Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Weekend in Pittsburgh


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Hey Friends!  I just spent the weekend with the most amazing kids on planet earth, my grandchildren.  We gathered in Pittsburgh at a Residence Inn so that the moms could attend a baby shower for Tim and Brittany.  We had fun staying in a couple of rooms, eating food made in a small kitchenette area, and playing with toys.  On Saturday night, the boys had a sleep over in grandma and grandpas room.  Sunday night, the girls took their turn.  I must say that girls giggle and talk much more than boys.

Someday, we will all have a sleep over in heaven.  Everyone who knows Jesus as their Savior and Friend will come together to eat and play and spend time in God's presence.

Here are the kids watching grandma tell a Bible story.

Grandma gets ready to tell the Bible story 
using pictures from the See With Me Bible.

On Sunday morning, we had our own little children's church time.  We sang songs while the kids played percussion instruments. We had story time and the Ninja duck even visited and received hugs.  It was a fun time, but boy am I tired. I am so thankful that we got to spend time together. I am thankful that God gave each family member safe traveling to and from Pittsburg. 

Sunday, February 13, 2011

What a day!

Ellie opening presents.
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What a day!  Yesterday, we went to Aaron and Jenny's house to celebrate Ellie's birthday.  She turned four this week.  It was so much fun watching her open presents.  She was so full of joy.  Tim and Brittany came to the party too.  As the day rolled on, Aaron played the Angry Bird game with Caleb on the computer.
Caleb blowing up birds on dad's computer.

Just when it seemed the day couldn't get any better, Marvin, Betty, Aaron, Jenny, Darlene, and I went to a sweetheart banquet at Aaron's church.  The banquet was fabulous as the food was prepared by Top Chef winner, Kevin. (He attends their church.)  Aaron did a prawn head puppet for ours and other tables.  I spoke for the event.  Darlene and I drove home.  We were happy that we had enjoyed such a fun day with family.

Marvin and Betty at banquet.
Making goofy faces for the camera.
Oh yeah!
Here we are with Top Chef Kevin.

Friday, February 4, 2011

An Accident is an Accident

Our car is banged up.
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Today, I am writing about our accident.  Yesterday, while driving home from the college, we had an accident.  I stopped at a four-way stop and allowed a car to cross in front of me.  I then took my turn and the truck that was behind the car, ran into me.  It was an accident.  It was also kind of upsetting.  I am sure you get upset when somebody plays out of turn or jumps into a line in front of you.  That is kind of how I felt.  The other driver did not wait his turn.  On one hand, I was happy that Darlene and I were not hurt.  On the other hand, I wished it would not have happened at all.  The driver did apologize.  He didn't see me because of a glare form the sun.  He was very sorry he hit us.  I was too.

That's the way it is with accidents.  We call them accidents, because we don't plan on having them.  They just happen, accidently.  One wrong choice and bam!  Rather than getting upset with the other driver, I tried to show him the love of Christ.  That is what we do.  The natural reaction to accidents or others crowding our space is to get anxious or mad.  I breathed, prayed, and spoke in a kind voice.  I even invited the guy to come to church with his family.

I have to admit, our accident was not easy for me.  Now I have to get the car fixed.  I am just glad that God helped me to act and talk like a Christian should act and talk when things do not go as planned.  Remember that the steps of a righteous man are ordered by the Lord.  He is there to guide you when the driving is safe and even when you have an accident.