LITTLE AT A TIME

Today Shiloh is eleven months old...and I am taking each day a little at a time. Time keeps moving on...faster and faster...so I am trying to take it slow and get things accomplished when I can, but also take the time to hold and play with our baby and praying for some new creative ways to show love to Dylan.

Do seasons ever change ---
Today is Dylan's last day of work at this job he's had working with conference center at the school. He has been so faithful and loyal and never once complains. He does all that he does well and finishes strong. I am so thankful for his sacrifice and service.

Pictures from camping and from going to our friends wedding...

BRIEF UPDATE

Shiloh's 10 months old now, already taken his first steps and has said his first words (GOD and ball).

This is the backyard where we live...

Sunset towards the north...

Grapes on the vine..

GETTING BACK TO THE BASICS

Dylan and I just got over being sick with colds. He had fever, I did not. I have a bit of a cough and the baby was coughing slightly. But I am quite sure we are all recovered and strong again. THANKS be to GOD our healer.

I tell you what ---- when you don't feel good (which is rare by the mercy of God) it sure does bring some new and important perspective on thankfulness. So thankful to be done with the yuck.

OCCUPY

Spent the 4th of July in Bellingham watching fireworks. When we crossed the border back to the states on our way to go see the fireworks... the border patrol person said, "WELCOME HOME." I was wishing I was wearing red white and blue right then. I do love and appreciate America. I am thankful to be an American. I cannot in good conscience say that I am proud of America due to the onslaught of injustice and dishonor and constant greed and lies happening from the top to the bottom...affecting us all.
Here's a video of Shiloh's first time swinging on an outdoor swing...at the playground.

WE ARE HERE

Just moved to our new place two weeks ago. Thanks for everyone who prayed for us and who helped us. We are unpacking and will get back to everyone soon. We still receive mail at P.O Box 257  Sumas, WA 98295.

IN THE WAITING

Encouraging myself in the Lord today. "Those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength..." crazy all the stuff that can go on inside you when you are waiting. The funny thing is --- we are always waiting on something whether we realize it or not.

We have been waiting on housing for the last month. Looking and researching and going here and there and making calls and sending emails and waiting to see where the Lord would have us. Pretty sure we found a place that will be ready 1st of June.

Struggling some days to keep right perspective and to have right priorities..  pray for  me if you think about it. 

SOME COLD, SUNSHINE, AND RAIN

Back in Abbotsford. A little chilly out. Raining off and on. But the fire is shining in my heart and is being stirred at what is before us.

We just finished twenty somethings days of travel with our little one -- he did awesome! We stayed about nine days in Alabama/Florida, 1 night in San Antonio, 1 night in El Paso, 2 nights in Phoenix, 2 nights in San Diego, 1 night in Portland and now here we are. Temporarily staying at the dorms on campus while Dylan works and we're are on the hunt for a place to rent for this next year.

I'm going over ideas for indoor gardening, daily devotions, contemplating how to use my time better, how to not miss the important things. First things first...prayer and scripture and spending time with those you love while still getting stuff done. Letter writing and instrument playing and art making... to come.

Really thankful for everyone who housed us along the way. So good to see you! Let us know if you would like to come visit us...

Being gone flew by and I'm certain that being here one year...will do the same. Lord, please have your way in us and glorify yourself in our family --lead us in the way-- everlasting.