New Computer…

So, trying out a new blog function.  Hope you are enjoying the spring weather that we are having.  80s today definitely welcome you home.  Heading to the park in a little while…

Happy Spring!

I'm LOVING it!

So, the weather people finally got it right, for the most part. They have been forecating snow all week and saying we could get a significant amount. About the time I got home last night (Friday), it started snowing. After about 1 hour, we already had 2 inches! It snowed all night and morning and we now have around 7+ inches. The deck has spots of 15+ inches from the blowing off of the roof.

Blue is LOVING the snow and constantly wants to go outside. Then, when he gets out, he just runs like a crazy man! He will even pick up a little to eat as he is running. Really funny to watch. Polly isn't as crazy about it. She gets colder faster so after a few minutes of running around, she is ready to get back to the gas logs.

And to think, I am staying in a nice warm house and Mike is backpacking somewhere in VA! Good thing his Big Agnes got here just in time. I am sure he really appreciated having a warm sleeping bag last night. I just talked to him and he said they had 6 inches already, still snowing, and it was forecasted to snow until 1pm tomorrow. Glad they are enjoying it! and have the gear to stay warm and dry.

Great is THY faithfulness!

I awoke this morning with this song in my heart and it's been with me all day. I am so thankful for God's faithfulness to me and my family. God truly protected my parents yesterday. In what was a very non-peaceful situation, God granted HIS peace that surpasses ALL understanding.

Great is Thy faithfulness, oh God my Father;
There is no shadow of turning with Thee;
Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not;
As Thou hast been, Thou forever wilt be.

Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see.
All I have needed Thy hand hath provide;
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!

Summer and winter and springtime and harvest,
Sun, moon, and stars in their courses above
Join with all nature in manifold witness
to Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love.

Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see.
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided;
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!

Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth
Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide;
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!

Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see.
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided;
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Looking forward to a great 2010! I can't believe we are already in a new decade...I remember when the 2000s were SO far away and now we are already 10 years into it!

We are ringing in the New Year with great anticipation as to what God will do this year. We hope you are too.

HAPPY NEW YEAR ~ 2010!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas!

Love,

Mike, Miriam, Polly and Blue

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

We hope your family is enjoying the Christmas season.

May you remember the TRUE meaning of Christmas this year:
"For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." John 3:16

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Just wanted to say Happy Thanksgiving! We have so many things to be thankful for this season and I love that we have a day (for now at least!) set aside for us to be particularly thankful.

I read in Jesus Calling this morning the following that I wanted to share. What a great reminder to read on Thanksgiving Eve.

"Thank Me frequently as you journey through today. This practice makes it possible to pray without ceasing, as the apostle Paul taught. If you are serious about learning to pray continually, the best approach is to thank Me in every situation. These thankful prayers provide a solid foundation on which you can build all your other prayers. Moreover, a greatful attitude makes it easier for you to communicate with Me."

"When your mind is occupied with thanking Me, you have no time for worrying or complaining. If you practice thankfulness consistently, negative though patterns will gradually grow weaker and weaker. Draw near to Me with a greatful heart, and My Presence will fill you with Joy and Peace."

--Taken from Jesus Calling, November 25

May this be a reminder to you also to keep a thankful heart throughout the year, not just on Thanksgiving Day.

Enjoy your day! Happy Thanksgiving!