Iraq Will Be Next, But Ryan Is Safe Today

Iowa is safe, but Iraq is coming, I just choose not to think about it.

Our day did not start out to well. It is 6 am. I am traveling to Sioux City to work and Ryan is going to Des Moines. I have some free time so I call Ryan and we talk awhile.
I am traveling down the highway going 70 mph and I see a warning light go off in my car. Of course I do not know what it means, so I am trying to find my glasses and the manual. I discover I have low pressure in my tire. No problem, I can put air in my tire. I stop at Casey's and the tire is pretty much flat. Well I can look pretty pathetic and the first guy I ask, changed my tire. So I am on my way.

Jeff calls me a minute later. Ryan has just had a fairly serious accident. He was not hurt but they think he totaled his car. The patrolman told him, he was very lucky boy. He just missed getting hit by a semi going 75 mph.He hit rain and hydroplaned on the interstate. The car turned to its side and traveled down the road for a long way then ended in a ditch.

He missed the bus to eastern Iowa but the guard will get him there tomorrow. We are so thankful he is OK. I do not like to think of it as luck but as Gods protection.

First Call To Service

Ryan was notified yesterday to be in Des Moines today at 7am. His unit is being deployed to eastern Iowa to help manage the floods. Of course he is right in the middle of his summer class at Iowa State, so he unsure how this will effect that.

Pray that the rain will stop!!

Summer Fun

God's Big Picture

God certainly has the big picture, and we have not a clue. What is one to think after such a tragedy? I feel such gratitude toward the Chapman's. Hey, They helped Jeff and I bring our sweet baby Caeleigh home.

They have such a heart for the orphan. They have touched children's lives like no other I am aware of.

But I have to believe that God has a bigger and greater work for that family. Certainly they need healing, but as we lift them up to the almighty God, I expect God to do some mighty things. May the power of the scriptures come alive, like never before for Steven Curtis Chapman and his family.

May Romans 8;28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose.

I am sure they will have dark days and months. But God has the power to heal. Now we need to do our part and faithfully lift them up in prayer.

Second give, just think how much money they could raise to help bring every orphan home.

Spring Has Finally Arrived!!

It is the annual Tulip Festival in Orange City, Iowa this weekend. This is a yearly Dutch Festival that they celebrate here in NW Iowa. The small town of 5,000 is filled with 100,000 visitors over the three day event, if the weather is good.

Poor Alec has had a difficult tulip festival. Quite honestly, he will tell you, it is his favorite time of the year.

He loves the food, the rides, and just the fun of hanging out with his friends. Well guess who got the flu? (the stomach flu) Then to make matters worse, he lost 5 pounds. Taylor told him many times,"you look like your dying." Then of course Alec, who is my worrier, came to me at regular intervals " Do I still look so skinny?" I hated to tell the truth. But he is as skinny as a rail.

Man if that was my problem, I'd be happy everyday, Can you see me telling Jeff, "Do I still look so skinny?"

My New Toy

I know you are wondering if I am still alive over here and yes I am. I am now the proud owner of a Canon Rebel. Since I did not win Stephanie's ( I do not blame her, I am thankful for her) I had a garage sale and saved all I could and I found a good used one on Ebay so I am thrilled.

Now to my beautiful daughter.

A Bad Week

I know some have been waiting for pictures of our "Gotcha Day Anniversary" but we have had a rough week and I have not gotten to it. My camera is not working very well, so I need Jeff's help and he is busy. So I have to wait my turn.



Caeleigh fractured her elbow. It has been painful for her at times. But quite honestly, she is a tiger, who does not like to be caged. And I am the zoo keeper, running after her. Quite funny!! I'm sure!!

Pictures to come, but I am still wanting that new camera.
Karen