Monthly Archives: December 2009

Good Sledding Times experienced by all!

  Good Sledding Times experienced by all!       There’s nothing quite like sledding down hills for the child to come out in an adult! I found myself even repeating the sledding experience the next day. Last year, the … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas from our house to yours!

      The Lasher household is bustling with fervent activity these days. Grandpa and Nana (that’s me) are busy trying to keep up with a 3 ½ year old and her 1 ½ year old brother plus mom and … Continue reading

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Sunday Morn

Big people and little people noises scurrying around for Sunday Morn service…such a delighful sound! Last evening, there were four little people in our home 3 and under! I just wanted to sit back and enjoy the interaction between them … Continue reading

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They are here!

They are here! Safe and sound…a bit weary, but here, that is the important thing! The heavy snow, ice, and freezing rain held off—Praise the Lord! Andy, Bethany, Liberty and Elijah arrived around 2:00 a.m. – it was difficult to … Continue reading

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It’s Almost Time

Awaiting, anticipating the arrival of our two grandchildren, and of course, their dad and mom! After seeing their dear faces on video at their Christmas program, well…it’s hard to wait any longer when you’re a Nana and Grandpa! Weather and … Continue reading

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Liberty & Elijah’s Christmas Debut

Last evening our granddaughter, *Liberty, and grandson, **Elijah, participated in their church program in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Our son, Andrew, forwarded a video of their program. We weren’t able to be there in person, because we’re preparing a place for … Continue reading

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In Search of the Real Spirit of Christmas

   I’m excited about a book I’m reading, In Search of the Real Spirit of Christmas, by Dan Schaeffer. Back cover reads: “Christmas seasons come and go, often leaving us with vague pangs of regret. Why does the Christmas spirit … Continue reading

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Becoming Whole

I just read today’s posting of “Our Daily Bread,” by Julie Ackerman Link: http://www.rbc.org/odb/odb.shtml She refers to a “friend who fell off her bike and suffered a severe brain injury.” Her doctors were not sure if she would live or … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas and a Miraculous 2010!

Praise Him, Praise Him (Author unknown) Praise Him, praise Him, All you little children, God is love, God is love. Praise Him, praise Him, All you little children, God is love, God is love. We have so many Praises over … Continue reading

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Life as a Mom of an ADHD kid, Part Two

  Read about my life with an ADHD child, feelings of inadequacy, and hope beyond hope at: http://www.differentdream.com/2009/12/life-as-the-mom-of-an-adhd-kid-part-two/ This is the second day of my guest Blog posted on my friend, Jolene Philo’s, website. She is the author of a … Continue reading

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