Seems that word has gotten around about our little incident…uhm
accident…this weekend. I wrote a humorous account of the whole trip
which I’ll probably post tomorrow but for now I just want to give the
specifics and praise the Lord.
It happened this way, we were at a red light and going to turn right;
the car behind us thought we had gone and looking to the left to check
for other traffic revved her car right into the back of ours. That’s
pretty much it.
One interesting thing was she commented once or twice about, was how
well we were taking the whole thing and that I wasn’t upset or
anything. There was nothing really to be mad about, it happened, I just
felt badly for her and was trying to make her feel a little better by
kind of talking and joking a little bit.
Anyhow, the next morning I was reading in Ecclesiastes and you know how
it’s about the vanity of all things (including cars) and one verse just
struck me: There is nothing better for man to do than to rejoice and to
do good in his life. I didn’t need to be upset at the turns that life
took, it’s just life, I could rejoice that we were not hurt and that
the car still worked, and that it wasn’t my insurance, and then do good
to that lady and encourage her.
19-Sep-2005
14-Sep-2005
Theme: New insight on scriptural concept
Event: Surprise room check
Score: 10
Moral: (Paraphrased) A wise woman will clean her room, but the foolish woman sees danger and warns everyone else. 
12-Sep-2005
Yesterday was a very special day; we got to have Blue Bell ice cream! I
forgot how good it tastes, way so much more better than the stuff we
get here or even at Banana Boat. (though both of those are a good
alternative if nothing better presents itself). This was totally a
surprise and could only have been an act of God. Tonya brought it
special delivery with her all the way from Texas when she flew in, I
would never have expected it! I am continually astounded by the way
that God brings about little things that mean so much, I love Him so
much! So thank you to God and thank you to Tonya for being a willing
instrument.
11-Sep-2005
Boy, when Callie leaves, heads roll!
Actually, this is the result of a weekend fishing trip headed up by
Brooke. Callie, Liz, Kathleen and I all went out and since Brooke said
no one believes that she catches anything I have decided to document it.
We started out early in the morning, driving to the lake.
We rented a rowboat and found the “perfect” spot. (Brooke seems a little tired of rowing)
Liz started out the day with the first catch, and Kathleen followed not much later.
Callie has one!
Amy finally caught one – and boy is it cute! A cool picture of the fisher-women.
Callie cleans her first fish
Some people are a little more comfortable with the
process.
So there you have it, we caught 25 fish with 14 big enough to eat.
Three of us ate those 14 fish – they were wonderful. Thank you to
Brooke for planning all of this.
9-Sep-2005
Now I finally have time to update about our trip to the Coppersmiths.
Note the time, I think internet cut off has significantly reduced my
posts. The Coppersmiths are doing great, it was just like old times
getting to sit around the house and talk, watching the antics of Sophie
and Lauren. They’ve had a rough time of it but are finally settled and
Seth has a good job. God tested them and they have come out the better
for it. I love them and am so grateful that God brought them through
Verity. Enjoy the pictures!
The cutest little house, they live on the right. 
Daddy’s girl
Something’s not right with this picture 🙂 Sailing at the lake on Saturday.
