Perspective

Things can/do get a little wild/crazy here on the home-front and at times my view of life gets very nearsighted.  Just last week our neighbor died and left his wife and 7 year old son here on earth to keep on living.  I lost it for about an hour or two, just thinking of how ungrateful my heart tends to lean.  What do I have to complain about EVER!!!  I have even thought a time or two "man, if I lived by myself I could actually accomplish things through out the day and I wouldn't have to pick up after anyone...".  Yeah, that's the point, there wouldn't BE anyone.....   Oh God, thank you for the reminders you always send my way... Thank you Jesus for all these people to 'pick up' after.  Show me how I can minister to our neighbor boy and his mother.  

Week in Whistler

For Nate's birthday we decided to take our week away for the year and regroup, making sure that where we are heading as a family and a couple spiritually is still what God has for us.   we were able to enjoy many hours of being quiet.  One of the fun things that we've matured into is finishing an entire conversation in one sitting.  I was able to speed up a little and think, Nate was willing to slow down a little (because we had the time too).  

Nate and I took a week 'off' and went to Canada's Whistler ski resort.  We  tried to act like retired people on this trip (because that always 'looks' relaxing).  We did our best and enjoyed ourselves.  

Above is our 'cute' room.  Nate could sit on the bed and wash dishes (almost).  It was all we needed but even one pair of clothes not put away made the place seem stuffy.

Just a fun night view of the village where we spent much time walking and talking and drinking coffee.

  

Above was a typical evening time meal and game of cribbage, Poor Nate subjects himself to losing...:)

My super skiier

Nate took two days of his ski time to help me get down the hills with better technique.  He told me afterwords that the hill I had just gone on was not for beginners (that would explain why it took 30min to get down though).

Nate looking at the prices.  We almost could afford to eat or ski, but not both.

Just a very pretty creek that this picture does not do justice. 

While we were gone Nate's parents had the kids and 'spoiled' them for a week.  They were excited to have us back because the novelty of being at Grandpa and Grandma's house was wear ing off some.  We could NOT have gone without you all (Titus and Kaytra included).  We know it was a LOT of work and truly are grateful.