Turkey Hill '13

Well, these may look pretty monotonous, but we had a
good time at Turkey Hill. We were blessed and happy
that we went. Scott DeGroff the speaker talked about
prayer. Well, not just exactly prayer but that prayer isn't a "name it, claim it"
philosophy, about prayers being answered and when they seem like
they're not, and his prayer life and burdens that have been on his heart.

It was hot on Saturday, but Sunday we were blessed with a thunderstorm
during church and that helped cool things off. I enjoyed the singing times we
had at chapel.

Packing

Turkey Hill Ranch Bible Camp

I'd say that Dad qualifies.

I never get to see Dad in an apron.

Director Glenn Thompson

Kathleen, Little Dale, and Dale Hansen playing together.

The Lobby is often full of activity.

Ben & Brandon, two young men excited about God singing "Amazing Grace".

Food line starting

Clouds moving in during chapel break.

Scott DeGroff

After the rain

Drink servers

Camp CEO- Chief Exercise Officer

Basketball winners

Phil & Katherine Hamilton and their son singing, "Mary, Did You Know?"

Phil, the guy in red, is blind! But he was a very happy person.

Matt, the sound system guy kept playing pranks on Glenn after a joke he'd made about the camp staff.

A guy named Andrew singing.

Sonny Williams, the director of the camp singing a song he wrote.

Time to clean up and part ways.

Dad helping put away the hymnals.

By the way, thanks for thinking of me while I recovered from the pulled muscles in my shoulders.

I'm feeling so much better and back to normal! The first two days, I stayed in bed alot, then

throughout the week, I did light duty and didn't strain very much. I feel completely well now.

God healed me quickly.  Today I was able to help Mom with groceries at the store and it

didn't bother me at all physically. 

Lord willing the next post will be of George's 2nd birthday party from Saturday!

We're Back!

We got home yesterday around 3:30. Lord willing, I'll share pictures with
you later, though they won't be very exciting. We missed our usual
"camp friends", but we still had a blessed time and got to meet
some new people. Thank you for your prayers.  The messages
were wonderful.

But our trip wasn't entirely without incident. I got hurt before breakfast
yesterday and now I'm in bed taking it easy. I pulled some muscles
in my upper back between my shoulder blades just below my neck.
I was taking some pillows down to the car and I slipped on the grass
that was wet with the morning dew. Thankfully, I didn't fall down
the hill, but when I hit the ground, it felt like something got jarred.
The nurse, Dolly Christensen looked at me. She told me to really
take it easy and take it slow this week. If the pain isn't gone in the
next couple days, then we need to make a trip to the doctor. So
no heavy lifting, no such strain for at least a week.
Yes, I am in pain, but to be honest even though it hurts pretty bad,
it's bearable. I've had worse pain, much worse, so if I rest,
hopefully  I'll get well soon.

Annah has to help with groceries and things like that. Those were on
the list of "don'ts" for me. So she is going to be a little extra busy.

Thank you. Rebecca

Heading Out

Well, this evening Lord willing we'll be leaving to go to
Turkey Hill Ranch Bible Camp for the weekend. We're
definitely going to miss our friends who can't make it, but we
are hoping for an enjoyable, refreshing time of fellowship
down there and being fed from the Word. Please pray for
our safe travels, and peace in getting ready (that is always a
mandatory need for prayer), and that the weather won't be
too hot. Jeremy and Leona are supposed to watch Chloe
for us. I hope she's good for them. When they watched her
when Dad was in the hospital Leona said she was so much fun.

Well, I need to get off of here and get busy! I'm planning to try
and take lots of pictures to share with you! But you probably
won't see them until Monday evening or even Tuesday.

So, everyone have a safe, fun, refreshing weekend.

Rebecca

Praise Report

George is home already and doing well! Thank you everyone for your prayers!
His surgery went swiftly and perfectly. Of course the poor little guy's throat is
very sore, but at night his sleep breathing is so good. No snorting, no snoring,
he sounds like a normal sleeping baby! After the surgery he slept alot and
he devoured his bottle when Leona gave it to him which is great. Praise God.
He got to come home yesterday. He was only in the hospital for 24 hours,
and it could've been a couple days. The doctors were very kind and helpful.
They were able to get his tonsils and adenoids out. A wonderful report.

Prayer

Lord willing , this coming Thursday, Baby George will being have surgery
to remove his tonsils and adenoids. He might need a trachea. The doctor
said his mouth is so small, so there is some risk. He's supposed to be in
ICU after as he recovers. But it means staying in the hospital again, something
Jeremy and Leona don't enjoy. They're praying, but they're worried. We're
all hoping George will be fine, but it's scary.
George is having this surgery because his tonsils are large and it's hard for him
to breathe through his nose or mouth when he sleeps at night.
 Please pray.

Rebecca

Late

Here's  a few pictures that are late. pictures of sweet little George and pretty
little Caroline at their friend, Henry Notgrass' birthday party...and a
couple pictures from Dad's birthday which was 1 week ago.

George

Caroline

Dad's cake

I didn't get a lot of pictures from Dad's birthday because the camera battery was low

so I had to use it sparingly. 

Happy Belated Birthday, Dad! We love you very much. I'm so thankful you're still

here with us! I'm glad you've been able to go back to work too.

I hope you were blessed for your birthday. Love you!

Henry's Birthday Party

I know this blog has been quiet, we've been busy but
I've also got to download some other pictures.

Anyway, August 3rd was Henry Notgrass' 1st birthday party! Thank
You, Lord for bringing him to it! We had the honor and privilege of
making his birthday cake! We were happy to do it for him!

We arrived early with the cake at the Family Vision Library, but
the lights were off throughout the facility due to some problem
that I don't remember. They were still off when John and Audra
arrived. Of course the party was still going to be, but we had to wait and
pray for the lights to come back on before it started... and they did!

Henry was sweet and so outgoing and enjoyed the party. I thought the pinata
was a fun idea, especially for the other young children who came.

Thank you, John and Audra for inviting us and for asking us to do Henry's cake.

God bless you and may Henry grow to be a strong, Godly man for Christ!

Annah and Henry

Cute, festive poster

I had more pictures but I didn't upload them. Sorry.

Jeremy and John

Mom, Leona, and George

Sweet, pretty  little Caroline

Caroline and Daddy

Happy Notgrass Family

After everyone sang,"Happy Birthday" to him, 

when they all cheered and clapped while 

John blew out the candle, Henry clapped too.

Henry's birthday cake-sock monkey theme.

John, Audra, and the birthday boy!