Thursday, May 04, 2006

Had a minute to blog inbetween writing newsletter notes which has taken, well... 2 months so far. Sorry! I WILL be done tonight with this project! Yippee!

Seems so much is going on in my familys lives not to mention it. Would you pray with us for them all?

Arlene and Wolfe are going through so much right now with personal health issues then Mima ( Wolfe's mom) has been diagnosed with cancer that is incredibly progressive and Opa (his dad) is in the hospital and they said that he may actually go first. Its so hard to see those you love struggle so much and I know this is really difficult in more ways than one for the whole family! I feel my hands are tied at the moment other than cards and prayers. Its a frustrating feeling, I know God is with them, just wish I could be too at times like this.

Diane is dealing with some maj. ongoing pain in the butt (not actually anything having to do with her butt to make that clear :) health issues and Jeff is, well I just got an email saying he is making a MAJ. career change after 15 some years at ACTV! Mom could use prayer too as she is being such a mom in all of this! Amazing!

We are both so blessed with family (Hamers and Stoltzfus) and love and miss each one to bits!!! Sometimes, to be honest the distance has been interesting because it has brought some relationships to a deeper level and at the same time the distance feels like a world away most of the time. There is no-one in the world like a family member! Its amazing!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NANNA, POP-POP &
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM! Sounds like it was one to remember!!! We love you ALL so much.
Heres a picture Diane sent over from Moms 70th party at Easter.

In other news... Frank & Becky are off to the USA for a wedding and some IWT International leaders meetings so we are fish and plant sitting. Things have been progressing with the work in Kilmarnock to prepare for the tour in the fall. The big thing just now is Disciplesip set up and Local Link (alter councelor) trainings that are manditory and set up many, many times for them to come to. Thats what its about! Sharing our faith... proclaiming Jesus and what he has done in our lives. We are soooo lazy with that way too often so a kick in the pants is a healthy thing for each of us, ehh?! Allllllllllllso, we are looking forward to the arrival of Uncle Jim, Aunt Esther, Anita and James after their tour in England! What fun that visit will be!

Must go now and help Kayleigh settle down. She has been in bed for an hour and still not asleep. She says its too light out and her eyes just wont stay closed. Hmmmmm. :) Sunset is about 9:30 just now so summer is coming, YIPPEE!

Later, Julie

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