We tend to do our special days all in a wad in this family! the 8th was Mom and Pop’s anniversary…they have been married…..I don’t know…close to 60 years, I think! Then Pop’s birthday is the 9th and Ian’s is the 10th…which is today!
I just have to tell you that this is a very special young man. I have seen God’s hand on him throughout his life. He loves to have fun, works hard, loves his grandparents, and is always willing to lend a helping hand…well, unless he has a more pressing engagement…or if he’s sleeping in…but, he will get around to it eventually! 😉 Most importantly, he loves the Lord. He lives true to himself in all situations, and follows a stict moral code. I never worry about his behavior, or actions when he is away from us…he has proved himself too many times.
He is the last of my children…and a surprise blessing from the Lord! He is adored and treasured by all those who know and love him!
Happy Birthday, my son!
[pictures with: Santa, Aunt Joy, brothers, friend, Houston.Today has been a good day! First I met some dear, dear friends this morning for breakfast. We met at Atlanta Bread and talked and talked and talked. We haven’t all gotten together in too long. Ann and Kathy used to teach at the same school I do. Wow! Those were the days! Then Ann retired to lavish love on grandchildren, and Kathy, the artist, moved on up to the higher grades…teaching art. Judy used to live across the street from me, and we have shared some of life’s sweetest and most trying times! When I was pregnant with Alex, she copied me and got pregnant, too…with sweet Dana. Those two were like brother and sister. Dana with coal black hair and Alex with pale blond. They went to school together, and were true buddies! Then, I had Ian, and Judy was there to help me cope with that.(see Ian’s story…sidebar) Judy taught public school 7th grade for25 or 30 years and retired a few years back. She even went with me when Alex was in the hospital in Dallas.
It was great to hear about all their children and grandchildren, too. We made plans to get together again soon. These ladies are true friends and so important to me. Pictured below is Ann, me, Judy, Kathy.
Before I left Atlanta Bread, I got them to pack up a box of goodies to go. I hurried to Pop’s to wish him a Happy Birthday! Whew! Just made it before he went off to work! Isn’t he the most handsome man? I love him so dearly! He is 82 today. Can you believe it? He doesn’t look a day over 70!
Then I had to take my dear, dear, laptop to the hospital. Late last evening, she had a little spell. I knew something was wrong…it was so unlike her. She blinked and sent some some kind of code word…and then she just closed her screen and refused to open back up. I coaxed and coaxed…even Alex came and tried with his most convincing words. But all to no avail. So, she is at the hospital as we speak…and I have not heard from her as to a diagnosis yet. But, I just know she is lonely there and wondering where I am. We have such a close relationship…she follows me around every where and even climbs in bed with me when I need to rest. What a trooper…I’m just praying for a quick recovery so she can be back by my side soon.
So. I am talking to you friends on my desk top….which has been having its own issues lately. Alex said all along it was nothing serious, and he could fix it. Well, today was the day it finally had to be fixed…I could wait no longer. Well, I had no idea that this would lead to open-case surgery. Do you know what the guts of a computer look like? Well, I do now and it is not pretty. But, being the strong women I am…I even helped with the procedure. We took out a shiny round thing and Alex sent me to Wal-Mart to get another one. I did and he replaced it. We closed the wound and put it in place. Then, he turned her on…and…all was NOT well. She flashed this urgent message that we had not connected a major artery back to its rightful place. So, we had to go back in. She flashed again…we went back in…again and again and again. Finally on the 6th time…we got it right. We sent her to recovery and when she booted up…it was with a smile on her screen! Now, all was well. So, I am speaking to you through her and she is glad to be of service. She is even showing the correct time and date now. Wow! Modern medicine!
One other good thing…Adam had to have surgery on his nose last week, for the second time in 3 months. He went back to the doctor today for a check up and the doctor is very happy with the results. He should be able to breath much better now!
O.K. I am thankful for all these things…and YOU, too!
A team of Italian artists led by Jan Vormann have taken it upon themselves to improve several crumbling building exteriors with legos. That?
Years ago the Hawaiian islands were formed by volcanoes erupting on the ocean floor. Eruption upon eruption finally reached above the water and after many, many years, the islands were formed. All was barren, lava rock…inhospitable to most life forms. As the winds and rains and ocean surf worked on the rock, breaking it down into soil, birds flying overhead began to use the island rocks as a resting place during long flights across the ocean. As birds will do, they dropped some things while they rested, and eventually seed came to be deposited on the sharp rock. And, as seeds are born to do, they would eventually find the soil, germinate, and take root in this barren land. So, over time, the beautiful Hawaiian islands became the lush, garden islands they are today.
So tenacious is the tiny seed. It seeks to find a place to grow. This is its sole purpose. To burrow in, germinate, and grow to maturity. Then, send out new seeds to begin their own journey of life. Even if the conditions seem to be against them, the determined ones, the strong ones, are able to live out their purpose.
I was reminded of this recently while I was in Savannah, Georgia. Walking along the Riverfront, it is interesting to see how the elements have affected the building materials. It has worn them down, leaving crevices, and breaks between the bricks and stone and mortar. And, even in hot, humid Savannah, the mighty seed continues to show its tenacious spirit. Look at the walls I discovered as I walked along River Street. See how one has taken hold…then several…then many. Eventually making a beautiful, living thing among the harsh elements.
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Let this be a reminder to us. As life moves along the path chosen for us, at times we find ourselves in situations or places that are not of our choosing. However, we have the ability, with the help of our Heavenly Father, to change our surroundings. We can take hold, and do what we were created to do. We can make “our world” a more beautiful place by showing the love of the Father, by looking for a way to bring ‘new life’ to a barren place. We were created to serve the Lord. Let us serve…and grow…wherever we happen to land.
I am a Christian woman who has survived many years on the planet. God has blessed me with a wonderful family: husband, 3 sons, a dear DIL, and a precious grandson. I also have dear friends to keep me inspired. I am an artist of sorts and am finding my way through the great blessing of retirement. I recently retired after 20 years as a music teacher. Life is good!
Hello, my name is Everly. I am a blogger living in New York. This is my blog, where I post about interior design and decoration. Never miss out on new stuff.
