Thursday, November 02, 2006
Monday, October 16, 2006
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Some Firsts...
There have been several new beginnings these past few weeks. On Sept 17th we started our new third service at Northlake Baptist. It is being held in the Gym and is more casual and a little different format. We had 85 at the first Sunday and 77 I think on the second Sunday. We are getting a little faster with set up and tear down although we need more people to help set up. Our biggest frustration is the projection of words for worship which hopefully can be improved soon. Otherwise things are going pretty well.
Another first for us was a new home group that we are starting for college and young adults. Our first meeting was last night and it went well. Hopefully we can get more people interested and involved in the planning and running of the meetings as Chris and I don’t necessarily want to be the ones leading.
Chris was finally able to get out on his first fishing trip on Sunday. He had to get a new motor because the propeller broke and nobody carries the part anymore because it was an older model but he found one on Craig’s list in Portland and picked it up Thursday night. He caught no fish but had fun.
We have been having a lot of meetings the last week or so… for the third service, a training seminar for home group leaders, a Peru trip mission team meeting, monthly mission team meeting set up for the service plus chruch and homegroup. This next week won’t be as bad except Chris will be at a coding conference for his job for his continuing education. I get to go to a quilt show instead :)
That’s it for now. Jan
Another first for us was a new home group that we are starting for college and young adults. Our first meeting was last night and it went well. Hopefully we can get more people interested and involved in the planning and running of the meetings as Chris and I don’t necessarily want to be the ones leading.
Chris was finally able to get out on his first fishing trip on Sunday. He had to get a new motor because the propeller broke and nobody carries the part anymore because it was an older model but he found one on Craig’s list in Portland and picked it up Thursday night. He caught no fish but had fun.
We have been having a lot of meetings the last week or so… for the third service, a training seminar for home group leaders, a Peru trip mission team meeting, monthly mission team meeting set up for the service plus chruch and homegroup. This next week won’t be as bad except Chris will be at a coding conference for his job for his continuing education. I get to go to a quilt show instead :)
That’s it for now. Jan
Saturday, September 23, 2006
Reflections
II Corinthians 1:3ff
Blessed be the God and father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
Empathy: The ability to share in another’s emotions, thoughts or feelings.
It is beneficial (although not fun) to walk in another’s shoes for a time. I have been thinking about this over the past month or more as I have encountered various aches and pains. We all go though things in our lifetime that are not fun such as prolonged pain or sickness, loss of a job, a failure, loneliness, the hospitalization of a loved one, even facing death or perhaps financial problems. No temptation (or condition) has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful and he will not let you be tempted beyond your strength but with the temptation will also provide the way of escape that you may be able to endure it. I Corinthians 10:13.
As we go through various things we will be able to relate to other’s suffering and will be able to encourage and comfort them.
I am going to try to be more empathetic and comforting to others and encourage myself that this too shall pass.
Blessed be the God and father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
Empathy: The ability to share in another’s emotions, thoughts or feelings.
It is beneficial (although not fun) to walk in another’s shoes for a time. I have been thinking about this over the past month or more as I have encountered various aches and pains. We all go though things in our lifetime that are not fun such as prolonged pain or sickness, loss of a job, a failure, loneliness, the hospitalization of a loved one, even facing death or perhaps financial problems. No temptation (or condition) has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful and he will not let you be tempted beyond your strength but with the temptation will also provide the way of escape that you may be able to endure it. I Corinthians 10:13.
As we go through various things we will be able to relate to other’s suffering and will be able to encourage and comfort them.
I am going to try to be more empathetic and comforting to others and encourage myself that this too shall pass.
Sunday, September 10, 2006
After a sucessful garage sale last weekend Friday Sept. 9th was the final moving day for Milton and Theo. Teresa helped after school and Chris after work and Jan brought some dinner after getting off work. Linda helped all day. Gradually things are getting settled. We are gradually seeing more counter space, less boxes, more knick knacks. Strangely our house is beginning to look a lot like grandma and grandad's house as you can tell by the pictures above.
Friday, August 18, 2006
Dear Milton and Theo,
Since your anniversary we have enjoyed keeping you company out at your farm. However, recently we have wittnessed how busy you have become since deciding to move, and we felt that it was time for us to move on. Truthfully we were beginning to become concerned that we would be accidently taken to the dump or sold at a garage sale. Therefore, we found it necessary to vacate your lovely facilities. We hope you do not feel too bad, for we have truely loved your company.
Recently your family came out to haul wood and we felt it was the perfect opportunity for us to hitch a ride. Therefore we stowed away in their wood loaded trucks.
Since that time we have been enjoying the home of your son. While there we discovered their plans to visit Yellowstone National Park. Since the Mrs. and I have never really been outside of Washington we felt that this was just what we needed. After discussing it with the rest of the your family they have agreed to let us tag along. We are truly grateful and expect the trip to be very enjoyable.
The Mrs. and I have been busy getting ready for the trip. We went to the supermarket to stock up on whatever we might need for the trip and then we set to the task of packing.
Which was quite difficult since we have never really had to think about such things before. However, we feel we have finally successfully accomplished these tasks. We do hope that we can once again visit you once your life has become more settled. You will have to give us a tour of your new place! We will continue to keep in touch. Thank you very much for your care and hospitality. Give Mike our best.
Your Friends,
Mr. and Mrs. Flamingo
Since your anniversary we have enjoyed keeping you company out at your farm. However, recently we have wittnessed how busy you have become since deciding to move, and we felt that it was time for us to move on. Truthfully we were beginning to become concerned that we would be accidently taken to the dump or sold at a garage sale. Therefore, we found it necessary to vacate your lovely facilities. We hope you do not feel too bad, for we have truely loved your company.
