Dick
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Monday, July 30, 2007
A great BIG Thank You!!
Thank you all very much for your best wishes, hugs, kisses, frogs and egg extractor.
For someone who did not expect any presents I did extremely well. Thank you all for a great time and sweet gifts. My roommate loved the froggies and so we are going to work on having a new bathroom together! Peter, I really have trouble peeling eggs and even though I thought the eggstractor was a HOAX I have read the instructions and am really anxious to try it. I love hard boiled eggs.
Love you all and thank you for making me feel like a very special person. Love, Gi
For someone who did not expect any presents I did extremely well. Thank you all for a great time and sweet gifts. My roommate loved the froggies and so we are going to work on having a new bathroom together! Peter, I really have trouble peeling eggs and even though I thought the eggstractor was a HOAX I have read the instructions and am really anxious to try it. I love hard boiled eggs.
Love you all and thank you for making me feel like a very special person. Love, Gi
Family Reunion Organization for Next Year
GiGi thinks outloud...Man, what a great weekend. I think we really have something great going on here...
After talking with a few people,these ideas have come together and they beg publication.
Since we have agreed that Lake of the Woods is a great spot for next year, let's get a little organization goin' on here. I think all of us agree this can be a great time for our kids and their kids so let's do this right and make a few plans. Please post your comments and inputs about these ideas for a successful family reunion next year. But, please note if you want something done, you will probably be the person in charge of seeing that it gets done!! Scary thought, huh? Yes, if you would like to see something different be prepared for heading that up. These are just suggestions.
1. Sunday AM devotion & Family Picture postboard -- Peter Senior
2. Morning coffee & kayak -- GiGi
3. Saturday PM entertainment (for very young) DOGGIE FASHION SHOW -- Bonnie
4. Canoe Rides -- Lili
5. Geocashing treasure hunt, kayaking -- Jim
6. Smores at the Fire -- Dick
7. Saturday evening TALENT SHOW (for older kids) -- Teisha
8. Boat Rides and skiing schedule -- Rich
9. Information Center, Camp Liason -- Lueria
10. Barbecue -- Whitney
11. Barbecue -- Nathan
12. Trees & Critters -- ?
13. Wood & Kindling -- Jim,Ben
14. Clean Up, horseshoes, croquet -- Ben & Illa
15. Family Meeting Facilitator -- Peter
16. Friday night T-shirt signing and Daily Schedule -- Kara
17. Volleyball -- ?
After talking with a few people,these ideas have come together and they beg publication.
Since we have agreed that Lake of the Woods is a great spot for next year, let's get a little organization goin' on here. I think all of us agree this can be a great time for our kids and their kids so let's do this right and make a few plans. Please post your comments and inputs about these ideas for a successful family reunion next year. But, please note if you want something done, you will probably be the person in charge of seeing that it gets done!! Scary thought, huh? Yes, if you would like to see something different be prepared for heading that up. These are just suggestions.
1. Sunday AM devotion & Family Picture postboard -- Peter Senior
2. Morning coffee & kayak -- GiGi
3. Saturday PM entertainment (for very young) DOGGIE FASHION SHOW -- Bonnie
4. Canoe Rides -- Lili
5. Geocashing treasure hunt, kayaking -- Jim
6. Smores at the Fire -- Dick
7. Saturday evening TALENT SHOW (for older kids) -- Teisha
8. Boat Rides and skiing schedule -- Rich
9. Information Center, Camp Liason -- Lueria
10. Barbecue -- Whitney
11. Barbecue -- Nathan
12. Trees & Critters -- ?
13. Wood & Kindling -- Jim,Ben
14. Clean Up, horseshoes, croquet -- Ben & Illa
15. Family Meeting Facilitator -- Peter
16. Friday night T-shirt signing and Daily Schedule -- Kara
17. Volleyball -- ?
Sunday, July 29, 2007
It was a very good time....
Now that the slide show works, everyone can see that this is an easy way to post pics.
This is much better than sharing pics from a shoebox. I guess sharing like this is today's shoebox. If you click on the image it will open up in a larger slideshow format.
I'll get the addresses on a word document and send it out ASAP.
