March 2024

March 2024
Over the years, we've always compared our family life to a wagon train heading west. Just as everyone had to do his part to get to Oregon years ago, so everyone in our family must do his/her part to make our journey through life successful. If somebody climbs in the wagon and lets the others do the work, we just don't make any progress. We all have to pull our weight and work together. Along the trail we find lots of pebbles that make for a smooth ride and some bigger rocks that jar us a little; we hit the occasional pothole that can slow us down. But if we purpose to search diligently, there are countless gold nuggets and precious gemstones along the way as well. This journal is an attempt to preserve some of those precious moments for our children, and our children's children, as together we travel this trail called life.

Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. Psalm 16:11


Monday, November 29, 2010

11-28-10 Sunday

I was home with Sarah, Jewel, and Joshua today; Sarah and Joshua both have constant runny noses. Listened to church over the phone, thankful for that. Dave Obergfeldt (sp?) from Peoria preached in the morning, and Ted Witzig from Morton had the afternoon service. Both were excellent, and both were very applicable to issues going on right now in our lives. It’s encouraging to experience the Holy Spirit working like that. Trent and Dale were baptized after the regular afternoon service, and judging from the beautiful singing, the whole church was rightly rejoicing as was I. Wish I could’ve been there but that’s a small price of motherhood; with my 2 little schnotzies, it was good I was home. Had a fun time catching up after church, and then Dad and I took a walk – it was clear and beautiful, not too bitter cold but definitely winter is coming. All 4 boys went fishing/trapping down at Mud Creek, and girls were inside reading or playing. Chores and supper, and Bibletime when Levi left for the monthly singing at the fellowship hall. He said there were many people there which made for a really nice singing; again, wish we all could have gone but that’s how it goes.  Actually after our busy last few days it was kind of good to veg out and relax some, although I’d much rather have healthy happy children and be on the run than have them sick and miserable, poor little tykes. After a peaceful relaxing evening (not even any ‘rasslin’!), timely beds for all except Joshua who doesn’t settle down good at night when he’s sick.

Now my turn; good night.

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