Recently your family came out to haul wood and we felt it was the perfect opportunity for us to hitch a ride. Therefore we stowed away in their wood loaded trucks.
Since that time we have been enjoying the home of your son. While there we discovered their plans to visit Yellowstone National Park. Since the Mrs. and I have never really been outside of Washington we felt that this was just what we needed. After discussing it with the rest of the your family they have agreed to let us tag along. We are truly grateful and expect the trip to be very enjoyable.
The Mrs. and I have been busy getting ready for the trip. We went to the supermarket to stock up on whatever we might need for the trip and then we set to the task of packing.
Which was quite difficult since we have never really had to think about such things before. However, we feel we have finally successfully accomplished these tasks. We do hope that we can once again visit you once your life has become more settled. You will have to give us a tour of your new place! We will continue to keep in touch. Thank you very much for your care and hospitality. Give Mike our best.
Your Friends,
Mr. and Mrs. Flamingo
Saturday, July 29, 2006
I have been doing some sewing the beginning of this week. However on Monday I had a flare up of arm pain so went to the doctor on Wednesday and she says it is bursitis and to try to rest the arm. So the rest of the week I have been trying to not do much which is driving me crazy. We have watched some movies and such and I have been reading.
Thursday Laura and I went shopping to pick out fabric for a quilt Laura wants to make. It was fun and we actually found 22 fabrics we agreed on that look great together. We just have to come up with a backing which we have kind of picked out but they didn’t have enough. So we are looking a little further. Then Andrea has decided to make a quilt also so she has picked out her pattern. I spent some time trying to figure out yardage and we plan to go shopping tomorrow for the material. Today while out garage saling we came across a sewing machine so I picked it up so we would have enough for everyone to have a sewing machine to use.
Also today we went out to Cathlamet to load up some wood that Milton is giving us. Andrea joined us with her Dad’s BIG truck so we had our little one and hers. We only got about half the wood or even less than half but have a pretty big stack now. We were thankful for Andrea’s help especially since I was only using one arm.
Chris and I went to dinner at Marcia and Barry’s yesterday and played Rummy tiles. Chris one the first game and I won one and Barry won two so it was fun. We hadn’t gotten together for over a year although I have seen Marcia around town.
Thats it for now.
Thursday Laura and I went shopping to pick out fabric for a quilt Laura wants to make. It was fun and we actually found 22 fabrics we agreed on that look great together. We just have to come up with a backing which we have kind of picked out but they didn’t have enough. So we are looking a little further. Then Andrea has decided to make a quilt also so she has picked out her pattern. I spent some time trying to figure out yardage and we plan to go shopping tomorrow for the material. Today while out garage saling we came across a sewing machine so I picked it up so we would have enough for everyone to have a sewing machine to use.
Also today we went out to Cathlamet to load up some wood that Milton is giving us. Andrea joined us with her Dad’s BIG truck so we had our little one and hers. We only got about half the wood or even less than half but have a pretty big stack now. We were thankful for Andrea’s help especially since I was only using one arm.
Chris and I went to dinner at Marcia and Barry’s yesterday and played Rummy tiles. Chris one the first game and I won one and Barry won two so it was fun. We hadn’t gotten together for over a year although I have seen Marcia around town.
Thats it for now.
Monday, July 17, 2006
Wow! What a busy week. A lot can happen in a week. Let me count the blessings…
1. Laura had a fun weekend in Idaho with Andrea at a horse show. God protected them through a blow out and brought them home safely.
2. Chris passed his coding test and is now Milton Chris Ferguson CPC-A
3. Laura turned 21 celebrating with friends, at Grandma Ruth and Grandpa Larry’s and this past Saturday at Henri’s. Thanks to the loving family that made it special with toasts, advice, blessings and pictures and gifts.
4. Andrea had a lovely wedding which we were able to participate in with sewing, parties, rehearsal and reception. Laura got some good pictures.
5. Milton and Theo bought and sold houses within just a few days of each other. Now comes the hard part of sorting and packing. We will be glad to have them closer and will cherish memories of them at their old home.
6. Jonathan and Tonia were able to come home for the weekend.
7. We enjoyed seeing Jacob and Diane. They gave us some raspberries and I made some jam this evening.
8. We finished the weekend with naps, reading and quiet peaceful moments. What a blessing.
1. Laura had a fun weekend in Idaho with Andrea at a horse show. God protected them through a blow out and brought them home safely.
2. Chris passed his coding test and is now Milton Chris Ferguson CPC-A
3. Laura turned 21 celebrating with friends, at Grandma Ruth and Grandpa Larry’s and this past Saturday at Henri’s. Thanks to the loving family that made it special with toasts, advice, blessings and pictures and gifts.
4. Andrea had a lovely wedding which we were able to participate in with sewing, parties, rehearsal and reception. Laura got some good pictures.
5. Milton and Theo bought and sold houses within just a few days of each other. Now comes the hard part of sorting and packing. We will be glad to have them closer and will cherish memories of them at their old home.
6. Jonathan and Tonia were able to come home for the weekend.
7. We enjoyed seeing Jacob and Diane. They gave us some raspberries and I made some jam this evening.
8. We finished the weekend with naps, reading and quiet peaceful moments. What a blessing.
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Congratulations are in order for Chris for passing his coding test and becoming Milton Chris Ferguson CPC-A. We are proud of you!
Also a happy birthday wish is due to Laura today. Happy 21st birthday! We look forward to celebrating more on Saturday. We love you and are very proud of how you turned out.
Also a happy birthday wish is due to Laura today. Happy 21st birthday! We look forward to celebrating more on Saturday. We love you and are very proud of how you turned out.
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