Jim
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
CLICK ON THESE WORDS FOR BETTER MAPPING
Just in case you need this, here's a map of the area. You can double click this image and it will enlarge. Ben might be able to give you more detailed directions if you need them. See you there. Peter
Monday, July 23, 2007
BONNIE AND RICK COMING TO REUNION
BEN JUST GOT AN EMAIL FROM BONNIE AND RICK. THEY ARE PACKING UP AND ARE ON THEIR WAY. BEN IS TRYING TO SEND THEM INSTRUCTIONS TO OUR HOUSE UP THRU RENO AND THEN THE BACK WAY UP TO THE LAKE OF THE WOODS. SO MAYBE WE WILL BRING THEM WITH US. HOPING TO BRING TERESA AND THE KIDS ALSO. THAT IS THE PLAN RIGHT NOW ANYWAY. THING DO HAVE A HABIT OF CHANGING THO.
ANYWAY HERE IS THE EMAIL FROM BONNIE TO BEN.
Rick has done his magic touch, once again. We are packing up in the
morning. How is ILLA feeling?? We are thinking, if she is not up for
the trip we will go thru Reno and go the back way and see you guy's
then up to the reunion from there. Don't push her before she's ready. You
either.
ANYWAY HERE IS THE EMAIL FROM BONNIE TO BEN.
Rick has done his magic touch, once again. We are packing up in the
morning. How is ILLA feeling?? We are thinking, if she is not up for
the trip we will go thru Reno and go the back way and see you guy's
then up to the reunion from there. Don't push her before she's ready. You
either.
why go to a reunion ?!!
I feel uncomfortable
I don't know what to say
I feel it is inconventient
I feel it is a waste of time
I don't want to talk to them
I feel I have nothing in common with them
I feel guilty for not communicating with them more
I feel like a stranger
I feel put upon
I feel I won't measure up to what I should be
I don't know what to say
I feel it is inconventient
I feel it is a waste of time
I don't want to talk to them
I feel I have nothing in common with them
I feel guilty for not communicating with them more
I feel like a stranger
I feel put upon
I feel I won't measure up to what I should be
Sunday, July 22, 2007
I finally got this working, thanks to Dick, thank's Dick. I don't know if we are going to make it, I haven't eaten in 4 days, don't know what kind of bug I have, I do know I don't want to give it to anyone else. Guess the best I can do is see ya if we see ya. Jim and Sandy, you can have someone stay in the cabin in our place even if we come, we have two dogs and will sleep in our car. Love ya all
Health
I’m really not sure where to begin other than to say, there are many of us to keep in our thoughts and prayers. All too often I take what I have for granted and do not recognize how fleeting it can be and how important it is. It really is true; if one does not have their health, they have nothing at all. Suddenly, my very existence and purpose is caught up in simply taking care of health needs. I say this because of those in our family that are dealing with different health issues. After reading our blog I decided to take the health checkup results that I had taken in May to my doctor to interpret for me. While everything was pretty close to where I was supposed to be, I still wanted to hear it from the doctor to allay any fears that I may have. I was especially concerned with when my next colonoscopy was scheduled to be as this seems to be something that concerns all of us. My next exam isn’t to be until summer of ’08, but it is something that I want to keep up to date. Hey, if President Bush can hand the reins over to VP Cheney for 2 hours, that’s a sign of how important it really is.
Things can change so fast. Last Thursday Sandi and I were coming back from Brookings and we happened on an accident that had just occurred. We were the third car on the scene. The lady was out of her car sitting by the side of the road with blood dripping down her face and arm. One lady was calling the accident in to the police, another lady was consoling her. We too asked her what we could do. She simply replied, “Don’t leave me.” She wanted and needed someone there to make her feel as if she mattered and to know that she wasn’t alone. We stayed with her giving her that feeling of security and a human touch. Another man stopped with a First-Aid kit and we wiped the blood off her face and hand, bandaged her hand up and gave her something to drink. There wasn’t really much we could do except to be there for her, and for her to know that we were there for her. She called yesterday and thanked us for what we had done. It would have been so easy to drive on by and rationalize it by saying; someone else will deal with it. But, what happens when I would find myself in the same position? What would I want?
I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers even though realistically there really isn’t much I can do other than that, but is probably the most powerful thing I can do.
