Tempering my last blog

Just want to continue to asking for prayers for little Zane...he is not out of the woods by a long shot!  He is alive and so far doing well, but there is much to test and figure out in the days and weeks ahead.  His head is measuring very large by newborn standards (5 centimeters bigger) and he is 3 weeks early.  His stats are:  8lbs 1 oz., 21.5 inches long.  His brother Miles was 9 lbs 14 oz, and 23,5 inches long...needless to say height will be no problem for these two.  I have seen photos of Zane, and tomorrow morning we hope to go in, one by one, gloved and suited up, for about a 3 minute introduction to Zane while he is in the NICU.  From what I can tell I think he looks alot like Debi.  

Rachel and Abel, arrived with 3 small, but beautiful, grandchildren in tow tonight so we are thrilled and very, very tired.  Our little treasure Miles with his cousins was a delight to our eyes.  Someday we hope Zane will join them....I say someday because J. and Debi are still very tentative about the next few weeks.  They are concerned that he could downhill very quickly...so please keep those prayers coming.  We are praising God that no serious decisions needed to be made today, and the doctors were delighted that Zane came out kicking and screaming, and then peed on them...another good sign.  Oh the simple things of life.  Thank you, for your loving concern...it is so appreciated.

Today we had a Christmas Miracle

Hebrews 11:6 Without faith it is impossible to please God because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists, and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him." Amen, and Amen! Have we told you today what an amazing God we serve? Our older daughter, Rachel, reminded me of this verse earlier today when we discovered that our newest grand son, Zane Alexander, displayed no signs, thus far, of a stroke or other brain/physical problems. Could it be that the doctors were all wrong? Or, did God really perform a miracle for this sweet little family? As my one friend, Diane said, "God chose to perform a miracle." We are of course praising God and thanking Him for this special little boy. While more tests and observations need to be done over the next few days and weeks, we are so excited to see what God does next. Thank you Dear LORD for this little miracle baby. Bless his life, his parents, and may all the glory be yours.

Miles and His Birthday Guitar - Age 2!

We so enjoyed the Debi, J., Miles, plus one almost here...and Miles made us laugh the most! He is quite the entertainer and such a great personality on him but we couldn't always figure what he was saying. Anyway we thought that like his daddy, he might want to play the guitar. So we saw this at children's store that sells used, but in very nice condition, children's clothes and toys. Nonnie had to buy it and he was a hoot! Happy Birthday little guy!

Decorated for Christmas

From the Nutcrackers guarding the front door, to the Nativity front and center in the formal, the Angels singing, and the winter wonderland snowman...Merry Christmas from us at home in SO CAL! PS The Lantern was the center piece for our Christmas Banquet tables. Found them in IKEA...first time in there and I promise it won't be the last time...what a great store!

I've been tagged - "The Eight Meme's"

Gee, thanks Rachel for Tagging Me - I hope I can do this:

8 TV SHOWS I Watch: TOP CHEF, Survivor, Biggest Loser, America's Got Talent, Secret Millionaire (great new show), Designed to Sell, Amazing Race, Anything on the FoodNetwork.

8 Favorite Restuarants - Macaroni Grill, LeChene, Stonefire, Claim Jumper, Corner Bakery, Sisley, BJ's, Salt Creek Grille, and The Vines.

8 Things that happened to me today - Rachel called, went to Whole Foods, husband sent me an email, I got tagged in this crazy thing, joined Twitter, changed an outside house light, neighbor said "hello", lawn service came and I gave them a check plus Christmas money.

8 Things I look forward to - getting my Christmas poem done and cards mailed, opening presents from my husband, watching him open his presents from me, hoping the girls like their "special" present, meeting my newest grandchild, selling our house in CA and paying cash for a house "someday", a new, healthy body, and meeting Jesus.

8 Things I wish For: My husband's health and career success, My children's health and career success, my grandchildren accept Christ early in their lives and never leave or forsake Him, a deeper relationship with Christ, a trip to Precept Ministries for more training, a way to reach others about Christ, a more godly nation (US), Christ's return sooner rather than later.

8 People I Tag to do this too! - I don't think I know 8 people personally on blogspot to tag: hmmm - other than my children and their friends I am out of ideas for names...so sorry.

Happy 30th Birthday Baby Girl!

Just couldn't let the day go by without adding some pictures over the last 30 years of Rachel our oldest daughter. Born December 11th, in Germany at 2:35a.m.! Enjoy the day, and many blessings with much love.

PS Still can not figure out how to load these pictures correctly and scan them so they are straight! Sigh*

Thirty Years Ago Today...

I looked like this...

It's hard to believe, but thirty years ago today we were stationed in Germany, and I was over due by 5 days at this point. If you had told me I would have to wait another 48 hours to meet my first child, a daughter we would name Rachel, I probably would have burst into tears! Now my darling firstborn is about to be 30 and I want to stop the clock. Where has the time gone? How can she be thirty? My very inquistive, determined, intelligent and beautiful baby is now a mother of her own, times three! God is so good to me. Truly I am blessed! She is a wonderful wife, mother, woman, and committed Christian. I love being her mom.