This afternoon Grandpa and Ya-Ya had quite the trip to the airport from Mini Yo We. Lots of traffic, they were even detoured off the 407 onto the 427 due to construction. Grandpa would phone me here in Tennessee and report that they were not going to make the flight home.
He would phone and then say that the highway opened up. Ya-Ya was praying in the seat next to him and I prayed here at home.
Once they arrived at the border the line for customs was backed up worse than he had ever seen it. Someone told him the back up would take at least an hour. He phoned me again to say they for sure would not make their 3:30 flight home but they would continue on to the airport and get tickets for tomorrow and go back and stay overnight at Rich and Christine's, as they had kindly offered.
I got off the phone and was led to pray "Lord please open a way for them as you did for Moses crossing the Red Sea". I could see in my mind cars moving out of the way. I thought as I finished praying, who do I think we are, we aren't Moses. Well, within 15 minutes Grandpa phoned to say that they were through customs that a man was directing one or two cars every once in a while to go into that special Nextel line, I think it is. Grandpa does not have that special Nextel pass, but they were allowed to pass hundreds, literally, of cars and got through and would indeed and did indeed make their plane with time to spare.
This afternoon showed us all very specifically again how God cares for us as individuals. About each small detail of our lives.
We give Him all praise and glory and thanks.
Grandma
Saturday, July 28, 2007
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Taking back our skies
I take my triumphs where I can get them.
1. For any of you who have been here this Spring and Summer, you have been swooped by a family of screech owls at night. Well, we haven't heard or seen them at all this week. We are thinking they have flown the coop, so to speak. The babies must have been old enough and all have left the old tree in our neighbour's yard.
2. Now don't think I have flipped out but I have finally found a glass cleaner that doesn't streak our mirrors. This has been a pain in my elbow for years. I don't know if they changed the Windex formula but it began streaking our mirrors. Yesterday I picked up the Publix home brand of glass cleaner. It claimed to be streak free, I thought, "Yeah I have read that before". Well it works, my mirrors are shiny and streak free.
I know, I am just not busy enough! To care about such things, but it has really bugged me even when I was busy and more active.
Free and clear,
Mom
1. For any of you who have been here this Spring and Summer, you have been swooped by a family of screech owls at night. Well, we haven't heard or seen them at all this week. We are thinking they have flown the coop, so to speak. The babies must have been old enough and all have left the old tree in our neighbour's yard.
2. Now don't think I have flipped out but I have finally found a glass cleaner that doesn't streak our mirrors. This has been a pain in my elbow for years. I don't know if they changed the Windex formula but it began streaking our mirrors. Yesterday I picked up the Publix home brand of glass cleaner. It claimed to be streak free, I thought, "Yeah I have read that before". Well it works, my mirrors are shiny and streak free.
I know, I am just not busy enough! To care about such things, but it has really bugged me even when I was busy and more active.
Free and clear,
Mom
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Updates
1. While we were on vacation Mercy turned 11 months old. Happy Birthday my little sweetie-kins.
2. Jake and Heather purchased a lovely home in Niagara. Move in condition, I believe, even the timing will be right so all will be settled before school. Thank you to those who have prayed so faithfully for this.
Continue to seek God for the sale of their home in Erin. They could rent it but it would be much smoother to sell it before they have to move.
3. Rich and Christine have found a home in Orillia and put in an offer. There is already another offer on this house so this will be a 48 hour waiting game. The sale of their home in Hamilton should be finalized this week.
4. It is being announced at The Meeting House today that Rich has resigned. It will be a difficult day for many.
5. We had a lovely visit with Erna on the way home. She will be 90 in January. She is fraile but getting cataracts removed sometime soon and her mind is sharp and still lives in her home, doing everything for herself except her lawn, which bothers her to have someone else mow her lawn. Way to live Erna!
6. Our trip home was uneventful except for a deer being hit by a car just in front of us. It sure flew up in the air, I thought it was some huge bird, dad thought it was blanket flying through the air.