Carpe diem,
Jim
Things can change so fast. Last Thursday Sandi and I were coming back from Brookings and we happened on an accident that had just occurred. We were the third car on the scene. The lady was out of her car sitting by the side of the road with blood dripping down her face and arm. One lady was calling the accident in to the police, another lady was consoling her. We too asked her what we could do. She simply replied, “Don’t leave me.” She wanted and needed someone there to make her feel as if she mattered and to know that she wasn’t alone. We stayed with her giving her that feeling of security and a human touch. Another man stopped with a First-Aid kit and we wiped the blood off her face and hand, bandaged her hand up and gave her something to drink. There wasn’t really much we could do except to be there for her, and for her to know that we were there for her. She called yesterday and thanked us for what we had done. It would have been so easy to drive on by and rationalize it by saying; someone else will deal with it. But, what happens when I would find myself in the same position? What would I want?
I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers even though realistically there really isn’t much I can do other than that, but is probably the most powerful thing I can do.
Carpe diem,
Jim
Saturday, July 21, 2007
News from Ben and Illa
With Ben's permission I am posting his latest letter in the event that you may not have received their latest news, Jim
Hi,
Well, we made it out of Redding. Illa went under for surgery Tuesday and was released Wednesday. We had planned to stay in Redding for the night, but as soon as she was discharged we talked and both agreed it would be nicer to be home.
The doc said the surgery went as he thought it would, no problems. She is confined to the bed or sofa for the next week but can walk a bit every three hours. No cooking or work. I think she had the doc say that so I had to cook !! All is going well now that we are home. The staples should be taken out the 25th. After that, we will try to make it to the reunion. I will have my treatment during the time she has the staples taken out. We really hope to make it !!
B.J. will be there with the girls he lives with. The 29th. is his birthday, so I really hope to have Illa there with him.
I hope things are going well up there for you guys? How does Jess like retirement? Tell him to get a bike and we can putt. Lueria would get a kick out of that huh !! lol
Write when you can. Ben
Hi,
Well, we made it out of Redding. Illa went under for surgery Tuesday and was released Wednesday. We had planned to stay in Redding for the night, but as soon as she was discharged we talked and both agreed it would be nicer to be home.
The doc said the surgery went as he thought it would, no problems. She is confined to the bed or sofa for the next week but can walk a bit every three hours. No cooking or work. I think she had the doc say that so I had to cook !! All is going well now that we are home. The staples should be taken out the 25th. After that, we will try to make it to the reunion. I will have my treatment during the time she has the staples taken out. We really hope to make it !!
B.J. will be there with the girls he lives with. The 29th. is his birthday, so I really hope to have Illa there with him.
I hope things are going well up there for you guys? How does Jess like retirement? Tell him to get a bike and we can putt. Lueria would get a kick out of that huh !! lol
Write when you can. Ben
Thursday, July 19, 2007
My news -- Dick
Tonight as im in prayer God has reminded me of some the times that he has moved in my life to spare it.
WHY?? I ask.
some time ago some people at a church that i went to gave me a scripture that has since then been given to me by others that had no relationship to each other. Except that they loved God and had a relationship with Jesus.
That scripture is..
JEREMIAH 29:11- 14. With an emphasis on verse 11
FOR I KNOW THE THOUGHTS THAT I HAVE FOR YOU, SAYS THE LORD. THOUGHTS OF PEACE AND NOT OF EVIL, TO GIVE YOU A FUTURE AND A HOPE.
Another translation puts it this way..
FOR I KNOW THE PLANS I HAVE FOR YOU, SAYS THE LORD. THEY ARE PLANS FOR GOOD AND NOT FOR DISASTER, TO GIVE YOU A FUTURE AND A HOPE.
Over the time of my life i can think of 4 times the Jesus stepped in my life and my life was actually spared or i was kept from harm. I know thers more.
1- while i lived in L.A. as a child. I used to walk the streets by myself at the age of 5-7 not just a few blocks from home but miles from where Mom and i were lilving. ask Peter.
