A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHANG

Happy Birthday to Rebecka, Nathan, Jesse, Cindy, and Daniel!

Attended one or two of Dylan's 'field days.' One was at school and one was out at Sumas Mt. Enjoyed the days with him and his classmates.

Had a friend in from California (Deanna) last weekend painted some paintings together, went to a park, went for a walk, took some pictures. It was wonderful having her here.

I started taking piano lessons on Tuesdays. One of Dylan's instructors gave us a keyboard that no one was using in his garage. The only thing it needed was an adapter. We went to a thrift store today and picked one up... it fit perfectly.

We have a couch given to us by a friend, a light hanging up in our living room by dental floss, and Dylan bought me an electric blanket. I am so thankful for where we are and what the Lord is doing in our lives... the Lord is so faithful and constant in directing our circumstances from day to day. 

The joy of baking and sharing sweet things. Been baking some pumpkin bread, chocolate chip cookies, banana chocolate chip bread. Had another friend over last night (Ben), we enjoyed getting to know him, and sharing histories.

DAYS GONE BY

Twenty days have gone by since last post. Lots more has happened. My heart has never been more thankful. Yet somehow circumstances have me on the brink of tears.

STOLEN VEHICLE

Guess I failed to mention that my car was stolen in Kansas City about 10 days ago while my little sis was on a mission trip to mexico. In the trunk was my dejembe drum, a large bag of Mom's clothes that Michele was going to make us six kids quilts out of, and possibly a tupperware container of some of my stuff...winter clothes/journals/skates. So if anyone happens to see it - call the police THANKS. It is a 96 Oldsmobile Ciera. Four door, beige, with Florida tags (they will be exspired since I will not renew them while the car is stolen).

Praying that the Lord will bless the thief with a guilty conscious and that he/she will put the car back where it was parked. In front of Michele's house.

SOMETHING'S DIFFERENT

Split pea soup.
2-3cups of cooked split peas seasoned well with bacon. Boil the split peas once cooked in a pot with 2 cups water, a quarter to half of chopped onion, a stick of celery cut up, carrots (as many as you like), squeeze a half of lemon in there, 1/4 cup milk, 4 good slices of cheddar. Add salt and pepper to your taste.

The update from here is...Dylan's been home for more days this last week. His schedule has changed to school on Tues, Wed, Thursdays. Lots of homework still. And he volunteers on Tues after school at Mission without Borders. I've been going to class with him twice a week to the Outdoor Leadership Class. I've lost track of time. I've been baking cakes and cookies and writing notes here and there. Started painting again.

Read chapter 13 FROM ETERNITY TO HERE. I've been thinking about the Lord alot lately. How close we are to FOREVER. The power of His word. How much He has answered prayer. How perfect His plans always are. I want to hug my nieces and nephews. I want to write so many letters. I want every moment that I live to count for Jesus name. So I guess I'll keep on attempting to write recipes and songs and letters, and painting pictures and poetry, and making food with love and prayers just like Mom always did. Every now and then I hear her saying, "JUST BELIEVE..." and though it's hard sometimes --- I will face what I feel, sorrow until I'm healed...keep giving thanks.

TAKE A HIKE

I suggest it for everyone (TAKE A HIKE), it's one of the best things you could do. Friday we got some pizza and drinks and went to a trail by a river near Mission bridge. It was so wonderful watching the sun go down. Yesterday Dylan and I took a hike at Elk Mountain. Sure was lovely way to spend a few hours. I might try to paint a picture and post it later. We did not take any pictures, except in our memories.

Today we spent Sunday at home... took a walk later on to see the sunset and a beautiful sky full of illuminated clouds and colors. It is cooling down, the end of summer.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY BEAUTIFUL SISTER MELANIE JOY! I miss you so SO much.

SEATTLE

I ended up staying a little longer than I thought in Seattle (or thereabouts) Went to David and Harmony's babyshower, and then afterwards I was hoping to mail some packages. The post offices were closed on saturdays after two o'clock. David and Harmony were so kind to invite me to stay the weekend til Monday, so I did. Enjoyed my time with them.

Went to church of Christ Kirkland. Then afterwards went and drove around. Got some Mongolian food. Went and sat at Juanita Beach Park...thinking of my Granny (Juanita) and of course thinking about my Mom...and all the things I wished they would have shared.

Missing my sisters and brothers...missing Dylan...looking forward to what will come through prayer and believing. I got back across the border Monday afternoon around 3pm and Dylan got back from his trip around 6.

DRIVE. DRIVING. DRIVEN.

I drove to Mission Attended Cross Current Church.

Dylan's been gone on a few trips, he's on the 3rd one right now since we've been here. He'll be back Monday night.  So I have been meeting the neighbors, they invited me to work at a charity auction one Friday. I have picked up a few items at thrift stores and the auction for the house. I have bought a few small plants at a local flea market. Met a piano teacher who is quickly becoming a real good friend to me. Attended class with Dylan one day... in between trips.

The neighbors have invited me over for coffee or dinner, feel very at home around them. I have met a student from Taiwan living in their house, she's only been in Canada a month... just about the same time as we've been here. She shared her heart as best she could the other night, I like her very much.

 

And then some of what I've been baking...Banana Bread. 

I do like driving so I'm heading to Seattle area tomorrow for a baby shower of some of our friends. Plan to enjoy my time in the States. It's only been a month since I've been here...but I am my mother's daughter PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN.