One of God's Precious Children

Greatness is recognized in many ways. It can be the tenderness one has toward others. It can be the selflessness one exhibits through faithfulness. It can be how we love.

Sometimes we take for granted the treasures in our home. Looking through the pictures I have found one of our greatest treasures. With such a contradictory nature...sometimes your encounter with her leaves you feeling like you just survived a storm. She has a big heart that sacrifices to help those in need. Yet, she is fervent in standing up for what is right.

Mothers deserve honor and respect. They are the backbone of the family. The strength that keeps the Dad involved in the family and, yet, be able to have a fulfilling job in the world. The military wives and mothers face the greater challenge of keeping home fires burning, keeping the home and finances, and waiting and praying that the loved one, who is in a faraway and dangerous place, will return to them.

Is there any way one can find another homemaker with such beautiful taste? Huimin always adds a touch of glamour and comfort to the home.

Inviting and enjoyable. What a gracious hostess.




Bringing the richness of "old country" and mingling with elegance and a taste of "freedom".

Having places of honor for the past. The remembrance, for her children, of the lives and accomlishments of those who came before.




The all-consuming task of loving her children, teaching them and giving them wings.

With talent and fun....they are ready for the future!





A precious mother, a loving wife! Whatever mountains come between, whatever valleys must be crossed, love finds a way. May God bless this family.

Winter Storm warning

Well, the trees came in today, so we should have expected this. A snow storm is heading our way. The skies are already turning grey and the wind is picking up.

Spring is close, though. Very close....

Sunday Morning with the Animals

This morning the dogs went out early(about 5 am). About 8:30-9 I heard this noise...I thought "hmmm Sam was probably just trying to play with the cats". Then I heard a big "whomp!" Now I knew she had dumped the dog food container again. Out I ran.

I was flabergasted!!!!! There was the cat-camper pulled one-quarter of the way across the deck, the cushion pulled out from the back and ripped up on the ground, the rug taken out and the cat scratch "teepee" on the ground. AND the dog food container up side down on the deck. I opened the door to the camper and the cats were just laid back in a leisurely style. They apparently didn't care who was pulling them or where.

The end of the camper is all tore up as that is what Sam used to pull with. She has the unbelieveable talent of being able to shred anything!!! Moved the camper to the other side of the deck, as now I am going to have to figure out how to fix the end that Sam tore up.

After a long separation from looking at them, I decided to warm up the left-overs for the dogs, seeing as it is snowing and getting cold. So I did. As always Sam just sits and stares at it until she sees Beamer eat and then she eats hers, too.

Feeling half-way sorry for the cats, I went in the fridge and got one of the cans of sardines. Opened it and warmed it a little. Then went out and put it in a dish for the cats. They are all lying on the top shelf of the camper. They KINDA stretch and sit up and stare over the side sniffing. Don't know if they ever got down to eat it, as I then left.

Such was the morning with the animals.