Our Creator at Work

This morning I watched the sunrise over the east.  What a magnificent sight it was!  Here are a few pictures.  Who could not believe in the Lord Jesus Christ our Creator?!?

Thanksgiving and Many Blessings

Thanksgiving has come and gone.  The turkey, dressing and rest of the dinner was cooked.  The tables were set.  Family came.  We ate.  We visited and fellowshipped together.  Family left.  The house was then quiet. 

This year Keith and I cooked the turkey in an electric roaster.  We like how it turned out and we had the oven to put the other hot dishes in while it was finishing up baking.  Dinner was delicious with the help of Lori as she brought her sweet potato casserole, vegetable casserole, pumpkin pies, and mile high apple pie.  We were so blessed to have Lori, Rich, Jen, Mom and Dad join us for our dinner. (Mark, Denise, and Jess; we missed you, though!)  We had a great time of laughing and sharing together.  Even though the Lions lost, we had a wonderful day.  We are sooo blessed as a family!  It was a great day together.

We are thankful to our Lord and Savior for his many blessings to our family.  There are so many things to be thankful for.  Most of all, we're thankful for the gift of salvation our Lord has given us. 

Great Giving Challenge Contest Entry: Rick

Great Giving Challenge Contest Entry: Rick

Financial guru, Dave Ramsey is having a contest in which people can make a video to share their contest entry. The prize for this contest is to be able to give away $1,000 a day for five days. This man has shared his entry.  You can view "Rick's" entry (click on above link)  He wants to be able to provide as many walkers with the seats and handlebar brakes on them to as many needy random people as he can. What a neat way to help those out so they don't have to use a tennis ball walker anymore. If you feel so led, you can support "Rick" by casting your vote for him at http://www.daveramsey.com/ He is doing this in in memory of his late wife who died of cancer. What a neat way to not only help others but also do something to honor his late wife.

Tornado Warnings and Extreme High Winds in October

The last couple days, we have sure experienced a variety of weather from tornado warnings to extremely high wind warnings.  Tuesday, we woke up to a tornado watch until noon.  Keith's school ended up closing and it did turn into a tornado warning at about 10:00 am.  We experienced very high winds here in Wyoming. 

We have seen various pictures posted of Lake Michigan with the huge waves crashing over the various lighthouses and even some "experienced" kayakers braving the waves in Grand Haven.  Many people made trips to Lake Michigan (Holland, Grand Haven or Ludington) experience the crashing waves.  Well, we didn't get over to Lake Michigan, but the next best thing would be to view a video of what it was like in at the Ludington beach.  Here is a very short video that almost makes you feel like you are there:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLvmaCdwRcM

Monday Morning News

Last week, Jess lead a workshop in Washington D.C. for unemployed people to mentor them on how to apply for jobs, write resumes, etc.  If you would like to view an article in the Washington Post, here is a link to view some pictures and read more about it.  http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/10/22/AR2010102205928.html

Whirlwind Weekend

Last weekend, Jess brought her special guy home so he could meet some of her friends and see where she grew up.  It was his first visit to Michigan.  Too bad the weather wasn't so great to show off our beautiful West Michigan area! 

As you can imagine, it was a "whirlwind weekend" with Jess and Andy.  They arrived late Friday night and left late Sunday afternoon.  They were on the "go" from the time they arrived until they departed.  Nonetheless, it was a great time.

Late Saturday afternoon, we drove up to Ludington for dinner.  Before dinner, we drove down by the beach and marina area and showed him the Badger in dock.  We also drove up in the Fourth Ward and showed him where Mom lived.  We then drove to the restaurant and met Uncle Bill and Aunt Dianne, Aunt Merna, and Mom and Dad.  We were glad that Dad felt good enough to go, too.  It was a nice time of fellowshipping together.  After, we went back to Mom and Dad's for some of Mom's homemade apple pie.  Needless to say, it was delicious!  Since the "coffee making committee" struggled, we didn't end up serving cofffee.  That'll be a memory in itself.  Ha!  Sorry, no picture of that!

Sunday, they got up and attended church, where they met more friends.  After church, we had roast beef dinner with apple crisp for dessert.  When dinner was over, Keith took them to school, so Andy see where she attended school.  They arrived back home and had a few minutes to do last minute packing and visit a bit, then Keith took them to the airport for their departure. 

We treasured every minute we had with them....as parents do!  Thanks to Jess and Andy for a great weekend!  Already looking forward to a return visit, soon! 

Fall Sunset

Last week, my dad took a fall after first passing out, and I drove up to Ludington to be of support to Mom and Dad. When I arrived at the hospital, I never expected to see him in such a way. He had a huge black eye (very puffed up and almost swollen shut), 13 staples in his head, 5 stitches on his lip, a missing tooth from his plate, 3 broken ribs and other bruises on his face, along with being diagnosed with pneumonia. I felt so bad for him. He had no idea what had happened.

When I arrived at the hospital, Mom had been at the hospital all day with Uncle Bill and Aunt Dianne. They had left just before I arrived. (Their help and support was so appreciated!) When Dad finally got settled into his room, Mom and I went and got something to eat and then headed back to the house. Mom got into the house and I took a very fast drive down to the lakeshore to snap this picture of the sunet. I couldn't help myself; I just had to get it!

Just another beautiful portrait by our Creator. Thank You, Lord, for your many blessings for which we are so underserving.