Hard work finally pays off!

 

Hip -Hip Hooray!

 

It All Comes Down to Today!

It is such a sad commentary that so few people take a few minutes to vote - Middle America needs to stand up and be heard today - Everyone get off your duffer and go VOTE!!!!

The Joy of Grandson's:

Fall pictures of Grandson's are always fun. Tanner and Paxton are brothers and they are our son's boys. Sam,our daughter's son, is shown at his Halloween party that I was fortunate enough to attend - it was really fun getting to be a room parent again. I got to read the not-so spooky Halloween story to the class - I had a blast.

Sam - Age 5 - Halloween Party

 

Paxton - Age 8

 

Tanner - Age 4

Happy Monday!

 

Regular Camping Season over:

We spent the weekend winterizing our camper down at Bennett Spring. I just can't believe the season has come to a close. I may just have to go down this winter for Catch and Release (water or no!). It seems like March 1st is a long way away!

End of the Season: October 2006

 

Wind Rush Farms:

I have just had the most fabulous weekend - I was fortunate enough to be one of 14 women chosen to be a participant in the Casting for Recovery weekend. It was so relaxing, beautiful and such a renewal time. I was probably the oldest participant and some were as young as 35. It was wonderful being with women that had walked the cancer walk like I have. My heart really broke for those young mothers with small children - but we all came away with a renewed spirit and hope. I really believe I have made some new, life long friends. They gave me courage to face any future trials and it was so rewarding to know they all believed in our wonderous God!
I will certainly will continue to support this fantastic program!

Casting For Recovery Weekend Retreat:

 

 

Don't Forget - Oct. is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

 

Casting for Recovery:

October 20, 21, and 22nd: I have been chosen to attend a special Fly Fishing weekend for Women that have survived Breast Cancer. The weekend will be held near St.James Mo. at a place called Wind Rush Farms Trout Stream. It will be a weekend filled with flyfishing, support for survivors of Breast Cancer and just a whole lot of fellowship. I am really excited about being chosen to attend this year - last year I was an alternate, but didn't get to go.
I am so proud to say that I am a 5 year Breast Cancer survivor and that I feel wonderful.
Flyfishing is a really good form of therapy for my type of surgery, plus it is so much fun. Wow! A whole weekend of free flyfishing and being with other survivors - it should be fantastic!

 

Here's my thoughts on today's 1 Hour News Conference!

 

Amazing what makeup can do these days!

 

Our Nephew Jeff Sneed:

 

Our wonderful nephew:

Our Jeffrey:
We just got the call from St.Louis that our special nephew Jeffrey probably will not live through the night. He is a wonderful husband, father, son and nephew that has fought the good fight with diabetes - it just got the best of him over the last several years. He is at peace - our prayers are with Jeff tonight and his beautiful family. One can only wonder why God is calling him home at such a young age (44) - but we are so very thankful that he knows that Jesus is his Savior. Rest in peace our beautiful red head. We will so miss you!