Hi Everyone,
It was so great to be back in my home church. Seeing everyone, hearing a great message and the singing was great too! The Cardamon men sang the special, acappella. They always do and they do a great job.
The message was about Stephen. What an impact he had on the church. The title of the message was "The Spirit of Stephen", something we should all strive to have. Stephen was fair, a man of faith, and full of wisdom. I really need to strive to have the wisdom of Stephen. He was truly committed to Christ, he was courageous to the end. Think about the impact his last words had on Saul (who later became Paul). "...Lord, lay not this sin to their charge." Acts 7:60b Remember those who stoned Stephen laid their garments at the feet of Saul. In chapter 9 we see the conversion of Saul (Paul). Can you imagine the joyous reunion the two of them had when Paul arrived in heaven. How wonderful. Isn't God good.
Again this morning in church was swesome. I can't wait for tonight. We have a missionary speaker.
Scripture Reading: Psalm 27:13-14
"I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord."
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Saturday, July 30, 2011
There's No Place LIke Home
Hi Everyone,
There is no place like home. Arrived home from California at 1:00 am this morning. After sleeping till 10:00 am I got up and made brunch for the two most wonderful men in the world. My husband and son. I am so blessed to have these two guys in my life. God is so good to me.
I have completely unpacked, checked my e-mail, and also fixed supper for Jim and I. Jimmy is out with friends bike riding. I have not made it to my craft room to do any crafting, that may have to wait till monday. I still have to upload my pictures from California. Once they are uploaded to my computer I will be putting some here on my blog.
The weather is nice, alittle hot, but better then being chilly alot.
Scripture Reading: Psalm 27 11-12
"Teach me thy ways, O Lord, and lead in a plain path, because of mine enemies. Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies: for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty."
There is no place like home. Arrived home from California at 1:00 am this morning. After sleeping till 10:00 am I got up and made brunch for the two most wonderful men in the world. My husband and son. I am so blessed to have these two guys in my life. God is so good to me.
I have completely unpacked, checked my e-mail, and also fixed supper for Jim and I. Jimmy is out with friends bike riding. I have not made it to my craft room to do any crafting, that may have to wait till monday. I still have to upload my pictures from California. Once they are uploaded to my computer I will be putting some here on my blog.
The weather is nice, alittle hot, but better then being chilly alot.
Scripture Reading: Psalm 27 11-12
"Teach me thy ways, O Lord, and lead in a plain path, because of mine enemies. Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies: for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty."
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Busy Day
Hi Everyone,
It has been a busy day. I am enjoying my time here in California with Tiffany and her family. Tomorrow Tiffany, Kristy, Abby and I are leaving for LA. We will tour the city and then go to the airport to pick up Jiimy. His plane arrives at around 8:30. We will spend the night down there and then travel back up here on saturday. We plan on stopping in Santa Barbara on the way back. I am really looking forward to spending the week with both of my children. Jimmy and I fly back to PA on the 29th. I miss Jimm very much.
God is so good. Thank You Jesus for walking with me each day.
It has been a busy day. I am enjoying my time here in California with Tiffany and her family. Tomorrow Tiffany, Kristy, Abby and I are leaving for LA. We will tour the city and then go to the airport to pick up Jiimy. His plane arrives at around 8:30. We will spend the night down there and then travel back up here on saturday. We plan on stopping in Santa Barbara on the way back. I am really looking forward to spending the week with both of my children. Jimmy and I fly back to PA on the 29th. I miss Jimm very much.
God is so good. Thank You Jesus for walking with me each day.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Great Day
Hi Everyone,
Today has been a great day. We went to church this morning. Great message. The eldest lady of the church turned 90 years old and the church had a huge dinner and party for her. It was beautiful. She is a sweet lady.
Yesterday Tiffany, Abby and I went to the beach. The water was freezing. When I sat on the towel I had a sweater on, buttoned up and a towel over my legs and feet. Otherwise it was a great day.
Today has been a great day. We went to church this morning. Great message. The eldest lady of the church turned 90 years old and the church had a huge dinner and party for her. It was beautiful. She is a sweet lady.
Yesterday Tiffany, Abby and I went to the beach. The water was freezing. When I sat on the towel I had a sweater on, buttoned up and a towel over my legs and feet. Otherwise it was a great day.
Friday, July 15, 2011
Pleasantly Warm California
Hi Everyone,
It is pleasantly warm here in California today. Abby had gymnastics camp this morning so Tiffany and I went to Starbucks for hot chocolate, coffee and cinnamon rolls, then shopping. Kristy is at UCLA for gymnastics training with their Olympic gymnastics team. She will be home on sunday. Keith slept all day because he worked last night. Abby will be tested tonight for the next level in gymnasitics.
I am really enjoyning my time here with my precious daughter and her family. God has so truly blessed me. Thank you Jesus for all the wonderful gifts you give to me each day. Thank you especially for the salvation have because of what you have done for me.
