Monday ~ January 21, 2008
And...IT IS COLD! Almost had a North Dakota blizzard Saturday, but...no. Actually, I don't think anything could compare (here anyway) to the ND blizzards of my youth! Days and days of snow and blowing snow...with huge drifts...and beautiful wind sculpted white rain! At least here we usually don't have wind! The morning's temp was -19, but 1/4 mile away ONLY -9. Didn't know I was crossing guard this afternoon until lunch so had two coats (one from church) on and waddled around...otherwise could hardly move. Listening to live radio from Anchorage this morning and heard they are in the 30's with rain...which made the roads really slick after freezing temps...so would rather have this cold without the rain. Wondering how our home on Malispina Loop looks right now. White. Not much wind there either.
Our outdoor ministry is in gear again for this summer...with mailing of information to numerous churches in a few states. Praying that it will 'take off' and be an awesome witness of God's love and grace.
I'm thinking we are going to have to buy a cord or two of wood...
Monday, January 21, 2008
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
HAPPY~MIDDLE OF JANUARY!
Wednesday ~ January 16, 2008
Yup...haven't written for a while... have been busy with church, work, wall hangings, SS, and medicare. Our outdoor ministry is in full swing again, calling and sending information of spiritual retreats to churches in several states...work, everyday for 2 1/2 hours...made 3 1/2 wall hangings, so far (moose, bison, elk, wolf)...waiting on SS in our daughter's appeal...AND, just now medicare has been straightened out and the script part will be flowing smoothly.
We saw our yearly...every 5 years...movie last weekend, 'The Bucket List'. A good movie...laughs *and tears*. Also, would like to see 'Charlie Wilson's War', but...in 5 years we could just rent it or watch it on tv...whatEVer!
The winter has been fantastic! Usually in the teens or 20's...BUT THE TREES!!! The snow we have gotten has fallen softly with no wind; therefore, piling up snow on all the branches...just soooo BEAUTIFUL! Hope it's that way in a couple weeks during the Whitefish Winter Carnival. Friends are coming in on Amtrak and will be here for 3 days, so want them to experience that beauty.
Still praying for little Kennedy *and all the child cancer victims...such a devastating disease! Julie, who lost her little Kayla last month, is 'on the hill' in DC lobbying for funds for research of childhood cancer...also, praying for their success in their endevor during their journey thru grief. Sunday we celebrate 'Life Sunday'...preserving the life of the unborn/elderly/sick. God knew us before the world began...knows us here on earth...and wants us to be with Him in heaven. HE is the giver of life and HE is the one who knows when our lives will end...always in control...always a comfort!
Yup...haven't written for a while... have been busy with church, work, wall hangings, SS, and medicare. Our outdoor ministry is in full swing again, calling and sending information of spiritual retreats to churches in several states...work, everyday for 2 1/2 hours...made 3 1/2 wall hangings, so far (moose, bison, elk, wolf)...waiting on SS in our daughter's appeal...AND, just now medicare has been straightened out and the script part will be flowing smoothly.
We saw our yearly...every 5 years...movie last weekend, 'The Bucket List'. A good movie...laughs *and tears*. Also, would like to see 'Charlie Wilson's War', but...in 5 years we could just rent it or watch it on tv...whatEVer!
The winter has been fantastic! Usually in the teens or 20's...BUT THE TREES!!! The snow we have gotten has fallen softly with no wind; therefore, piling up snow on all the branches...just soooo BEAUTIFUL! Hope it's that way in a couple weeks during the Whitefish Winter Carnival. Friends are coming in on Amtrak and will be here for 3 days, so want them to experience that beauty.
Still praying for little Kennedy *and all the child cancer victims...such a devastating disease! Julie, who lost her little Kayla last month, is 'on the hill' in DC lobbying for funds for research of childhood cancer...also, praying for their success in their endevor during their journey thru grief. Sunday we celebrate 'Life Sunday'...preserving the life of the unborn/elderly/sick. God knew us before the world began...knows us here on earth...and wants us to be with Him in heaven. HE is the giver of life and HE is the one who knows when our lives will end...always in control...always a comfort!
Monday, December 31, 2007
HAPPY~BLESSED~NEW YEAR!!!
Monday ~ December 31, 2007
And the old year is done...with all it's blessings, both the awesome moments, which we all need, that make us realize God is giving us more than we ever deserved...and the heartaches, which we all need, that God has let happen to make us stronger in our faith to fully trust in Him.
