Kingdom Kids

The kids Sunday morning program at our church is called Kingdom Kids. My husband and I work with the four and five year olds on a rotating basis. Last week the story during our worship time was about Jesus ascending into heaven from Acts 1:1-11. "And when he had said these things, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes, and said, ‘men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.’’’ (Acts 1:10-11, ESV) After the story, the kids have a response time where they pray and reflect on what they learned by doing a craft or drawing a picture. Most of the pictures and crafts that week depicted Jesus rising through the clouds into heaven. We had many cotton ball clouds glued to the drawings! I took this picture at the beach last Friday. When I loaded it onto my computer and looked at it, it made me wonder if this is what it will look like when Jesus returns. I’m sure it will be more glorious than this, but what an awesome thought. He will come in the same way he left. What a sight it will be!!

Till We Meet Again

This past week I found out that my best friend from college, Jennifer Lynn Noonan, passed away. She was a dear friend of mine and I will miss her terribly. She was a bridesmaid in my wedding along with my sisters. We were college roomates for two years and went throught a lot together. We shared a love of horticulture. I don't think I would have survivied the woodies class without Jen. I called her Noonan and she called me "G". She was always giggling and smiling. She had a real servant's heart. I know that she is in heaven and rejoicing there. Knowing that she must be so much happier in heaven than here on earth is a comfort to me. Who can imagine the wonders of heaven? Noonan visited me for a few days in January. When she was leaving she signed my guest book "Till we meet again". Little did either of us know when that would be. She also added "P.S. When you coming to see me?" Lord willing it will be quite some time before I 'come to see her'. When I do we'll have all of eternity to praise our Lord God together! May she rejoice in His glory and marvel at His love forevermore. Till we meet again.

Luge Races

My husband and I went to a luge race on Sunday. Yes, that is right, luge. Muskegon, MI has one of the few luge tracks in the United States and it is open to the public. We didn't race, we've never been on a luge, you need training to go down it without injury. Watching them though made it look like we could do it too. I mean if a sled can go down on its own with no problems, can't we? Maybe next year we'll try. This is a picture of one of the racers.

Dreaming of Spring

Triplets & Cardboard Sled Races

Saturday my husband and I were watching the cardboard sled races during the Grand Haven Winterfest. It was very cold, but a lot of fun! We saw a set of triplets there. I am a triplet, so I thought I would go up an talk to the parents. Unfortunately I waited too long and they must have decided that it was too cold for the babies and left. Anyway, here's a picture. My mom never had a stroller like this! Of course I think you need a narrower one to get through doorways. Wouldn't it be fun to see someone jogging with this? Clear the sidewalk!

The New Year

Well today I'm sitting around, not sure what to occupy my time with. I'm waiting for the Rose Bowl to start. My alma matter, the Fighting Illini, are playing in the game today. The first time since 1984! Anyway, I thought I would jump on the bandwagon and start my own blog. This year I hope to focus on fully relying on God (FROG). That's a hard thing to do in my opinion. Have a good 2008!