Today is our grandson, Andrew's, birthday. He is 10 years old. Happy Birthday Andrew!
We love you!
Friday, February 27, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Uncle Trent
Has it really been over a week since I last posted? The time has flown as I've had much to do. I can never understand why some people say they are bored. I don't know what that word means and for this I am very grateful. I want to serve and work for God as long as He allows me to do that. After all, what is retirement?
On Saturday morning we attended the basketball game of one of our grandsons, Andrew, and in the afternoon we attended a birthday party for him (he will be 10 in a few days) and his one-year-old brother Wesley. I have a wonderful camera that my husband bought me a while back, but now I need to learn how to load the pictures onto my blog. Actually, if I ever had enough time in one block, I could follow the directions and figure it out. They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks. Truth is, it just takes a little (or a lot) longer.
The party was nice. Trent was especially delighted. He got to hold two of his nephews at once, one in each arm--Wesley who just turned one, and Matthew who is 18 months. For the last couple of days, he has said, "I was holding two babies, mom! Two babies!" I have the cutest picture of the three of them. Too bad I can't share it. Trent is in his glory when one of these precious toddlers allows him to hold them. He's a good uncle!
On Saturday morning we attended the basketball game of one of our grandsons, Andrew, and in the afternoon we attended a birthday party for him (he will be 10 in a few days) and his one-year-old brother Wesley. I have a wonderful camera that my husband bought me a while back, but now I need to learn how to load the pictures onto my blog. Actually, if I ever had enough time in one block, I could follow the directions and figure it out. They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks. Truth is, it just takes a little (or a lot) longer.
The party was nice. Trent was especially delighted. He got to hold two of his nephews at once, one in each arm--Wesley who just turned one, and Matthew who is 18 months. For the last couple of days, he has said, "I was holding two babies, mom! Two babies!" I have the cutest picture of the three of them. Too bad I can't share it. Trent is in his glory when one of these precious toddlers allows him to hold them. He's a good uncle!
Monday, February 16, 2009
Busy Day!
It is only 11:00 am and it has been a wonderful morning.
I was able to talk to my friend Margie for a little while this morning, and she is always like a breath of fresh air. She is not only my dear, sweet friend, but she has also been my faithful prayer partner for almost 30 years. After dropping Trent off at work, I went to visit Diane (a member of our former Wonderfully Made ministry) in the nursing home. This was not easy for me as it brings back memories of visiting my mother in a nursing home. Diane, as you might remember, was in bad shape a few months ago, and the doctors had thought that Diane wouldn't live. But as always, our plans and ideas are certainly not God's. Diane is doing very well. Hopefully it won't be too long before she is discharged to go home. What a testimony of God's love and grace she is!
Today I am not babysitting Matthew because school is closed and so his Mom, Phyllis, is home. I am using this day as a catch-up day. Trent will be home shortly from work and he and I have a lunch date. We try to do this every once in a while. He is such a big help around the house--even with Matthew. He will watch him for a few minutes here and there while I do some things. He faithfully takes out the garbage and does the laundry. Our lives are so busy that I like to take this time just to give him some individual attention. He loves going out for lunch. He also needs some clothes and other things, so we will go shopping--which he hates. Believe it or not, I don't like shopping. I like to get to the store, find what I need, and get home again. But, I do LOVE bargains, and there are plenty of them to be had this year.
God is really working in our lives and the ministry to which He has called us. We have received some encouraging letters from people this past week who were at the workshop we attended a week ago. I am grateful to those who take the time to encourage others. This in itself is a ministry.
I am so excited about what God has for us in the future. We have an awesome God and it is wonderful to serve Him!!
I was able to talk to my friend Margie for a little while this morning, and she is always like a breath of fresh air. She is not only my dear, sweet friend, but she has also been my faithful prayer partner for almost 30 years. After dropping Trent off at work, I went to visit Diane (a member of our former Wonderfully Made ministry) in the nursing home. This was not easy for me as it brings back memories of visiting my mother in a nursing home. Diane, as you might remember, was in bad shape a few months ago, and the doctors had thought that Diane wouldn't live. But as always, our plans and ideas are certainly not God's. Diane is doing very well. Hopefully it won't be too long before she is discharged to go home. What a testimony of God's love and grace she is!
