Monday, February 23, 2009
Saturday, February 21, 2009
CHICKEN POX ARRIVES
Lizzie yesterday, February 20.Oh no! It looks like the chicken pox have arrived.
Lizzie has not been feeling well for the last two weeks. She's had a cold, a fever and an ear infection. Hopefully the eruption of the blister-like rash, which looks a lot like chicken pox to me, will be the turning point for her.
Lizzie today, February 21.As you can see, Lizzie has not improved yet. Smiles have not crossed her face much of the day. Please pray that she will get well soon. She says that she is sick and tired of being sick and tired.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
LIFE IS SHORT
This is my father-in-law. He died on February 12, 1986, at the age of sixty-seven, from complications of surgery. The internal bleeding and the resulting shock and kidney failure saw him flown from our local hospital to a more sophisticated facility in Boise. He lay in intensive care for days. Visitation was very restricted, so family and friends spent a good deal of time in the intensive care lounge. During those days, snow was falling heavily, and eyes were glued to the television sets as we watched the space shuttle Challenger blow up. Conversations were awkward, holding the strain of the situations all around us. Minutes ticked by ever so slowly. Hope for "Pake's" recovery was restored one minute, and dashed the next. This intensity defined Pake's life and all our lives from January 20th to the morning of February 12, when Pake passed away.
I have sweet memories of my father-in-law. He was a simple man who loved simple things. He often came to our house to help Harry with building projects on the dairy, making certain to include morning and afternoon coffee-time into his schedule. He never seemed to be in a hurry. I sensed that he loved being here. Pake loved to work in the yard and he loved to craft trinkets from wood in the little shop at his house. Bowling, classical music, "Hogan's Heroes", and a mild cigar (an odd combo, no?) thrilled him.
This day holds that memory. But this week holds the memory of two other young women in our church who lost their battles with cancer.
I have sweet memories of my father-in-law. He was a simple man who loved simple things. He often came to our house to help Harry with building projects on the dairy, making certain to include morning and afternoon coffee-time into his schedule. He never seemed to be in a hurry. I sensed that he loved being here. Pake loved to work in the yard and he loved to craft trinkets from wood in the little shop at his house. Bowling, classical music, "Hogan's Heroes", and a mild cigar (an odd combo, no?) thrilled him.
This day holds that memory. But this week holds the memory of two other young women in our church who lost their battles with cancer.
Dianne Bolt- died of cancer at the age of 52.
Janice Evans- died of cancer at the age of 57
Life is short. Life is precious.
Janice Evans- died of cancer at the age of 57
Life is short. Life is precious.
Friday, February 6, 2009
BOWLING A BIRTHDAY
Grace Adelaide Loman is Seven!Robbie and Elly had a party to celebrate the event at Cedar Lanes in Filer. Everyone except the infants bowled. ....Badly, but we bowled. Sorry, Brad. Everyone, but Brad, bowled badly.
Harry celebrating his moment of glory.Monday, February 2, 2009
FAMILY SUPERBOWL PARTY
February 1, 2009We had the family over to watch the Superbowl game between the Cardinals and the Steelers. Nearly everyone was hoping that Arizona would win. It was disappointing to see Arizona lose, but great to see such a good game!
Even for the little ones, eating is a big part of the Superbowl.
Ava practices her cheerleading skills.
Sofia and Nicolas sporting hats.
Results of the family betting pool:1st quarter - Vereni $25
2nd quarter - Harry $25
3rd quarter - Vereni $25
Final - Robbie - $75
Robbie also won 2nd prize (DQ blizzard coupons) in the halftime logo quiz.
Adriana took 1st prize in that! ( $50 gift certificate to Cabelas.)
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