And as always the stories that come with the nominations are simply heartbreaking and they all qualified by my rather subjective standards. Well, all those unfortunate people are so blessed to have friends and family like you to care for them.
And I haven't reached my max yet so feel free to send me a few more names. dorcassmucker@gmail.com
I hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving and long weekend.
On Monday the school kids had a Thanksgiving party. Jenny of course wore the outfit in the recent tutorial, and Paul, of the great dignity and lack of drama, agreed to dress up as well.
On Thanksgiving Day we had dinner at the church fellowship hall with a fun combination of people that included Aunt Allene, Uncle Milford and Aunt Susie, Stanley Warfel, Paul's mom, Uncle James and Aunt Orpha, and my brother Phil and his wife and family. This was the first holiday in a long time that Phil and Geneva could just up and go somewhere, as they've been caring for Geneva's dad for six years. He passed away at age 91 two weeks ago and now their lives and routines are completely different.
Yesterday we all went outside and cleaned the yard in one marathon work session. Paul and the children raked leaves while I trimmed and pulled and swept in flower beds.
Steven innocently rakes leaves onto an innocent pile.
Surprise!
Then Jenny got inspired to make a drawstring backpack.
Tomorrow Steven and a bunch of his friends get baptized.
We are very blessed.
Quote of the Day:
[stolen from Emily's Facebook page, so "Me" is her.]
Steven:It's gonna beep!
Fire alarm: Beep, beep, beep!!!
Me: Steven, what did you push??
Steven: There's a fire! Hee hee hee
Me: (very annoyed) Steven, WHAT DID YOU PUSH?
May today be a very meaningful day for Steven.
ReplyDeleteRejoicing with you about Steven.
ReplyDeleteThe dress-up photo is priceless! You can tell when a girl loves and respects her daddy. :) -PC in VA
Thanks, Wes, it was a wonderful service.
ReplyDeleteAnd PC, you are so right. Jenny is very blessed!