Our daughter is still here, leaving on Wednesday, I'm sure after riding the 4 wheeler for the hundredth time. This is the one who had her hair shaved for an 11 year old girl who has bone cancer...hair looks pretty good short...probably an inch long now, to be worn *mohawk-style...or...spiky...or...*. Kennedy has a web-site... www.caringbridge.org/visit/kennedy1
a beautiful young girl with a wonderful mom and siblings who are awesome witnesses...their faith has not wavered in their stuggle with this horrible disease and they are calling the new year *A YEAR OF MIRACLES*.
This year...not my resolutions...but my absolute intentions: swimming every day for at least an hour and a half...loosing weight...organizing myself and my home...beginning each day walking with my Father who will lead me according to His will.
And the old year is done...with all it's blessings, both the awesome moments, which we all need, that make us realize God is giving us more than we ever deserved...and the heartaches, which we all need, that God has let happen to make us stronger in our faith to fully trust in Him.
Our daughter is still here, leaving on Wednesday, I'm sure after riding the 4 wheeler for the hundredth time. This is the one who had her hair shaved for an 11 year old girl who has bone cancer...hair looks pretty good short...probably an inch long now, to be worn *mohawk-style...or...spiky...or...*. Kennedy has a web-site... www.caringbridge.org/visit/kennedy1
a beautiful young girl with a wonderful mom and siblings who are awesome witnesses...their faith has not wavered in their stuggle with this horrible disease and they are calling the new year *A YEAR OF MIRACLES*.
This year...not my resolutions...but my absolute intentions: swimming every day for at least an hour and a half...loosing weight...organizing myself and my home...beginning each day walking with my Father who will lead me according to His will.
Friday, December 28, 2007
BABY JESUS BIRTHDAY
Friday ~ December 28, 2007
CELEBRATE WITH JOY! because God sent His Son, Jesus, to be born for us...to die for us...and to rise for us! The greatest gift of all...sent to love us...and, because of this, we should love one another...and show it in our lives. This will be the last year we give physical gifts to each other...from now on we will help a needy family, give to the food bank, give to a charity, not only at Christmas, but all year, showing our love for the One who saves us.
Our youngest daughter did make it home from CO...a day late due to bad roads and ugly weather, but is here until next week. Toured her 'old' middle school which has been remodeled and is now 'top of the line'...she's jealous because she wants the science equipment in HER school.
We had a little excitement last night due to an arrest two houses down from us...in a deputy sheriff's folk's yard...with that deputy sheriff 'putting the guy down himself'. First heard about it a couple hours before the arrest, that they were looking for an armed guy...so, of course, the men in the different houses had their rifles/shotguns loaded and handy. Good thing the various dogs didn't cold nose them in their nearly nonexsistant attire!
Snowing softly here with the chickadees eating from their feeder...a nice comfy winter scene...
CELEBRATE WITH JOY! because God sent His Son, Jesus, to be born for us...to die for us...and to rise for us! The greatest gift of all...sent to love us...and, because of this, we should love one another...and show it in our lives. This will be the last year we give physical gifts to each other...from now on we will help a needy family, give to the food bank, give to a charity, not only at Christmas, but all year, showing our love for the One who saves us.
Our youngest daughter did make it home from CO...a day late due to bad roads and ugly weather, but is here until next week. Toured her 'old' middle school which has been remodeled and is now 'top of the line'...she's jealous because she wants the science equipment in HER school.
We had a little excitement last night due to an arrest two houses down from us...in a deputy sheriff's folk's yard...with that deputy sheriff 'putting the guy down himself'. First heard about it a couple hours before the arrest, that they were looking for an armed guy...so, of course, the men in the different houses had their rifles/shotguns loaded and handy. Good thing the various dogs didn't cold nose them in their nearly nonexsistant attire!
Snowing softly here with the chickadees eating from their feeder...a nice comfy winter scene...
Sunday, December 16, 2007
CANCER...BUT, CELEBRATE WITH JOY!
Sunday ~ December 16, 2007
My life has been a roller coaster! Well...not really...just my emotions from reading about children having cancer. I can't say it's gotten me 'down', but in a reflective mood, thinking of all the blessings we have whether sick or not, whether rich or not...because we all have that one Gift that is so freely given us...and yet some wish to dicard it for the pleasures of the world. Go to this website: www.caringbridge.org/visit/kennedy1 and read about Kennedy...from there go to Kayla's, who lost her fight with cancer at 14 months old...and then realize what devastation is in their family's lives, YET what believing in Jesus as their Saviour has done for them! It's His birthday...CELEBRATE!!!
