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.
We went up to Moose Mountain as a family to grill hotdogs with the Roberts family. Chris wanted to show us the cabin where he works, and we wanted to meet Sachi, Evan and their children. It was so much fun watching all the children play together, climbing the mountain, jumping on the trampoline and eating marshmallows.
As we drove up, John-James exclaimed, "Look, Mom, a playground!"
Many of you have asked for pics of my new hairdo. Brennan took these. I really don't like them very well, but they do give you an idea of how fun my new 'do is!
Nitengale, a local band on their way to the forefront of Christian music, launched out from the House of Prayer up here is Fairbanks. These two gentlemen, Joe and Stephen (the bass and lead guitarists) actually used to live in our home! Gabriella's room was their recording studio. They are excessively talented and more importantly annointed!
They were in town for about 3 weeks for several concerts and to spend time with their families. We enjoyed getting to know them, especially Brennan and David. They were like miniature shadows. Stephen dropped in to visit with us several times. He shared his vision for ministry and how he was also called out of engineering to the music ministry. He uses his tech training to set up their system and with the recording.
These pictures are of the guys at our church BBQ, playing
Frisbee. Below is Stephen and Chris B. (Ronni's beau).
Whenever they would drive up to practice at the church, the children would run to the door, "Nitengale is here! Stephen is here! Mom can we go over!!" We sure do miss them. As they practiced in the church sanctuary, our walls would vibrate with the bass! It was such fun!
They have a new album releasing this summer. I can't wait to hear it. Of course Brennan and David will probably hog it for a while!
One of the most amazing families we have ever met are the LaBeans; John, Missi, Ronni and Jessi. John grills the most excellent everything. Missi is Gabriella's special friend and Jessi makes the most amazing cookies! (Pictured below>) Ronni is Jessi's older sister. She sings on the worship team and has watched our children many times.
This family has truly made us feel welcome here. Missi treated me to a special Mom's night at Wolf Run. They have had us over to their home and spread a feast many times. Introduced us to bratwurst, sausage with spinach, terriyaki salmon, and John's special seasoned steak, pork chops, and chicken. They took us snowmachining, ice fishing, and took my children kayaking in the mud puddle! Whew! And we have only known them 2 1/2 months!
Notice the matching dresses from Aunt Janice.
Below is Jessi, Alicia, Ronni, Lulu, and John-James all five piled on our couch.
Here is our home tonight at midnight.
If we had been there at William's wedding yesterday, we would have doubled the size of this picture!
More pics later...
Here is fun informative website about Summer Solstice celebrations here in Fairbanks:
http://fairbanks-alaska.com/midnight-sun-events.htm
I am redoing this post because actually June 21 is June Solstice (Summer solstice). Some of the celebrations were on Saturday, June 20, 2009.
To celebrate this longest day of the year, there are festivals, side walk sales, midnight sales, all-night baseball games (the Midnight Sons), a Midnight Sun Fun Run (5K?), etc. I am not sure what we will decide to do. I will post later with pictures. At least I will try to take some pictures at midnight so you can see how bright the sun is.
Addendum: It rained so we didn't stay to see the Fun Run. Maybe next year.
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