Tuesday, May 29, 2007

This Olde House...

Welcome to the state of organized chaos. You can find parts and pieces of the living room in almost every room in the house. Reminds me of the remodeling of the Bicknell house. This, however, will not take as long to remodel. Ron had already removed all the wall paper from the hall and entry. It is amazing how bright the room has become...

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Then Saturday evening the carpet came up. That was not a difficult task. EVERYONE was happy to help get IT out of the house. (Part of it sits on the curb, even as we speak, to be picked up by the garbage collectors this morning.) There were staples to remove and the floor to be swept. Wooden plugs to be put into the base of the railing and all was set for the next big task. It seems there is nothing, once again, that can stop the "wrecking crew". We just missed the contributions of the other two members that could not be here.




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And through it all the kids seemed content to stay out of the way!!!

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Ron and Wes painted the walls of the living room. And today Ron is taking the first step in the "laying of the floor". He's cutting the piece that will connect the dining room to the living room. Come again and visit "this olde house".

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And in gratitude to the one who gives all, we say,

"Thanks be to God!"

Saturday, May 26, 2007

I Found a Treasure!


While I was looking for my copy of the Collegeville Biblical Commentary for Marianne I ran across this in another of my resource books. What a wonderful surprise. It is my pleasure to share it with you. Wishing all a safe and happy Memorial Weekend.


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Thanks be to God!

Thursday, May 24, 2007

Top o' the Mornin'

What a glorious day it is here today. Just wanted to say, "Good Day" to you all!!!!
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"May our lives be
illumined
by the steady radiance,
renewed daily,
of a wonder,
the Source of which
is beyond reason.
Dag Hammerskjold
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Thanks be to God!

Saturday, May 19, 2007

The Dance Recital

This last week at work has been a real challenge. Having new "tools" to use and others that must be given up to the new technology have caused me to be tired, frustrated and sometimes, as I was yesterday, just plain sad...SO
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Last night was Kellie's dance recital. It was a short program, not elaborate, and great fun. It was such a treat to see the talents of each of the kids in the show. It's especially delightful to see how Kellie has improved in all her skills since I first saw her perform as a small child. I reflect on this because this week my oldest grandchild has become a teenager. She continues to bloom, as we are all meant to, into a young lady now on the threshold of young adulthood. These thirteen years have flashed by. And in those thirteen years Kelly has been so very good at entertaining. Singing and dancing and now ,starting next school year, as member of the Memorial High School Marching band as a member of the Color Guard, she will again be sharing with all of us her talent to entertain.
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Thank you, Kellie, for all the smiles you bring to others through your beautiful smile and "happy feet", especially to your Grandma.

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I was allowed to share last night, also, in the world of Laura's "school" life, as some of her students arrived to take pictures of the recital, much to her delight. But that wasn't the only thing I noticed. Not only at the recital, but at the Dairy Queen after, when students of hers are around her she is treated with much respect and she shares in their fun without relinquishing or diminishing her role as teacher and mentor. She was able to cajole and they could respond without fear of reprisal...Was a sight to behold. Makes me wish I could be a mouse in the corner one day to attend one of her classes.
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Another of those "Christ" moments when I can be aware of his presence in my life.

Thanks be to God!!!

Monday, May 14, 2007

Another Pot of Gold

Gold can be found just about anywhere.
Take one of your favorite books from the shelf
and "re-read" it this week.
As Wes used to say as a very small boy,
"Wouldn't that be a good idea?"