardly contain ourselves!
As we ate dinner tonight Zach shared something else with us. “I don’t know if this has anything to do with it, but when Bro Buxton was preaching last night I felt something move in my arm!” The telephones have been ringing as we give God the glory!
Sis Michelle Wyant
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I am so glad I was able to attend at least one service. My only regret, was not being able to hear you speak. It was just wonderful visiting you and others of my family.
Don’t you just love the Jackson’s. They held us one of our first revival’s in the Valley many moons ago.
Sharon, it was wonderful to spend a little bit of time with you–just way too short. Love you.
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How nice to meet new friends! I love the stained glass.
Many years ago, we were at a ministers banquet at youth convention and so happened to be seated next to Nathan and Charla Elms. Nathan was telling someone else at the table they had evangelized all over California. Being the sassy character I am, I quickly spouted, “You haven’t been anywhere in California if you haven’t been to Delano.” That started it. Nathan and Charla have become the very best friends to Brian and I. Our secrets are safe with them, we can laugh and cry together.
Hi, Jana. Well, have your friends been to Delano yet? 🙂
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