These are for you, kids!

LEVI...

I put your Tshirt that I found in my trunk, on your 'French' tiger, oui! oui! so he would look like you. I found these bubble gum wrappers stuffed behind some items in the antique ice box (you did chew the gum, didn't you?) Our 'blankie' fell between the mattress & head board but found its way to Tiger. He likes lots of hugs!

ABBY...

Is this an age progression photo of you?

LUKE...

See how nice your heart picture looks in the frame with the two Wien paintings? Will we see your art work in the museums someday?

BRAD...

You won't see this in Austria!

STACEY...
I should have taken a photo of our newly arranged closet (with your scrapbooking stuff)...but thought that would really scare you!

A new kind of Normal ...

Life as I have known has turned upside down.



The "Normal Family" ... I don't fit "in"... I'm trying to find my place in this world.


I am where I am because this is where God wants me to be.

I am trusting in the Lord with all my heart and leaning not on my own understanding; in all my ways I will acknowledge Him, as He is directing my path. Proverbs 3:5-6

How do you see it?

This is how I see the world....blurred & out of focus...



This is how the rest of the world sees things!
Yes...this is a snail. I was on my knees with my rear in the air capturing the moment as my neighbors were passing by wondering, "what is that ol' lady doing now?", as they hurried off to work on Monday morning. I was so intrigued with seeing the snail cross the sidewalk, that I HAD to run into the house to get my camera to capture the moment. Needless to say, this event made me late for work. I called to say that I was on my way BUT I was taking pictures of a snail out of it's shell. Isn't it cute? Look at the antenna! That is so cool!! (I was sweating like a pig and my make up was dripping off my chin!)



During the day, I took some trash out to the garbage & see what was outside ...



Snails having a family reunion picnic! Have you ever seen anything like this before? The path was filled with snails...everywhere! Snails of every variety! They covered the side of the building, they were in the puddles swimming, they clung to the windows, (wondering what are they doing in there?) I'm telling you, they were everywhere! And they were having a party!

The next morning, I stepped outside and this is what I found...



Nothing but the shell of the leaf. I had never seen anything like this before, have you? It made me realize just how much God loves us even more! He provided the leaf for the snails and yet everyday He provides us with so much more!

"If this is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire...But seek His kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well." Luke 12:28-31

"What is there to do?"

I thought that I would have a bit more free time with the kids being gone. NOT! Read on!
Peculiar People came to St. Andrews and performed 2 nights with their gospel centered drama skits. We laughed and we cried during their moving performances. Friday night live! was extra special with a trio of jazz musicians adding back ground music for the skits.
Charlie & Ruth Jones have been performing together for 20 years. They have unique talent and write their own material. Lyn & I had the pleasure of hosting them while they were in S. FL. Check out their web site for additonal information. www.peculiarpeople.com

Mili Cook is ready to serve some delicious cheese cake and other fabulous desserts with coffee for the Coffe House.


VBS kicked off today with the story of Jonah. Seaquest is the theme.

The Seaquest actors: Summer, Erin, Dwight & Jeremy
Don't they look cute?

Thanks to the teachers and helpers (being inspired by God) the decorations came together!





Under the sea ...

Home port...

Noah's ark room is transformed...



Pray for the young hearts to accept Jesus as their Savior. Don't let them try to run away from God, or hide from Him, but run to Him and then run for God and save many lives as Jonah.

Hollywood Beach Bash

Do you know this woman? She is trying to blend in with the tourists. Is it working? She was born & raised in S.FL living in the Hollywood area her entire life. So why is she trying to look like a tourist?

Two wild 'n crazy Glam Grams are out again!


We have arrived...bee bopping with the tourists as we listen to Wayne L at the Hollywood Beach Theatre.

Check this guy out! He's trying to think of a new dance move...or remember the old one...or...what did I come here for?

He's starting to wind up! He's a dancin' machine!

Topping off the night with a homemade blueberry pie and vanilla ice cream. UUUuummmmm!
Thanks to Stacey for bringing the blue berries home from the blueberry festival in Lake Placid. Hey! Who ate that slice of pie?

Where's Levi?

I miss my grandbabies....




Where o' where can my Levi be?

I had nursery duty this morning at church. There were no little ones to watch, so I thought that I would get my fix and visit the Creation Castle where Samuel, James and Ethan were playing. When Ethan saw me, he exclaimed,"Levi's here!" I shook my head and said "No." He then asked, "Where's Levi?" Seeing their bright eyes and smiling faces made me face reality...Levi was not coming bck for a while. That is when tears welled up in my eyes and I had to leave.

Glam Grams night out!

Creatures come out at night!


We attended the elegant wedding of Cliff & Kim. Congratulations!


Big fish....little fish....1, 2, 3 ... surely there's a fish for me!

With all the fish out there...

We escaped from the BIG one...that got away!

Moving on ...

I feel like I'm on a roller coaster ride that doesn't end. Saying "Bye" to the kids was extremely difficult as I choose to remain in denial & 'pretend' they are on vacation. I love seeing the pictures of CO and Pikes Peak & hearing of their adventures. God has been so gracious by placing people into their lives at crucial times, reminding them of His sovereignty.

I feel lost and don't know where my place is in this world. My ADD & OCD kicked into overdrive & I cannot focus on anything! I miss my grands! I wonder what they are doing and how they are. I don't know what to expect when Lyn starts chemo. Please pray for her health & well being.

Praise God for His timing! I received McMullen's prayer letter today and it screamed at me! I totally understand the transition they are experiencing, being displaced and becoming vulnerable and exposed. I am truly amazed how God orchestrates our lives and intertwines it with others whom we can learn from and relate, while being stretched with our faith in Jesus, seeing how desperately we need a Savior.