Blessed. . .

I've been wanting to sit down and write this for awhile. . .

As though being married to a Filipino and having seven children wasn't enough to teach me flexibility and surrendering "control" . . .Paul being called as the Young Adult and Young Families Pastor has kept our home at a constant hum of activity! All I can say is. . .we are so BLESSED! Over the years we've had those young adults (the Miss Robins, Miss Amys, Mr. Joes, Mr. Nates. . .can't begin to list them all) who have impacted our lives and those who continue to impact us today. It is such a joy to see many off in other parts of the country, in foreign lands, others married and starting families of their own, and even some ministering with us today! I hesitate to put shots because I am lacking so many of you . . . Miss Charlotte spending a year doing art lessons with us. . .so many of the guys here swimming and playing. . .all you who have eaten around our table. . .Miss Tamara cleaning. . .

Also, a HUGE thank you for the Nano thing. I was very surprised. It meant the world to me when you honored Paul last January, but this Nano thing is really cool, too! Do you like my goofy self taking my own photo?! 2008- the year of the Blog; 2009- mastering my new Nano, 2010 - Facebook?? no promises. . .:)

Again, thank you Young Adults! We love you!

Thankful . . .

"We should take all occasions to tell one another of the great things which God has done for our souls, the spiritual blessings with which He has blessed us." Matthew Henry

Another mom shared this idea of a "Thankful Tree" during the month of November. It has been an insightful and fun reminder each day of all God's blessings. A good opportunity to practice tracing, cutting and writing, too!
Last batch of strawberry-pineapple jam. . .whew. I think we put up over 30 jars. I can't believe we are still in the 80's here and able to get fresh strawberries. Gotta love it!
Working on a Thanksgiving pilgrim diarama.