Today I am not babysitting Matthew because school is closed and so his Mom, Phyllis, is home. I am using this day as a catch-up day. Trent will be home shortly from work and he and I have a lunch date. We try to do this every once in a while. He is such a big help around the house--even with Matthew. He will watch him for a few minutes here and there while I do some things. He faithfully takes out the garbage and does the laundry. Our lives are so busy that I like to take this time just to give him some individual attention. He loves going out for lunch. He also needs some clothes and other things, so we will go shopping--which he hates. Believe it or not, I don't like shopping. I like to get to the store, find what I need, and get home again. But, I do LOVE bargains, and there are plenty of them to be had this year.
God is really working in our lives and the ministry to which He has called us. We have received some encouraging letters from people this past week who were at the workshop we attended a week ago. I am grateful to those who take the time to encourage others. This in itself is a ministry.
I am so excited about what God has for us in the future. We have an awesome God and it is wonderful to serve Him!!
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
New Changes Everyday
Matthew is changing so quickly and learning more and more every day. For those of you who don't know (as I didn't), children who live in orphanages have attachment issues. You see, at first Matthew went to everybody. But he never showed any affection. The idea was to get him to stop reaching for everybody and bond to his family; first of all, his parents, and then his extended family.
I am into the fourth week of babysitting Matthew. The changes in that little boy are just unbelievable!! Last week was the first time that he actually laid his head on my shoulder. Today he started something new. When he was in his highchair, he suddenly reached up to me. When he did it, I knew he didn't want to get out of the highchair because he loves to eat. I bent over and hugged him, and for the longest time he placed his head on my shoulder. He did that twice at both breakfast and lunch. He is indeed attaching himself to his new family, and for the first time in his life, he is understanding what it is to be loved.
What a joy it is to watch this miracle unfold!!!
I am into the fourth week of babysitting Matthew. The changes in that little boy are just unbelievable!! Last week was the first time that he actually laid his head on my shoulder. Today he started something new. When he was in his highchair, he suddenly reached up to me. When he did it, I knew he didn't want to get out of the highchair because he loves to eat. I bent over and hugged him, and for the longest time he placed his head on my shoulder. He did that twice at both breakfast and lunch. He is indeed attaching himself to his new family, and for the first time in his life, he is understanding what it is to be loved.
What a joy it is to watch this miracle unfold!!!
Monday, February 9, 2009
What a Great Weekend!
On Saturday Don and I attended the Voice of Care Workshop--Mission POSSIBLE: Outreach Strategies. This organization helps churches to establish disability ministries.
I was also given the privilege of being one of the speakers. What a joy it was to participate in this! The people were all open, friendly and personable. When Don and I began the Wonderfully Made ministry approximately six years ago, we never knew there was anyone out there who could help us and we had no idea how to begin our ministry. We stumbled along, doing the best we could. How nice it would have been to have known about Voice of Care. We especially enjoyed the afternoon presentation by David & Lo-Ann Trembley. We picked up some ideas from them that we would like to incorporate into our Wonderfully Made Sunday School class.
It was a blessing to meet so many compassionate parents and workers. The day was well spent.
I was also given the privilege of being one of the speakers. What a joy it was to participate in this! The people were all open, friendly and personable. When Don and I began the Wonderfully Made ministry approximately six years ago, we never knew there was anyone out there who could help us and we had no idea how to begin our ministry. We stumbled along, doing the best we could. How nice it would have been to have known about Voice of Care. We especially enjoyed the afternoon presentation by David & Lo-Ann Trembley. We picked up some ideas from them that we would like to incorporate into our Wonderfully Made Sunday School class.
It was a blessing to meet so many compassionate parents and workers. The day was well spent.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Happy Birthday Wesley!
Tomorrow is our grandson's first birthday. Since I have an extremely busy day tomorrow and may not be able to get on the computer, I am going to wish this precious little boy a Happy Birthday tonight. Wesley is the son of our son Brett. He looks like his dad and has the same sweet temperament that his dad has. Happy, happy birthday to you Wesley! We love you!
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