Small Town Living

Today was the first day we went into Ash Grove to look around some.  We went to the library and checked out what else was on the Main Street.  We went into the Trading Post and looked around. Found a few little things, and decided to get a 50 cent cup of coffee. Sounded good and I like to support small business. The kids asked if they could have one, and I said I would share mine with them. She gave us 5 cups!!!  10 cent a cup for coffee.  The kids were excited. Caleb stumbled across an ipod shuffle, new and sealed in the box for $20!  He called Aunt Kathy and asked her opinion. She said she's buy it from him for $20 if he didn't want it, plus the store owner said she's take it back if it didn't work as well, AND they didn't charge him tax. Nice being a kid I guess!  So he's super excited about that. We also ran into the Dollar General and looked around. Stopped and checked the air pressure in the tire at the Cenex station.  We all enjoyed the friendly people and small town atmosphere so very much. Country living is the life for me!!!

Trials

My heart is heavy sometimes with the loss my friends have gone through, or friends that are fighting cancer or a disease.   I turn that heaviness to prayers and I also remember our promise of our eternal HOME!  Oh what joy and fun we will have when we all get to Heaven!!!  The fellowship we have here on earth often gives me a taste of that future time. For me those trials we go through here seem to be easier with that eternal perspective and trust in God. 

Dad and Mom

My parents came last week so we have been enjoying fun and games with them. This is one of the most relaxing visits I have enjoyed in a long time, since I don’t have work I need to do while they are here. Well, I DO have work I need to do, but I don’t have my machines to do them on!  

Some funny quotes from my Dad.

“They don’t do it my way, so they are goofed up.”

“Do you know how to stay awake in church? Pull a nose hair, and you will wake up, sneeze and cry all at the same time!”

We have also enjoyed listening to stories from both my parents.  Tell us another one, the kids say! Priceless!

I love to hear them laugh and see them laugh.  What joy!!!

Veteran's Day