Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Friday, May 30, 2008
What makes a marriage 40 years Strong?
Matt and Pat Celebrating 40 YearsEcclesiastes 4: 9-12
Two are better then one because they have a good return for their work. If one falls down his friend can help him up but pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up! Also if two lie down together, they will keep warm but how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.
Prov 19:14 Houses and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the Lord.
Love is a commitment to the satisfaction peace, security. Joy and development of another person. God’s love is not based on emotion as human love often is. It is based on His CHARACTER.
GOD’S LOVE DEFINED I Cor. 13
Patient: For God’s timing and purposes
Kind: To others, healing and uplifting, regardless if they are kind to you.
Not Jealous: A fearful and not protective attitude. Not what is good for me but what is your will, purpose and plan.
humility: Don't feel the necessity to prove yourself
Polite: able to demonstrate Godly Character.
doesn’t seek its own: Love surrenders its rights
Isn’t provoked: Quiet spirit
Take into account: empowers us to forgive
Rejoices with the truth: See’s hurt, hate and evel
Bears all things: no negative remarks about others
Believes all things: Not suspicious and critical
drops all things: for the best of others
Love never fails: response is always love
Thursday, May 8, 2008
G-PA visits Montana
Well its been quiet because, the magic password was lost but now is found, so here I am!
To me Montana was just another beautiful state, with a cowboy on its license, cool! But then USAF shipped their top Captain to watch over the most dangerous weapon in the world, as Good Morning America would classify the secret Minuteman weapon!. Of course, some important citizens of the USA got to visit this fortified area (like yours truly), although I almost didn't pass the background check. They were concerned with my shirt that said, "do it orr die". Don't tell Iran or N. Korea, but one missile at TANGO is sitting there waiting for them if Mrs. Clinton becomes our president. Well anyway on to some real important information.
I dropped down in the great city of Great Falls, Montana in April for a quick 4 day visit, so those new twin grandsons could get to know their cool G-PA. Kathryn met me at the airport (you know the building with two airplanes where the lady that sells your ticket runs up stairs and runs you through the safety check, and tells you to go to boarding area A or B, and calls you to board the plane with 10 other people. Pretty efficient use of employees. Those Montana people are good.
Well I finally saw the boys and Jake too! Boy were they excited to see me! James was jumping around, and making all kind of noises, and Nathan, he just gave me that smile that melts all the snow in Montana its so warm, He's already got the ladies swooning over him! Well the next day we got into some serious Montana business. We went dog and squirrel hunting! We found a big black dog out back. We would whistle and here he would come right up to the fence, running over the silver weiner dog to be first to see us. He would stick his big nose through the fence. I warned James to be careful as He might be happy to see us, because he wanted to bite our hand. Now nathan listened real good but James, he was real macho. I wonder who he inherited that trait from? Well weiner dog not to be outdone just scooted under big black and rubbed up against the fence, and we petted him. He groaned with pleasure. Nathan and James' eyes were real big with wonder, or was it the wind that was blowing them open. (You know no Montana person walks straight up, they alway tilt forward, because they walk against 60mph wind 8 hours a day.) Then little white came running up next door and was barking like crazy, running around like a fire was on his tail!! Now Nathan thought that was co000l.! James he thought it was nothing, just normal!! Well all sudden Big Red , down the street started howling. so we, pushed against the wind and barely made it to him. Boy was he excited to see us, jumping with big tail wagging. So we rubbed his head and he whined with glee! Well all that dog hunting and wind made us cold and tired and hungry so we decided not too squirrel hunt.
Returning home, mom (alias Kathryn) had our meal ready!! Now James ate like a horse, but Nathan was a little more reserved. In fact, he just let his mom know he had enough and said, "you finish this for me" and shared it with us. In fact all over us and the kitchen too smiling giggling in the process. Well it was time to sleep so James was off and snoring away but Nathan was hollering like a steam engine. After many minutes he got tired and started to nod off, then James for some reason, (maybe because Nathan popped him in the face) started yelling. Boy, and its so quiet outside in Montana.
