Baby Abraham



My son, Chris, and his beautiful family!

Abraham was born this morning. He was 8 lbs 0 oz!

I've been teaching the children's class on Sunday morning and teaching the song, "Once there were 3 wandring Jews'. I just realized I could use this tune and sing,
'Once there were 3 grandchildren!'
First one's name is Mer-e-dith
Second one's name is The-o-dore
Third one's name is A-bra-ham!
They all lived in Rhode I-a-land!!!

Being a Grammie makes me sooooo silly!!!
Have a great day!!

I know that February is a short month, but, it really flew! Today the weather was beautiful! It hit 50 degrees and the sun was nice and warm. I didn't even mind when the clouds rolled in! : )
Dennis and I have built 4 raised garden boxes. Two last week-end and two today. It will be the first time in about 5 years that we've grown our own veggies! Well, last year we attempted to grow a couple things in pots. Didn't do too well, though.
We found a great book down at Home Depot called "Gardening Month-by-Month in Idaho". There are different sections for lawns, trees and shrubs, veggies, flowers and water gardens. There is even a section to tell you when to start sowing your seeds indoors and when to transplant them outdoors. It's a great book for us! I'm sure that there are books for different states!

Our vinyl windows are almost all in. There are two kitchen windows left. We forgot to order one and then when we did, the order was wrong. Luckily, it was their fault and they saw their mistake and even admitted to it! That was nice. But, now our friend, Chris, is going on an awesome elk capture. He gets to photograph the capture! It's sounds pretty exciting! So, we'll have to wait for him to get back before things get finished.

Please keep my dil, Courtney in your prayers. She's expecting their 3rd baby soon! We can't wait for the blessed news!
Also, my son, David, he just had his wisdom teeth out. He's doing ok now, since he quit taking the pain medicine! The vicodin was making him get sick to his stomach and vomitting.

Have a blessed Lord's Day tomorrow!
In Him,
Sharon

Today was a lot of fun at the Valentines Tea! I loved being with my sisters in Christ! I'm looking forward to spending more time with brethren tomorrow. First, worship! What a blessing it is to serve God with a wonderful Christian family.
Second- a Super Bowl party! I'm fixing Jambalaya for the potluck. Can you guess who I'm rooting for?!!!
I was going to post pictures from the tea, but, the file size is too big. Something new to learn about!!!
~hugs~

Please pray for me, it's been a long week at work and there are big changes in the near future. Both the girls I work with are leaving at the end of July to become full time students. One is staying locally and the other is moving to Pocatello, ID. The one staying, is the office manager, and the other girl is in charge of insurance. Our director asked me to consider either of the positions. It's a little overwhelming to me, because this is not what I want to do for the rest of my working life. I've thought about the pros and cons of either job and I still am saying lots of prayers about it. If I became the office mgr, I would have to know both jobs anyway, and it doesn't make sense to higher someone new to manage an office that they don't know much about.
I work because my husband preaches for a small congregation, and my employment provides us with income and insurance, plus some other benefits. We are losing support from a church in Portland because they have 8 families out of work and they are helping them, which I totally agree with, and fully understand! (Please don't think I'm not writing this letter in hopes of financial support, just spiritual support! ) I know that there are other congregations having to do the same thing. I feel very blessed that I am able to work, and have a job, so that's not the issue.
I think the issue is that it's overwhelming to me and, to be honest, I don't feel like I'm a good leader. I'm a wonderful helper! I love to be that person you can rely on to help out! But, I'm not comfortable in a leading position, can you tell since I'm asking for advice!!!
Prayers are really what I want, but, any advise would be welcome.

On the bright side of life, I'm getting ready to go to a Valentines Tea! I'm very excited about it. Terri Lincoln is having the ladies over for tea and to decorate cookies. It will be wonderful.
Tomorrow, we are going to her house for a fun Super Bowl Party!!! It will be a wonderful week-end being with Christians!
Hope you all have a great week-end and day of worship tomorrow!

Sharon