Friday, October 19, 2012
Nick of Time
Our trip up to Artist's Point was timely--the road to Artist's Point was closed for the season yesterday. It was only open for 84 days this year! A cold front is moving in tonight and the snow level is dropping. Our day at the farm tomorrow could be a challenge. Now where did I put that long underwear?
Thursday, October 11, 2012
The Party's Over
Wow, has it really been 10 months since I've posted anything here? Tempis fugit! Spring was non-existent, and summer was late in arriving, but did her best to break all records for longevity! Today we ended the longest stretch of dry, cloudless blue-sky days I can ever remember since I moved here in 1978. The winters of 2010 and 2011 dumped so much snow on Mt. Baker that the road to Artist's Point was never plowed. Due to this summer's stretch of warmth and sun, the road has been plowed and the trails are snow-free, so we treked up there on Sunday to catch the last of fall's glory before the snows come again. The wild huckleberry bushes were aflame with color and the mountains stood out in stark contrast to the clear skies.
Fluorescent lichen !
Last light!
It's October, so it's Stoney Ridge Farm time. They are open every Thurs., Friday and Sat. in October and we are part of Saturday's work crew. This past Saturday was atypically HOT, even in shirtsleeves! Lots of families came out to enjoy the day and although it was busy, it was not crowded. We always arrive and hour early the first Saturday, so I took advantage of the opportunity to take photos sans people!
The pie building, not to be missed
The newest barn
Debbie, Derek, Lamont, Juan and Zane's home sweet home--Liz and Abbey have flown the coop!
The mini-donut shop!
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Holiday Fare
Last night was our church's first (and perhaps annual) chilli cookoff and white elephant gift exchange.....
And 10 different types of cornbread appeared, as well as.....
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Vindicated!!!
Keeping my weight at a healthy level is a constant battle for me. I have the metabolism of a sloth, further exacerbated by an accumulation of years added onto my birthdays. Periodically I have to take drastic measures, cutting out all carbs and eating only protein and vegies for a short period of time. I am so glad that Congress has broadened my choices of food items that constitute "vegetable". Check this out!
Saturday, November 12, 2011
One Of My Heroes
My heroes are not your garden variety. I'm not impressed by actors or sports figures or great minds. All of these gifts are God-given and it's admirable that they are put to use, but their origins were not up to the recipients. My heroes are those who "run the race with endurance, fixing their eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of their faith".
Yesterday I attended the memorial service of one of my heroes, Tim Roos. I met Tim about 20 years ago. I was then working at one of our local elementary schools and Tim was a volunteer. For a long time I thought he was a district employee. He was there all day, every day, just like other employees. But I as I began to develop a friendship with him, I learned that no, he was "just a volunteer". As I learned more about his life, the story became more incredulous.
Tim has a twin brother who was born whole and complete; Tim was not. He was born with spina bifida and over the years had endured multiple surgeries, constant pain and legs that he had to drag with him everywhere. Crutches and then a wheelchair were his constant companions. Although he received monthly SSI checks, he did not just sit back and collect his money and feel sorry for himself; he chose to give back to his community by volunteering at multiple locations over the years. This is and of itself was remarkable, but that's just the beginning of the story.
Tim lived his whole life with a glass that was not only full, it was running over....on everyone he came in contact with. His irrepressible spirit was infectious and complaint and self-pity were foreign to him. He was full of gratitude, he praised his Heavenly Father every chance he got and was the first to let you know he was follower of Christ. He was living proof that we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. Ignoring other's doubts, he graduated from high school, learned to drive and then met and married a wonderful woman only 4 years ago.
Last Tuesday Tim mentioned that his back was hurting a little more than normal. No one thought too much of it; pain was part of his reality. Tim went to sleep in Everson that night, and woke up in the presence of His Lord and Savior before morning, whole at last!
It was fitting that his memorial service was on Veteran's Day. He was a true "veteran" of life lived to the fullest in spite of the "battlefield" of adversity. And he was victorious! The church was packed, standing room only, filled with young and old....all those lives he touched!
Well done, good and faithful servant. We'll miss you Tim, but we'll see you soon!
Yesterday I attended the memorial service of one of my heroes, Tim Roos. I met Tim about 20 years ago. I was then working at one of our local elementary schools and Tim was a volunteer. For a long time I thought he was a district employee. He was there all day, every day, just like other employees. But I as I began to develop a friendship with him, I learned that no, he was "just a volunteer". As I learned more about his life, the story became more incredulous.
Tim has a twin brother who was born whole and complete; Tim was not. He was born with spina bifida and over the years had endured multiple surgeries, constant pain and legs that he had to drag with him everywhere. Crutches and then a wheelchair were his constant companions. Although he received monthly SSI checks, he did not just sit back and collect his money and feel sorry for himself; he chose to give back to his community by volunteering at multiple locations over the years. This is and of itself was remarkable, but that's just the beginning of the story.
Tim lived his whole life with a glass that was not only full, it was running over....on everyone he came in contact with. His irrepressible spirit was infectious and complaint and self-pity were foreign to him. He was full of gratitude, he praised his Heavenly Father every chance he got and was the first to let you know he was follower of Christ. He was living proof that we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. Ignoring other's doubts, he graduated from high school, learned to drive and then met and married a wonderful woman only 4 years ago.
Last Tuesday Tim mentioned that his back was hurting a little more than normal. No one thought too much of it; pain was part of his reality. Tim went to sleep in Everson that night, and woke up in the presence of His Lord and Savior before morning, whole at last!
It was fitting that his memorial service was on Veteran's Day. He was a true "veteran" of life lived to the fullest in spite of the "battlefield" of adversity. And he was victorious! The church was packed, standing room only, filled with young and old....all those lives he touched!
Well done, good and faithful servant. We'll miss you Tim, but we'll see you soon!
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Free At Last
IN MEMORIUM
Isabel (Liz) Perkinson Hoyt
August 20, 1953 - September 22, 2011
"...and He shall wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there shall no longer be any death; there shall no longer be any mourning, or crying, or pain..."
Revelation 21:4
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