Roller Skating

 Here is Jarrett learning how to skate.

 Even Brian enjoyed himself.

Here are some pictures from last Sunday, during Family Skate Time. The children really enjoy skating. Jarrett actually was getting the hang of it by the end of our skate time. I think I may have to give it a try next time.

Update on Carissa's Scoliosis

Carissa had an appointment with the doctor earlier this month. Her scoliosis is progressing and is now at 70 degrees. I have not been happy with the current treatment that past few years. I feel the doctors have lacked in teaching her exercises from the very beginning. The brace that she is wearing is obviously not working.

I would like to try different treatment from the Clear Institute. It is very intense. I have contacted one doctor but I want to actually talk to some patients that went through this treatment. Here is a website with some information about treating scoliosis.

The doctors have told us that she has about another year left before she stops growing. This means we really want to lower the curve before she stops growing. We need for her spine to de-rotate and straighten out as much as possible. I don't want her to lose movement in her spine or fluid in her discs. I don't want Carissa to suffer with back pain as she gets older. Right now she has constant headaches, fatigue, and lack of energy. The doctors have said that it is because the high degree of the curve. This high degree curve can cause decreased oxygen and lung capacity. Which means it causes permanent lung damage. You should see her x-rays!  The doctors have said that she has a very aggressive form of scoliosis.

Please keep Carissa in prayers. We want her to be healed.

Also, pray for my husband that he will be in agreement with me on this. I know that this new treatment will be very expensive but it is worth it. Insurance will not pay for this treatment. You really cannot put a price tag on health.

Uncle Johnny

 Here is a life that has been lived for 55 years. Yes, he had handicaps but he was deeply loved by his family. His family will miss him terribly. He grew up being the youngest of 10 children. I would say that he was taken care of through out his life. He made us laugh with his funny quirks and jokes.

He passed away on February 11th, 2012 at home surrounded by family. Our family was aware that this day was coming because of on going heart problems he had. His heart was only working 11 percent at the end.

I know that I will see him in heaven someday. In heaven he will be whole without any of his handicaps. He believed in Jesus Christ and constantly talked about heaven and Jesus at the end of his life. He knew where he was going because he would say, he wanted to go home in heaven. He was ready to leave this world.

You have to watch FRESH the movie

When man uses his God-given creativity to invent things that are outside of the biblical boundaries of Creation; that break God’s Law; that trample or kill the weak (think abortion); or that attempt to exalt man above God; then we have disease, illness, chaos, scientific perversion, and even death. Just watched Fresh, the movie, and it got me thinking. So many of our problems are because we either try to take God out of the equation, or we try to exalt ourselves above Him.

CLICK HERE to watch Fresh, the movie. Note: Tonight is the last night you can watch it for FREE!
Or watch the trailer HERE

God's Image Bearer

We were made for the praise and glory of our Creator, that we might truly know God our creator, love him with all our heart, and live with him in eternal happiness. We praise God for our redemption in Christ because it is that redemption that enables us to love and know the Lord. In turn, this should move us to glorify Him in what we say, do, think, and feel.

Our original vocation as human beings was to rule and reign over the earth in righteousness. Apart from Christ, we are incapable of obeying God as He commands, but the reflections of beauty, goodness, and truth we still see in humanity, flawed as it is, testify that we still bear God's image even if it is now broken. In redemption, the Lord is restoring this image and enabling us to take dominion in righteousness.

So although the fallen descendants of Adam come into the world with a depraved nature incapable of obeying the Lord, God did not create our first parents as sinners.Instead, Adam and all those in him lost the ability to please our Creator when they believed the Serpent's lie (Gen. 3). Today, human beings remain images of God, but we are marred images that do not, on our own, fulfill our original vocation.


Coram Deo~ Living before the face of God



Talbletalk January 2012

A Country Dance

We enjoyed a country dance last Sunday. Here is Brian and Carissa doing the Virginia Reel. The next country dance is next month. These dances are enjoyed by the whole family.

I Knit

 I finally learned how to knit. I went to a knitting class on the 2nd of January, that really inspired me to learn. I made a simple washcloth. I went to YOU TUBE to watch some videos to help me learn too. The online videos were extremely helpful to me. I cannot wait to knit more items.

Carissa has become a very good knitter. I will show some of her items soon.

Visiting a Museum

Here is Winston Churchill

Here is Winston Churchill as a boy

Inside the historic St. Mary's Church

The organ

Here is an original part of the Berlin Wall

Here is Carissa and Wilma. They just came out of the Mennonite Restaurant.

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The Big 5

We celebrated Jarrett's 5th birthday last week

Jarrett opening up a gift.

Jarrett received the Mickey pillow and shirt from his uncle and aunt. He loves sleeping with this pillow.

We took the children to Chuck "E" Cheese to celebrate Jarrett's birthday. They sure had fun being the only kids in the place for about 3 hours.

Jarrett says that Poppi came to visit him for his birthday.

I think the day was a success

Back to blogging

Here is a picture from Christmas morning.