2- Hitchhiking across country. I met a guy i hitched with from Bakersfield CA. - Cinncanatti OH. I was 15 We were in Amarillo TX, and met a sholdier that was AWOL and was hanging out with us thinking he was going to travel with us. But he had other plans. In the middle of the night my frend woke me and told me to get out of there. He had been watching this guy and every few minutes the guy would look to see if i was sleeping. at one point my friend noticed that he started to come at me with an ax, but i had moved in such a way this guy thought i was awake. That was about the time that my friend told me to get away,
3-Rapid City S.D.-- I was living on the street with an indian friend. Fred Mokisonface, never forget him. We were dealing speed on the street and a coupe of guys stopped therre car and came up to us and one of them pointed a gun in my face at point blank range. Fred stepped between the gun and i. the guy backed off and left. Fred was about 6'8 and 250 lbs-i was 16.
4-there was an instance this last summer '06 that God provided protection in the form of a pitbull. at 3:00 in the morning in susanville CA. not only protection but friendship.
why do i bring this up??
On july the 9th i had a Dr appointment and they drew some blood. on the11th i got a call that the labs were in and that they showed that i had Diabetis. and the preliminaries showed that i could be infected with Hepatitis C.
The next day I went in for more Blood test and on Monday The dr. called me back and told me that the results came back Positive for Hep C and that my liver is inflamed. The last week has been really hard, but i remember what God has promised me...
FOR I KNOW THE PLANS I HAVE FOR YOU, SAYS THE LORD. THEY ARE PLANS FOR GOOD AND NOT FOR DISASTER, TO GIVE YOU A FUTURE AND A HOPE.
This is not just positive thinking,but a promise from God, that this is just a season. A time to put my faith to work and his promises into action.
The first instinct some people is to feel sorry for themselves. well ive done that and that party is over and i dont want to have that party again.
My God is bigger than sickness, desiese, or even death. and he for sure bigger than this that i have been diagnosed with.
He took that to the cross and conqured it. He has provided healing thru HIS blood and His body.
So in all this i ask for your prayers. prayers of thanksgiving and healing. not religious "well if its your will" prayers. for it is his will that i will be healed. he will not go against his promises.
My next appointment is on the 31st to see where we go from here. Pray that God will give the dr. wisdom to treat this the right and most expediant way.
...and now the adventure with God continues.
WHY?? I ask.
some time ago some people at a church that i went to gave me a scripture that has since then been given to me by others that had no relationship to each other. Except that they loved God and had a relationship with Jesus.
That scripture is..
JEREMIAH 29:11- 14. With an emphasis on verse 11
FOR I KNOW THE THOUGHTS THAT I HAVE FOR YOU, SAYS THE LORD. THOUGHTS OF PEACE AND NOT OF EVIL, TO GIVE YOU A FUTURE AND A HOPE.
Another translation puts it this way..
FOR I KNOW THE PLANS I HAVE FOR YOU, SAYS THE LORD. THEY ARE PLANS FOR GOOD AND NOT FOR DISASTER, TO GIVE YOU A FUTURE AND A HOPE.
Over the time of my life i can think of 4 times the Jesus stepped in my life and my life was actually spared or i was kept from harm. I know thers more.
1- while i lived in L.A. as a child. I used to walk the streets by myself at the age of 5-7 not just a few blocks from home but miles from where Mom and i were lilving. ask Peter.
2- Hitchhiking across country. I met a guy i hitched with from Bakersfield CA. - Cinncanatti OH. I was 15 We were in Amarillo TX, and met a sholdier that was AWOL and was hanging out with us thinking he was going to travel with us. But he had other plans. In the middle of the night my frend woke me and told me to get out of there. He had been watching this guy and every few minutes the guy would look to see if i was sleeping. at one point my friend noticed that he started to come at me with an ax, but i had moved in such a way this guy thought i was awake. That was about the time that my friend told me to get away,
3-Rapid City S.D.-- I was living on the street with an indian friend. Fred Mokisonface, never forget him. We were dealing speed on the street and a coupe of guys stopped therre car and came up to us and one of them pointed a gun in my face at point blank range. Fred stepped between the gun and i. the guy backed off and left. Fred was about 6'8 and 250 lbs-i was 16.
4-there was an instance this last summer '06 that God provided protection in the form of a pitbull. at 3:00 in the morning in susanville CA. not only protection but friendship.
why do i bring this up??
On july the 9th i had a Dr appointment and they drew some blood. on the11th i got a call that the labs were in and that they showed that i had Diabetis. and the preliminaries showed that i could be infected with Hepatitis C.
