A mother's thoughts

Our son and his wife are on a missions trip to Haiti. Here's their blog http://haititeam3.spaces.live.com/ They are youth pastors and have taken some of their youth to this island to make a difference. The stories are amazing. I can't help but think back to when our son was one of those youth. He wasn't so sure back then of what he believed and what he thought of the church. But because of loving people in our church, because of many who prayed, and mostly because of God's grace, he came to understand who Christ is to him. And now....all these years later, here he is leading kids, some like he was. He loves them, prays for them and longs for them to embrace a godly life of loving others and walking by faith. What more could a mother want?

just bein' a gramma

couldn't resist

Our grandson is the smartest 19 month old! He dribbles balls, plays and rocks on with his guitar. Here's some proof.

Our grandson the musician

He's already playing the guitar!

Counting the days

Only 6 more days until our grandson comes to stay for a week! Jaxton and Shay fly in next Friday. Shay heads back to Surrey the next day to leave with Aaron on a trip to Haiti with their youth. So, we'll see how us old fogies do at keeping up with this almost 2 year old. Fun times ahead.

The gift of solitude

I had the wonderful privilege of 3 days to myself in Phoenix. Nothing but quiet, warm sunshine, and time. It was so well worth it. I sat by the pool with Bible, books, journal and pen - no one else in sight. I have decisions to make, but chose this time to just focus on being and listening - no agenda and no pressure to make the decisions. If you're like me, it takes time to quiet yourself from all the hustle of life. Being still and knowing the I AM is not something that comes naturally - at least at first. I know it is a life long process of learning.