Prayer request

My brother, Ken is going into surgery this Friday for a triple by-pass operation. He is in fairly good health with the exception of the 6 blockages that need immediate attention. He is also in great spirits, knowing that he is fortunate that the problem was caught pre and not post traumatic incident....Praise God!

Please pray with us for a quick recovery for Ken, and a peaceful heart for both Ken and Marilyn.

Cole Robert's Dedication

Yesterday was a wonderful, special day. Cole was dedicated to the Lord at church, and then we, along with fam and friends, were invited to Paul and Shawna's for a terrific lunch. We had a great time of fellowship together. My heart is full as I reflect on God's grace and mercy....thank you, Lord.

Tulip Town Trip

We went for date day to Tulip Town in LaConner (thanks for the idea, Lovella)

It was rather cold, but the rain held off for us. We had a leisurely lunch and it was glorious to see God's creation in all it's splendor...we are blessed.

The Robin and the Sparrow

Said the robin to the sparrow, “I should really like to know,
Why these anxious human beings
Rush about and worry so.”

Said the sparrow to the robin,
“Friend I think that it must be,
That they have no Heavenly Father,
Such as cares for you and me.”

~~Unknown Author

This dear robin was singing to me and put me in mind of this poem that my MIL, Grandma Rosie has had hanging in her home for ever. I have always loved the poem, and it's message...a gentle reminder to me.

I trust you, too, will be reminded of our heavenly Father and how much He cares for us.
Enjoy your day, dear ones.

Our spot in the sun

Firstly, I apologize...you will have to bear with me...I took alot of photos on holidays in Maui. If a picture is worth a thousand words....then I have managed to pack alot of words on the next few blog entries.

I trust you enjoy your front row seat viewing my latest travel log.

The collage above is a few shots of our regular place to stay....Kaanapali Villas. God's gift to bargain hunting sun seekers....truly...we are so thankful for the wonderful holidays we have enjoyed at the villas.

Our beach - our view

On our first Sunday, we went to church early in the morning at King's Cathedral....what a blessing!

We then enjoyed a leisurely brunch at Wailea....we truly experienced a full day of rest. God is good!

Although the same sun sets here as there....somehow the warm tropical breeze, crashing waves, and palm trees makes it more romantic and glorious.

We often walk for our dinner....beside the golf course, and along the Whaler's Village beachwalk.

A long walk on the beach, the boardwalk and the parklands at Kaanapali

We had a week on our own and then Roger and Vicki joined us....we had a terrific time with them. This was their first holiday in Maui....it was SO much fun seeing it through their eyes! Here's the guys enjoying the surf.

We drove up-island to a small fishing village

We then went for brunch at the Plantation House, and on to Kapalua Bay to snorkel. We got more than we bargained for...a wonderful whale show. Click on the collage, and check out the photos of Bob and Rog snorkelling with the whales in the background....amazing!!

We went to the theater production of Ulelena, and it included a snorkel tour at Molokini....A three hour tour (check out our very own Gilligan!)

On our second Sunday, we went back to King's Cathedral for a fabulous worship service. We then went for lunch in Kihei and walked around the gorgeous resorts at Wailea

Roger and Vicki, Bob and Jo, and Bubba

How crazy...our good friend and her son were just up the road from us. We had a great time connecting with them.

Walking, chatting, enjoying dinners together. We are blessed to have family that are our friends, too.

These photos were taken on the beach by Paia...amazing...they were taken at the same time but up the beach and down the beach. It was a very windy day....even the wind surfers were sitting it out.

This weather system was created by the volcano eruption on the big island of Hawaii....very interesting.

The flora and fawna....see the black bee? Bob talked "turkey" to the rooster so he perked up for the photo.

Although we just noticed a slight haze...the camera caught the volcanic ash floating through the air