First Snow of the Year

Well we have been hearing about the weather to come on the news for a few days now and the system has finally arrived. We woke up this morning and found 3 inches of accumulation on the ground. It is beautiful!

I love seeing the snow fall and the trees and ground covered with these beautiful, and unique snowflakes. We are expecting it to be in the 20's over the next couple of days.

It is a bit chilly outside, but the beauty of this season is just breath-taking. I know this scene is nothing for those of you who live in the Midwest or the North Eastern part of the United States, but for these parts, snow only comes to the Island a couple times a year. So we tend to enjoy the fluffy stuff when it appears.

Don't forget to take time out to make a snow angel, build a snowman, or an igloo or better yet, make yourself a hot cup of cocoa with whipped cream, build a fire in the fire place and stay inside.

Mary had a Little Lamb

Monday night was our monthly Ladies Bible Fellowship (LBF). The evening was full of excitement. We had a great time of fellowship. Wonderful testimonies from the ladies and Vicki brought a message from Isaiah 9:6. During the devotion Vicki read the following poem which I'd like to post below. The poem is about Christ and how he is waiting for you.

Mary had a little Lamb,
His life was white as snow.
Because of mankind's sinful bent,
The Lamb was sent below.

He came to us on earth one day,
He was a gift of grace.
He makes the Christian sing and pray,
The Lamb Who took our place.

And though the world has turned Him out,
Yet still He lingers near,
And waits so patiently about,
By faith He does appear.

Modern Day Snowman

The picture of this Modern Day Snowman is brought to you by my sister Teri. She found this snowman in her backyard one afternoon after coming home from work.

Excerpt from Ter:

"Please note the following.....

Larry spray painted the snowman's head black to give it black hair. The eye balls are cherry tomatoes with green pepper around them. The nose is a orange ping pong ball (go figure). The mouth is more green peppers. The arms are shims he found down stairs that must of been left over from the builders.

Thought you might want to have a look at what Larry does in his spare time."

I'll have to admit, the man knows how to use his available resources. Thanks Ter for sending me the photo.

Steve's Teaching at ITT

Psalm 37:4 "Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart."

Steve and I are just praising the Lord for the opportunity he has given him to work as an adjunct instructor at ITT Technical Institute in Everett, WA.

Steve was hired on for two classes this past September. For the winter quarter he has been assigned five classes. Steve will be teaching three math classes, one electronics class and a management class. PTL!

If you would of asked me twenty-five years ago if Steve would ever be a college math teacher, I would of said, no way! God has orchestrated his life so well. When Steve left to join the Marines he did it because he wanted to prove that whatever his brother could do, he could do better.

But the Lord used the Marine Corps, in part, to help mold Steve into the person he is today. All that he has gone through and the experiences he has gained over the last couple of decades has all played a role into who he is today.

I can't help but to be overwhelmed with joy and love for this man. I appreciate all the work he does, the time he spends educating himself, the love he has for his family and the desire he has to want to help others in any way he can. The man has a big heart! And I love him!