I know what you are probably thinking. Rebekahs seems to be born for the camera. Most of the pictures are of her!
Wednesday, August 31, 2005
More August 16th photos
I know what you are probably thinking. Rebekahs seems to be born for the camera. Most of the pictures are of her!
August 16th: Photo Shoot at Rebekahs
Photo Shoot at Beks
Here are some more photos from the time I spent at Beks on the 16th, as promised.
Sarah, Rebekah, and I. We look like real British ladies at a tea party, dont we?
Friday, August 26, 2005
At Rebekah's House
August 16th, 2005
Like I said earlier, we were spending the night at Bek's house and didn't exactly go to bed early. =) So the next morning, of course we slept in. Then we came upstairs and threw some waffles in the toaster. Debbie ( Rebekah's mom) came in and cooked us some sausages. It was a relaxing time.
Then we came back down to the basement ( Bek's hangout area) to decide what we were going to do. We could hear Vanya and Jacob upstairs watching "Mr. Munchers". I had never seen or heard of that show before, but Kelci informed us that it is very cool. We were all ready to find something fun to do, but then I learned that Kelci had plans and needed to get going. So we said our goodbyes and she left.
I dissapeared for a little while to brush my teeth and etc. And when I came back downstairs, Bek and Sarah were playing dress-up! It was so cute to watch them. They had a big plastic bin out that was full of scarves, Debbie's old prom dresses, some gloves, etc.
So then we did a photo shoot! First we took pics of Bek playing dead on the staircase:
Like I said earlier, we were spending the night at Bek's house and didn't exactly go to bed early. =) So the next morning, of course we slept in. Then we came upstairs and threw some waffles in the toaster. Debbie ( Rebekah's mom) came in and cooked us some sausages. It was a relaxing time.
Then we came back down to the basement ( Bek's hangout area) to decide what we were going to do. We could hear Vanya and Jacob upstairs watching "Mr. Munchers". I had never seen or heard of that show before, but Kelci informed us that it is very cool. We were all ready to find something fun to do, but then I learned that Kelci had plans and needed to get going. So we said our goodbyes and she left.
I dissapeared for a little while to brush my teeth and etc. And when I came back downstairs, Bek and Sarah were playing dress-up! It was so cute to watch them. They had a big plastic bin out that was full of scarves, Debbie's old prom dresses, some gloves, etc.
So then we did a photo shoot! First we took pics of Bek playing dead on the staircase:
The day was such a blast, there isn't enough room to include it all in this post! Be watching for the next post!
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
To which race of Middle Earth do you belong?
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Monday, August 22, 2005
Day Two of Lyndon Adventures:
Monday, August 15th: After lunch, I went to work with Sarah at Cody and Wyatts house. Sarah is Cody and Wyatts Nanny during the summer, and I dont know how she does it! The two boys ( ages 8 and 6) are very sweet but also very energetic. During my few hours there, there was much activity. I think Wyatt changed his clothes at least five times; once dressed up as Dare Devil, another time as a Power Ranger. While Sarah was making lunch, I made a short video of him as the Power Ranger; he was showing me all of his cool moves. He bounced around the house like a bolt of lighting. Cody is more peaceful in his activities, and after lunch he and I had a splendid time drawing pictures.
And lets not forget that blessed 1/2 hour watching Mr. Rogers. That brought back lots of memories for me. Of how I used to think Lady Aberlin was so beautiful and how I wanted to be exactly like her when I grew up. Now that I am grown up I dont think Lady Aberlin would suit me. I laugh at the thought of wearing bright purple dresses and 80s style earings, prancing around a fake environment and singing to a tiger puppet. Lets hope I never do that!
After Cody and Wyatts mother came home around four, Sarah and I left.
Then that evening we went to Beks house for a sleepover. It was fun. Rebekah, Kelci, Sarah and I stayed up late watching movies and fooling around. It felt so good to be with them again! We played with Beks Iguana Red, watched some funny short films online, and watched 2 films in the basement: Lemony Snickets: A Series of Unfortunate Events, and Finding Neverland.
