We are on the final leg of our journey back to the Valley as we take a break with fellow chaplains Roy and Paula Gee in Joshua, Texas. It has been sort of a hectic last two weeks ( hence the absence of a blog post last week). Between getting new phones and dealing with the changes and "oops" of learning to operate a new device, and the gatherings of family and friends we were seemingly on a dead run.
Our son-in-law cut open a strange rock which we thought was perhaps a geode. What a surprise when a dark liquid flowed out which smelled like diesel fuel and burned when lit. I tried googling it but only saw an Arkansas shale rock which it definitely is not. Thoughts, anyone?
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| rock was round this is the top of it |
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| the inside - the hole was filled with the diesel fuel smelling liquid Last Friday we picked up our Wisconsin daughter and drove to Fort Smith to another daughter's home where w had a family get together for the family that was able to attend. Of course, pictures were demanded amid the confusion of 4 daughters, husbands, significant others, grand children, and great grand children. We had a wonderful day of reminiscing, laughing, and just being together as a family. |
our four amazing daughters - each one so special in their own way - from the youngest to oldest from the left - Christine,Connie, Brenda, and Chandra. Connie is the only daughter still living in Wisconsin
Youngest daughter, Christine, her son,Seth,and his twin daughters, Kinsley and Kinley
Christine again - her daughter Casey, and Casey's daughter Brielle, and son, Jaylen
oldest daughter Chandra, her daughter Sydney, and Sydney's daughter, Harper
great grandchildren enjoying the gifts bought to keep them busy for the day
We did miss our other granddaughter, Dela'von, (Connie's daughter in WI), and her two children, Avery and Milo. Dela'von is expecting her daughter (and our 8th great grandchild ) any time now.
Any visit to Aunt Chandra's house always includes a ride on Ruby, a very beautiful usually calm horse. The kids did really well, lead by Chandra's husband, Darrell, and grandson Seth. Since Ruby had not been ridden in awhile and it was terribly hot, she got a bit feisty and started to run with Brielle on board. She did very well holding on to the saddle horn and leaning forward as to not fall off. Luckily, Darrell was still holding the lead rope and all was well. But it was then time to put Ruby up for a much needed rest. The kids got to ride by themselves,as well with as with their siblings and all did well.
Calm Miss Brielle after her "run-a-way" experience
Brielle and brother Jaylen
the twins with their Daddy Seth and Darrell
Harper, who lives close to her Mema (Chandra) and Pop Pop (Chandra's husband) so she gets to ride often
Sunday of last week we had a girls day where 3 of us ( actually 3-1/2 as Harper was with us)went to a junk day sale in Van Buren - checked out flea markets and antique shops, had ice cream (Harper wanted it so we had to have it too), on to Fort Smith for more flea market browsing. A good day !!!
We left for Joshua, TX and a visit with friends, the Gees. We have to have some work done on the vehicle, so are getting that done also. Before we left Prairie Grove, our home church sent us with many packages of a rice/veggie mix for our colonia family. We are beginnnig to miss the terribly, and anxious to return to the Valley and being able to provide for them.
This last Sunday was an all day church day it seems. We went to Sunday School, church, out for a leisurely lunch, then back to church for a small but beautiful wedding of an older couple, then out for a Dairy Queen, then back to church for Sunday Services for a program about Mission serving. Very informative program given by Bro. David Washer who will be going to Madagascar to serve the Lord. Lots of great ideas and thoughts for our mission work.
Sunday's sermon was based on the fact that we need to keep walking. We took the initial step in becoming a child of the Lord but it does not stop there. Set your mind on things above, not on earthly things. Salvation (coming to the Lord) is just the first step, not just the end of being saved. We are commanded to keep walking - to keep seeking more from the Lord.We keep walking because we are changed through salvation. The way we walk is just as important as we continue to walk. Remember to walk the talk - act like a true Christian and not revert to your old, sinful ways.We need to put on and put off. Put on the heart of compassion, kindness, humility, forgiveness, and love. Put off the worldly things. Take off the things that should not be a part of our Christian lives like sexual impurity, pride, lust,evil desire, gossip, greed, idolatry, anger, greed - you know them all. Put all of them to death. We can do this because we have brothers and sisters on Christ to help mentor us, The Word of God also helps us to put these things to death. Let the Word of God dwell in us. Do you have something that is keeping you from being the child of God you should be? Find Scripture that relate to this barrier, memorize it, let it be the forefront of your mind, and your will keep on your walk the Lord.
Sunday of last week we had a girls day where 3 of us ( actually 3-1/2 as Harper was with us)went to a junk day sale in Van Buren - checked out flea markets and antique shops, had ice cream (Harper wanted it so we had to have it too), on to Fort Smith for more flea market browsing. A good day !!!
We left for Joshua, TX and a visit with friends, the Gees. We have to have some work done on the vehicle, so are getting that done also. Before we left Prairie Grove, our home church sent us with many packages of a rice/veggie mix for our colonia family. We are beginnnig to miss the terribly, and anxious to return to the Valley and being able to provide for them.
This last Sunday was an all day church day it seems. We went to Sunday School, church, out for a leisurely lunch, then back to church for a small but beautiful wedding of an older couple, then out for a Dairy Queen, then back to church for Sunday Services for a program about Mission serving. Very informative program given by Bro. David Washer who will be going to Madagascar to serve the Lord. Lots of great ideas and thoughts for our mission work.
Sunday's sermon was based on the fact that we need to keep walking. We took the initial step in becoming a child of the Lord but it does not stop there. Set your mind on things above, not on earthly things. Salvation (coming to the Lord) is just the first step, not just the end of being saved. We are commanded to keep walking - to keep seeking more from the Lord.We keep walking because we are changed through salvation. The way we walk is just as important as we continue to walk. Remember to walk the talk - act like a true Christian and not revert to your old, sinful ways.We need to put on and put off. Put on the heart of compassion, kindness, humility, forgiveness, and love. Put off the worldly things. Take off the things that should not be a part of our Christian lives like sexual impurity, pride, lust,evil desire, gossip, greed, idolatry, anger, greed - you know them all. Put all of them to death. We can do this because we have brothers and sisters on Christ to help mentor us, The Word of God also helps us to put these things to death. Let the Word of God dwell in us. Do you have something that is keeping you from being the child of God you should be? Find Scripture that relate to this barrier, memorize it, let it be the forefront of your mind, and your will keep on your walk the Lord.
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