It is pleasantly warm here in California today. Abby had gymnastics camp this morning so Tiffany and I went to Starbucks for hot chocolate, coffee and cinnamon rolls, then shopping. Kristy is at UCLA for gymnastics training with their Olympic gymnastics team. She will be home on sunday. Keith slept all day because he worked last night. Abby will be tested tonight for the next level in gymnasitics.
I am really enjoyning my time here with my precious daughter and her family. God has so truly blessed me. Thank you Jesus for all the wonderful gifts you give to me each day. Thank you especially for the salvation have because of what you have done for me.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
sunny California
Today was a beautiful sunny day here in Arroyo Grande, California. Tiffany and I spent some time in the kitchen cooking up a storm. We had a good time. Kristina is on her way to UCLA for gymnastics training. Abby is just enjoying being with Mom, Dad and Nana. Tomorrow Abby has gymnastics camp and then she tries for the next level up. Pray for her.
This eveing Tiffany and I took a ong walk and Arroyo Grande is a beautiful town. The beach is only a 5 minute drive down the road.
God is so good and I am so thankful that He has made it possible for me to visit here in California with my daughter and her family.
This eveing Tiffany and I took a ong walk and Arroyo Grande is a beautiful town. The beach is only a 5 minute drive down the road.
God is so good and I am so thankful that He has made it possible for me to visit here in California with my daughter and her family.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
California
Hi Everyone,
I am here in California enjoying my time with my daughter Tiffany and her family. It is quite breezy here. We went and got strawberries today. You have not had a real strawberry until you have had it fresh picked and they are huge. It is like tasting strawberry flavored sugar.
I will write more later. Got to run we are cooking dinner.
Janet
I am here in California enjoying my time with my daughter Tiffany and her family. It is quite breezy here. We went and got strawberries today. You have not had a real strawberry until you have had it fresh picked and they are huge. It is like tasting strawberry flavored sugar.
I will write more later. Got to run we are cooking dinner.
Janet
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Family Get Together
Hi Everyone,
Today is the annual Keys Family Reunion. Tiffany and her family will be there. It has been about 3 1/2 years since she has been able to attend one. It will be nice.
This week has been so busy. Monday was our 4th of July picnic with Jim's family, it was nice to see everyone. Tuesday Jimmy took some family photos of Tiffany and her family downtown. That afternoon she and I went shopping at Pat Catan's, in the evening Jim and I babysat while Jimmy, Tiffany and Keith went to the mall. Wednesday we went to the zoo. The kids really enjoyed it. It was a nice, although it could have been a little cooler, but it was nice any way. Thursday we went to the museum in downtown Pittsburgh. The girls like the dinosaur display and they got to pretend they were on a dino dig. After there we walk over to the Cathedral of Learning and Heinz Chapel. Jimmy got some great family photos. Friday we just hung around the house until Tiffany and her family left and went down to visit with my family for the night. I think we all needed a day to just relax, I know I was really tired.
So here we are the reunion is today and tomorrow we leave for Ohio and then California on Monday.
Scripture Reading: Psalm 27:9-10
"Hide not thy face far from me; put not thy servant away in anger; thou has been my help; leave me not; neither for sake me, O God of my salvation. When my father and mother forsake me, then the Lord will take me up."
Today is the annual Keys Family Reunion. Tiffany and her family will be there. It has been about 3 1/2 years since she has been able to attend one. It will be nice.
This week has been so busy. Monday was our 4th of July picnic with Jim's family, it was nice to see everyone. Tuesday Jimmy took some family photos of Tiffany and her family downtown. That afternoon she and I went shopping at Pat Catan's, in the evening Jim and I babysat while Jimmy, Tiffany and Keith went to the mall. Wednesday we went to the zoo. The kids really enjoyed it. It was a nice, although it could have been a little cooler, but it was nice any way. Thursday we went to the museum in downtown Pittsburgh. The girls like the dinosaur display and they got to pretend they were on a dino dig. After there we walk over to the Cathedral of Learning and Heinz Chapel. Jimmy got some great family photos. Friday we just hung around the house until Tiffany and her family left and went down to visit with my family for the night. I think we all needed a day to just relax, I know I was really tired.
So here we are the reunion is today and tomorrow we leave for Ohio and then California on Monday.
Scripture Reading: Psalm 27:9-10
"Hide not thy face far from me; put not thy servant away in anger; thou has been my help; leave me not; neither for sake me, O God of my salvation. When my father and mother forsake me, then the Lord will take me up."
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Terrific Tuesday
Hi Everyone,
I am having a terrific week. My daughter and her family arrived on Sunday evening and it is so good to spend time with Tiffany and her family. The girls are gorwing up so fast and they are so beautiful. Yesterday we had our 4th of July picnic and the November clan from Ford City area and Tennessee were over and we really had a good time. It was so good being together.
Today Jimmy took some family photos of Tiffany and her family down at the Casino Threater her in Vandergrift. Then Tiffany and I went shopping at Pat Catans and out to lunch. It was so good spending some quality time with my daughter. This evening Jim and I are baby sitting are beuatiful granddaughter while Tiffan, Jimmy and Keith are out to the mall. Tomorrow we are going to the zoo. zIt will be fun and Jimmy will get some good photos.