Saturday, August 20, 2005
Another Loss
Kimberly Ruth “Kimber” Wilson, Lawrence
1989 - 2005I was very distraught the other day to learn that Kimberly passed away. I did not know her well but saw her and visited on multiple occasions. I liked her a lot. All I can say is that my heart goes out to her family and I hope that you will Join me in prayer for all of those sensing the loss. Especially her family.
"Im so glad Im a Whosoever."
Hello Everybody!
I am journaling my latest adventures, starting with Sunday, August 14th.
Sunday: That morning I attended Victory Bible Church. The Lord really spoke to me through the sermon. The guest speaker spoke about unity in the church; and how important it is.
" We ought to have unity in the church body." He said. If you have been in the church a lot like me, I am sure you have heard the church compared with the human body before. I typically have heard the church body is like the human body in that, both are made up of many parts. just like each part of the human body is vital for the person to survive, so are members of the church body.
But all too often the church body does not function well because one or more of the members have poor performance or struggle with conflicts about petty things.
The guest speaker described all of this in a way I could really understand, and he carried a fresh perspective I had never heard of before. "Unity is good and pleasant." He said. " What if the kidney decided to stop working? What if one day the kidney says, 'Im mad at the mouth! It's getting all the attention! I'm not gonna work today!"
During the sermon he gave these references; which I think are helpful: Psalms 133:1, Ephesians 4, Ephesians 3:13.
He quoted john 3:16, and followed that by saying; "Im so glad Im a Whosoever."
After church I had lunch and then later Dad drove me to Lyndon; where I would be staying with my best friend Sarah. Then the rest of that day we mostly just chilled at her house; and we had some of her birthday cake. (she turned 20 on Sunday) The cake was awesome, Sally (her mother) got this awesome idea a long time ago that Sarah would have a King Kong cake someday, since Sarah loves monkeys. So the cake was of the Empire State Building and had a plastic gorrilla figure planted on the top. It was so cool.
Sarahs brothers Mark and David were very hospitable and introduced me to the Nintendo games; giving excellent pointers on how to play Mario. I got a little bit into it I guess, because I stayed up a little while after Sarah playing Mario that night. It can be addictive! Thank you Mark and David for your video game pointers!
I am journaling my latest adventures, starting with Sunday, August 14th.
Sunday: That morning I attended Victory Bible Church. The Lord really spoke to me through the sermon. The guest speaker spoke about unity in the church; and how important it is.
" We ought to have unity in the church body." He said. If you have been in the church a lot like me, I am sure you have heard the church compared with the human body before. I typically have heard the church body is like the human body in that, both are made up of many parts. just like each part of the human body is vital for the person to survive, so are members of the church body.
But all too often the church body does not function well because one or more of the members have poor performance or struggle with conflicts about petty things.
The guest speaker described all of this in a way I could really understand, and he carried a fresh perspective I had never heard of before. "Unity is good and pleasant." He said. " What if the kidney decided to stop working? What if one day the kidney says, 'Im mad at the mouth! It's getting all the attention! I'm not gonna work today!"
During the sermon he gave these references; which I think are helpful: Psalms 133:1, Ephesians 4, Ephesians 3:13.
He quoted john 3:16, and followed that by saying; "Im so glad Im a Whosoever."
After church I had lunch and then later Dad drove me to Lyndon; where I would be staying with my best friend Sarah. Then the rest of that day we mostly just chilled at her house; and we had some of her birthday cake. (she turned 20 on Sunday) The cake was awesome, Sally (her mother) got this awesome idea a long time ago that Sarah would have a King Kong cake someday, since Sarah loves monkeys. So the cake was of the Empire State Building and had a plastic gorrilla figure planted on the top. It was so cool.
Sarahs brothers Mark and David were very hospitable and introduced me to the Nintendo games; giving excellent pointers on how to play Mario. I got a little bit into it I guess, because I stayed up a little while after Sarah playing Mario that night. It can be addictive! Thank you Mark and David for your video game pointers!
Tuesday, August 09, 2005
Saturday, August 06, 2005
Tuesday, August 02, 2005
The Death of My Aunt Ellwyn
(Sigh). Aunt Ellwyn passed away recently. I expected it would be soon because she was getting up there in years, but it feels kind of weird now that it's finally happened. I'm going to miss her.
