Big Hair Challenge

I realize that after a long break from blogging, coming back with such a silly post is, well, silly, but I couldn't resist. Sharon and I had been talking about the "big hair" thing many months ago and I told her I thought I had bigger hair than she did and she challenged me! So, now I challenge all of you. Post your "biggest hair" photo you can find. This photo was taken in April 1991 (I was 28 at the time). I know - what was I thinking! Let's refrain from beginning a discussion on the outfit! I think my pants are turquoise blue!

Making the Best of a Bad Situation

Two Years Ago Today...

I was trying to track down my husband. I needed to speak with him about a baby boy that was born in Newport, Oregon just a few days prior that needed to go home that day with his forever family. I was having a little trouble finding Jim through the phone or email so about 10.25am, I jumped in my car and drove to his office. I left a desk covered with papers and computer still logged in.

Jim and I finally connected and after a few more hours, we drove home with our son that very evening. What a day! I will never forget.

I will also never forget the kind and loving friends that were there in Salem waiting for us with baby items and even some frozen dinners. It was about 10pm mind you. I think Abby got her boys out of bed to be there!!! What a blessing.

Now Daniel is two years old and I can hardly imagine our lives without him. What a difference a day makes!

With God, all things are possible. I REALLY BELIEVE THAT!

Requests

My day begins with a request. "Sin', sin'." Translation - "sing." Further translation - "Please turn on the music."

More requests - "Poo poo! Poo poo!" Translation - "Let's go to the backyard and look for any dog poop and then pick it up right away!"

Another request - "Foffee" Translation - "Can I have a sip of your coffee?" (By the way, we thought by giving him a sip of black coffee we would stop future requests - it didn't work.)

Jim comes home from work every day to the same request - "Mayo. Mayo." Translation - "Can we go and get the mail from the mailbox?"

I think what Daniel is really requesting is that we love him and spend time with him. Our answer, “OK, we will!”

March 2008

Catching up some more!

Check out Phillipians 4:8

Shout out to my husband's blog! Yes, he is blogging now. He has been a long-time reader of a few blogs that explore "end times" issues and theological questions. He's been only a "commenter" up to this point and decided to take the plunge. His motivations for blogging are different than mine but I enjoy reading about topics we have discussed together and seeing a broader explanation of his views and opinions. It may not be your cup of tea - OR - it may spark in you a side of yourself that has been laying dormant. Give it a peek. (You must know that I think he's brilliant but he can't be right about everything - comment away but keep in mind, this is the man I love.)