I love the way my children feel when they first get up in the morning. Their skin is so warm as they snuggle into my neck and listen to my good morning love talk. In those moments I feel like a harbor……a safe place to rest before they sail on in to their day.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
warm little bodies.............
Sunday, May 25, 2008
some thoughts.........
I just listened to Steven Curtis Chapman's song "Cinderella".
What a tragedy for this family to lose their little girl. And the brother, my heart just hurts for this young man.
We went to church today........Memorial Day service. We remember (and we should)
all our soldiers, past and present. God Bless them and keep them all. Incredibly brave men and women.
Let's not forget Jesus, who died a horrible, painful, degrading death on a Roman cross to be the ultimate sacrifice for us all. And that He defeated death and lives today and fights for us daily. When we sin and confess it, Jesus goes to God, the Father and says "She's one of mine. I died for that sin." and just like that it is "off the books"!! When we don't know how to pray..........Jesus goes to God, the Father and prays what we need to but can't. I am newly amazed today at how much God loves me.....
And finally, I am thinking today about a young man, well first a little boy, age 3 in a stroller in the mall in Muskegon (the old mall) and his mother saying to me "He's a real handful" And then that little boy, age 11, not really understanding it all but knowing that his mom, who is dying of cancer, has just made a commitment to Jesus Christ. He brings her a religious figure and the words to "Footprints in the sand". He is adorable, blonde, funny, lively and he loves his mom like only an 11 year old boy can. I see him again after his mom dies, take him to church a few times, try hard to stay in touch, but he moves and our connection fades.
Then he is 20 and I get the news that he has just been killed in Iraq by a roadside bomb. Edie's little handful, now home with her after accepting Christ just shortly before his death. Buried next to her on her 45th birthday. I remember and honor Private first class Brett Witteveen and am glad to have watched him grow into that brave soldier and even more glad to know that he is with his mom in Heaven.
Memorial Day, remember those who have and still fight for us.....
What a tragedy for this family to lose their little girl. And the brother, my heart just hurts for this young man.
We went to church today........Memorial Day service. We remember (and we should)
all our soldiers, past and present. God Bless them and keep them all. Incredibly brave men and women.
Let's not forget Jesus, who died a horrible, painful, degrading death on a Roman cross to be the ultimate sacrifice for us all. And that He defeated death and lives today and fights for us daily. When we sin and confess it, Jesus goes to God, the Father and says "She's one of mine. I died for that sin." and just like that it is "off the books"!! When we don't know how to pray..........Jesus goes to God, the Father and prays what we need to but can't. I am newly amazed today at how much God loves me.....
And finally, I am thinking today about a young man, well first a little boy, age 3 in a stroller in the mall in Muskegon (the old mall) and his mother saying to me "He's a real handful" And then that little boy, age 11, not really understanding it all but knowing that his mom, who is dying of cancer, has just made a commitment to Jesus Christ. He brings her a religious figure and the words to "Footprints in the sand". He is adorable, blonde, funny, lively and he loves his mom like only an 11 year old boy can. I see him again after his mom dies, take him to church a few times, try hard to stay in touch, but he moves and our connection fades.
Then he is 20 and I get the news that he has just been killed in Iraq by a roadside bomb. Edie's little handful, now home with her after accepting Christ just shortly before his death. Buried next to her on her 45th birthday. I remember and honor Private first class Brett Witteveen and am glad to have watched him grow into that brave soldier and even more glad to know that he is with his mom in Heaven.
Memorial Day, remember those who have and still fight for us.....
Friday, May 23, 2008
Friday the 23rd........
Well, I am a sickie........again. I already did this bit a couple months ago with strep throat and now I have bronchitis and feel like death warmed over.
So, you don't want to hear about my week.
Three weeks from today we will be on the road to Harbor Springs for our vacation!
I am excited about that, but not about the price of the gas we will use!!
So, you don't want to hear about my week.
Three weeks from today we will be on the road to Harbor Springs for our vacation!
I am excited about that, but not about the price of the gas we will use!!
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Goodbye for now, Uncle Bob.
On Friday, May 9, 2008 my dear uncle Bob went to be with the Lord. He was 72.
He was the best uncle anyone could ask for. He was an awesome brother to my mom, 75. He was a wonderful man and I will miss him so very much. I will see him again one day when I get to Heaven.
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Robert M. Mitchell
Marion, Ind.
Robert M. Mitchell, 72, Marion, died at 12:48 p.m. Friday, May 9, 2008 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Ind. He was born in Muskegon, Mich. March 27, 1936 to Henry and Wilma O. (Shafer) Mitchell and has been a resident of Grant County since 1969. He married Ruth Harris March 21, 1959 and she survives.
