July 28, 2011
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I’ve been so remiss and terribly busy – I’ve become a poor, negligent blogger, I’m afraid. My oldest son, Josh and his wife, Kirsten were with us not long ago….
and my oldest daughter, Katie, is coming on Sunday.
That means that this summer these are the only two we are missing:
Jon and Kat. But, they are already thinking through plans for a visit in the fall/winter.
I do wish I could transport all my kids to the west coast,
but I know they each need to follow their own journey
and I am grateful for whatever shared time we are given.I have many more photos I could post. Since our trip east in May there have been drama productions, days of yard work, b’day celebrations, an aquarium trip,
the end of another school year, a violin recital, parties, parties and more parties, opportunities to serve the poor, a church campout, a short family vacation,
garage reorganizing, a youth retreat, women’s Bible Studies, bike expeditions,
books read, movies watched,
days at horse camp, out of town guests, ballet lessons,
a 4 day music festival, a bit more unpacking,
numerous hikes…..
and just regular life.
Whew.If you follow my Facebook page, you’ve probably “seen” at least some of those activities….
I’ll try to put a sampling on here from time to time.
And, there’s plenty more on the calendar for the upcoming weeks.Now you can see why my blogging has been so sparse.
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“I am sure we honor God more if we gratefully accept the life He gives us with all its blessing, loving it and drinking it to the full, grieving deeply and sincerely when we have belittled or thrown away any of the precious things of life.” ~ D. Bonhoeffer“Everything God has created is good, and nothing is to be thrown away or refused if it is received with thanksgiving.” 1 Tim 4:4
There have, of course, been challenges amidst all our activity, but the blessings always outweigh them – something we can truthfully say, as long as we have life.
Gratitude is the oil for every season, whether it be slow, lean, abundant or hectic.*********
We’re still pretty amazed with Oregon….
….more to follow, which will show you why.
Comments (18)
Hey Mornin Glorie…great shots…I can tell you’ve been busy….busy is good…ilym
I also would love to have my children closer, especially now that there are grandchildren, too! Oh! I miss them! Still, as you said, they have their own lives to live, and I am grateful for the times when we can be with them. Nice to see you back here! Blessings!
Wow you have been busy! Time with family is precious.
It sounds like you’ve been even busier than we’ve been! Yesterday, I was so worn out from all heat around here I sat around the house and read all day long (until I had to take my daughter to dance, of course)… I just had to have one lazy day this summer. Your pictures of Oregon are beautiful.
@mlbncsga - Yes, busy is good.
@DanishDoll - I can imagine how much the missing increases once the grandkids arrive. Grace to you!
@Ponder_ing - Yes, we need to recognize how precious it is, don’t we? Not take it for granted….
@quilt_cats - What have you been reading? I’m currently reading a Liz Curtis Higgs book. She came from our hometown in PA.
@i_was_there_and_back_again - I love Liz Curtis Higgs! I’ve read all of her books and am waiting on the next one. The book I’m reading right now is Sharon Hinck’s book, The Restorer’s Journey (it’s book 3 of The Sword of Lyric series). Three other good ones I read during July were Salem Falls by Jodi Picoult, Learning by Karen Kingsbury and The Peach Keeper by Sarah Addison Allen… amongst others. I know it will be getting busy again soon, and cutting into my fun reading time.
@quilt_cats -
The house in Bookends belongs to a friend of mine. It is absolutely darling inside.I’ll have to check out some of your other reads. I’ve read 3 other Piccoult books since June. I esp. liked House Rules. Fascinating.
AS always your pictures are great, it must be so very beautiful there.
You and your family are very busy but have such great times, it is good to see you back on Xanga once in a while. Maybe you can have more time for it later. Love your quotes and thoughts. Gratitude is indeed the oil for every season.
Hi, Trish —
Good to see you’re so busy — that sounds as if you’re finally feeling a bit more settled in! I’m so happy to see you’re still amazed with Oregon — it’s a beautiful state! I’m still hoping to vacation up that way before too long ~ ~ but not sure when. For some reason I’ve been missing your posts, sparse as they are — I’ll begin to watch more closely for them! Maybe it has to do with the fact that since December I’ve been a little wrapped up in estate stuff (which is now almost done), and with redefining my life once again!I dropped FB because of security reasons — somehow somebody interjected into an e-mail conversation I was having ~ ~ ~
Janet
I am glad Trish , to see you blog again on xanga . Facebook looks more fugace . You have been actually busy as you mention it .
Life is so , the children grow more and more and have their own independant life and soon their own family . We have , as you say, to be happy when they share with us a parcel of their time or their children .
Enjoy Oregon . In the past I knew a old xangan who lived there . He is gone now , 2 years ago. He loved this state .
Love
Michel
Hi! I have a question I thought maybe you could help me with? I bought a book at the thrift store for 50 cents. I started reading it and enjoying it. I did not look at the title of author (or if I did I forgot both!). Now I have lost the book. Cannot find it anywhere. I want to finish the book though so want to get another copy – but can’t since I don’t know the name or author
So I thought maybe there was an off chance you might know what it was since you like to read? The book was about a man who was going to interview to teach at a school. He found out that the school preferred that their teachers be married, so he paid a woman in another unit of his apartment building to pretend to be his fiance for the weekend, and to fly out to the job interview with him. That’s as far as I got in the book. If there is any chance you’ve read it (and I realize the chances are slim), would you remember the name or author? Thanks!
@Ponder_ing -
Sorry, never heard of it! But, I bet if you google that summary, it might show up!
Thanks!
@fauquet -
Michel, what does fugace mean? And yes, I think most Oregonians love their state.
@slmret -
Janet, I hope your estate business settles well and smoothly. What will you be doing once it’s behind you?
I check your site Thrish and I read above your question about fugace . It is a French word that means ” fleeting ” .Sometimes I forget I have to use English words !!
Love
Michel
Your posting becomes fleeting . I think you have serious reasons .
@fauquet -
No worries, Michel…just super busy and gone quite a bit…hopefully I will return soon!