The next day I went in for more Blood test and on Monday The dr. called me back and told me that the results came back Positive for Hep C and that my liver is inflamed. The last week has been really hard, but i remember what God has promised me...
FOR I KNOW THE PLANS I HAVE FOR YOU, SAYS THE LORD. THEY ARE PLANS FOR GOOD AND NOT FOR DISASTER, TO GIVE YOU A FUTURE AND A HOPE.
This is not just positive thinking,but a promise from God, that this is just a season. A time to put my faith to work and his promises into action.
The first instinct some people is to feel sorry for themselves. well ive done that and that party is over and i dont want to have that party again.
My God is bigger than sickness, desiese, or even death. and he for sure bigger than this that i have been diagnosed with.
He took that to the cross and conqured it. He has provided healing thru HIS blood and His body.
So in all this i ask for your prayers. prayers of thanksgiving and healing. not religious "well if its your will" prayers. for it is his will that i will be healed. he will not go against his promises.
My next appointment is on the 31st to see where we go from here. Pray that God will give the dr. wisdom to treat this the right and most expediant way.
...and now the adventure with God continues.
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
reunion
OK >>> well my kids are on it ? Who's young are coming anyway? I'm bringing my kids, my gr kids, my dogs and my man ! So Leuria & Kara have named thier dishes. I personally think everyone should bring a watermellon. How bout a bunch of corn? Where is the best prices for corn? Maybe I'll ask Mike and Raj to bring the corn and let's not forget; every year we are short silverware( plasticware)etc. The little stores are high priced and limited. So let's cover all bases ...
I know, my girls say .. well duh .. we'll buy for the kids, but I need to remind them and everyone, kids like what other's bring not mom's same stuff. My gr. kids were just making thmeselves at home to everyone else's, and I guess that's ok, unless they aren't eating mom's and everyone else didn't really buy ' for the kids'. Oh and coffee, never enough. Thank goodness we'll have cabins and coffee pots .. I'm figuring.
Is anyone in touch with Dick? Does he have anyone he's bringing this year? Is he going to be the smore king again? Ben and Illa , are your kid and gr kids coming in? So Jimmy , are gr kids in the near future? LOL??
OK >>> stay in touch, ya all !
I know, my girls say .. well duh .. we'll buy for the kids, but I need to remind them and everyone, kids like what other's bring not mom's same stuff. My gr. kids were just making thmeselves at home to everyone else's, and I guess that's ok, unless they aren't eating mom's and everyone else didn't really buy ' for the kids'. Oh and coffee, never enough. Thank goodness we'll have cabins and coffee pots .. I'm figuring.
Is anyone in touch with Dick? Does he have anyone he's bringing this year? Is he going to be the smore king again? Ben and Illa , are your kid and gr kids coming in? So Jimmy , are gr kids in the near future? LOL??
OK >>> stay in touch, ya all !
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Life & Prayers amidst the chaos !
I have been too busy to even think of much outside the borders of my own space. When I speak to my Creator, I ask him to be with those I love and don't love. I can't possibly list the names of those who need my prayers. But my mind races over the lists of those in need and I am sure if my mind can work that fast; God's is even faster: knowing my thoughts prior to my thinking them. At times I feel a little guilty for speed praying. But I do it often throughout the day, so I know God knows my mind is always going back to silent prayer for those in need of intervention.
Moving into my own place after ... 53 years! This is the very first time I have ever had my own home with no one but my man. It is wonderful. It was parents, to kids .. to my Adult Foster Care Home. Course now, I get up at 6:30 to get to work by 7 - 7:30. Work till 7:30 or 7 days a week or like this last week from Fri. 7 am. to last night at 7 pm. This trying to work less is really harder. I get home, drop to enjoy my beautiful property with my beautiful man .. with a glass of wone or a cold beer, on my deck. It's 10 degrees or so cooler at my place, but a cold beer is still wonderful after sweating all day at work, where the residents are cold with the fans blowing and I'm sweating through meals, laundry and showers. Then get up fix him supper; too late for me to eat! And crawl to bed and sleep in the loving arms of my man! This time too short and up again to start over. My days off I have been trying to unpack and make a home at my new home. It is lovely. I hope everyone can stop by some time.