Well we had a great time!!! I really loved every minute!! But boy it's hard work in Montana. We love those boys. We'll get to see them soon, about their one year birthday. DON'T forget its GRAND PA!!!
Friday, April 4, 2008
Back From Montana!
Well, I am back from Montana after a wonderful visit with Kathryn, Jake, and "The Boys", as they are called. Montana weather was interesting from the first day on. The plane landed in 50 mph winds which was a bit like an amusement park ride. The pilot did a good job and we arrived safely. While in Montana there were two snow storms. The first one was "blizzardy" with lots of swirling winds and snow drifts. Sunday morning we awakened to a sparkling diamond-like wonderland. Every weed, tree, and piece of grass looked like it had white glitter on it. The sun was shining so it really sparkled. By the time we got out of church, things had started to get slushy.
Nathan and James are really starting to have fun being twins. They sit on the floor and laugh at each other and keep each other very entertained. It is fun to spy on them when they don't know you are looking at them. They have become very social with each other. They are healthy and happy babies and they sleep about 11 hours a night!
While I was in Montana, Kathryn got Matt and I on "Facebook" which has been lots of fun. We have been hearing from many people from our past and are now officially "friends" with many. It is an interesting networking program.
Well, it is good to be back in the land of sunshine, but I did have a wonderful spring break.
Saturday, March 29, 2008
The Beach
You Just can't beat the beach at easter break! This week our family has visited Dan and Elizabeth down at Newport beach at their time share. Most of our time is spent at Crystal Cove, the weather is perfect at this time of the year you can lay out in the sun, or cover your self from the sun, and enjoy the cool breeze. When you desend the path, or stairs to the beach, its like opening up a door and going into another world, with the soothing waves, that seem to totally relax you. couples walking hand in hand enjoying each other, and the beauty around. Just to watch different couples come by is a joy. The beauty of a sailboat, and Joy of a speeding motorboat brings pure excitement. To see families enjoying each other, children building in the sand (some big people too, Ben) chasing the waves in and out. Watching the sea life all around, beautiful sea shells, soaring birds, every once in while, big crashing waves coming in with everybody getting soaked, (and seeming to enjoy it), watching it quietly roll out, to regain its strength for another frightful moment. Joggers coming bye, flowing so smoothly, fresh air coming in out of their lungs. You asend the bluffs to make a necessary pit stop, (I'm over sixty you know) and dodge bikers on the trails , as they zoom by talking loudly, with excitement. The ocean seems so untamed as you walk out on the rocks, and retreat with fear as a unexpected big wave comes in. Poking sea animals, that seem dead with a stick and watch them come to life, or have some one shout "watch out" as you start to poke them. (Sam I'm not sure that guy thought that was funny, as his face turned white, His wife sure did!! I thought she was going to die laughing, as he nearly jumped out of his pants. Then there is the famous shake shack (You can't beat a oreo shake). Thanks, for sharing your vacation with us, Dan and Elizabeth .
You guys "rock"
Posted by Matt (Pats still in Montana!)
You guys "rock"
Posted by Matt (Pats still in Montana!)
Monday, March 24, 2008
Caleb and Grandpa
Caleb and I had our first visit to creek park today, Its about a 2+ mile walk, pretty good for a 60+ and 1 1/2 year old, Its hard to believe but right in middle of the city, we visited the horses , ducks,and chickens, reminded me of the old farm,when we sat by the creek and thru stuff at the ducks, Ha ,Ha. We petted horses and made all kinds of animal sounds. I taught him to be careful , when the dark red horse laid back his ears, and stomped the ground. we had fun when we went thru the Imperial tunnel, we made all kinds of echo's. and said hI! to everyone who walked by. Caleb even tried to talk some fries off some teenage bikers who were having lunch but his "please, please" didn"t work. so He started saying UM, UM, UM ( translated lets eat) so I knew our adventure was over, so home to lunch, and of course nap time, Grandpa led the way! I never got to take naps in the middle of the day before! Oh the joys of being Grandpa, to top His day off Caleb went down to the beach to visit Aunt Elizabeth, and Uncle Dan, what a life! (see their blog)
ps Grandma is in montana!!
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