A Very Full Week

 I'm actually pretty far behind on updates--the weeks go by so fast. But they have been full and filled with blessings. The past two weekends we have had rain showers. It still seems early in the year for the rains to begin, but it is fun to see and feel the raindrops  again. It reminds me of the many years that we lived in Africa, and how we waited for the rainy season to begin after all those hot, dry months. 

 With the raindrops come the water puddles...and little feet that splash in the puddles...(oh, OK--Grandmother had fun splashing in the puddles also!)

 We also had fun "cooking" in the playhouse...

 and searching for treasures in the yard...

 Little kids and puppy dogs-- they are such a delightful match!

 After visiting our grand-daughters' home, we stopped by the grandsons' house.

 It is interesting how, once the little ones come along, all of us find ourselves on the floor in their domain, instead of sitting on chairs and sofas. I think this is a very good thing! 

 Little brother loves to follow his big brother around and imitate everything he does. It is so cute!

 Mommy and her boys

This last weekend I had the privilege of attending the 16th annual Women of Faith Conference, here in SoCal. 

My dear friend from work let me join her and her church friends at this event. It is always fun to meet new people and hear their interesting life-stories. We had a wonderful time together and shared great memories. 

 We were blessed with great seats this year. This photo was taken without telephoto, that's how close we were sitting to the stage!

 I always love to listen to the wit an wisdom of Patsy Clairmont. What a ball of energy she is!

 The keynote speaker for the Friday evening session was Brenda Werner (wife of Kurt Werner, NFL player)

 The singing is always so good...

 Worship is just an integral part of the event!

There were many enjoyable things about the conference, but I think that one of my greatest highlights was hearing Amy Grant in concert. She was certainly a "down-to-earth-type-of-person," and not only did I love her singing, but also the words of wisdom that she shared. I hope that her parting words will always stay with me, 

"If you are going to sing something, sing something that matters;

 if you are going to say something, say something that matters;

 make your life matter--for the sake of God's Kingdom." 

God's blessing to you!