Sunday, March 27, 2011

Happy Spring!!

"And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28

Happy Spring to all of you although right now I look out the window and it is SNOWING! Won't last though. Just a reminder that we are in transition. But it won't matter because we are going to Phoenix this week for spring break and it is suppose to be in the 80's all week. Going down with Sarah, Mary, Laura and Kayla to see Grandma and Grandpa and see Uncle Rick, Aunt Cheryl and Aunt Jeanne. We are really looking forward to seeing everyone and being in the nice warm sunny weather. We are also attending Nick Dreckman's wedding on Saturday. Will be good to see our good friends the Dreckman's. So let it snow, blizzard whatever back home because we will enjoy the nice weather down south.
Hannah and the baby are just fine. We think that she might have passed a kidney stone when she was in so much pain. Because it has cleared up and she is doing just fine. So that is an answer to all your prayers. Thank you for love and concern. The baby's due date is June 21st. They have been setting up the baby's room in their house and getting all ready for the big day.
The verse from Romans is such a good reminder that God uses all our circumstances for good and according to His purpose. We don't always see what the purpose is at the time. I just heard a song by the Jesus Culture, a Christian worship group. Song is "Your Love Never Fails". Good song and it has Romans 8:28 in it. The chorus is awesome: "You stay the same through the ages, your love never changes, There maybe pain in the night but joy comes in the morning".
A lot has been going on of late. Sarah has been working almost full time at The Bridge; an assisted living facility in Post Falls Idaho. She is a CNA and wants to pursue her LPN studies at North Idaho College. Sarah is still at home and continues to be a big help out at home. Be praying for Sarah in her pursuit as a nurse. She has a very caring heart and will make a great nurse.
I caught Sarah working at The Bridge one day unannounced. She was surprised.

And the kids threw a Military Retirement Party for me this past month. I actually retired from 29 years in the military (not my civilian job with the Department of the Navy, but my 7 years of active duty sub time and 22 years of naval reserves). I have been so blessed over the years to have such a good military experience and I am so thankful for it. I wouldn't change it a bit. Had four of my children when I was active duty. Susan put up with a lot of lonely nights while I was out to sea. A big part of this retirement goes out to my dear Susan who kept me going in my military career. And all my trips around the world have been such a huge experience that I would have never been able to do if it weren't for the Navy and of course Susan holding down the fort back home. It has been good and it is good timing now to retire. We had a lot of friends over to help celebrate. THANKS to all that came and those that are away and have been a huge part in my Naval career. Here are some pictures from that night.
Grandpa holding my grandson Luke
My Retirement cake; 29 years
My girls and Luke