If thou givest thy cookies unto the Lord God,
Behold!
He shall multiply them a thousand fold
and He shall cause your pantry to runneth over!
I wonder if just pastor's families get to see this promise fulfilled all the time? :)
Showing posts with label church life. Show all posts
Showing posts with label church life. Show all posts
Monday, June 13, 2011
Saturday, June 28, 2008
This really sums it up!
When we got here we received this great big pile of welcome cards from the First Graders at the school. Mostly done in crayon, cute pictures of the school and kids mixed in, they are absolutely great. For example,
The kids seem to be just as welcoming as the adults. But kids also have their way of stating the obvious when everyone else is too polite to do so- To me, that explains this picture on the back of one of the cards:
Notice how little that poor little stick figure is compared to the enormous eyes! Haha- and we sure know how he feels!
Friday, June 20, 2008
I'M BACK!!!!!
What a day and night and all day today- my dear husband fighting against technology and all that is evil in the world to get us an internet connection. He began tinkering yesterday afternoon, which turned into working, which turned into obsessing and possibly cursing as he worked until 1am this morning. And still the beast was not conquered- he fought and strove and sweat until 4 this afternoon, at which time he proudly declared that I have the SMARTEST husband in the world.
He is now completely exhausted, wearing his pajamas (it is 430 in the afternoon) sitting on the couch with a bag of chips.
It is SO GOOD to be connected to the outside world again! The past week has been so much actual work; moving, lifting, organizing, cleaning, etc... I have missed virtual world!
So that I do not turn this post into an entire novel, I am limiting myself to a few observations about our first days in Columbus- more to come every day or two if things go to plan. We actually unpacked the last boxes today! (though josh still has a few to go through, but he's been busy...) It does not feel like home yet, and though ordination day was quite emotional (more on that later) I don't think the reality of the distance has hit me yet. I have been too busy with the details and work- and I am completely ok with that. So now that the house is in order I might have to go looking for other work... :)
We are nice and dry here in White Creek, though the city of Columbus is still recovering. I hear the hospital will be closed for at least 6 months! (We would go to Seymore, about the same distance from the house). Our house is BEAUTIFUL- It feels huge now that the boxes are unpacked, and it is VERY country. Every morning the kids and I sit on the front porch and listen to the birds, say hello to the horse across the street, etc- just drinking in the summer morning.
By the way, we are certainly in SOUTHERN Indiana. I notice the accents quite a bit (I am sure they do with us as well) - Like "I'm from White Creek" sounds like "A'm from Waat Crick" Or "My great grand mom was a Waat Crick'er, my mom was a Waat Crick'er, my dad went to Waat Crick school, and now I live in Waat Crick." The kids are already picking it up- last night Lorraine said her shower felt naaace (nice)!
I will post more later, including pictures- Just wanted to let you all know I am officially back online! There's something homey about my gmail account and blog- everything around me might be new and different, but my precious social world on the internet is just the way I left it!
He is now completely exhausted, wearing his pajamas (it is 430 in the afternoon) sitting on the couch with a bag of chips.
It is SO GOOD to be connected to the outside world again! The past week has been so much actual work; moving, lifting, organizing, cleaning, etc... I have missed virtual world!
So that I do not turn this post into an entire novel, I am limiting myself to a few observations about our first days in Columbus- more to come every day or two if things go to plan. We actually unpacked the last boxes today! (though josh still has a few to go through, but he's been busy...) It does not feel like home yet, and though ordination day was quite emotional (more on that later) I don't think the reality of the distance has hit me yet. I have been too busy with the details and work- and I am completely ok with that. So now that the house is in order I might have to go looking for other work... :)
We are nice and dry here in White Creek, though the city of Columbus is still recovering. I hear the hospital will be closed for at least 6 months! (We would go to Seymore, about the same distance from the house). Our house is BEAUTIFUL- It feels huge now that the boxes are unpacked, and it is VERY country. Every morning the kids and I sit on the front porch and listen to the birds, say hello to the horse across the street, etc- just drinking in the summer morning.
By the way, we are certainly in SOUTHERN Indiana. I notice the accents quite a bit (I am sure they do with us as well) - Like "I'm from White Creek" sounds like "A'm from Waat Crick" Or "My great grand mom was a Waat Crick'er, my mom was a Waat Crick'er, my dad went to Waat Crick school, and now I live in Waat Crick." The kids are already picking it up- last night Lorraine said her shower felt naaace (nice)!
I will post more later, including pictures- Just wanted to let you all know I am officially back online! There's something homey about my gmail account and blog- everything around me might be new and different, but my precious social world on the internet is just the way I left it!
Friday, May 9, 2008
goodbyes
This is a time of emptying for me. There are so many people to say goodbye to, so many things that I will miss. While I know that our family is going exactly where God wants us to go, and I trust His plans for our future, that doesn't make goodbyes any easier. It seems the closer the friend or family member, the harder it is to trust God to fill up what is lacking when we leave. Sadness and grief are undercurrents of everything right now.
Dear Lord,
Be my strength during this time of grief and change. There are those here that I love that have needs I will not be able to meet when I am away- instead of trusting you to make up the difference I struggle to hold on to them, or I pretend nothing is changing. Lord, your grace is my hope for myself; help me to remember it is also my hope for those I love. Amen
Dear Lord,
Be my strength during this time of grief and change. There are those here that I love that have needs I will not be able to meet when I am away- instead of trusting you to make up the difference I struggle to hold on to them, or I pretend nothing is changing. Lord, your grace is my hope for myself; help me to remember it is also my hope for those I love. Amen
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