Robert was a college professor at Indiana Wesleyan University, Lansing Community College, Spring Arbor College and a school teacher at Northwest Schools, Jackson, Mich. He was the mayor of Marion during the years of 1988 - 1991. He was also a Marion City judge from 1976-1987 and was a member of College Wesleyan Church. He had received several service awards and was commissioned as a “Distinguished Hoosier” by Gov. Evan Bayh and was a previous member of the American Historical Society. Preferred memorials may be made to the Gideons or the Jesus Films Project of Global Partners.
Online condolences may be made at www.nswcares.com.
Visitation was 5-8 p.m. Monday, May 12 at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, Ind, and one hour prior to the service Tuesday at the church.
Funeral service was 11 a.m. Tuesday at College Wesleyan Church, with officiant Dr. Judy Huffman and Rev. Mark Thompson. Graveside service was set for Elbridge Township Cemetery, Wednesday at 11 a.m.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth M. Mitchell of Marion; daughter, Marilyn R. Warren, Fishers, Ind.; son, Steven D. (Rebecca) Mitchell, Bloomfield, Ind.; sister, Jean Smith, Shelby, Mich.; brother, Raymond H. (Peggy) Mitchell, New Era, Mich.; five grandchildren, Adam, Aaron and Carrie Mitchell, Tyler and Amanda Warren.
He was preceded in death by brother David W. Mitchell.
He was the best uncle anyone could ask for. He was an awesome brother to my mom, 75. He was a wonderful man and I will miss him so very much. I will see him again one day when I get to Heaven.
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Robert M. Mitchell
Marion, Ind.
Robert M. Mitchell, 72, Marion, died at 12:48 p.m. Friday, May 9, 2008 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Ind. He was born in Muskegon, Mich. March 27, 1936 to Henry and Wilma O. (Shafer) Mitchell and has been a resident of Grant County since 1969. He married Ruth Harris March 21, 1959 and she survives.
Robert was a college professor at Indiana Wesleyan University, Lansing Community College, Spring Arbor College and a school teacher at Northwest Schools, Jackson, Mich. He was the mayor of Marion during the years of 1988 - 1991. He was also a Marion City judge from 1976-1987 and was a member of College Wesleyan Church. He had received several service awards and was commissioned as a “Distinguished Hoosier” by Gov. Evan Bayh and was a previous member of the American Historical Society. Preferred memorials may be made to the Gideons or the Jesus Films Project of Global Partners.
Online condolences may be made at www.nswcares.com.
Visitation was 5-8 p.m. Monday, May 12 at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, Ind, and one hour prior to the service Tuesday at the church.
Funeral service was 11 a.m. Tuesday at College Wesleyan Church, with officiant Dr. Judy Huffman and Rev. Mark Thompson. Graveside service was set for Elbridge Township Cemetery, Wednesday at 11 a.m.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth M. Mitchell of Marion; daughter, Marilyn R. Warren, Fishers, Ind.; son, Steven D. (Rebecca) Mitchell, Bloomfield, Ind.; sister, Jean Smith, Shelby, Mich.; brother, Raymond H. (Peggy) Mitchell, New Era, Mich.; five grandchildren, Adam, Aaron and Carrie Mitchell, Tyler and Amanda Warren.
He was preceded in death by brother David W. Mitchell.
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Friday, May 2, 2008
A GREAT BIG THANK YOU!!!!
I would like to thank the following people for their generous contributions to my virtual walk for Autism Awareness!! I raised a total of $580. Thank you to:
My brother, Rob
My niece Julie
My cousin Kristin
My friend Kerry
My friend Cindy
My friend Alison
My friend Heather
My cousin Jodi
My cousin Jim
My mom Jean
My Aunt Norma
My sister in law Sandi
My friend Mary Lou
My husband Doug
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for caring about Ian and all families living with autism. I hope you learned something about Autism and got a better perspective on living with mild autism. We have it pretty easy compared to what some families are dealing with.
Your donations will make a difference. I can't say THANK YOU enough!
And remember, you can donate to Autism Speaks anytime.....just go to http://www.autismspeaks.com/
My brother, Rob
My niece Julie
My cousin Kristin
My friend Kerry
My friend Cindy
My friend Alison
My friend Heather
My cousin Jodi
My cousin Jim
My mom Jean
My Aunt Norma
My sister in law Sandi
My friend Mary Lou
My husband Doug
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for caring about Ian and all families living with autism. I hope you learned something about Autism and got a better perspective on living with mild autism. We have it pretty easy compared to what some families are dealing with.
Your donations will make a difference. I can't say THANK YOU enough!
And remember, you can donate to Autism Speaks anytime.....just go to http://www.autismspeaks.com/
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