My Man...
I love, love, love you.
(Do ya' get it?!) Never mind that he is looking at his Palm Pre! He is still my Mr. F and I am his. Lucky me =)
Summer Travels... The Zoo
Our visit to Portland at the end of August afforded us a chance to visit the Portland Zoo. We had a great time, although it was classic Portland weather (cold and overcast). Esther was most excited about the penguins, and both girls enjoyed meeting the baby elephant.
We splurged and rode the train. A first time for all of us.
For the Love of a Mother...
As most of you may know, my mom has been in a battle against Multiple Myeloma. Recently she underwent an autologous stem cell transplant at OHSU. Our first visit to Portland was at the end of August, before the transplant. We enjoyed visiting with Grandma and Grandpa at the RV and I am glad that we were able to all be together.
Our latest visit was just last week. This picture was taken from the waiting room at OHSU where the girls and I stayed while Isaac and Aunt Elaine went in to visit mom. Because of a suppressed immune system and a concern for germ transmission, children and anyone with cold symptoms could not go onto the unit.
We were able to visit for a bit when mom came out to the double doors- we just spoke over the door jamb! This was my first time seeing her so changed- physically. I know all of that will resolve in time. I also know we serve a God who is bigger than anything we could imagine- and no matter what we walk through he is present and he is unchanged. What has struck me more than anything is realizing how precious our time together is, and how strong this woman truly is. I cannot imagine the strength and resolve my mom has needed to walk through this. I am touched by her positive attitude through it all. She never lost her hope. In fact, I am willing to bet that her hope is stronger and faith more sure.
We love you, Grandma; Mom.
Home Sweet Home
As we pulled up to our little red house last night in the dark a wave of comfort washed over us. After spending an entire week away from home, we were all glad to be back. Don't get me wrong, we had an amazing time at the beach and a wonderful time visiting with family and relaxing (I will post on that soon with pictures!) but there is something so pleasant about falling into your own bed at night. The windows were open with a crisp breeze telling us that autumn is right around the corner and our little ones were sleeping safe and snug in their beds right next door. If that wasn't enough, morning came.
First I heard Esther. She was telling Grace a story about a princess with a pink dress and a crown. The next thing I know, she is inviting Grace to join her up in the top bunk where many giggles soon follow. Esther says: "can I poke your eye?" "....no... can I poke your eye?" "....no."
And then more giggles. Life is good.
An Article: "The Hope of Heaven."
I just thought you all might find some encouragement from this very moving story. Not only does it offer a perspective on living with hope through loss, it is a great reminder to be following the commands in Deuteronomy 11 that says
"faithfully obey the commands I am giving you today—to love the LORD your God and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul-" v.13, and "Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up." v. 19
The writer also has a blog that I recently have started visiting called Simple Mom. Here she has various articles and guest writers that talk about different home organization and family topics. I haven't read through all of them, but what I have read I have enjoyed.
Grandma Connie Greetings 02
Grandma Connie is currently in OHSU for some stem cell transplanting.
We LOVE YOU GRANDMA CONNIE
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