Sunday Ramblings...
First, I never made it to Wal-Mart yesterday, so there still aren't any photos, but I absolutely, must, have to without a doubt get there today, so I promise, photos to come...I have to pick up prescriptions for my mom, rain ponchos and EmergenC and take Nicole shopping to spend her birthday gift card. I don't think she will let me not get there today. So barring a major episode of forgetfulness (which is still common, as I am still in a major "hog" you know, the cross between a haze and a fog) I should remember the card reader...
Yesterday's wedding was lovely...and a real mix of Mennonites. The whole gamut. I went up to the bride's sister-in-law and told her I was delighted to see someone else in blingie sparkles. But there were also those who arrived in horse and buggy and also by bike. It was a beautiful example of being one in the body and unity. Beautiful.
And it was wonderful to see Myron and Mary Ellen. Their story is used in the What's the Bible All About for Moms that I just completed, for the book of Job. They have lost three babies, all to a terrible genetic disease called Epidermylisis Bullosa, or EB for short. They had a one in 64 chance of giving birth to three children afflicted with EB, always fatal in the form that they are carriers of. But they are remarkable, loving, caring and fun people who have continued to trust God through their loss.
We became friends through Howie, who took care of their first son, and our friendship has continued to grow and blossom. They are selfless in their love for others; having served in a Ministry in CO that provides foster care for incarcerated women's babies and children while they serve their time.They take the kids to visit the moms weekly to foster their relationship. It is a remarkable program. Nicole and I are hoping to use our free bump tickets to visit them later this summer, the week that Tianna is at camp.
The bride is one of 19 (!) children who was serving as a nanny when I visited with the girls in 2006. I went to Denver to the International Christian Retail Show for the release of my first book, and the girls stayed with them receiving much love, great food and four wheeling adventures...I was honored to be included in the special day of love, life and celebration.
Peace.
Yesterday's wedding was lovely...and a real mix of Mennonites. The whole gamut. I went up to the bride's sister-in-law and told her I was delighted to see someone else in blingie sparkles. But there were also those who arrived in horse and buggy and also by bike. It was a beautiful example of being one in the body and unity. Beautiful.
And it was wonderful to see Myron and Mary Ellen. Their story is used in the What's the Bible All About for Moms that I just completed, for the book of Job. They have lost three babies, all to a terrible genetic disease called Epidermylisis Bullosa, or EB for short. They had a one in 64 chance of giving birth to three children afflicted with EB, always fatal in the form that they are carriers of. But they are remarkable, loving, caring and fun people who have continued to trust God through their loss.
We became friends through Howie, who took care of their first son, and our friendship has continued to grow and blossom. They are selfless in their love for others; having served in a Ministry in CO that provides foster care for incarcerated women's babies and children while they serve their time.They take the kids to visit the moms weekly to foster their relationship. It is a remarkable program. Nicole and I are hoping to use our free bump tickets to visit them later this summer, the week that Tianna is at camp.
The bride is one of 19 (!) children who was serving as a nanny when I visited with the girls in 2006. I went to Denver to the International Christian Retail Show for the release of my first book, and the girls stayed with them receiving much love, great food and four wheeling adventures...I was honored to be included in the special day of love, life and celebration.
Peace.
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