Great Day Off!

What an awesome way to finish my days off! Chayo netted my 14 pound Coho for me, we caught the tale end of my church's prayer meeting as I was showing Chayo where my church is (the Copper Mountain School gymnasium) then stayed up talking till midnight.

Once in a lifetime!

Although I have never cared to see the Stanley cup before we couldn't pass up the chance to see it while it was in Terrace. I mean, really how often does that happen?! The kids thought it was really cool. I thought it was pretty cool as well! Not your average trophy for sure!

Held

Today I was driving along and this song came on the radio. It was like the Lord was speaking straight to my heart. My experience is different from what she speaks of in the song. But when all the walls crash down and I feel like giving up on whatever this is what God reminded me of. We must suffer. When we do we learn what it feels to be held in the great, mighty, and loving arms of our God. Even us who have given our lives to Him, have to taste bitterness in this life. I felt the loving arms of my Father holding me today as I drove, and I cried.

I continue to hear Jesus wisper to me, "You are safe in my arms. You have not failed me. I will not let you go, no matter what, no matter what! You are my daughter and a beautiful woman after my own heart. You have been made acceptable in my sight. I love you daughter. Keep going forward. Don't give up." And I continue... Held.

Where Were You When The World Stopped Turning?

I was on my home to work yesterday and this song came up on my Ipod. Instantly knew I had to post it on my blog. Everytime I hear this song I have the thought "Where Will You Be When Your World Stops Turning?" This song is a great reminder to ask yourself like a line in the song says, "Look at yourself and what really matters." I hate to quote my friend Sam twice , two days in a row but he's right when he said, "If we don't preach Christ crucified we are sending people to hell!"

Terrace Is Hockeville Dream Coming True!

Well I'm feeling pretty blessed! We both didn't enter the first public draw for 50 tickets in early August. Charlene put in 5 ballots and won 1 out of 100 of the public draw tickets on Aug. 25th. I put in more ballots and won the 62nd of 63 last chance tickets drawn on Sept. 7th. So out of 213 ballots draw for the public Charlene and I are going to Hockeyville! When Charlene went to get her ticket she was told we could pick tickets sitting together if we both came in together so I raced there and it's a go!!!

Some Days Are Cooler Than Others

I went out fishing yesterday with a co-worker, Norm. No fish but at my return Charlene told me I was phoned and won a Hockeyville ticket!!! The Canucks will be playing a pre-season game in our Terrace arena on September 14th! Both Charlene and I won tickets but I think we'll be sitting apart.
What an absolutely blessed day as a neighbor also gave me a 4 month old digital water cooler (Probably about $200) that they weren't using.
I shall post a picture of the tickets later when we get them. Woo-hoot!

Springs (aka Chinooks) 2009

I had a truly blessed fishing season and I wanted to make a photoslide showing my fish and the people I was blessed to fish with. Terrace, BC was voted Hockeyville last year but to me it's truly Fishingville!!! God bless! (Thought I'd post this video for any blog readers who aren't on my Facebook. It's on YouTube as well.)

BC Speak Now Or Forever Lose Your Fish!!!

Ever wondered about fish farms? Check out this informative video then please go sign the petition at http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=cEkxX3p3MGFBbWNVVGNVU3lxQnBwQmc6MA..

In Christ Alone

Back to work. Started back last week. One thing I truly missed was the walks to work and the time to listen to things on my Ipod. This song played on my way to work. Very powerful. Make sure they play it at my funeral babe. (God willing, years down the road. :>) )

10 years of love!

Well, this day, or rather the long weekend starting August, marks the day of Adam's and my very first date. What a wonderful night it was. We went for coffee and walked the bridge to watch the fireworks together. I know I was so nervous as I always hated being on the bridge but I tried not to let him know. We were enjoying our time together so much that we went out for coffee after and talked for hours.

By the end of that night I knew that I would marry Adam. I was so glad that I finally called him back after all his perseverance.

One year later, Adam proposed and 6 months after that we were married. I am so glad he never gave up on me. I love you Adam. I thought that this song just says how I feel so well. Thanks for the last 10 years and so many more to come. You're still the one I love.

This poor blog

I know I know, our blog is really lacking. I am going to try to catch up in the days to come. So much fishing, camping and relaxing going on that I can hardly find time to do much else! Hope everyone is very well!

Who is that sexy fisherman???

Oh, that is my awesome hubby bringing home the bacon again, or should I say fishy!!!

God Of This City- Terrace, BC

I was blown away by this song while at a GTT in Prince George with my honey. I put it to pictures taken around Terrace. Originally sung by Bluetree it is performed by Chris Tomlin in this version. Check out the story behind the song on YouTube told by Bluetree! God bless especially you my fellow Terracites!! (ha! ha! is that right?)

