Emily has the yucky tummy flu today. Well, the last couple of days actually. Hopefully with a little TLC from Mommy, snuggly blankets, Bugs-Bunny cartoons & Jell-O, she'll be feeling better soon.
Friday, June 29, 2007
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Evidence
Blond hair
Big, blue eyes
Lopsided pigtails
Giant, half-eaten strawberry in-hand
Damp, matted bangs
Denim jumper soaked from a family, water hose escapade
Sticky face tilted upward asking for kisses
Bare feet; chipping pink polish
I say to you with confidence that I know my God exists.
If doubt were to prevail, however, these 3 seconds would be all the evidence I would need to last a lifetime.
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
The Fathers in My World
Daddy & EmmyThese two are best buds. Aaron is such a wonderful Daddy, and Emmy just adores him. It just melts my heart watching these two love each other so much.
Grandpa & His Girls
I am a Daddy's girl through and through. My Dad and I have always had something pretty special. Emily thinks the world of him, too.
Father's Day Weekend
Our little family headed to Michigan this past weekend. We packed a lot of activity into a few brief days. We were blessed to have opportunity to visit some of my extended family in addition to my parents. I'm posting some pictures below:
Mommy had an unexpected visit with her cousin Anne & daughter Caitlyn. We all met up together when we saw Grandpa Bennett in the nursing home. I can't believe we are both Mommy's! :)
Grandpa & Emily hiding in the closet. I'm not sure who was having more fun. :)
Visiting Great Grandpa Bennett in the nursing home.
Exploring Grandpa & Grammy's yard. 
Great Grandma & Grandpa Hagaman came over to visit for an afternoon. Emmy was VERY glad to see them.
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
"Wiladean"
Wiladean went to be with Jesus at 2AM this morning.
Wiladean, we'll miss you. Everybody loved you. You had a way of making me feel pretty special. I think it was the way your contagious smile would brighten your face when you saw me. I'm sure many people can atest to that smile and that feeling of specialness. Thank you for teaching me as a little girl in Sunday School, and as a big girl in the church office. Thanks for opening up and sharing your heart with me in your apartment...and for your cookies during those visits. Thanks for letting the kids bring you muffins. Thanks for loving your church and it's pastors.
I remember the day I attended Brookhaven during my 1st semester of college. Because of your ministry as a greeter, your face was the first that I saw...and it was familiar. That was pure medicine to my terribly homesick heart.
You go on home, Wiladen. You've earned it. You're with Jesus this very moment. Oh, I can't imagine the glory of it all, nor the way your face smiles now... bigger than ever before. Enjoy your reunion with your husband. Stand up tall and breathe in that crystal clean, pure, heavenly air with ease. Relish in your first burden-free, eternal day without a broken heart. Check out all the new sights for us, and don't let Eldine give you too hard of a time. :)
We'll see you later.
Wiladean, we'll miss you. Everybody loved you. You had a way of making me feel pretty special. I think it was the way your contagious smile would brighten your face when you saw me. I'm sure many people can atest to that smile and that feeling of specialness. Thank you for teaching me as a little girl in Sunday School, and as a big girl in the church office. Thanks for opening up and sharing your heart with me in your apartment...and for your cookies during those visits. Thanks for letting the kids bring you muffins. Thanks for loving your church and it's pastors.
I remember the day I attended Brookhaven during my 1st semester of college. Because of your ministry as a greeter, your face was the first that I saw...and it was familiar. That was pure medicine to my terribly homesick heart.
You go on home, Wiladen. You've earned it. You're with Jesus this very moment. Oh, I can't imagine the glory of it all, nor the way your face smiles now... bigger than ever before. Enjoy your reunion with your husband. Stand up tall and breathe in that crystal clean, pure, heavenly air with ease. Relish in your first burden-free, eternal day without a broken heart. Check out all the new sights for us, and don't let Eldine give you too hard of a time. :)
We'll see you later.
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Wednesday Night Randomness
1. Bob Parker is retiring from the show "Price is Right". I'm taking this rather hard. The show is susposed to continue on. I predict it won't even last a year with a new host.
2. I've been missing Brookhaven a lot lately. While it was good to see people at the funeral this week, it only made me ache worse. I'm just glad people hug a lot at funerals.
3. Aaron saw a mouse in our kitchen yesterday. If it is the same mouse that I saw this winter, his name is Jerry. The mouse is still on the loose having run under the stove before Aaron could do anything about it. I'm not happy about this, and am quite afraid to open any kitchen cupboards.
4 Aaron and I are sensing a need for some pretty dramatic changes in our life. I'm trying to be hopefully expectant at what God's power is able to do and what His perfect plan will bring.
5. It feels good to blog tonight.
6. I think the "Terrible Two's" aren't terrible at all. I actually can't imagine a more fun stage. (Though I'm sure I'll think the same thing about 3, 4, 5, etc.)
7. My husband watched a "Celtic Women" DVD with me last night, and let me fall asleep with my head in his lap.
8.. I'm glad God promises to complete the good work He started in me.