I live in the house she grew up in. When I was little we would come visit her. As an old woman having trouble getting around, she had a chairlift on the staircase leading into the basement. A favorite pastime of mine is when Doug, Rachel, and I would take turns riding up and down on that "Elevator Chair". Sometimes we'd turn out all the lights in the basement and right down into complete blackness, pretending we were on some Seaquest mission.
In all the time that I knew my Aunt, she lived with the confusion and forgetfulness of an old lady. I used to watch THE PRICE IS RIgHT reruns with her, and sometimes accompanied her to watch those Infomercials that she took oh so seriously. She was past the point where we could trust her cooking, and oh! Dont even think of getting into a car with her when shes the one driving! I dont think a time went by that I saw her and she didnt mistakenly call me by someone elses name. Whether it was one of her friends from back in high school, or my Aunt Beth, or one of my sisters names. She got them all mixed up so many times. I used to dread going into her home as well. With her eyesite poor and her hips bothering her, she was not able to take care of housecleaning like she used to. Nothing against Aunt Ellwyn, but I was always scared of her house.
So I look back and wonder, what is the value of a life? Is it all the memories that I have of her, that make up her value? Of course not.
Now the funeral is over, and my family goes through boxes and boxes of her things. She didnt have much of monetary value, but little did we realize; she had kept hundreds of old family photographs, momentos, and letters tucked away.
So, since Wednesday of last week, I have been exploring the small things my Aunt left behind. And discovering perhaps for the first time what my Aunt was really like. My only memories of her may be of when she was old and confused, but I am so glad that she saved the pictures... helping me learn about her childhood and her past. Helping me piece together my family tree.
And now I face the stunning reality. My Aunt is in Heaven, and her mind is in more clarity than ever before. She is in peace, and she is with Christ.
I live in the house she grew up in. When I was little we would come visit her. As an old woman having trouble getting around, she had a chairlift on the staircase leading into the basement. A favorite pastime of mine is when Doug, Rachel, and I would take turns riding up and down on that "Elevator Chair". Sometimes we'd turn out all the lights in the basement and right down into complete blackness, pretending we were on some Seaquest mission.
In all the time that I knew my Aunt, she lived with the confusion and forgetfulness of an old lady. I used to watch THE PRICE IS RIgHT reruns with her, and sometimes accompanied her to watch those Infomercials that she took oh so seriously. She was past the point where we could trust her cooking, and oh! Dont even think of getting into a car with her when shes the one driving! I dont think a time went by that I saw her and she didnt mistakenly call me by someone elses name. Whether it was one of her friends from back in high school, or my Aunt Beth, or one of my sisters names. She got them all mixed up so many times. I used to dread going into her home as well. With her eyesite poor and her hips bothering her, she was not able to take care of housecleaning like she used to. Nothing against Aunt Ellwyn, but I was always scared of her house.
So I look back and wonder, what is the value of a life? Is it all the memories that I have of her, that make up her value? Of course not.
Now the funeral is over, and my family goes through boxes and boxes of her things. She didnt have much of monetary value, but little did we realize; she had kept hundreds of old family photographs, momentos, and letters tucked away.
So, since Wednesday of last week, I have been exploring the small things my Aunt left behind. And discovering perhaps for the first time what my Aunt was really like. My only memories of her may be of when she was old and confused, but I am so glad that she saved the pictures... helping me learn about her childhood and her past. Helping me piece together my family tree.
And now I face the stunning reality. My Aunt is in Heaven, and her mind is in more clarity than ever before. She is in peace, and she is with Christ.
Thursday, July 21, 2005
Pray for Jaci
Lately my thoughts have been about an old friend of mine-- Jaci Kettler.We have not been in contact for a few years, but I was best friends with her little sister in the sixth grade.Anyway, I was sad to read this article the other day, and learn that she has been diagnosed with a cancer called "Lymphoma". Could you please pray for her?
http://www.ottawaherald.com/ottsub/archive/2005/6/illness062405.html
http://www.ottawaherald.com/ottsub/archive/2005/6/illness062405.html
Monday, July 18, 2005
Saturday, July 09, 2005
Remember or Forget
I sit beside my lonely fire
And pray for wisdom yet:
For calmness to remember
Or courage to forget.