7. Larry escaped the criminal justice system once again. We got off the I 65 at Portland where the speed limit goes down to 40 mph. Well, he didn't adjust quickly enough and we were stopped by a very young man in a blue suit. He let grandpa go with just a warning.
I should have been the dumb blonde and said out loud, "Larry they just let you off two months ago in Greenbrier for speeding". But I didn't.
Well, it is off to church. Have a blessed day,
BAB
2. Jake and Heather purchased a lovely home in Niagara. Move in condition, I believe, even the timing will be right so all will be settled before school. Thank you to those who have prayed so faithfully for this.
Continue to seek God for the sale of their home in Erin. They could rent it but it would be much smoother to sell it before they have to move.
3. Rich and Christine have found a home in Orillia and put in an offer. There is already another offer on this house so this will be a 48 hour waiting game. The sale of their home in Hamilton should be finalized this week.
4. It is being announced at The Meeting House today that Rich has resigned. It will be a difficult day for many.
5. We had a lovely visit with Erna on the way home. She will be 90 in January. She is fraile but getting cataracts removed sometime soon and her mind is sharp and still lives in her home, doing everything for herself except her lawn, which bothers her to have someone else mow her lawn. Way to live Erna!
6. Our trip home was uneventful except for a deer being hit by a car just in front of us. It sure flew up in the air, I thought it was some huge bird, dad thought it was blanket flying through the air.
7. Larry escaped the criminal justice system once again. We got off the I 65 at Portland where the speed limit goes down to 40 mph. Well, he didn't adjust quickly enough and we were stopped by a very young man in a blue suit. He let grandpa go with just a warning.
I should have been the dumb blonde and said out loud, "Larry they just let you off two months ago in Greenbrier for speeding". But I didn't.
Well, it is off to church. Have a blessed day,
BAB
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Heading Home
Our holidays for 2007 are almost over, we are heading home tomorrow. We have had a wonderful time - being with kids and grandkids and Aunt Connie and Uncle Dave.
Lots of news, Rich has resigned from The Meeting House and he and Christine and H and H will be moving to Orillia area where Rich will be helping a church there with multi-sites. He has had over 5 wonderful years with Bruxy and the staff at The Meeting House but he is feeling led to help this newer work that has been started in Orillia. Rich and Christine are selling their home in Hamilton and are in the process of finding their new home in Orillia. It is wonderful that they already have some longtime friends who have also moved to that area.
We stayed a couple of nights with Rich's. Had the opportunity to spend time with H and H and see them at their swimming lessons. They have made great progress. We all went to Hutch's on the Beach for dinner one night.
Jake and Heather continue to search for a home in Niagara. They are very near to closing a deal there. Please pray into this move and for the sale of their house here in Erin. We had the wonderful opportunity today to return to Erin to babysit The Cousins, pick them up from soccer, etc and stay overnight to help Jake and Heather to stay in Niagara until a new home is found.
We had a wonderful visit with Aunt Connie and Uncle Dave at Kettlepoint. We attended Miss Saigon at the little theatre in Grand Bend; kind of risque in parts but beautiful music, especially the duets. Then we went for dinner at The Old School House. We also attended their church for Wednesday night Prayer meeting. Their pastor is an excellent Bible teacher and we could tell that the Libby's are well loved and cared for there.
Tonight we took The Cousins to Pizza Hut and then to see Ratatouille. We had a good visit. Tomorrow we take them to their soccer camp and to a day camp for Miss D then head home. Stopping in to see dear Erna on our way.
This week began with us taking Ya-Ya into camp, bitter sweet time for us all. We are encouraging her to come back next year for the LIT leadership training for a month or so. She is growing up! Remember the first year we took her there and all she did was catch grasshoppers instead of joining in with the rest. She has really grown from that.
We are finding our way being grandparents from a distance. The kids graciously let us interrupt their lives like this. My heart still longs to be more available but I am learning slowly to not look back to press hard into what God wants and plans for my life. I feel our little family is changing once again with these big moves, another adjustment, but I must take one day at a time and one visit at a time.
