Showing posts with label friends. Show all posts
Showing posts with label friends. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Devastation

Here are a few pictures from an area fairly close to us.
We had three days of pounding rain and these poor people have lost almost everything. For some, not only did their basement flood, but
it seeped up into their homes, their cars, campers, boilers...all ruined. Many of these families are friends of ours and classmates to our children.
Just days before, we were together at a special gathering sharing laughs and great conversation.

It doesn't seem fair. Prayers just don't seem enough.




(Above)
The water came so quickly that it surprised these poor souls.  They were unable to
safely leave their homes without help. 
This pool belongs to a co-worker of  Neil's.  That fence is a six foot fence!

     Neil took this one at the top of the hill.  On the far right is the park where our kids like to play, it looked more like a river.  If you attempted to go down that hill, you would be up to your shoulders in water.
It is a blessing that everyone made it out safely, but devastating to observe such destruction. 

One of the teachers from the school stopped by tonight and mentioned a fund raiser to help the families from our school.  That is a start, I suppose. 

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

There truly IS a bright side...

Our nation's economy is going down the tubes. (Don't worry, I am done with the finger pointing.) Everywhere you turn we are reminded of bailouts. lay offs and rising taxes! But there is a light at the end of this turbulent tunnel that we are traveling in.

Our personal relationships can and will grow stronger as a result of this. I am hopeful that people will realize how important it is to share your life instead of running around like a chicken with it's head cut off. It doesn't cost a whole lot of money to sit and chat, share a meal (even if it's hot dogs and beans), take a walk, or play a board game with family and friends. (Making love to your spouse doesn't cost anything, and it will bring you even closer. I highly recommend it!) Instead of worrying about where to take a vacation, which car we should buy, or how many minutes we've used on our cell phone, we can focus on the people in our lives that make us truly happy and fulfilled.

Now I understand that some of us are struggling to put food on the table or trying to find a job, but if we are surrounded by people who truly care and love each other and support one another, this journey will be easier than if traveled alone or unhappy.

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

 


Here it is...this year's Christmas card picture. Every year I vow that I will be more creative and thoughtful, and
every year I break that vow. I know one vow that I am not going to break. I vow not to lose sight of the reason for the season. God Bless you all and enjoy your families and friends.
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Monday, February 18, 2008

The flies are back in flight

Hi there!

Just a quick health update. Ryan, Emmy,Allyson and Zach are all doing well. Lindsey says her neck hurts (translate: sore throat), Neil is laying in bed moaning and groaning but says he's fine, and I am just tired. But a good tired! Oh and I have a frog in my throat which freaked Linds out when I said that. She wanted to see it and then said,"Well spit it out!"

I ended up going out with my great pals Melissa and Paul last night! I hadn't been out with Meliss since her beautiful wedding day in August of 2006 (and Allyson's conception night) so it was fabulous! I smiled so much that my cheeks are sore (translate: we were big goofballs on the dance floor at 80's night and caused a scene.) Just like the good old days!

I plan on spending lots and lots of time with my kiddos this week since it's school vacation. I hope all of you are well! See you next week!