My Sister

I can't begin to tell you what a blessing it was to get to spend time with my sister. As a little sister to her, she has taught and continues to teach me so much in life. I learned how to move legs fast and arms slow (hers, not mine). I learned that I can mix a pretty "tasty" batch of barley green. I learned to have more respect for medicine and it's intense effects. I learned that KFC isn't as bad as I thought--as long as you get the baked beans and mashed potatoes to go with it. I learned that no matter how much a person says they are trying to help, when they hurt your sister, you desperately want to hurt them. I learned that Wild Berry Gummy Savers have medicinal purposes. I learned that laughter is a very good thing. I learned that hope never fails. But most of all, I remembered that God is in control. We reminisced about some of the finer and not-so-finer moments in our lives and were able to laugh at some of both. Yvette is a fighter and has been one for a very long time. She has fought for me so many times in life and now I prayerfully fight with her. She is an example of Jesus' unconditional love. Please pray for her as she continues to fight the good fight and may you learn something in Christ today.

Visiting Oz

It seems strange that only a week ago, Will and I were in Kansas visiting my sister. I planned to go down and stay with her a few days to help her with doctor appointments, therapy, and extra things as she recuperates. At the last minute, Will decided he'd like to come along, which helped make the long drive not so long.As you can see, he brought along plenty of books to keep him occupied.
There wasn't alot happening on interstate, but then along came this awesome sight of motorcycles. We never heard what they were riding for but I found it breathtaking and inspiring that a group of people came together for a cause and were so bold in taking it. (I wonder why we aren't so much bolder as Christians?)

Will pretty much enjoyed having the TV control to himself. :) One night, we got to see Adam, my nephew, for a few minutes. He was leaving the next morning for basic training. *gulp!* It just seems like yesterday I was watching he and Cole making all kinds of little boy memories. The stormtrackers were staying at the hotel next to us so we enjoyed taking a look at all their equipment and the stormtracker vehicle. Even seeing it up close, I still wouldn't want to go through a tornado in it.

Gone Fishin'

My family likes to fish so occasionally I go out to the pond with them to enjoy the beauty of God's creation. They take their gear and nasty worms and I get my book and camera and everyone is happy. Some days it's really important to walk away from the insanity of life and just sit by the pond and be still. I'm pretty sure God even wants us to do that. And even tho the pond is in the middle of a cow pasture, I wouldn't trade this spot for anywhere else.