Friday, June 20, 2008
Trip to Williamsburg
I like history and always wanted to visit a place like Williamsburg. Well last week I did and it was great! Now I know some might think it boring but for me it wasn't. I saw what our country looked like back in the 17th and 18th century and it gave me a new perspective and taught me things I didn't know. For example, did you know that more soldiers died in the camp then on the field during the Revolutionary war? In camp, 14,000 died from disease and 6,000 fighting. Also, I didn't know that it was the Portugese who first enslaved the African outside the continent. I'm glad for the experience and if you like history, then make it a point to visit! Enjoy the slideshow below!
Monday, May 26, 2008
Catching Up
Well, it's been a while since I've posted. Crazy busy! There's been so much going on since I last posted. First I want to say Happy Birthday to my sister Aileen!!! She's an amazing woman and mom. I pray God blesses her always.
DOWN SOUTH - Russ and I went to Mississippi in April, with a small group to help repair houses with a mission called Back Bay Mission. I worked in a Soup Kitchen called Loaves and Fishes and also worked on a house owned by a wonderful woman named Sandra. She was very grateful that the work could be done and it was a real blessing to meet her.
BABIES! - Two dear friends are now moms. Well, one had a daughter and the other is due in November. Lots of poopy diapers to help change!
GOING HOME - A dear friend of the family passed away the same week my friend's baby was born. She took care of Garrett, since he was 6 weeks old until he was 5. She also took care of Sarah, Daniel and Christian (my niece and nephews). We will miss her very much. The night of her viewing, her best friend, who was the mom of some of my best friends in high school also passed.
FLORIDA - I write this from Orlando, where I'm on a business trip until June 3rd. It's hot and humid but I sit in a meeting room that is freezing!! I get to see my cousin Jackie and her family, which is great. She stayed with me the first couple nights and we had a good time.
All in all, there are many good things happening, as my daughter finished her second year at PACE with a 3.49 for the year. I don't know how she does it. Two jobs, school with tons of work and she teaches Sunday School and another kids group called Movers and Shakers. She's remarkable to me. I could never do what she's doing. Garrett is working hard in school this marking period to ensure his passing into the high school for 9th grade. He keeps growing and growing and at 6'2", I think he'll be a giant! A sweet giant, though, who loves his basketball.
God is good to us and His grace is abounding. I can't do this life without Him.
DOWN SOUTH - Russ and I went to Mississippi in April, with a small group to help repair houses with a mission called Back Bay Mission. I worked in a Soup Kitchen called Loaves and Fishes and also worked on a house owned by a wonderful woman named Sandra. She was very grateful that the work could be done and it was a real blessing to meet her.
BABIES! - Two dear friends are now moms. Well, one had a daughter and the other is due in November. Lots of poopy diapers to help change!
GOING HOME - A dear friend of the family passed away the same week my friend's baby was born. She took care of Garrett, since he was 6 weeks old until he was 5. She also took care of Sarah, Daniel and Christian (my niece and nephews). We will miss her very much. The night of her viewing, her best friend, who was the mom of some of my best friends in high school also passed.
FLORIDA - I write this from Orlando, where I'm on a business trip until June 3rd. It's hot and humid but I sit in a meeting room that is freezing!! I get to see my cousin Jackie and her family, which is great. She stayed with me the first couple nights and we had a good time.
All in all, there are many good things happening, as my daughter finished her second year at PACE with a 3.49 for the year. I don't know how she does it. Two jobs, school with tons of work and she teaches Sunday School and another kids group called Movers and Shakers. She's remarkable to me. I could never do what she's doing. Garrett is working hard in school this marking period to ensure his passing into the high school for 9th grade. He keeps growing and growing and at 6'2", I think he'll be a giant! A sweet giant, though, who loves his basketball.
God is good to us and His grace is abounding. I can't do this life without Him.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
April Showers
It's April and Spring is here! I saw a red robin this morning perched outside my window. Trees are budding and it just feels springier! I thank God for all His many blessings and for His creation.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Join Me In Eternity!
It's almost Easter. It came really early this year. I wonder how that happens? I hope this Easter brings a renewed sense of the joy we have in Christ. Knowing that eternal life awaits those who trust in Him is somewhat incomprehensible in our human minds. Live forever in some place called heaven? Right. Yet we live each day as if we're always going to live here on earth. Isn't that strange? I can't begin to fathom what eternal life holds for me in heaven or what I will see. What I can be sure of is that I'll get there someday. But did you know that I don't really have to wait till then to have eternal life?
If you've heard of the Easter story but never thought it to be true, then take a moment and re-think it. Christ died on the cross for our sins and resurrected from the dead to give all who believe in Him as the Son of God, eternal life. Read it for yourselves in John 3:16. That eternal life Christ offers, starts right here on earth when you accept Christ as your Savior. You don't have to wait to get to heaven! This Easter rejoice that God made that possible through Jesus and join me in eternity!
If you've heard of the Easter story but never thought it to be true, then take a moment and re-think it. Christ died on the cross for our sins and resurrected from the dead to give all who believe in Him as the Son of God, eternal life. Read it for yourselves in John 3:16. That eternal life Christ offers, starts right here on earth when you accept Christ as your Savior. You don't have to wait to get to heaven! This Easter rejoice that God made that possible through Jesus and join me in eternity!
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Sunday, February 10, 2008
In New Orleans
I'm working in New Orleans for the All-Star event and it's much different than I thought. The food has been phenomenal but there's no very much in the way of "lite" menu choices. I can't even find Baked Lays! Bourbon St. isn't the place I'd bring my children and the mighty Mississippi is full of ships. It's definitely a party and eating town "fo show". I've been in prayer for a good event and for my co-workers during this stressful time and will continue praying. I miss my family and Russ and my friends very much but talk with most of them every day. Can't wait to get home.
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