Raw Talent

Little does my youngest son know but I admire him greatly for his raw talent and extreme abilities. He is a wonderful musician. Self taught and accomplished on many different instruments. It is really amazing how good he is and what an ear for music. He composes, sings and plays. Wow! I am a bit envious of all his talent, but mostly very proud to call him my son! I was blessed by God with great children and I am so happy that they have all grown up to be followers of Jesus Christ.
Thank you Father God!

God is Gracious

One of the most beautiful moments in a mother's life is to see their children grow up and get married.
God is gracious and found a wonderful young lady for my son to be his wife. He wanted to get married and have children but he did not know anyone but the Lord did and brought this lovely couple together, just as he did for my daughter in 2002. I don't know why but I still get amazed at the hand of the Lord and how He loves us so much.
" Father God, you are so gracious. You are awesome and worthy of our praise and adoration. You are our creator. You knew us before we were formed. Your love gave us the sacrifice of your only begotten Son, Jesus Christ. How much more do you have to do to show us that you love us unconditionally? You are my Father, my Savior, my protector, my provider, my friend, you are my everything. Father, as you have told us that we can ask for the desires of our hearts and that you will give them to us according to your perfect will. So, Father God, I ask now that you bless my son and his wife with wisdom, strength, love for each other and to be a couple after your own heart. I ask that you will bring to them financial security, that not only their needs be met but that they have monies to have the ability to do things that they would like to do. Father, I ask now that you would bless them with a house of their own, one that would be big enough for them and their future children. I pray now for the time that they decide to bring children into this world. That they will train them up in the way they are to go and that when they are old they will not depart from it. Bless them as parents when the time comes with healthy children. Free from any deformities. Full of life, zest, and love. Father, I thank you that you love them so much. I thank you for answering my prayers for all of my children. I ask this all in the powerful and wonderful name of Jesus."

Life is too short

Life is too short to hold on to the past and keep it as a part of your everyday life. There is no reason to let it rule you and dominate your every thought, action, and deed. I have found that there is a REAL difference in holding on to the past and recognizing it as a training tool. Learning from it is ok but to live in it is not. You lose friends that way.

My little angel

She is growing up so fast! My darling little angel.

You might be from the Northwest if you understand this

You might be from the Northwest if you:

Feel guilty throwing aluminum cans or paper in the trash.

Use the expression "sun break" and know what it means.

Know more people who own boats than air conditioners.

Feel overdressed wearing a suit to a nice restaurant.

Stand on a deserted corner in the rain waiting for the
"Walk" signal.

Consider that if it has no snow or has not recently
erupted, it's not a real mountain.

Know the difference between Chinook, Coho, and Sockeye
salmon.

Know how to pronounce Sequim, Puyallup, Issaquah, Oregon,
and Willamette.

Consider swimming an indoor sport.

Can tell the difference between Japanese, Chinese, and
Thai food.

In winter, go to work in the dark and come home in the
dark- while only working eight-hour days.

Never go camping without waterproof matches and a poncho.

Are not fazed by "Today's forecast: showers followed by
rain, and Tomorrow's forecast: rain followed by showers."

You can't wait for a day with "showers and sun breaks."

Have no concept of humidity without precipitation.

Know that Boring is a town in Oregon and not just a state
of mind.

Can point to at least two volcanoes, even if you can't see
them through the cloud cover.

Say, "The mountain is out" when it's a pretty day and you
can actually see it.

Put on your shorts when the temperature gets above 50, but
still wear your hiking boots and parka.

Switch to your sandals when it gets above 60, but keep the
socks on.

Have actually used your mountain bike on a mountain.

Think people who use umbrellas are either wimps or
tourists.

Knew immediately that the view out "Frasier's" window was
fake.

Buy new sunglasses every year, because you can't find the
old ones after such a long time.

Switch from "heat" to "a/c" in the same day. You use a down
comforter in the summer.

Your grandparents drive 65 mph through 2 feet of water
during raging rainstorm without flinching.

Design your kid's Halloween costume to fit under(or over) a
raincoat.
Know that driving is better in the winter because almost
everybody stays home.

Think sexy lingerie is tube socks and flannel pajamas.
Actually understand these comments and forward them to all
your friends in Washington or Oregon or those who used to live here.

Baby Conductor

My granddaughter has a very rare talent.

DON'T FORGET

Don't ever forget!