local Delta photographer Sebastian Saarlos, does it again with his amazing shots of the Aurora's we've been having this past month.
Family and Friends,
We’ve had nothing but cold weather since the last time I wrote. It's been mostly -35 to -40 degree weather. Sometimes, when the sun does its job, we have temporary temperatures of -13 and -15. The only redeeming factor about this weather has been that it has NOT gotten windy since it last snowed. The trees are laden with snow, and we've been blessed with moonlit nights with auroras. Everything, whether it be night or day, looks shimmery and beautiful although cold.
This photo and caption from Canadian poet Janet martin...captures my state of mind...
We heard from Sis Cathy Owens recently; she is slowly improving day by day. She thanks us for our prayers.
The memorial for Shane Williamson was last Wednesday. Stacey and Kenny drove fourteen hours to attend. I’m so thankful that someone from us was able to support them. Paul, Nancy, Paul’s bro, Bob, Charity, and Liz O Baltrum were there as well as some of the staff from St. Jude’s. Rachael made a slideshow of Shane’s short life. Someday, I’d like to see that. All so very sad, losing a child has to be the most heartbreaking thing ever...
Another closer loss we've suffered is that of one of our beloved grannies. Marilyn Hagley who came up with her daughter Ali (Allyson Squires) like 40 years ago or so. I had the privilege of being with her and some of the other ladies singing and praising and helping in any way I could while she slipped away to be with the Lord. She will be sorely missed!
Here's is a short eulogy to her:
" Sis. Marilyn, there you sat on your sunny porch, surrounded by your lovely flowers and you probably never knew how much it meant to each one of us who stopped by for a chat, just to share something we saw or heard, get your input on this or that and then be on our way. Every time I lugged my laundry basket up the ramp I would look towards your cabin, and if you were there you invariably waved - our little secret message - just to say “hi, I’m here - all is well”…gonna miss that!
Another closer loss we've suffered is that of one of our beloved grannies. Marilyn Hagley who came up with her daughter Ali (Allyson Squires) like 40 years ago or so. I had the privilege of being with her and some of the other ladies singing and praising and helping in any way I could while she slipped away to be with the Lord. She will be sorely missed!
" Sis. Marilyn, there you sat on your sunny porch, surrounded by your lovely flowers and you probably never knew how much it meant to each one of us who stopped by for a chat, just to share something we saw or heard, get your input on this or that and then be on our way. Every time I lugged my laundry basket up the ramp I would look towards your cabin, and if you were there you invariably waved - our little secret message - just to say “hi, I’m here - all is well”…gonna miss that!
I think that mothers and grandmothers are one of God's greatest blessings, and you were no exception. Your smile, the twinkle in your eye and sweet voice made you a joy to be around. I will miss you dearly friend. Hope you're gonna tend those lovely flowers beds up there as well, 'cause I'm pretty sure that angels love flowers too!!
"Marilyn loved orange lillies like this one! Her's were always the best on the block...
It looks like we’re contemplating having another youth camp this summer. We have a few things to do beforehand such as Kathryn and John’s wedding and Joe B’s graduation amongst other things like farming, etc.
It will be another busy summer it seems. Ani is planning on coming for the youth camp and then she, Rob and myself will be flying back to Dallas to visit with Ani's extended family in Jefferson (Tesis and my sister Karenza), before flying into Springfield for Rob's special needs summer CAMP BARNABAS on the Table Rock Lake, MO. We did this last summer and it went very well. Not sure what everybody else is up to but that's what we're planning
It will be another busy summer it seems. Ani is planning on coming for the youth camp and then she, Rob and myself will be flying back to Dallas to visit with Ani's extended family in Jefferson (Tesis and my sister Karenza), before flying into Springfield for Rob's special needs summer CAMP BARNABAS on the Table Rock Lake, MO. We did this last summer and it went very well. Not sure what everybody else is up to but that's what we're planning
A guy, James Farner, has come to live here for a year while he establishes himself in the Lord. He is staying with Kim and Garth mostly. He is a construction worker, but he also wants to learn how to do anything and everything.
We had a good convention - it’s so odd to have convention in the middle of the week. We didn't get hardly any visitors so our convention was super small. It would be nice if we could have a weekend convention every other year - like swap with Whitestone for the coveted weekend. It was nice and intimate though and we had lots of food left over! If anybody is interested in the WSF convention messages get in touch with Jeremy Austin, he has a nifty dropbox link that one can download onto a laptop or mobile device...May went to their convention and was very impressed.
Garth is chauffeuring the Ministry around to the next conventions. They’ve been to Haines, now they’re at Hoonah. Soon they will be off to Whitehorse.
My time is up; I need to get to school. Have a great day and weekend.
One of our moonlit nights - see Orion. I love it. This month has been amazing for the auroras and even the Light Joy comet, which Pat and I braving the cold, went out and actually saw through our binocs...
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