9. Emily just woke up crying, so.... I bid you good night. :)
2. I've been missing Brookhaven a lot lately. While it was good to see people at the funeral this week, it only made me ache worse. I'm just glad people hug a lot at funerals.
3. Aaron saw a mouse in our kitchen yesterday. If it is the same mouse that I saw this winter, his name is Jerry. The mouse is still on the loose having run under the stove before Aaron could do anything about it. I'm not happy about this, and am quite afraid to open any kitchen cupboards.
4 Aaron and I are sensing a need for some pretty dramatic changes in our life. I'm trying to be hopefully expectant at what God's power is able to do and what His perfect plan will bring.
5. It feels good to blog tonight.
6. I think the "Terrible Two's" aren't terrible at all. I actually can't imagine a more fun stage. (Though I'm sure I'll think the same thing about 3, 4, 5, etc.)
7. My husband watched a "Celtic Women" DVD with me last night, and let me fall asleep with my head in his lap.
8.. I'm glad God promises to complete the good work He started in me.
9. Emily just woke up crying, so.... I bid you good night. :)
Monday, June 04, 2007
"Helpful Emily"
Last night after church, Emily and I were sitting on the couch looking at some pictures on my computer. I sneezed a couple of times and my nose was stuffy. Emily looked up at me after I sniffed and asked if I was sad. I said, "No, Mommy just sneezed and my nose is running. " To which she responded. "Oh...nose runnin'. I get it. I be right back".
My two-year old then hops off the couch, grabs my husband's dirty sock from the floor that he has just kicked off, and heads back my way. Before I can stop her, she has climbed back into my lap and proceeds to wipe my nose with said sock.
It was absolutely disgusting.
Aaron cracked up.
Emily was quite proud of herself.
I mentally added several boxes of Kleenex to my grocery list, and praised Emily for being so helpful.
Ah...parenting.
My two-year old then hops off the couch, grabs my husband's dirty sock from the floor that he has just kicked off, and heads back my way. Before I can stop her, she has climbed back into my lap and proceeds to wipe my nose with said sock.
It was absolutely disgusting.
Aaron cracked up.
Emily was quite proud of herself.
I mentally added several boxes of Kleenex to my grocery list, and praised Emily for being so helpful.
Ah...parenting.
Sunday, June 03, 2007
Eldine
Rev. Landis died this past week. He died in way that has become all too familiar for this family, and not in a way that you would expect for a 76 year old man. You would have thought it would have been something like his heart. Instead, he was struck by a van while riding his motorcycle/scooter.
When I read the words in the paper...I thought they were lying. My mind couldn't comprehend it. I ached for his family, his church, his widowed daughter-in-law on a mission trip in the Ukraine trying to get home in time for the funeral, and his grandchildren who have now lost two heros in their lifetime.
Today as I lay in bed trying to take a Sunday nap, I ached especially for his wife Ruth. Eldine died 3 days before their 54th wedding anniversary. Tomorrow, she will celebrate without him. How quickly things can change. I wondered what their last words were together. After 54 years, they probably weren't spoken hastily and angrily over the lack of recent help with dishes. My mind drifted to what if it was me. Oh how I would hurt. My heart would break. It's too painful to imagine. Suddenly the dishes didn't seem so important. I had an overwhelming need to reach out and touch my sleeping husband. I did, so thankful for his warmth. One gentle hand...one strong arm...one simple act...one bed not lonely. I don't deserve such wealth.
Ruth...I'm praying for you tonight...especially for the moment when you reach out to touch.
http://www.chronicletribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070603/OBITUARIES/706030331/1023
When I read the words in the paper...I thought they were lying. My mind couldn't comprehend it. I ached for his family, his church, his widowed daughter-in-law on a mission trip in the Ukraine trying to get home in time for the funeral, and his grandchildren who have now lost two heros in their lifetime.
Today as I lay in bed trying to take a Sunday nap, I ached especially for his wife Ruth. Eldine died 3 days before their 54th wedding anniversary. Tomorrow, she will celebrate without him. How quickly things can change. I wondered what their last words were together. After 54 years, they probably weren't spoken hastily and angrily over the lack of recent help with dishes. My mind drifted to what if it was me. Oh how I would hurt. My heart would break. It's too painful to imagine. Suddenly the dishes didn't seem so important. I had an overwhelming need to reach out and touch my sleeping husband. I did, so thankful for his warmth. One gentle hand...one strong arm...one simple act...one bed not lonely. I don't deserve such wealth.
Ruth...I'm praying for you tonight...especially for the moment when you reach out to touch.
http://www.chronicletribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070603/OBITUARIES/706030331/1023
Friday, June 01, 2007
"Splish Splash"
We are still alive. I promise! :)
I'm working from home today, and Laura (my sister-in-law) came by to hang out for awhile. She took Emily outside for her first summer swim. What pink Wal-mart swimming pool would be complete without a makeshift water slide?
Enjoy the pictures! I couldn't resist...
PS. Despite the looks of sheer horror, Emmy was actually having a blast. The last two pics caught the moments of hitting the cold water after sliding down the slide. She was giggling non-stop afterwards.
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