So I don't get on the computer much. I've lost track of time and can't rememeber birhtdays, weddings or anything outside of my own space. But please know, my thoughts and prayers are with everyone; in their happiness and in the their bad times. I speed think, but you are included; all of you. I missed Jim's son's wedding. Just couldn't get away. However if I had time to think, I could have acknowledged it, but time splipped away. And birthdays; I never know anyone's.
So a reunion is a great time to say .. I care ! Maybe someday I'll get the hang of posting and can say ' Happy Birthday ' from here.
It's great that we are actually getting to know each other a little better anyway. This blogging is like journaling .. only allowing others to read your thoughts. KOOL !!LOL !
So Happy Mother's Day, Happy Birthday, Happy Father's Day and Congradulations, Get Well Soon, My thoughts are with you and ... Happy 4th .. all that applies .. to each that it applies to !
See you all soon !
Moving into my own place after ... 53 years! This is the very first time I have ever had my own home with no one but my man. It is wonderful. It was parents, to kids .. to my Adult Foster Care Home. Course now, I get up at 6:30 to get to work by 7 - 7:30. Work till 7:30 or 7 days a week or like this last week from Fri. 7 am. to last night at 7 pm. This trying to work less is really harder. I get home, drop to enjoy my beautiful property with my beautiful man .. with a glass of wone or a cold beer, on my deck. It's 10 degrees or so cooler at my place, but a cold beer is still wonderful after sweating all day at work, where the residents are cold with the fans blowing and I'm sweating through meals, laundry and showers. Then get up fix him supper; too late for me to eat! And crawl to bed and sleep in the loving arms of my man! This time too short and up again to start over. My days off I have been trying to unpack and make a home at my new home. It is lovely. I hope everyone can stop by some time.
So I don't get on the computer much. I've lost track of time and can't rememeber birhtdays, weddings or anything outside of my own space. But please know, my thoughts and prayers are with everyone; in their happiness and in the their bad times. I speed think, but you are included; all of you. I missed Jim's son's wedding. Just couldn't get away. However if I had time to think, I could have acknowledged it, but time splipped away. And birthdays; I never know anyone's.
So a reunion is a great time to say .. I care ! Maybe someday I'll get the hang of posting and can say ' Happy Birthday ' from here.
It's great that we are actually getting to know each other a little better anyway. This blogging is like journaling .. only allowing others to read your thoughts. KOOL !!LOL !
So Happy Mother's Day, Happy Birthday, Happy Father's Day and Congradulations, Get Well Soon, My thoughts are with you and ... Happy 4th .. all that applies .. to each that it applies to !
See you all soon !
Sunday, July 15, 2007
FROGGY- A true story
Once upon a time there was a beautiful little girl. She hadn't a real care that she knew of. But as you know, there are some cares we don't know of. And one she didn't know was the care of knowing your beautiful. (Usually only old people know about these cares). When she looked into the mirror, it was just like the fairy tale, it spoke back to her, "your the fairest in the land". But the mirror was very deceiving, whoever owned it, it couldn't help but lie to them, it was it's nature. Needless to say, she didn't know mirrors are usually terrible liars, otherwise she would have been on her guard. But the real story is what she really looked like and the trouble it eventually caused her.....
To make a long story short, I should tell, this story has a happy ending, she eventually kissed the feet of a truly beautiful prince, and he turned her even more beautiful on the inside, than she was outside! And the rest is written in the bible, she marries the Prince, and they live happily ever after.
Sunday, July 8, 2007
Family Reunion Update
I really need to do this more often...everytime is like the first time and I forget how to do this! It's definately not because I will be 60!
Peter thanks for putting the Link up for Lake of the Woods Resort. Be sure to check out all the pages because you will see a map on its location as well as a map of the cabin layout. Just a reminder that check in time is at 3PM on Friday, July 27th. We check out at 11AM on Sunday, July 29th. There is going to be enough room for everyone.
I hope Theresa's family and BJ's girlfriend and kids all know that we are planning on spaces for them. I worry since Illa is having surgery so close to that weekend, but I sure hope we will see you and Ben there. There is plenty of room for you.