Our 'bald-headed' daughter...shaved for a fund-raiser for Kennedy last month...will be home in a week...for a week! She is a Lutheran school teacher...6th to 8th grade (can you imagine!)...science and social studies. She's moulding those little minds even more than her mom who serves lunch to those ages with a smile every school day. I always remember that even if there is one...or two... that are a trial to deal with, they are also invited to celebrate His birthday. One of my former Sunday School 'kids'...way-back-when...was a little devil, but...guess what! He's now a Christian Pastor! Only God knows what will happen because of a smile...
CELEBRATE WITH JOY!!!
My life has been a roller coaster! Well...not really...just my emotions from reading about children having cancer. I can't say it's gotten me 'down', but in a reflective mood, thinking of all the blessings we have whether sick or not, whether rich or not...because we all have that one Gift that is so freely given us...and yet some wish to dicard it for the pleasures of the world. Go to this website: www.caringbridge.org/visit/kennedy1 and read about Kennedy...from there go to Kayla's, who lost her fight with cancer at 14 months old...and then realize what devastation is in their family's lives, YET what believing in Jesus as their Saviour has done for them! It's His birthday...CELEBRATE!!!
Our 'bald-headed' daughter...shaved for a fund-raiser for Kennedy last month...will be home in a week...for a week! She is a Lutheran school teacher...6th to 8th grade (can you imagine!)...science and social studies. She's moulding those little minds even more than her mom who serves lunch to those ages with a smile every school day. I always remember that even if there is one...or two... that are a trial to deal with, they are also invited to celebrate His birthday. One of my former Sunday School 'kids'...way-back-when...was a little devil, but...guess what! He's now a Christian Pastor! Only God knows what will happen because of a smile...
CELEBRATE WITH JOY!!!
Sunday, December 9, 2007
200 POUNDS AND COUNTING!
Sunday ~ December 9, 2007
I have mentioned my friend before...started WW in Oct. of 2005...and *YES*!...has lost over 200 lbs.! Just awesome...a good friend and an inspiration to all of us who know her. She is looking fantastic...had surgery to remove pounds of skin in Oct. and is hoping to have more surgery in February. Way to go!!!
Fake Christmas trees...didn't think I'd like them, but they can turn out beautiful...and will post the picture.
It's snowing...nice peaceful afternoon with a fire, the tree, and...OK, wine, but only a glass. Think I'll cut out a wall hanging pattern (similar to the wooden moose)...and hope the wine doesn't interfere.
I have mentioned my friend before...started WW in Oct. of 2005...and *YES*!...has lost over 200 lbs.! Just awesome...a good friend and an inspiration to all of us who know her. She is looking fantastic...had surgery to remove pounds of skin in Oct. and is hoping to have more surgery in February. Way to go!!!
Fake Christmas trees...didn't think I'd like them, but they can turn out beautiful...and will post the picture.
It's snowing...nice peaceful afternoon with a fire, the tree, and...OK, wine, but only a glass. Think I'll cut out a wall hanging pattern (similar to the wooden moose)...and hope the wine doesn't interfere.
Saturday, December 8, 2007
IN HEAVEN...
Saturday, December 8, 2007
The little 15 month old baby from CO is now in heaven dancing with Jesus. It was early Sunday morning when her parents held her and let go, so hard, yet so joyful knowing where she was headed. If anyone would like to visit her website, and then, from there, go to the foundation site, here it is: www.caringbridge.org/visit/kaylaweber
Heartbreak for the family and friends, but no more pain for Kayla!
Getting cold again, but no more precip. This last week was very mild with temps into the 30's and SUN! I wouldn't mind rain all winter if the temps would stay above freezing.
I am down-sizing for Christmas...not worshipping or remembering the real reason is the birth of Christ, but the material things and the gifts... And am really trying not to spend a lot of money on things I don't need. Very hard at times, but rewarding in the long run.
To swimming I go...
The little 15 month old baby from CO is now in heaven dancing with Jesus. It was early Sunday morning when her parents held her and let go, so hard, yet so joyful knowing where she was headed. If anyone would like to visit her website, and then, from there, go to the foundation site, here it is: www.caringbridge.org/visit/kaylaweber
Heartbreak for the family and friends, but no more pain for Kayla!
Getting cold again, but no more precip. This last week was very mild with temps into the 30's and SUN! I wouldn't mind rain all winter if the temps would stay above freezing.
I am down-sizing for Christmas...not worshipping or remembering the real reason is the birth of Christ, but the material things and the gifts... And am really trying not to spend a lot of money on things I don't need. Very hard at times, but rewarding in the long run.
To swimming I go...
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