Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Old photos

Melanie gave me this picture on Christmas Day of my Grandfather Jost and his 7 brothers. I just love seeing pictures I have never seen before--especially of people I love. I was only 4 years old when he died, but I remember being held by him. He was 6'2" and he is the shortest one in the back row. Must be where my brother got his height. I love to look at this picture because I can see my Dad in Grandpa--I can see my brother in him--and I can see my nephew in him. Grandpa died in 1954 and I still love him. Love that amazing feeling.
Grandpa is the 3rd boy from the left, 2nd row

Friday, December 24, 2010

Was Jesus Born on December 25? (from Perry Stone Ministries)


Jewish Holy Days: The Making of a Baby
Zola Levitt discovered an amazing correlation between Jewish Holy Days and the gestation of a human baby, from conception to birth. While preparing for writing a book for new parents, Zola contacted a gynecologist for some help in understanding gestation. During that session, the gynecologist showed him a series of pictures, pointed to the first one (an egg and a sperm) and said, "On the fourteenth day of the first month, the egg appears." The statement struck a chord in his Jewish mind because that was the date of Passover. He remembered the roasted egg on his family table every Passover. Now, for the first time, he knew what it meant! Not wanting to lead the gynecologist off from the subject at hand, he didn't say anything, but continued to listen.

The gynecologist continued: "The egg must be fertilized within 24 hours, or it will pass on." This reminded Zola of the Feast of Unleavened Bread and the seed or grain that "fell into the ground and died" in order to produce a harvest, the first-fruits of which was presented to God.

Next, the gynecologist said, "Within two to six days, the fertilized egg attaches itself to the wall of the womb and begins to grow." And, sure enough, the Jewish evangelist thought, "The Feast of First-fruits is observed anywhere from two to six days after Passover!"

Next, he was shown a photo of an embryo showing arms, hands, fingers, legs, feet, toes, a head, eyes, etc. The caption said, "Fifty days." The gynecologist continued, "Around the fiftieth day, the embryo takes on the form of a human being. Until then, we don't know if we have a duck or a tadpole." Zola thought, "That's Pentecost!"

The next picture showed the embryo at seven months. The gynecologist said, "On the first day of the seventh month, the baby's hearing is developed. For the first time, it can hear and distinguish sounds outside the womb." Zola knew that was the date for the Jewish Festival of Trumpets.

The gynecologist continued, "On the tenth day of the seventh month, the hemoglobin of the blood changes from that of the mother, to a self-sustaining baby." Zola thought, "That's the Day of Atonement, when the blood was taken into the Holy of hollies!"

Next, the gynecologist said, "On the fifteenth day of the seventh month, the lungs become fully developed. If born before then, the baby would have a hard time breathing." And Zola thought, "That's the festival of Tabernacles, a time of celebrating the Temple, home of the Shekinah glory or Spirit of God." In the New Testament, the Greek term pneuma, normally translated as "breath," is applied to the "Holy Spirit."

Birth takes place on the tenth day of the ninth month. Eight days after birth, in Jewish families, a son is circumcised. Zola noted that the eight days of Hanukkah are celebrated right on schedule, EIGHT months and ten days after Passover.

Monday, December 13, 2010

Thursday, December 9, 2010

❤❤HaPpY BiRtHdAy, Lili Ruth❤❤

Some of my favorite pictures of Lili...


Friday, November 12, 2010

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Thursday at Zamma's

Lili always starts at the left of the paint box and works her way very methodically to the left.
He is such a noisy boy!

Thursday, September 30, 2010

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Saturday, September 11, 2010

This picture just makes me smile : )



Sophie drew this picture yesterday. I just love the way she drew the horse. Have you ever seen such a happy horse? And what is with the way she draws herself and Michele? The tummy seems to be a very important part of the person! Anyway, she & Michele are very happy in this drawing. She even has a turquoise rubberband around her ponytail! Just love that girl!

Friday, September 10, 2010

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Lucky #9

Cutest picture ever of this little guy:


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Monday, September 6, 2010

C.S. Lewis quote...


"We read to know that we are not alone."

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

One of my favorite songs...


"O great mystery and sacrament"

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Psalm 91 for the Haiti Team...

(Matt & Jason on the right)
Psalm 91
You who sit down in the High God's presence, spend the night in Shaddai's shadow,
Say this: "God, you're my refuge.
I trust in you and I'm safe!"
That's right—he rescues you from hidden traps,
shields you from deadly hazards.
His huge outstretched arms protect you—
under them you're perfectly safe;
his arms fend off all harm.
Fear nothing—not wild wolves in the night,
not flying arrows in the day,
Not disease that prowls through the darkness,
not disaster that erupts at high noon.
Even though others succumb all around,
drop like flies right and left,
no harm will even graze you.
You'll stand untouched, watch it all from a distance,
watch the wicked turn into corpses.
Yes, because God's your refuge,
the High God your very own home,
Evil can't get close to you,
harm can't get through the door.
He ordered his angels
to guard you wherever you go.
If you stumble, they'll catch you;
their job is to keep you from falling.
You'll walk unharmed among lions and snakes,
and kick young lions and serpents from the path.
(The Message)

Because he has loved Me, therefore I will deliver him;
I will set him securely on high, because he has known My name.
"He will call upon Me, and I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble;
I will rescue him and honor him.
"With a long life I will satisfy him
And let him see My salvation.
(New American Standard)

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Lili won! Pretty Little Princess

Sophie kept making silly faces--I tried to get one good one...




Sunday, August 1, 2010

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

My bike ride this morning...

I love this back yard--see the hammock? I see this place every day--sometimes in the morning, sometimes in the evening, but I have yet to see anyone in this yard. I will show you the front yard as soon as I can get a chance to take a picture--there always seems to be someone working in the flowerbeds.
I see these bronze kids playing on this waterfall every morning, too.

Saturday, July 24, 2010

Saturday, July 10, 2010

Talk about a big sky!




We went to see the wild mustangs (2300 of them) who roam on the Shadow Valley Ranch--it is such a wide open space. The mustang pasture is 5500 acres!

Saturday, July 3, 2010

4th of July picnic

Gram-gram always enjoys fishing!
Sophie is celebrating her 1/2 birthday:


Brady & Mason on the rope swing:

Sunday, June 27, 2010

2 cute girls!

We took Savannah and Chloe to camp in Arkansas today. Chloe spilled syrup all over her shorts and then a little later, spilled a cooler of ice water in her lap. 660 miles later, we are home, safe and sound. I hope the camp is ready for these two!