Thanks again dear family. Love you all forever
Mom
Lots of news, Rich has resigned from The Meeting House and he and Christine and H and H will be moving to Orillia area where Rich will be helping a church there with multi-sites. He has had over 5 wonderful years with Bruxy and the staff at The Meeting House but he is feeling led to help this newer work that has been started in Orillia. Rich and Christine are selling their home in Hamilton and are in the process of finding their new home in Orillia. It is wonderful that they already have some longtime friends who have also moved to that area.
We stayed a couple of nights with Rich's. Had the opportunity to spend time with H and H and see them at their swimming lessons. They have made great progress. We all went to Hutch's on the Beach for dinner one night.
Jake and Heather continue to search for a home in Niagara. They are very near to closing a deal there. Please pray into this move and for the sale of their house here in Erin. We had the wonderful opportunity today to return to Erin to babysit The Cousins, pick them up from soccer, etc and stay overnight to help Jake and Heather to stay in Niagara until a new home is found.
We had a wonderful visit with Aunt Connie and Uncle Dave at Kettlepoint. We attended Miss Saigon at the little theatre in Grand Bend; kind of risque in parts but beautiful music, especially the duets. Then we went for dinner at The Old School House. We also attended their church for Wednesday night Prayer meeting. Their pastor is an excellent Bible teacher and we could tell that the Libby's are well loved and cared for there.
Tonight we took The Cousins to Pizza Hut and then to see Ratatouille. We had a good visit. Tomorrow we take them to their soccer camp and to a day camp for Miss D then head home. Stopping in to see dear Erna on our way.
This week began with us taking Ya-Ya into camp, bitter sweet time for us all. We are encouraging her to come back next year for the LIT leadership training for a month or so. She is growing up! Remember the first year we took her there and all she did was catch grasshoppers instead of joining in with the rest. She has really grown from that.
We are finding our way being grandparents from a distance. The kids graciously let us interrupt their lives like this. My heart still longs to be more available but I am learning slowly to not look back to press hard into what God wants and plans for my life. I feel our little family is changing once again with these big moves, another adjustment, but I must take one day at a time and one visit at a time.
Thanks again dear family. Love you all forever
Mom
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
July Visit
Our friends from Burlington, the Andrews, just left. They have been here for 5 days. We all attended TheCall at LP Field here on 7 7 07.
You know it is very hard to describe that day. It was billed, not as a festival nor concert but it was prayer and a fast. In 95 F heat we fasted for the day; prayed for the turning of this nation towards God and away from moral decay; we had communion with the 55 000 plus; attended wedding ceremonies of 3 couples right there in the stadium; heard Michael W. Smith read a letter from George W. Bush; knelt on the cement floors of the stadium in prayer; saw close to 10 000 mainly youth down on the field praising God through prayer and worship music. Much much more we heard; it was a day of repentance for the 40 million aborted children in this country. We heard from a former abortion doctor; a young woman who was talked into an abortion in her teens; a couple who have adopted a rescued baby; a man who paid for an abortion. We need to speak out and support pro-life politicians and the church needs to step up and support these moms who decide to let their babies live; the church needs to step up into the adoption arena. We need to pray for the dismantling of abortion.
My own thoughts on this, as a foster mom, I have some experience and knowledge and witness, I think the church needs not to be afraid of raising other women's children. The children are innocent, they are the victims and the church needs to get over itself and this fear.
We stood in silent protest, with red tape over our mouths with the word "LIFE" written on the tape, for the murdered and innocent. Powerful but just a small description of the day. Apparently God.TV will be re-broadcasting this event in the days and weeks to come, if you can find it on the Internet.
Well, back to reality, laundry and the like. May I never forget all I experienced and pledged on 7 7 07 and may God continue to lead me in His will for my life.