-Charles Hamilton Aide (1830-1906)
-Charles Hamilton Aide (1830-1906)
Wednesday, July 06, 2005
Courage, brother!
Courage, brother! do not stumble,Though thy path be dark as night; There's a star to guide the humble,Trust in God and do the Right. Trust in God.
-Norman Macleod
-Norman Macleod
Monday, July 04, 2005
Californian Adventures: Day Three
DAY THREE:
Friday, June 10th
Friday morning. By 11 am we were in the fellowship hall at church, waiting for the rest of the people from the wedding party to show up, so we could discuss plans.Later, after people showed up, we were handed a shopping list for wedding supplies, so a bunch of us headed to Cosco. When we got there we had tons of things to look for and buy, like refreshments, utensils, tablecloths, and etc. for the wedding.
At some point while we were there at Cosco, I needed to take my little sister to the bathroom. But when we walked into the ladies room, there was a Gay man there. So we left. (If you don't believe me, read article "Gender Blender" from World Magazine... some of you will be shocked)
After picking up all the supplies, we then went back to the church to drop things off. Later we were back at the Fullerton apartment, where Miriam's husband, Tim, and Rachel were waiting for us. And there was different furniture there; some nicer couches that they had moved in. So that was cool. Rachel showed us her new cell phone and we hung out and visited for a bit... and Rachel told me that later that night would be a slumber party for some of the girls at her apartment in Whittier.
So that night ( sometime after 9), Joi came and picked me up, and I spent the night at Rachel's apartment. That was neat, having our last night together, Rachel and I. So it was Joi, Rachel,
Marcie,Meghan, Andrea, Julie, and I. When I first walked in, the girls were all curled up in front of the tv, watching an Anime show called: "Fruit's Basket". I had no idea that Anime could be so emotional! I used to think it was boring, high action cartoons. Rachel's hair was full of curlers, it was cute and I took pictures. I got to meet Rachel's pet hamster; "Viffi". He was adorable, and I held him for several minutes. That too, was cute, and I took more pictures. After a while we all gathered and had Ice Cream Cake, and sat in front of the tv to watch a movie called: " Labyrinth". Weird movie from the 80's, but it was entertaining. (To be honest with you, I was SURE I would have weird dreams.) (Especially with that one guy's frizzy hair, it was creepy). We also did Henna tattoos, I was gonna get my arm done, but thought that would look weird for the sleeveless dress I had for the next day. So I watched other people do Henna. It was fun.
Needless to say, we went to bed really late.
Friday, June 10th
Friday morning. By 11 am we were in the fellowship hall at church, waiting for the rest of the people from the wedding party to show up, so we could discuss plans.Later, after people showed up, we were handed a shopping list for wedding supplies, so a bunch of us headed to Cosco. When we got there we had tons of things to look for and buy, like refreshments, utensils, tablecloths, and etc. for the wedding.
At some point while we were there at Cosco, I needed to take my little sister to the bathroom. But when we walked into the ladies room, there was a Gay man there. So we left. (If you don't believe me, read article "Gender Blender" from World Magazine... some of you will be shocked)
After picking up all the supplies, we then went back to the church to drop things off. Later we were back at the Fullerton apartment, where Miriam's husband, Tim, and Rachel were waiting for us. And there was different furniture there; some nicer couches that they had moved in. So that was cool. Rachel showed us her new cell phone and we hung out and visited for a bit... and Rachel told me that later that night would be a slumber party for some of the girls at her apartment in Whittier.
So that night ( sometime after 9), Joi came and picked me up, and I spent the night at Rachel's apartment. That was neat, having our last night together, Rachel and I. So it was Joi, Rachel,
Marcie,Meghan, Andrea, Julie, and I. When I first walked in, the girls were all curled up in front of the tv, watching an Anime show called: "Fruit's Basket". I had no idea that Anime could be so emotional! I used to think it was boring, high action cartoons. Rachel's hair was full of curlers, it was cute and I took pictures. I got to meet Rachel's pet hamster; "Viffi". He was adorable, and I held him for several minutes. That too, was cute, and I took more pictures. After a while we all gathered and had Ice Cream Cake, and sat in front of the tv to watch a movie called: " Labyrinth". Weird movie from the 80's, but it was entertaining. (To be honest with you, I was SURE I would have weird dreams.) (Especially with that one guy's frizzy hair, it was creepy). We also did Henna tattoos, I was gonna get my arm done, but thought that would look weird for the sleeveless dress I had for the next day. So I watched other people do Henna. It was fun.Needless to say, we went to bed really late.
