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Tag Archives: Minnesota
From tears of sorrow to tears of joy
I began the day in tears thinking about missing my own dear Mom. One word that described my mother would be “Encourager.” My Mom was my biggest cheerleader. If she only knew how far I’ve come along with my dream … Continue reading
Posted in Family, friends, God, Holidays, Joy, Life is Good (mind), Mother's Day, Motorcycles
Tagged church, encourage, Isaiah, Long Lake Park, Minnesota, Mom, praise, Sing to the King, tears
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Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! You might be saying to yourself — what’s up with her? Yesterday was the start of the New Year, so why is she wishing us a Happy New Year on January 2. That’s a valid question. And … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Events, God, Holidays, Life is fragile (body)
Tagged Detroit Lions, Isaiah, Meijers, Minnesota, New Year, Times Square
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Day #14, 15, & 16
Left Bismarck, ND and headed for Sartell, MN. Kids (and Nana and Grandpa) all excited to be together again. All looked forward to our dinner boat cruise and picnic on the boat. Went tubing with Liberty as we screamed when … Continue reading
Posted in 2011 Out West Tour, Events, Family, Grandchildren, Motorcycles
Tagged Bismark, Minnesota, North Dakota, Sartell
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Fun Family Times
Blessing #93: delightful day of tubing, boating and picnicking on the Mississippi River. Family times with son and family. Blessing #94: squeals of laughter from our grandchildren as we motor fast in dad’s new speed boat. I’ve always LOVED to … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Grandchildren, Joy
Tagged boating, child, coloring, dominoes, heaven, Matthew, Memory Game, Minnesota, Mississippi River, teacher
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Bakin’ in the Kitchen
What do you do when the grandkids come to visit? You bake brownies! Yummy chocolate brownies with chocochips inside and on the top! Liberty, Elijah, and I stir the batter together and then Liberty (5 years old) volunteers to wash the … Continue reading
Surprise – Surprise!
Palm Sunday when the children walked through the church waving palm branches, I commented to my friends next to me, “I miss my grandchildren – I need to go to Minnesota!” Yesterday, after returning from Bible Study, I pulled into … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Grandchildren, Joy
Tagged Larry's Pizza, Meijer Gardens, Minnesota, Womens Bible Study
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Grandbaby due anytime
I’m eagerly awaiting the arrival of a new grandbaby, so I’ll be traveling to Minnesota soon! More later as I’m able to post. We’d appreciate your prayers for a safe, healthy, and smooth delivery. ***
travellin’ home
Overnight in Duluth where we can see the bridge which raises when ships or sailboats enter or leave Superior Bay and Lake Superior. ate at Little Angie’s Cantina & Grill near the Pier. Traveling home and takin’ our time to … Continue reading
liberty and elijah w red flower Munsinger & Clemens Gardens, St. Cloud, Minnesota. Garden: A planted tract used for public enjoyment. And that it is! “During the 1880’s the location was used as a sawmill, due to its proximity … Continue reading
Surprise-Surprise!
Steve and I received a most wonderful (and surprise) gift EARLY this morning! Around 5:30 am, we heard a knock-knock, ring-ring. Again, knock-knock, ring-ring. “Did you hear the doorbell?” I asked. The first thing that popped into my head: it … Continue reading