Jan. 10, 2008 Making up for lost posts
"Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
For those of you who have been wondering, I’m still around. I’ve just found that I don't have much time for blogging these days. I still think in terms of blogging sometimes. If I’d had the time over the past few weeks to actually put my thoughts on HSB, these are a few of the things I would have written about.
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I love Christmas! The sights the sounds the birth of Jesus. I love it all. Contrary to the materialistic spin that is put on the whole holiday we try not to focus on all that. It's the birth of Jesus and that's all good!
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My oldest daughter and her husband finally closed on their first home. I am thankful that they have been blessed so early in life. It was touch and go for a while but it all worked out. The house is a 1920's farm house. Think old and needing lots of work, but with lots of potential!
It's out in the country but not to far from a main road. It's just them and a neighbor. Very quaint, very quiet and very peaceful. I would have loved to have had a cute little house like that when we started out. We are all very excited for them. God is good!
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We had twin goats born recently. It was a severely cold day and one didn't make it. The one that survived is a boy. Figures!
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Our Family Project.
We bought a fixer upper house last October that we intend to sell once the work is completed. We're getting close! This has been an ongoing family project. Our children are learning the ins and outs of rehabbing and remodeling a house. It's been a lot of work. I mostly take pictures and tell everyone what a great job they are doing. I have way to much to to do in my own house and it's stuff that only I can do. The house is looking great and everyone has been working so hard, especially my husband who always does his best. His work slowed down last fall and I am not sure what he would be doing right now. The Lord has provided just enough work to provide for our needs. Other than that we are living on faith.
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BIG NEWS! ----- BIG NEWS! --------- BIG NEWS!
Our baby is starting to take his first steps. Yes, some may think he should already be walking since he is now 15 months but we just take our time around here. It looks like he'll break the slowest walker record of 18 months. Go baby goooooooooo!
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"I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it."
John 14:12-14
We'll we are off to a faith filled year at our house. I've had to put my total trust in the Lord in so many areas of my life. This is not always easy but is always good. I have also had so many people ask me to keep their lives and situations that look hopeless, in prayer. If you also have a situation that seems hopeless remember that we serve the God of Hope. Nothing happens by chance but by His will. Amen.
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Mar. 6, 2007 Happy Birthday Dad!
 Current picture: Celebrating my dads birthday. My dad, sister and niece in Rhode Island.
My Dad turns 70 today
Growing up in Portugal as the oldest son in his family my father took on a lot of responsibility. He was asked to quit school and work the family farm. Once he met mom his whole life changed. He still worked hard, but now he had someone he could share his life with. I don't think anyone could have guessed how it all would have turned out.
 Early picture of my parents. Mom is holding me.
In 1970 my parents, now with 2 very young children, immigrated to the USA. How brave he was tomove a young family to an new country with so many unknowns ahead of him. He didn't know the language and knew very few people here. The current picture on my avatar was probably one of the last photos of me taken before we left for America.
My parents worked very hard that first year. I remember mom telling me that when they first arrived here she would put us down for our naps (my sister and I) and she would go off to work and dad would arrive shortly after. One day the neighbors below our apartment heard one of us crying and found out that we were being left alone and offered to care for us until dad got home. Of course I don't remember this but I am thankful to that family for helping my parents. I know mom was not comfortable with the idea of leaving us but to keep her job she had to get there on time and dad couldn't leave any earlier in order to keep his job. We lived somewhere in Massachusetts and they didn't know anyone. The first year must of been very challenging for them.
A year later, once their work visas were completed, we moved closer to my father's brothers in Rhode Island. This is where I remember "home". Both my parents found new jobs and we began our lives in the USA. When we were of school age my sister and I attended Catholic School. My parents wanted better for us than what the the Public School had to offer. They were wise!
Fast forward. I am now married and have greatly blessed my parents  with grandchildren. All his life my dad was always concerned about going into debt. He always said he wanted to sleep with his head clear. After years of my mothers urging and much encouragement he finally bought his first home. This was a dream come true for my dad. He had always found us nice apartments but after working so hard for many years having his own home was a great joy to him. My mother was also very pleased. She could now decorate "her" house and plant flowers in "her" yard.
Forward about 10 years. In November of 2002 our family planned a visit for Thanksgiving. We had already moved to Tennessee several years before. My sister was expecting her second baby at this time. This was going to be a very happy time for my parents. However, the unexpected happened.
The week before Thanksgiving my parents were involved in a very serious car accident. A young teenager with a suspended drivers license ran a stop sign and hit the drivers side of my parents car. Mom was driving because dads vision was poor in the evening sun. Dad barely survived the accident and mom died instantly. It is peaceful to know that she is with Jesus.
This was a very trying time for our family. Most especially for my dad. He didn't just lose my mother that day, he lost his life as he knew it. Dad had some serious health issues and my mother had been his sole caretaker. We were forced to sell his house because he couldn't keep it up himself as much as he wanted to. The worst part of all was that neither my sister or I felt that we could care for him. We both had very young children. My sister gaev birht to her son the day after my mothers death. Dads health issues were a major concern. So we placed him in what we found to be the best retirement living home we could find. My sister did all the work. I am thankful that she has stepped in where I have not. Being the oldest, I have always felt like this is all my responsibility but living so far away has been a challenge.
Through all these years dad has been in and out of the hospital several times. It really is a miracle that he is still here. It is hard to believe that he has made it to see his 70th birthday. I know that most days are hard for him and that he is dong the best that he can. I know that he has put much faith and trust in
the Lord. That is what has brought him to this point.
 My parents in Gatlinburg. This was their first visit to Tennessee.
This is what I like to remember.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DADDY!
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Mar. 4, 2007 Would you - could you - do you - color your hair?
I was in a discussion once that included women coloring their hair once they started to show those inevitable (for most women) gray hairs? I think I will not color. However, until the time comes and I see what gray looks like on me I may change my mind.
In the meantime my very knowledgeable support group leader has shared some very interesting information about the dangerous chemicals found in hair coloring products as well as some more natural alternatives. You should take a few minutes to read what she has to say. Than come back and tell me if and how you will handle that crown of glory.
A gray head is a crown of glory;
It is found in the way of righteousness.
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Feb. 18, 2007 Now I'm curious..............
It's been great seeing some of my real life friends start blogs here. I wanted to let you lurkers
(yes, you know who you are) know that you can still leave me a comment to let me know that
you have stopped by. Simply click on POST A COMMENT and fill your name where it says
Anoynomous. I'm very curious. Who is watching me...or should I say...... reading this now? 
Winter lies too long in country towns;
hangs on until it is stale and shabby, old and sullen.
~~Willa Cather
We had a little "snow storm" this weekend. Boy, were my children excited! I didn't let them
go outside yesterday evening when it started falling. I just didn't want the wet dirty clothes
to deal with that night. But right after church and a big breakfast they were sent on their way.
It was rather cold but they didn't seem to mind. All they wanted to do was play in the, now
crisp, white stuff. I got to stay inside where it was warm and play with my baby.
By the way -- he is now 4 months old and weighs 22lbs!
I am moving him into size 2T and hoping some of it will fit again next year.
We have skipped several diaper sizes and size 4 seems the most comfortable.
Now that we have had snow MY winter is complete.
I am anxious to see some sunny skies and warm breezes
blow against my face. I do love a warm day.
Who else is ready for spring?
*Stay tuned - My sister sent me some of my old baby pictures for Valentines Day. I was wondering where those were. I will post those next time.
Whatever is has already been,
and what will be has been before;
and God will call the past to account.
Ecclesiastes 3:15
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