My Praying Squirrel.....

As most of you know we live on the church property. It seems that even the animals on the property are spiritual enough to take the time to thank God for their food. But does this squirrel seriously think that God is going to bless his stolen lunch? There is a reason this is called a "bird feeder."



Or maybe he was praying that my squirrel-loving husband wouldn't notice how big he was (Obviously he has had a lot of stolen lunches!) and decide to have him next to some mashed potatoes...



Went to a funeral today...again. Our pianist and I were talking after wards and decided that we did not want to do anymore this year. Of course, only God controls such things, but I certainly love our precious people and am always sad to say "good-bye"---even though I know it is for a short while.

The precious lady who went to Heaven was not one of our ladies I knew as well as most. She started coming a few years ago on Sunday mornings. She and her friend had a certain place they sat and I always looked to see if they were in their place. Your typical "sweet, little, old ladies"---don't you just love those?

I listened as different family members got up to share their memories and I enjoyed getting to know this lady better. I learned she had a fascination for big fancy earrings. In fact, the daughters, sisters and granddaughters had gone through her 150 pair collection to each pick out a set to wear today. She loved shoes. I learned that she piled whip cream...lots of whip cream...on top of the grandkids cocoa. And I heard the story of how she got upset 3 years ago when her son bought a motorcycle....yet her son was able to talk her into taking some rides with him and she enjoyed it!

I was tickled to realize how many church members had loved her and had gone out of their way to visit her and call her-even go out to eat with her. I have such a burden to do so much for and with the ladies of this church, but cannot do all that I want to. My children are still young. The majority of my time is invested in them. What a blessing and encouragement to me as I realized I have ladies going about and doing good all week long...without anyone even knowing!

May I make happy memories today for my children to remember tomorrow. I pray the lessons I teach them today will be a strong foundation to build on in the future. And I pray that I am someone going about doing good all week long. Seeking to be an encouragement everywhere I can!

And I hope I am the kind of Grandma someday who knows how to pile high the whip cream!




My baby is growing up! He is now in Patch Club with the rest of us instead of going to nursery on Wednesday nights.....and he could not be more pleased! Where has the time gone? What a delight to have this smiling face to teach in Club. He certainly sings and smiles with great enthusiasm!



I hope your weekend is wonderful!

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The Best Boxes UPS Ever Delivered.....

Sometime ago my husband embarked on getting his Master's Degree in Biblical Studies. My husband finds great enjoyment in studying and furthering his education. (So much unlike me!) He finished and received his degree last year.

The final quarter of the school year required writing a very extensive and very involved paper. He has wanted to put it in book form and we just recently were able to financially do that. Woohoo! :) What an exciting day when UPS pulled in our driveway to deliver these very special boxes.



"The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul..." Proverbs 13:19a

This is the look of "the desire accomplished."



I had the privilege of setting up a book table for my ter-RICK-fic man at church. We set up a book table whenever a pastor or missionary comes through, but my husband was so self-conscious about us doing one for him! He even had to announce it from the pulpit. He tends to have this peaceful self-confidence about him all the time, so it was especially sweet to see him not sure how to promote his own book. ;) But I have no problems telling the world! And I loved running his book table!



Wow! Is that really my husband's name on there? Sweetheart, I am so proud of you for setting this goal and seeing it through. What a great influence you are on our six precious children!



Warm weather has begun to make an appearance here in our neck of the woods. I must admit that I love my air conditioners! I love having a cool haven in hot weather. I love nap times still being an easy and pleasant experience for my young ones even when the thermometer is climbing outside. I know I am spoiled. I love many of the modern conveniences available to us. You can keep the "good old days"....I like cars, cell phones, air conditioners, indoor plumbing and on the list goes. (Though I am well aware that the morals of the "good old days" would be a good thing!)

Putting in the air conditioners here requires some real effort and is NOT on my husband's "favorite things to do list." That list contains things like hunting and golfing. But he loves me and so he does it. Bro. George came to help him and I am grateful to them both!



By the way, please pray for our good friend, Bro. George. He and his wife have been a part of our church and lives since I was a teenager. His wife passed away just last month. He has a lot of adjustments he is facing.

Ricky and Ryan saw me taking pictures and went to great lengths to remind me of the important part they played in putting in air conditioners. They were the "go-for's" of the project as daddy kept telling them to "go-for" this and "go-for" that. So in the spirit of giving honor to whom honor is due.....




A few more years and they will be putting in those air conditioners themselves.....Wait until you see the smile on Daddy's face then!

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By the way....If you would like to order any books, they are $10 plus $2.25 for shipping. If you send me your e-mail I will e-mail you our address.

How are you?

It has been so long since I have been on my poor neglected blog it is taking me a few moments to remember what to do! I did not blog in January and February due to illness and a heavy school schedule.....and then was out of the habit and found it hard to start again. Why is that? My wonderful husband keeps encouraging me to update my blog so here I am! My mind is racing with all the ways God has been good to this family since the beginning of the year. I do not know how to even start! So....I thought I would drop everyone a quick hello before I go down for our evening service at church. I love our church!

I also hope that by putting this post out that I will feel more accountable to my wonderful family and friends. The children grow so quickly and I love having a place to post pictures of my growing children.

Know for now that we are all doing ter-RICK-fic and I am looking forward to chatting with you real soon.

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