The cabins have kitchens for food prep but we tried hard to get a place with a resturant for those like Jess and Lisi who love their coffee any time of day or night!
I just got word from Lydia that she will be able to come up for the family reunion so now my joy is complete. I really am excited about the place we will be at this year. Please know that Peter was JOKING about a "birthday present". My present is to be able to enjoy being with all of you. NO PRESENTS ALLOWED. Let's not get that started!!! It's all I can do to keep up with my kids and grandkids! Hope I am not sounding to cynical, but there you have it!
One last note; Bonnie and Rich are on the road but they plan to be there as well. Now all we have to do is get a hold of Chuck and I will try to do that when I go over to Rocklin (that is close to Folsom) next week. Love you all - Glenda not Chuck
Peter thanks for putting the Link up for Lake of the Woods Resort. Be sure to check out all the pages because you will see a map on its location as well as a map of the cabin layout. Just a reminder that check in time is at 3PM on Friday, July 27th. We check out at 11AM on Sunday, July 29th. There is going to be enough room for everyone.
I hope Theresa's family and BJ's girlfriend and kids all know that we are planning on spaces for them. I worry since Illa is having surgery so close to that weekend, but I sure hope we will see you and Ben there. There is plenty of room for you.
The cabins have kitchens for food prep but we tried hard to get a place with a resturant for those like Jess and Lisi who love their coffee any time of day or night!
I just got word from Lydia that she will be able to come up for the family reunion so now my joy is complete. I really am excited about the place we will be at this year. Please know that Peter was JOKING about a "birthday present". My present is to be able to enjoy being with all of you. NO PRESENTS ALLOWED. Let's not get that started!!! It's all I can do to keep up with my kids and grandkids! Hope I am not sounding to cynical, but there you have it!
One last note; Bonnie and Rich are on the road but they plan to be there as well. Now all we have to do is get a hold of Chuck and I will try to do that when I go over to Rocklin (that is close to Folsom) next week. Love you all - Glenda not Chuck
Andrew is getting married
Just as a reminder, Andrew Hooper is getting married Saturday July 14th! I can testify, the day my son got married, was the happiest in our lives. Let's be praying it will be a wonderful and memorable experience for everyone.
Glenda's birthday is July 10th. Let's be real thoughtful about what kind of gift we should bring for the reunion - for her 60th!!!!!!!!!!!! Personally, I can't imagine being that old.
The reunion is July 28th weekend at lake of the woods resort. Click or copy and paste this link: http://www.lakeofthewoodsresort.com/
Dick's birthday is November 12th. We should all pitch in and get him a share in Apple. This early notice so we can be saving our money.
Glenda's birthday is July 10th. Let's be real thoughtful about what kind of gift we should bring for the reunion - for her 60th!!!!!!!!!!!! Personally, I can't imagine being that old.
The reunion is July 28th weekend at lake of the woods resort. Click or copy and paste this link: http://www.lakeofthewoodsresort
Dick's birthday is November 12th. We should all pitch in and get him a share in Apple. This early notice so we can be saving our money.
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
Teresa's chirps >.<
Well, Dad keeps poking me to come and put in the family blog where to get my books. Therefore, I come bearing links and information.
It would be a good idea to take the title, author name, and ISBN to your local library and request that they obtain a copy. Acording to what i understand of the library charter when a book is requested the library must obtain it. I could also be misunderstanding, but it doesn't hurt to try! ^_^
You can do the same with any bookstore.
To order, visit http://www.lulu.com/rainstardragon
Dragon Shaman, Book One: Taming the Blowing Wind
By Teresa Huddleston-Garca
The first novel of the series.
(paperback) ISBN 978-0-9788028-0-6 $10.00
(ebook) ISBN 978-0-9788028-1-3 $7.00 (only at website)
Call of the Kami
By Teresa Huddleston-Garcia
First poetry book
(paperback) ISBN 978-0-9788028-2-0 $12.01
"The Smoky Mirror," the second book of my Dragon Shaman series is currently on chapter 11, and I have an editor now (also the mother of an autistic child, like Merlin) and is projected to be ready for release in September of 2008.
In other news, school is over for the summer and the kids have visited my mom and dad. Illa (AKA Mom) has surgery on the 20th for those that haven't heard.
