Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Entering in...


 
 
"Enter his gates with thanksgiving
and his courts with praise;
give thanks to him and praise his name.
For the Lord is good and his love endures forever;
his faithfulness continues through all generations."
Psalm 100: 4-5

Happy Thanksgiving!

Monday, November 2, 2009

...Turning


...another page...another chapter.
November???  Already?!...it seems like only yesterday we were splashing in the pool and trying our best to stay cool.  Now, we pile on the layers, hoping to stay warm.
Last week was the most recent follow up with Maggie's excellent ortho.
He is pleased with the progress she has made, and x-rays showed the left hip is continuing to heal well, and appears to be forming its own socket as we have hoped (and prayed).
The right hip, as we have known, is out, and we will cross that bridge at a later time.
Physical therapy continues to be very beneficial in helping her regain motion and strength.
We are thankful for the wonderful pediatric physical therapist for her kindness and encouragement.
This morning, at physical therapy, there was one of those tiny little moments that reminds us that even when we cannot see visible signs of progress, it is always going on.
As part of the routine, Maggie went to work on the stairsteps (learning to alternate her stride on the steps- something most of us take for granted)- and it was if she had been doing this all along-she just breezed through it- much to her therapist's (and mama's) surprise and happiness!
It was a little thing.  And yet...it was pretty clear from the look on her face, with a grin from ear to ear...
those steps had finally met their match.
Have a great week!

Friday, October 30, 2009

Fairy tales...









  "A Princess can twirl...A Princess can whirl...
A Princess is such an incredible girl!"
-From the children's book "Princess Party"- by Joy Allen


As you can see, there is a certain princess who is very excited about tomorrow...
Hope everyone has a very Happy Halloween!

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Pile of joy...



For some, the fallen leaves represent labor.
Blowing, raking, gathering.
But to others...
it's all about the fun.
Tossing burying, collecting...
Jump in!








Friday, October 23, 2009

Our day...


...as wonderful today as it was then.
Only more so.
Happy Anniversary!



"Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy;
love does not parade itself; is not puffed up;
does not behave rudely, does not seek its own,
is not provoked, thinks no evil;
does not rejoice in iniquity,
but rejoices in truth;
bears all things, believes all things,
hopes all things, endures all things.

Love never fails.

-1 Corinthians 13:4-8-

Sunday, October 18, 2009

E-I-E-I-O...

...off to the farm we go!

...it was a beautiful, brisk fall afternoon

...the piggies were resting between races

...look how big our girl is getting!

...pumpkins of every color and size

...a kaleidoscope of color on the surrounding hills

...with a quack quack here
...and a moo moo there



...the artist at work

...just a picture perfect way to spend our day!

Friday, October 16, 2009

Under His cover...



...the hills around where we live are lit with brilliant color once again.
A simple walk to the park the other day offered the chance to enjoy
the changing canopy of color.
And though looking ahead at the changing vistas is amazing, some of the best views are
while looking up through the branches.
Couldn't help but think God designed it this way.
As a sort of reminder.

"Lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near."
Psalm 21:28

Enjoy your weekend!

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Mum's the word...





















"Winter is an etching,
Spring a watercolor,
Summer an oil painting,
and Autumn a mosaic of them all."

-Stanley Horowitz-