Psalms 31 & 34
The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him,
And rescues them.
As for me, I trust in You, O LORD,
I say, "You are my God. My times are in Your hand",
Be strong and let your heart take courage,
All you who hope in the LORD.
Geraldo's...my favorite Italian restaurante up here! "Say yes to Garlic!" is their slogan. Yummy! Except for the time I dipped my pizza in fresh pressed garlic and ate too much.
Ended up with a belly ache, chills, cold sweats and felt sick on my stomach for hours. Rob and Chris teased me mercilessly. "Are you pregnant?" Those symptoms I have for 4-5 months EVERY SINGLE pregnancy! But lest you get excited and think I am trying to tell you something - I'm not. We do not have Andrew Henry on the way. However all that planning is in God's hands.
I have to save up enough moolah to fly my midwives, Linda and Amy, out here first. And, of course, the grandparents!
Up at the University, Fairbanks is spread out in the valley. Beautiful evening and gorgeous fall colors.
We chased the sunset one evening all the way to the University. I will post videos of that also
.
My girls are such a big help with the laundry!
In July, we took our young people from church and met at the Goldizens for 2 Sunday nights. They are a wonderful grandma and grandpa from our church. Because of illness they needed help with yardwork. So we went and trimmed their hedges, cleaned the debris from the yard, washed the outside windows all around the home, trimmed their lawn, etc. And Mrs. Goldizen made us cupcakes and cookies! We were all blessed. They are a precious couple and we have so enjoyed getting to know them.
We can't believe they're here! A short clip at the Fairbanks International Airport of our family, some of our youth, and Pastor Paul from First Assembly greeting the Ruccis.
No, I have not forgotten that I have a journal! It just rather seems that way. I am preparing several videos to upload and lots of new pictures. Fall slipped upon us quietly and we savored every moment. We have been hiking, exploring, and discovering Alaska as a family. We have spent precious time with our friends and lo, and behold!...snow! This week we have experienced the very first snow! How fun!
We have winterized our closets and next week we will winterize the truck. 'Big Bertha' needs an engine heater and a plug that hangs out the front. We will have to start plugging her in! That is so funny - who ever heard of plugging in a vehicle!!! (EVERYONE in the northern states!)
We are considering auto start, but that seems to be a luxury. We will see. The seats are already feeling quite cold. Burrr.
God has been so faithful to us. He is teaching us (a re-do of "Everything I Needed to Know, I Learned in Kindergarten.) and revealing Himself to us through His marvelous creation and our children. More on that later...
Ladies, you need to read Alicia Britt Chole's book,
Intimate Conversations. Marvelous.
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