It would be a good idea to take the title, author name, and ISBN to your local library and request that they obtain a copy. Acording to what i understand of the library charter when a book is requested the library must obtain it. I could also be misunderstanding, but it doesn't hurt to try! ^_^
You can do the same with any bookstore.
To order, visit http://www.lulu.com/rainstardragon
Dragon Shaman, Book One: Taming the Blowing Wind
By Teresa Huddleston-Garca
The first novel of the series.
(paperback) ISBN 978-0-9788028-0-6 $10.00
(ebook) ISBN 978-0-9788028-1-3 $7.00 (only at website)
Call of the Kami
By Teresa Huddleston-Garcia
First poetry book
(paperback) ISBN 978-0-9788028-2-0 $12.01
"The Smoky Mirror," the second book of my Dragon Shaman series is currently on chapter 11, and I have an editor now (also the mother of an autistic child, like Merlin) and is projected to be ready for release in September of 2008.
In other news, school is over for the summer and the kids have visited my mom and dad. Illa (AKA Mom) has surgery on the 20th for those that haven't heard.
Back to the beginning
I posted some pics on my blog site. You must copy and paste the link at the bottom of each day.
http://jnshoop.blogspot.com/
Sunday, July 1, 2007
Enjoying God's Creation
I've been reading some of Jim's blog and his various experiences while back East. Jim has the capacity to look through the man made facade and see what human kind has covered up with our foolishness. As most of you know, Karen and I live on a creek. It's a beautiful spot and we don't mind sharing it with our neighbors who are not so fortunate. There is a nearby home where the residents are renters. Occupants of that house come and go so it's hard to get to know them. But there's another reason we don't get to know them, most are city folk in heart. Country folk tend to love quiet, solitude and privacy; while many city folk don't often respect these things. Yes, everyone wants these things, but on their own selfish terms. It's not uncommon to hear loud blaring music from that house, dirt bikes without mufflers and trash and beer cans along the trail after they have been down to the creek; makes it really hard to want to get to know them.
There is a God, and he loves his planet, and he requires us to be good stewards of his creation; even in light of the fact that he will be renewing the entire planet soon. Check this scripture out: Revelation 11:18 And the nations were angry, and thy wrath is come, and the time of the dead, that they should be judged, and that thou should give reward unto thy servants the prophets, and to the saints, and them that fear thy name, small and great; and should destroy them which destroy the earth.
Have you noticed that humans are diverse and preoccupied with all sorts of good causes and concerns? Personally I hate politics, but living in the best country on earth has provoked me to appreciate those honest politicians (even Democrats) who are watching out for the liberty our country affords. In addition, I'll probably not get so radical I'd join in with the Sierra Club, but I do appreciate how they have helped curb the destruction of our planet and the wanter slaughter of anything with commercial value.
Behind all the ailments of persons and mankind, is the refusal of man to allow God to put his head on strait and see things as God sees them! When a man's head is on strait he'll not disrespect, demean, or rob his fellow man. Nor will he, for very long, feel it is OK to selfishly exploit God's creation. But most of all, that person will increasingly grow in worship to the God who provided all the beauty we see around us. Peter
There is a God, and he loves his planet, and he requires us to be good stewards of his creation; even in light of the fact that he will be renewing the entire planet soon. Check this scripture out: Revelation 11:18 And the nations were angry, and thy wrath is come, and the time of the dead, that they should be judged, and that thou should give reward unto thy servants the prophets, and to the saints, and them that fear thy name, small and great; and should destroy them which destroy the earth.
Have you noticed that humans are diverse and preoccupied with all sorts of good causes and concerns? Personally I hate politics, but living in the best country on earth has provoked me to appreciate those honest politicians (even Democrats) who are watching out for the liberty our country affords. In addition, I'll probably not get so radical I'd join in with the Sierra Club, but I do appreciate how they have helped curb the destruction of our planet and the wanter slaughter of anything with commercial value.
Behind all the ailments of persons and mankind, is the refusal of man to allow God to put his head on strait and see things as God sees them! When a man's head is on strait he'll not disrespect, demean, or rob his fellow man. Nor will he, for very long, feel it is OK to selfishly exploit God's creation. But most of all, that person will increasingly grow in worship to the God who provided all the beauty we see around us. Peter
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