Wednesday, June 22, 2005
California: Day Two
DAY TWO:
Most of the day we spent in Tim's Fullerton apartment, cleaning the place up for him and Rachel so it would be nice for them when they start living there. It is fun to clean house, when its not your own. Little blocks of time were spent trying to solve Tim's Rubicks Cube, ... it can be addicting! I also took the time to sketch a picture of the view from one of the windows there.
Then at four we left for the church, where the Rehearsal Dinner was to be. We got there and I was able to meet Tim Motte's family--- Debra, Terry, Joey, Anna, and John. I also met other people in the wedding party, like Isaac, Joi, Marcie, Kenji, L.D., Jane, ... if there is anyone I am forgetting I apologize. Aunt Beth was there too, with Torri and Micah.
Then at five we went to the sanctuary to rehearse. It was exciting. And Rachel wasn't even there yet! When she finally showed up, it became even MORE exciting. We ran out to meet her at the car, and applaused for a bit. Then we went back to the sanctuary to practise. And coming up the isle; first was L.D. the lamplighter, then Kenji and I, Doug and Joi, Joey and Anna, John and Marcie, Isaac ( Miriam wasn't there), Holly ( Eric wasn't there), Nathan with Jane and Torri, and eventually Dad and Rachel. It was pretty cool.
To prepare all of us for what to expect on the wedding day, the minister spoke fragments of what he would be speaking. He would say things like " DEARLY beloved friends, Etc." He used the "Etc.'s" to save time. Reading the whole document wasn't necessary if we were just practising. So I thought it was pretty cute when he asked Rachel to repeat him. She repeated him LITERALLY; including dramatically saying:" I, Rachel, take thee, Timothy, to my wedded Etc." Everyone chuckled. By the time that practise ceremony was almost over, Miriam showed up, and we all went through the whole practise again.
Then we went to the fellowship building for dinner. Gathering around the table, we visited. Then Isaac Pletcher, good friend of Tim, and kind of the main help of the event, spoke up, and said that we would then take time to share any thoughts/advice/memories we had with the couple. ( Otherwise known as a chance to share embarrassing childhood stories...) So Debra and Terry (Tim's Mom and Dad), shared some funny stories about when Timmy was little. And Dad shared his thankfulness for Rachel, speaking of the fears he had when Rachel was an infant having seizures, and how the Lord has been gracious to protect her. Isaac shared a poem, and also took the credit for being the matchmaker... the one who introduced Rachel to Tim. Rachel's roomate Joi shared memories of the medieval birthday party that they threw for Rachel. Tim's brother John shared about how Tim had inspired him to like to read books and study philosophy, even though at first he had no interest in those things. Doug talked about his experience of meeting Tim before Rachel started dating him. Laughing, Rachel was quick to explain that it had all been "planned".
And when it was my turn to talk, I publically confessed about a prank that I used to do to Rachel: When I was a child I was really annoyed with how Rachel liked to read all the time, cause I couldn't stand books! I would ask her if she wanted to play with me and she would say things like; " I'm busy reading right now," or... "I want to finish this chapter." So one day I got this brilliant idea: I would switch the bookmark when she wasn't looking! I tried it out, she didn't find out. So I did it lots of times growing up, sometimes moving the bookmark back a chapter, sometimes moving it forward a few pages. Everyone laughed.
That's it for Day Two of Californian Adventures.
Signing off for now,
Emily
Most of the day we spent in Tim's Fullerton apartment, cleaning the place up for him and Rachel so it would be nice for them when they start living there. It is fun to clean house, when its not your own. Little blocks of time were spent trying to solve Tim's Rubicks Cube, ... it can be addicting! I also took the time to sketch a picture of the view from one of the windows there.