Scripture Reading: Psalm 27:7-8
"Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice; have mercy also upon me, and answer me. when thou saidst, Seek y my face; my heart and unto thee, Thy face, Lord, will I seek."
I am having a terrific week. My daughter and her family arrived on Sunday evening and it is so good to spend time with Tiffany and her family. The girls are gorwing up so fast and they are so beautiful. Yesterday we had our 4th of July picnic and the November clan from Ford City area and Tennessee were over and we really had a good time. It was so good being together.
Today Jimmy took some family photos of Tiffany and her family down at the Casino Threater her in Vandergrift. Then Tiffany and I went shopping at Pat Catans and out to lunch. It was so good spending some quality time with my daughter. This evening Jim and I are baby sitting are beuatiful granddaughter while Tiffan, Jimmy and Keith are out to the mall. Tomorrow we are going to the zoo. zIt will be fun and Jimmy will get some good photos.
Scripture Reading: Psalm 27:7-8
"Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice; have mercy also upon me, and answer me. when thou saidst, Seek y my face; my heart and unto thee, Thy face, Lord, will I seek."
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Counting Down
Hi Everyone,
We are counting down. Tomorrow Tiffany and her family are coming for the week. We are so excited about their visit. It has been eight months since I saw them and a year since Jim and Jimmy saw Tiffany and Kristy. However it has been almost two years since they saw Abby and even more since they saw Keith. As I said in my las post we have a very busy schedule this week. But a good busy.
Scripture Reading: Psalm 27:5-6
"For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion; in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock. And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me; therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the Lord."
Have a super day!
We are counting down. Tomorrow Tiffany and her family are coming for the week. We are so excited about their visit. It has been eight months since I saw them and a year since Jim and Jimmy saw Tiffany and Kristy. However it has been almost two years since they saw Abby and even more since they saw Keith. As I said in my las post we have a very busy schedule this week. But a good busy.
Scripture Reading: Psalm 27:5-6
"For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion; in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock. And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me; therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the Lord."
Have a super day!
Friday, July 1, 2011
Fabulous Friday
Hi Everyone,
I hope everyone is having a great friday. Today after dinner my son Jimmy and I went walking around, your not going to believe this, the cementary. We have three in Vandergrift and he and I walked around two of them. It is a good hike, some small hills, mostly flat. We checked on some of the family grave sites. And we looked at some of the old tombstones. Some of them were actually hand carved back in the very early 1900's.
Last night Jim and I walked out at North Moreland Lake, it was really nice. The walk was pleasant. To walk around the lake is 1.4 miles. It is just good to get out and walk, although I don't like to walk by myself.
We are getting ready for our daughter Tiffany and her family to come in. They will arrive from Ohio on Sunday afternoon. We are really looking forward to her visit. We miss them being so far away in Califronia. We have a full week planned. Monday is the 4th of July picnic, tuesday Jimmy is taking their family photos in the morning. Tiffany and me are shopping in the afternoon. Wednesday we are going to the zoo, thursday is the museum and friday rest before Tiffany and her family go to my Mom's for the night before the family reunion. Saturday the 9th is the annual Keys family reunion, Sunday, we will be going to church in the morning, then packing and heading back to Ohio. Monday the 11th we are flying out to California. I will be there for 3 weeks. Jimmy is flying out for the last week I am there and then he and I will fly back on July 29th. So July is going to be a busy month.
Scripture Reading: Psalm 27:3-4
"Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident. One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to enquire in his temple."
I hope everyone is having a great friday. Today after dinner my son Jimmy and I went walking around, your not going to believe this, the cementary. We have three in Vandergrift and he and I walked around two of them. It is a good hike, some small hills, mostly flat. We checked on some of the family grave sites. And we looked at some of the old tombstones. Some of them were actually hand carved back in the very early 1900's.
Last night Jim and I walked out at North Moreland Lake, it was really nice. The walk was pleasant. To walk around the lake is 1.4 miles. It is just good to get out and walk, although I don't like to walk by myself.
We are getting ready for our daughter Tiffany and her family to come in. They will arrive from Ohio on Sunday afternoon. We are really looking forward to her visit. We miss them being so far away in Califronia. We have a full week planned. Monday is the 4th of July picnic, tuesday Jimmy is taking their family photos in the morning. Tiffany and me are shopping in the afternoon. Wednesday we are going to the zoo, thursday is the museum and friday rest before Tiffany and her family go to my Mom's for the night before the family reunion. Saturday the 9th is the annual Keys family reunion, Sunday, we will be going to church in the morning, then packing and heading back to Ohio. Monday the 11th we are flying out to California. I will be there for 3 weeks. Jimmy is flying out for the last week I am there and then he and I will fly back on July 29th. So July is going to be a busy month.
Scripture Reading: Psalm 27:3-4
"Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident. One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to enquire in his temple."
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