WHERE WE ARE

Packing up and getting ready to leave Columbia. Visiting Gramma Noel today in Jefferson City. Leaving tonight heading to TN. Happy New Year everyone!

HIDE YOURSELF IN THE VINE

Somewhere out here I happened to see a book on a shelf and pick it up. Furious Longing of God by Brennan Manning. Here's something I just read and could not stand to keep it to myself.

Healing is a response to a crisis in the life of another person. It's enough of a response, a satisfactory response to a crisis in the life of another. And wherever the word CRISIS is used in the Greek New Testament, it is translated in English as judgement. That's right---judgement. Healing is a response that I make to a decisive moment in the life of a brother or sister; whether I respond or not, I have made a judgement.

Healing becomes the opportunity to pass off to another human being what I have received from the Lord Jesus; namely unconditional acceptance of me as I am, not as I should be. He loves me whether in a state of grace or disgrace, whether I live up to the lofty expectations of His gospel  or I don't. He comes to me where I live and loves me as I am. 

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR

In Columbia Missouri for a little bit longer visiting with family and friends. Looking forward to seeing my sisters and their families in TN. Praying each of you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Should be posting another update soon. Please do drop us a line and let us know how you are doing and what's going on in your life.

COFEE AND COOKIES

Iced peppermint cookies with my neighbor Carole. Enjoyed a cup of coffee and great conversation.

HAPPY THANKS

Got back from a ten day trip where I saw most all my family and for that I give Happy THANKS. It was so good to see my sisters and brothers, nephews and nieces and my cousin Frann. ALso was able to visit with Aunt Pauline and Uncle Leon for a good bit. Always feel so loved and at home with them. It was strange going back there without Dylan. He had school and couldn't leave. But it was good to go back to where I've been and see the ones I love so dearly and have missed more than words.

Spent the entire day of THanksgiving on a plane, at the airport or in the car driving back. Wonderful to be back with Dylan and of course, will keep on missing my family until I see them again. Two more weeks here in Canada and then we head back to Missouri. Wow, just when you get used to something or somewhere...it's time to go. I'm thankful for change and that change keeps changing.

Merry Happy Christmas Everyone! I should be writing a detailed update (Possibly) and posting it soon. Our new P.O. Box 257 Sumas, WA 98295 

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.