Leadership Summit

Ok, so last week was quite the busy week for me. On Wednesday, we had the youth over for a swim party. That was fun. Only the boys and Lynsey got in the pool. The other girls "forgot" their swimsuits. But on Thursday morning, I had to be at the church at 5 am to head to Portland for the Leadership Summit. So Sue grabbed me and we headed to the church. Here are a few of the pictures I took. I love being with my friends, so I mostly took ones of us, but then Pastor Steve wanted a group shot, so I had to take one of those as well.

So here is the group....

Here is the gals and I....

Sheena's Wedding

Here are just a sampling of the pictures that I took while in Grants Pass at the lovely Sheena Fenner and Jerry Lawrence wedding.

Cute little Kate...

Happy Birthday Papa

Last night after VBS we got to have cake and ice cream (it was an icecream cake) at Mom and Dad's for Daddy's birthday. His birthday was thursday, the family and I headed out there for a brief visit to give him his presents, but Mom wasn't there, so we did it last night. Poor Daddy, he gets so tired, but it was fun to have a little celebration.


Happy Birthday Papa, here's to year 68!!!

Week

Been a busy week....

Vacation Bible School has been going on this week. I in my infinite stupidity, just kidding, wisdom picked the preschool to be with. I actually love it, they wear me out!!! But it is so FUN! We are dressed as Bible times people, I am from the Tribe of Gad, of the twelve tribes of Judah. We are a tribe that always fought off the enemies. Now do you think my preschoolers understand that??? No, your right. It has been cool though, all the volunteers creating a Marketplace for the kids to visit. Weaving, bakery, jewelry, instruments, carpentry, candy making, basket making, herbs and spices are the eight "stores" the children visit and do an activity. We also have Synagogue school (for boys only) but the girls get let in, and Village playground. The village playground isn't really time oriented, ie water balloons yesterday. I think that the people of Jesus' time cherished their water a little more than we do and didn't have balloons to put them in! It is fun needless to say.

The Surgery Center is up to no good. They are making negotiations with the Hospital to let the Hospital buy us. We aren't really excited about it, we will see what transpires.

Today we entered a bunch of pictures Lynsey took into the fair. That is pretty fun, she did a really great job last time she entered, so we are expecting success again.

Tomorrow we will head down south for the wedding of our friend, Sheena. Get to see her family as well as Mark and Christy will be there from Texas.
So excited for that. Anyway, that is a little catching up.

Treva is holding her own. Keep her in your prayers.

some pictures...

The most beautiful bald bride, you will ever see. She did great!!!! This is her brother Scott, on the far right, his wife is on his right with the bright pink shirt on, Corinna. There children are Scotty, far left and Shelby, the pregnant one, with Shelby's husband Kyle. And Gramma Gail in the front of Corinna.
This is Taylor on the left, Kelly Gay's youngest, and Dawson on the right, Treva's youngest. He was the ring bearer.
The Mom's....



This is Christopher, on the left, Connor in the middle and their Dad Chris.
These are the two oldest of Treva's boys. Connor lives at the Farm with Treva, and Christopher lives in the Portland area with his girlfriend, Tiffany. (not Pictured)

This is Kelly Gay....she is the beautiful maid of honor.

She was great in helping Treva get ready for all the festivities. It was a great celebration. One I believe Treva will be proud of ...

In the Dalles

Mom and I drove to The Dalles last night. We had a great drive, we listened to this cd from a guy in Washington, that died and saw Jesus and now he is telling his story. Dean Braxton, pretty interesting.

Anyway, we are at Hoffman Hills, the beautiful lavender farm owned by Treva. When we arrived last night they were having a family/friend gathering with guitars and singing. Treva was in the middle, surrounded by those she loves. They were singing hymns and camp songs and they even did a little Christmas. When Treva saw me, she called me to her, for a big hug and kiss. She is now on oxygen, she looks good. She is slow to move around and obviously bald head, but the funny thing is, she is still BEAUTIFUL! She is meeting with the hospice nurse as I write. Her family is all here, and she has decided to have a wedding. Yes, a wedding. She would like to renew her vows with her husband. On this beautiful farm, we are to have a wedding. So that is our goal today, to prepare for tomorrow's ceremony. Obviously, I will post pictures. Here's to Treva's celebration.

with a ...

...heavy heart I write my post. Yesterday afternoon we received a phone call from Treva, that her doctors at OHSU would like to discontinue all treatment and place her on Hospice. Her liver is now fully engulfed in tumor, she is having trouble keeping things down, she is having pain, she is weak and her body is getting tired. Please pray for our Treva, she knows Jesus, so it will be a celebration for her to join him, but a huge sorrow for us left behind. God can still do miracles. I know He can.