Then at four we left for the church, where the Rehearsal Dinner was to be. We got there and I was able to meet Tim Motte's family--- Debra, Terry, Joey, Anna, and John. I also met other people in the wedding party, like Isaac, Joi, Marcie, Kenji, L.D., Jane, ... if there is anyone I am forgetting I apologize. Aunt Beth was there too, with Torri and Micah.
Then at five we went to the sanctuary to rehearse. It was exciting. And Rachel wasn't even there yet! When she finally showed up, it became even MORE exciting. We ran out to meet her at the car, and applaused for a bit. Then we went back to the sanctuary to practise. And coming up the isle; first was L.D. the lamplighter, then Kenji and I, Doug and Joi, Joey and Anna, John and Marcie, Isaac ( Miriam wasn't there), Holly ( Eric wasn't there), Nathan with Jane and Torri, and eventually Dad and Rachel. It was pretty cool.
To prepare all of us for what to expect on the wedding day, the minister spoke fragments of what he would be speaking. He would say things like " DEARLY beloved friends, Etc." He used the "Etc.'s" to save time. Reading the whole document wasn't necessary if we were just practising. So I thought it was pretty cute when he asked Rachel to repeat him. She repeated him LITERALLY; including dramatically saying:" I, Rachel, take thee, Timothy, to my wedded Etc." Everyone chuckled. By the time that practise ceremony was almost over, Miriam showed up, and we all went through the whole practise again.
Then we went to the fellowship building for dinner. Gathering around the table, we visited. Then Isaac Pletcher, good friend of Tim, and kind of the main help of the event, spoke up, and said that we would then take time to share any thoughts/advice/memories we had with the couple. ( Otherwise known as a chance to share embarrassing childhood stories...) So Debra and Terry (Tim's Mom and Dad), shared some funny stories about when Timmy was little. And Dad shared his thankfulness for Rachel, speaking of the fears he had when Rachel was an infant having seizures, and how the Lord has been gracious to protect her. Isaac shared a poem, and also took the credit for being the matchmaker... the one who introduced Rachel to Tim. Rachel's roomate Joi shared memories of the medieval birthday party that they threw for Rachel. Tim's brother John shared about how Tim had inspired him to like to read books and study philosophy, even though at first he had no interest in those things. Doug talked about his experience of meeting Tim before Rachel started dating him. Laughing, Rachel was quick to explain that it had all been "planned".
And when it was my turn to talk, I publically confessed about a prank that I used to do to Rachel: When I was a child I was really annoyed with how Rachel liked to read all the time, cause I couldn't stand books! I would ask her if she wanted to play with me and she would say things like; " I'm busy reading right now," or... "I want to finish this chapter." So one day I got this brilliant idea: I would switch the bookmark when she wasn't looking! I tried it out, she didn't find out. So I did it lots of times growing up, sometimes moving the bookmark back a chapter, sometimes moving it forward a few pages. Everyone laughed.
That's it for Day Two of Californian Adventures.
Signing off for now,
Emily
Sunday, April 17, 2005
When dogma meets drama on television
Soft-focus spirituality on TV gives way to programs with a more explicit religious viewpoint. Will audiences accept it?
By Gloria Goodale Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor
By Gloria Goodale Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor
Machines Controlled By Thought
Thought-Controlled Machines May Be One Step Closer
Stefan Lovgren
for National Geographic News
April 12, 2005
Saturday, April 09, 2005
Please lift up Gloria in your prayers.
On April 16, 2004 tragedy struck a very
special little girl, Gloria.
On that painful day, Gloria fell into a
jacuzzi and didn't take a breath for 15
minutes. Doctors said the damage to
her brain was so severe she would
never open her eyes or know her own
family.
But after 2 months in the hospital
Gloria was strong enough to go home.
Today, her life and the lives of her
family are much different than before.
Gloria is currently in a semi-vegetative
state and requires around the clock
nursing care.
Gloria is not defeated!
Her family believes in the healing
power of Jesus Christ. Already she has
come much farther than doctors
expected. Please pray for Gloria's
continued healing and for the
Endermann family
Tuesday, April 05, 2005
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