the back door

Last night my family headed to the Marshall County Fair.   As many of you are, we were eager for some rain and commented that every time we go to the fair there is a storm.   We were sure this would guarantee some much needed rain! Sure enough, a low rumble started and before we knew it a storm, and I mean a STORM was blowing through the fair grounds.   I had taken the kids into one of the exhibit barns where my husband was working to wait it out.   It sure seemed pretty intense and I found my daughter in near tears sitting on my lap.   I wrapped my arms around her and just assured her I was here and that we were in the safest spot we could be.   The storm passed and she said with great confidence she had received 2 answers to prayer:   one was that it rained and the other was that she was safe in the storm. In the middle of the night I awoke to yet another low rumble that quickly grew in intensity.   In a little while, she w...

 on friday, dear son turned 12.  it is hard for me to believe 12 years have passed since we held our tiny firstborn.  he was so sweet and cuddly.  he had a knick on his nose from a traumatic delivery, but was perfect in every way. today he has a scar from that knick on his nose, but is no longer tiny.  he does love to cuddle up with our dog, or sometimes with me on the couch to watch a movie.  he has a quirky sense of humor and a rather diverse set of interests:  weather, sports stats, uekele, genealogy, and annoying his sister.   we celebrated with donuts with the grandparents, he had the privilege of a day in their air conditioned house, and dinner with the family at bass pro shop, followed by ice cream..... i love this kid.  he keeps me on my knees, on my toes, and in the grocery store.  we definitely have struggles over control.  i pray that he grabs a hold of God's love for him and develops a heart that seeks to ...

he bought me this..... so i made him these.... we are all so glad to see this...