Colossians 3:10

 
And the glory of the Lord shall be upon them...these precious ones of mine

Jude Robert Fletcher

My baby boy...turning two? This little guy has taught me so much. Sometimes I look into his eyes and catch a glimpse of myself and I imgaine what my mama thought as she looked into my eyes all those years ago. Did she feel the kind of joy that I feel when Jude wraps his little hand into my hair, lays his head on my shoulder and puts his thumb in his mouth? Did her heart swell with pride for me as mine does for Jude as he masters yet another skill? Did I baffle her with my stubborness...frustrate her with my strong will as Jude is doing to me now? Did her heart melt as mine does now as I gaze at this sweet little boy who has so completely captured my heart? Did she know that someday her little girl would have two little ones of her own to pass her legacy of love on to?

It is such a joy and an immeasurable blessing to be Jude's Mama.

Happy Birthday my sweet boy. I love you.

Mercy, Peace and Love be yours in abundance. Jude 1:2

Flood of 2009

These pictures were taken on Thursday morning before Harrison Avenue was closed. Praise God this flood wasn't as bad as they were predicting!

Flooding

Interstate 5 runs into the flooded Chehalis River at Centralia Tuesday. Drenching rain and howling winds that downed trees, cut electricity and caused widespread flooding and closed Interstate 5the main north-south highway in Western Washington.
(December 04, 2007)Associated Press

Washington National Guard truck waits to pick up people arriving by boat, left, in the floodwaters Tuesday in Centralia.(December 04, 2007)Associated Press


Can it be that we will yet again suffer loss and destruction as the waters rise? Our hearts ache for those who lost homes and belongings in last years flood...for those who are still not done repairing the damage from the last flood. We stand ready to help in anyway we can. We are praying and preparing for what is to come as the rivers rise.

Merry Christmas

 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We had a wonderful white Christmas this year and we hope you did as well! Kylee and Jude were so much fun this year...the awe and wonder of the season through their precious little eyes was a gift I will treasure all year long. We enjoyed the break with daddy home (he even had a break from his Masters program! Whoo hoo!) and we're sad to have it end but here we are. So onward we forge awaiting what this new year has to offer! Peace to you!