Barneberkie

Today I went to the Barnebirkie to watch Destiny race. For those that don't know what a birkie race is, it is a cross country ski race held in Hayward every year. It was quite a feat for me to go. I hate the cold, but the warmth in my heart to see little Destiny and all the other skiers working and trying so hard kept me warm. Past0r Mark said that he thought there was a lesson there somewhere. What I came away with was this:

We are all running a race. All of us are at different stages in life. Some are little ones just learning to ski, some are in elementary school, some are middle schoolers, some are veterans cheering us on, and yet some are the leaders teaching others the way. Just like all those little skiers today, we will all win a prize at the end of the race. We will win the ultimate prize of seeing Christ face to face. We only have to learn from those ahead of us and give it all we've got.

Maybe I might just take the Barnebirkie off so that I can see the whole thing. Great day!!

Brrrrrr it's cold outside

Today it was 15 below zero. It will be even colder tomorrow, I guess. That is why we live in northern Wisconsin. A lot has happened around her since my last blog. Amber got a new vehicle. I am a little worried that she will not be able to afford it. She did need a more reliable vehicle. Rocke continues to look for work. He would like to get a job around here that requires him to have normal hours, with weekends off. That way we can go to church together on Sundays and have Saturdays for riding cycle.

Weekend in Duluth

We left Saturday morning at about 6:15 am. Destiny and Jasmin went to friends' houses. Amber dropped Hailie off at Dotty's for a day of fun. Amber was going to look for a new vehicle. She was using the car she bought from us as her trade-in. She came home with a mini-van (Dodge Caravan). She went to Cody's work and found it. It was nice to see Cody in his element. The people there really liked Cody. We would have liked to have more time shopping, seeing Cody's place and visiting. But Amber got a car so I am happy for her. We met Kari in Duluth for breakfast. It was fun to see her. She is such a great kid. I miss her. We may have to make another trip up in March.

I am so blessed by wonderful kids and great friends. My friends range from young (my kids' age) and older than me. My friend June has the personality that I wish I had sometimes. She is so out going and can talk to anyone. She is totally open and honest. I envy her sometimes. She has bought herself a motorcycle and is going to join the CMA.

Great weekend.

Life is good.

Life is Good. There is so much good in my life right now. It is times like this that really make us appreciate it when the bad ones come along. Here is a snippet of the events that have me so happy.

* Rocke got great news from the doctor. His last blood test showed no leukemia cells. He appears to be in complete remission. They will test again in April to make sure.

* I have read the book "Boundaries" by Cloud/Townsend. I have learned so much about not allowing others to steal my joy. About not letting others make me feel guilty and not taking on their problems.

* Amber found an apartment. Her and the girls will be moving out in the spring or early summer. The house will seem so quiet, but it is great to see all the progress Amber has made since when she moved away from the years of abuse.

* Kitty is going to have a baby in October. It will be my 4th grandkid. I am excited. I wish she was married first. But her boyfriend is a red head and I have always wanted a red head kid. Maybe I will get my wish from her.

* My spiritual life is growing by leaps and bounds!! The Lord is not only my confidant, but also my best friend.

* I am going to go to Duluth this weekend to see my boy. I am so excited. I miss him so much some times.