Love to all
Grandma
You know it is very hard to describe that day. It was billed, not as a festival nor concert but it was prayer and a fast. In 95 F heat we fasted for the day; prayed for the turning of this nation towards God and away from moral decay; we had communion with the 55 000 plus; attended wedding ceremonies of 3 couples right there in the stadium; heard Michael W. Smith read a letter from George W. Bush; knelt on the cement floors of the stadium in prayer; saw close to 10 000 mainly youth down on the field praising God through prayer and worship music. Much much more we heard; it was a day of repentance for the 40 million aborted children in this country. We heard from a former abortion doctor; a young woman who was talked into an abortion in her teens; a couple who have adopted a rescued baby; a man who paid for an abortion. We need to speak out and support pro-life politicians and the church needs to step up and support these moms who decide to let their babies live; the church needs to step up into the adoption arena. We need to pray for the dismantling of abortion.
My own thoughts on this, as a foster mom, I have some experience and knowledge and witness, I think the church needs not to be afraid of raising other women's children. The children are innocent, they are the victims and the church needs to get over itself and this fear.
We stood in silent protest, with red tape over our mouths with the word "LIFE" written on the tape, for the murdered and innocent. Powerful but just a small description of the day. Apparently God.TV will be re-broadcasting this event in the days and weeks to come, if you can find it on the Internet.
Well, back to reality, laundry and the like. May I never forget all I experienced and pledged on 7 7 07 and may God continue to lead me in His will for my life.
Love to all
Grandma
Sunday, July 1, 2007
Happy Canada Day!
To Y'all! It was a year ago today that we left Canada and moved here to Tennessee. In lots of ways it is hard to believe.
We are wearing Canada Flag pins today and have a USA flag and Canada flag hanging out front. Never have we been so patriotic.
Like I have said often, if I had to move anywhere, Tennessee is a great place and it would be perfect if all of you were here with us. But we each have our own lives to live. God has chosen this path for the us right now in our lives.
Our friend, Bill Andrews, told us almost a year ago to not miss why the Lord moved us here, there is a reason and a lesson. Part of it is definitely for Grandpa and his work life, part of it for Ya-Ya, she has blossomed. For me, I feel still in a holding pattern or I have missed His reasoning. In my mind I recognize lots of great things about this move, my heart and spirit just need to catch up.
Last evening we celebrated Independence Day with church friends way out in the country. We drove along numerous winding roads, some only 1 car wide until we reached our destination. This couple lives on 60 acres. About 10 acres are cleared for their beautiful homestead. We parked and walked back through the woods to another clearing where they have a picnic area and huge volleyball pit, two outhouses with running water and a huge BBQ that can cook maybe 50 hamburgers at one time. We walked down a hill, through some more woods to a lovely little fishing pond where Ya-Ya and lots of the teens and kids were fishing.
In the evening there were fireworks, Grandpa brought some that were like a cannon and blew high into the sky and then starbursts. He also brought some long sparkles for the kids. A great evening.
Have a great day, we love you all,
Grandma
We are wearing Canada Flag pins today and have a USA flag and Canada flag hanging out front. Never have we been so patriotic.
Like I have said often, if I had to move anywhere, Tennessee is a great place and it would be perfect if all of you were here with us. But we each have our own lives to live. God has chosen this path for the us right now in our lives.
Our friend, Bill Andrews, told us almost a year ago to not miss why the Lord moved us here, there is a reason and a lesson. Part of it is definitely for Grandpa and his work life, part of it for Ya-Ya, she has blossomed. For me, I feel still in a holding pattern or I have missed His reasoning. In my mind I recognize lots of great things about this move, my heart and spirit just need to catch up.
Last evening we celebrated Independence Day with church friends way out in the country. We drove along numerous winding roads, some only 1 car wide until we reached our destination. This couple lives on 60 acres. About 10 acres are cleared for their beautiful homestead. We parked and walked back through the woods to another clearing where they have a picnic area and huge volleyball pit, two outhouses with running water and a huge BBQ that can cook maybe 50 hamburgers at one time. We walked down a hill, through some more woods to a lovely little fishing pond where Ya-Ya and lots of the teens and kids were fishing.
In the evening there were fireworks, Grandpa brought some that were like a cannon and blew high into the sky and then starbursts. He also brought some long sparkles for the kids. A great evening.
Have a great day, we love you all,
Grandma
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