The Family of God

The following pics are pics of important people of the past to our family. Pat & Bob Shimmin,
Lucian, Mahayla, Michelle Marichano (I butchered the spelling of their names)
Jack Boren, Karen Trout, Allison Trout.
Ron Snow, Sherry and Fred Payton.
Thelma Reece Wagner, Lois Trant, Virginia Connor.
When you have a church family, you have such a support system. Sometimes people forget that church is for sinners and only Christ is perfect.

Our Hero, the Fireman

These are pics of Nate's fire engine he drove for the Jacksonville, OR FD. Talk about a little boy's dream come true!!! He let me sit in it. You just can't imagine the computer stuff, etc.

Respects to Michael and Vanessa, Chris & Sydney

RIP young friends. Jesus is coming soon. We have this hope. Our privelege to know you, Michael. We won't forget.

My Lost Kids are found!!!

These are pics of some very special young people that I was beyond thrilled to see. The occasion was a funeral, a very sad occasion. Michael and Vanessa Pullen and their 2 little children, Sydney and Chris. They perished in an airplane crash in Butte, MT. Michael's parents are so dear to us and our hearts go out to them. But, even good things can come of tragedy. I found my lost "kids" and how wonderful it was to see them, hug them and know they are ok.

Next, Gary was able to visit briefly and cordially with his oldest son, Larry. That is miraculous.

These little stinkers have more energy than a proton bomb! If we could just capture it for our "mature" years. Now that's an idea. I see my retirement nest egg growing, oh, that's the weeds in the flower bed. Darn!!

Marco's bedroom is really cool. His daddy is a flight instructor. So, no surprise you'll find lots of airplanes in his room.

Luciana's bedroom

I love how my daughter has decorated Luci's room. So, I thought I'd share.

Gary and I drove downto Hesperia a week ago and visited the grands. We had much fun with them, but they remind us of how old we are. We were throroughly exhausted by bedtime.