Dear Mr. Ebli-
Thank you so much for travelling to Ohio this past Thanksgiving. Thank you for being the kind of friend who does not shy away from a friend who is ill. Thank you for coming and doing all the cooking on Thanksgiving. Thank you for coming despite the fact I'd been up all night hurling. Thank God it was food poisoning and not the flu so you and your family did not get ill. Thank you for reminding me of your great gift of simple joy. You were simply the most joy filled person I've ever known. You enjoyed and shared simple fun with us.- Great conversation, stringing popcorn and cranberries, purusing recipes, pictures, reminiscing, laughter, games, good food, singing, a love for nature and animals. I have always appreciated your love for your wife and children. Your love was steadfast and it bore many things. I was glad to hear the story of how your family started. I will miss you when I get to the farm, but I know that your legacy and your influence will linger just like an oriental iris' scent even after one walks away from it. I will see you and Beauregard when I get to heaven (and I hope that is later than sooner). See you on the other side. Enjoy as you enter into Christ's rest.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Mother's Day
Cruisin Cubbie came home with an assignment for Mother's Day. He was to answer the prompts
How tall is your Mom? 165 feet tall. Pretty tall about 3 times taller than his Dad who measured in at 55 feet tall.
What does your mom tell you all the time? "Feed the Dog"....I was hoping for "I love you"
When your mom shops what does she like to buy? "Food" Evident we only grocery shop together.
Your Mom's favorite movie and music? Kung fu Panda and Who let the dogs out.
What is your Dad's favorite song? He doesn't sing.
What do you like to do most with your mom? Watch TV (I never knew this)
What do your parents like to cook? Mom-Cheese pizza, Dad-peas
What is your Dad's favorite dessert? Warm ice Cream
What is your Dad's favorite Drink? Milk
Dancing cubbie said, "I think he got confused about Dad and answered his own favorites>" I do say I agree with her.
He also made me a card on his own that said "Hape MOV TRS Da" He just knew there was a T in there.
Dancing Cubbie made a sweet card and project at school. She said "You are the best mom. you are good at making things."
We had the annual breakfast in bed tradition and then up and at 'em I had to teach Sunday School. After church we went to lunch at an Italian resturant, the one with the trees on the roof. Short timers, the name is escaping me tonight. Then, bless the mother who threw a birthday party for her son from 1-4 and invited both of our children. They had a great time and I indulged in a nap. What a great mother's day!
How tall is your Mom? 165 feet tall. Pretty tall about 3 times taller than his Dad who measured in at 55 feet tall.
What does your mom tell you all the time? "Feed the Dog"....I was hoping for "I love you"
When your mom shops what does she like to buy? "Food" Evident we only grocery shop together.
Your Mom's favorite movie and music? Kung fu Panda and Who let the dogs out.
What is your Dad's favorite song? He doesn't sing.
What do you like to do most with your mom? Watch TV (I never knew this)
What do your parents like to cook? Mom-Cheese pizza, Dad-peas
What is your Dad's favorite dessert? Warm ice Cream
What is your Dad's favorite Drink? Milk
Dancing cubbie said, "I think he got confused about Dad and answered his own favorites>" I do say I agree with her.
He also made me a card on his own that said "Hape MOV TRS Da" He just knew there was a T in there.
Dancing Cubbie made a sweet card and project at school. She said "You are the best mom. you are good at making things."
We had the annual breakfast in bed tradition and then up and at 'em I had to teach Sunday School. After church we went to lunch at an Italian resturant, the one with the trees on the roof. Short timers, the name is escaping me tonight. Then, bless the mother who threw a birthday party for her son from 1-4 and invited both of our children. They had a great time and I indulged in a nap. What a great mother's day!
Someone else says and I love it!
Mother Teresa said, "If we judge people we have no time to love them."
It is hot, hot, hot. After school today, we put on our swim suits and sprayed each other with the hose. It was refreshing. Cubbie bear thought it would be good to wear sweats to soccer. He doesn't do cold well. He was drenched in sweat after his sister's practice. Both cubbies are playing soccer. They are really good at it. I was directing Dancing Cubbie to pass the ball, let her teammates have a chance with the ball. Her assistant coach came up to me after practice and said, "She gets better with every practice. She is a natural. Let her take it to the goal, we need the points." Here I am trying to teach teamwork.....she is naturally good at so many things. She could dominate, but in the long run she'll wear out if she doesn't learn how to give others opportunities, even if it is the least of players. It is challenging to teach teamwork in a world so wanting to win. Maybe if we get some points and if she goes others will have their fires burn within them and be pushed a bit. Right now, I am just a parent on the sidelines. I am not the coach or the assistant so I will let them coach and I will continue to cheer for everyone. I'll let you know what happens.
It is hot, hot, hot. After school today, we put on our swim suits and sprayed each other with the hose. It was refreshing. Cubbie bear thought it would be good to wear sweats to soccer. He doesn't do cold well. He was drenched in sweat after his sister's practice. Both cubbies are playing soccer. They are really good at it. I was directing Dancing Cubbie to pass the ball, let her teammates have a chance with the ball. Her assistant coach came up to me after practice and said, "She gets better with every practice. She is a natural. Let her take it to the goal, we need the points." Here I am trying to teach teamwork.....she is naturally good at so many things. She could dominate, but in the long run she'll wear out if she doesn't learn how to give others opportunities, even if it is the least of players. It is challenging to teach teamwork in a world so wanting to win. Maybe if we get some points and if she goes others will have their fires burn within them and be pushed a bit. Right now, I am just a parent on the sidelines. I am not the coach or the assistant so I will let them coach and I will continue to cheer for everyone. I'll let you know what happens.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Peace and Joy
I found this in my handwritten journal and it spoke to me once again today. This is the peace of Christ that reminded me that I so need to be right where I am. So I will share it here as I enjoy reading it again and again.
There is more honesty in being a fellow pilgrim on a journey not knowing than being one who thinks they know everything, yet is evidenced by all their telling they really don't know.
Truth, truth they cry out but really they don't want truth. They think they have the market on truth. Such is telling God what your plan is and asking him to bless it rather than just proceeding on this pilgrimage.
You O' Lord knew me before my days began being numbered on this earth. You O'Lord dwell in the secret place. You O' Lord are full of blessing, goodness, mercy and unfailing love. You O' Lord suprise and amaze me again and again with your touch, your abundant mercy and grace, your sense of humor. To you O'Lord belong all things which you dispense willingly to those who look to you. Thank you!!!
One last thought for today: Somewhere between being somebody and nobody we are called to be his body.
There is more honesty in being a fellow pilgrim on a journey not knowing than being one who thinks they know everything, yet is evidenced by all their telling they really don't know.
Truth, truth they cry out but really they don't want truth. They think they have the market on truth. Such is telling God what your plan is and asking him to bless it rather than just proceeding on this pilgrimage.
You O' Lord knew me before my days began being numbered on this earth. You O'Lord dwell in the secret place. You O' Lord are full of blessing, goodness, mercy and unfailing love. You O' Lord suprise and amaze me again and again with your touch, your abundant mercy and grace, your sense of humor. To you O'Lord belong all things which you dispense willingly to those who look to you. Thank you!!!
One last thought for today: Somewhere between being somebody and nobody we are called to be his body.
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