Decorating for Christmas....plus more.........

This is the main Christmas tree in the sanctuary at the church.
This picture really doesn't do it justice.
Patricia Carole with an 'e' & My Little Georgia Peach
decorated it, I was the gopher.
God has been so good to us at First Christian Church.
He has given us some amazing, loving, talented folks.
I just happen to be friends with a few of them.

Pastor Danny Chamberlin. He has a tremendous
gift for preaching God's Word, plus his love
for all of us at First Christian.
He is an amazing person. We love him .

This is Mark Hammer, our Youth Pastor along with
Rachel Chamberlin & Missy Stone.
Mark came to us a little over a year & 1/2 ago.
He & his wife, Lindsay have truly been
a great blessing to our church.
This picture was taken in the fellowship room,
just one of the tree's we decorated for Christmas.
The photo was taken by me, so not the best.

Stitching With Meg & Friends!

Miss Lucille, Meg [our teacher], Poppy Anne
& I went to Pendleton for a stitching class with
Meg who is the designer/artist/stitcher/quilter of
Crabapplehill designs.
She is so fun! This is our 4th class we have taken
from her. It's about the fun, laughing being together
& oh yes, learning new techniques is REALLY
why we are there. :)

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

This time of the year is most special to me.
I have so much to be thankful for.
I have a tendency to forget how blessed I am.
Our Lord & Savior is a very loving & giving God.
He always provides when I need it.
But most of all He loves me very deeply.
This last weekend was no exception how He works
and shows His love to one of His little sheep who
didn't know Him yet.
It was Sunday morning and Rick [I will use his real name
because He did confess his love for Jesus at church] decided
he didn't want to live any more. He got a bed sheet, took it
to a spot where there would be NO one around to see him
or hear his cries for help if that should happen.
He hung himself off the bleachers at a ballpark across
the street for Jason's mothers home. [Jason & Jr. work
for Billy]. Rick didn't know that Jr. & Jason would be
outside early that morning having a smoke waiting for
the rest of the family to head to Portland shopping.
Jr. heard something, didn't know what it was at first.
"Help.....ME!" the voice cried......then again. Jr. & Jason
walked over to the ballpark, slow at first...as they weren't sure
what was going on, then Jr. saw Rick, they both raced into action.
Jr. told Rick, "Don't you worry, I won't let you go!".
911 was called, Rick was saved as Jason scurried up the
bleachers to release the knot.
Rick was taken to the hospital, police were called and the
state gets involved, so many things take place that I
have no clue about but
Rick was finally voted into the "Grace House". It is a home
for men who need some love and care after drugs etc.
God had a plan, Rick wasn't going to ruin it.
God used Jr. & Jason along with many other folks.
Rick excepted Jesus as his personal Savior and was
baptized on Saturday night.
Pastor Mike Wilson has told Billy that his mission work
is his business, I believe God is using him in that way.
Thank you Lord for Jr. & Jason, I pray that Jr. & his family will
find Jesus in all this.
Jesus' work isn't finished yet!!!
I am so blessed, I have a wonderful husband who I dearly love.
3 fantastic daughters, 3 great son-in-laws & 5 adorable, loving,
smart & beautiful grandchildren, not to forget about
all my other family & friends who I cherish.
Thank Lord for this wonderful holiday to remember
what is really important......YOU!

Shelby Kay & Aaron...

Aaron & Shelby Kay enjoying her birthday which just
happens to fall on Halloween.

Leaving Honey in charge...

Sara Jane & David headed off to an Oregon Duck
football game. They left Honey in charge, so
Lauren & I decided to go visit
my niece Jessi Grace her husband Zu, & their
children Jaden, Amiya & Kiomi.
The weather was wonderful so we headed to the park.
Fun was had by all.
Everyone played so well together, I tried to take
some pictures but I am not a very good
photographer. The Day was awesome...
Lauren & Honey both survived even though
Lauren cried to go to bed she was so tired and
slept 13 1/2 hours that night. Sara Jane asked me,
"What did you do to her?"
We just had fun...
And oh yes, GO DUCKS!!!

The younger girls enjoying some frozen chew toys.
Both Lauren & Kiomi cutting new teeth.

Jaden, Lauren, Amiya & Kiomi deciding their next move.

Lauren having a great time running through
the grass at the park gathering leaves. Oh
yes, she LOVES leaves.

Jaden enjoying himself with the girls
on the playground equipment.

Kiomi & Lauren having a great time on the swings.

Miss Lauren had NO fear of stepping
off and sliding down the
curly slide. She almost gave Honey
heart failure several times!

Oh didn't I tell you that Zu & Jessi Grace are expecting
another baby in December? Yes it is true,
they will have another little boy.