So what do ya think about that?

Yet another fish caught on my rod, pulled in by Adam! Ha ha. This time I grabbed the rod to reel it in and just couldn't do much! This fish was pulling like it weighed a ton! Crazy!!! One lady was convinced a seal had got snagged. But my strong and handsome hubby asked if he could help so I thankfully handed over the rod to a more capable fisherman. He pulled it in with much struggle. It was a fighter. And the end result, Adam's record size fish!!! Yippee. It was 36lbs! So, we have some good salmon if anyone needs a little to add to their meal plans for this week. We usually freeze most of it, but we can spare some. Let me know!

Just after Adam took over the line.

And the fish is almost tired out.

I had to help the fish up so as not to snap the line.

And although Adam had a migraine headache, he was able to pose for a shot with his baby.

And the proud babies by his side. I love Joshua's look.

Yahoo!!!

Our first keepable spring salmon of the year!!! Adam had our lines set. I got a jingle so I pulled mine in but it was just a quick hit and was gone. So Adam was setting up my line again while I talked to some guy with a puppy right beside. Adam finished and started chatting as well. Then the man said, "That line is really going!" And Adam turned. He was closest to the line, although it was my rod so he grabbed it. He asked if I wanted to reel it in but it looked kinda big so I told him to keep it. I am so brave hey?! haha. Sure enough, a quick 5 minute fight with this baby and he was in... 34 lbs. It was fun to watch Adam catch it and of course, we have the fishing fever now more than ever! Congrats Adam. We should seriously get some vaccuum seal bags today for the next one! YAY!

How awesome is that?!
Kids were pleased as punch as we had just dropped in our lines about 10 minutes before the fish was on!

Handsome guy with a tasty fish!!!

Annabelle's Kindergarten Graduation...

Today was the last day of school for my beauty. I am so proud of her.

Annabelle has done so well this year and has really advanced herself. This year she made many great friends who will be going to school with her all through till grade 12. She also asked her Lord and Savior to be a part of her life this year and I am so glad for that.

Annabelle had a big year, a fun year and a year that she will probably never forget. I am so proud of her. Here are a few pics from her graduation celebration. They loaded up backwards. Oh well.

The God Of This City!

Charlene and I had a great time at the GTT (Geographical Training Time) in Prince George last weekend. We sang this song a lot which summarizes the main theme of the conference to me: Christians living out their gospel centered lives to actually affect the rest of mankind. Not the Jacuzzi Christianity or Vampire Christianity (only using Jesus for his blood) that we often see lived out. If you go to my church I strongly suggest you get the CD set of the sermons. Awesome!!!

Annabelle

Much better now. The prayers and medicine and liquid have done the trick. She is still not eating a lot but she is at least eating. She is not in pain from hunger anymore so I am very thankful. Thanks to Jenny and any others who prayed for Anna.

Why doesn't she just tell me???

It has been days since Annabelle has eaten anything substantial. I have been trying to get her to eat but she keeps choking and having to spit out her food. It has been so frustrating.

Yesterday she woke up with a headache and her legs were aching and she couldn't eat at all. I was getting so frustrated and then I asked her, "Well, does your throat hurt or something???" And sure enough, of course it did. But she went 3 days without informing me of this She was getting mighty hungry by this point.

Annabelle wanted to go to school but I got an appointment with the doc for about an hour later so I went and picked her up. Took her into the doctor and was relieved to hear that she just had a throat infection. Her throat was soar and swollen. That explains the choking on the food and having to spit it out. He said to just make sure she is drinking lots. Okay, I can do that, she has no problem drinking. I asked about the legs and head hurting and he said it is probably just that she is achy from the infection being in her system for quite a while already and to just have her rest. She is home from school today. I was going to send her but because she hadn't eaten in so long, she was very weak when she got up today. So weak she could hardly walk.

Annabelle has always had a little pop belly which I love to bits. It is now gone. She can't stand to loose a whole lot of weight as she is only 40 pounds and that is low for her age as it is. At breakfast this morning I thought that it would be a good idea to get a little food into her so I made her about 3 tablespoons of rice krispies (her favorite). She ate about 1 tablespoon worth and then she puked it all up. I asked her why she puked and she said that she choked and then it made her throw up. I felt so bad for her. All that was in her tummy was a little milk, that small amount of cereal and her medicine.

Why didn't she just tell me earlier?! She hates taking medicine. She hates it enough to say she is not sick when her fever is 40 degrees just to get out of taking Tylenol. Yes, the yummy chewable kids ones!!! Well, today for lunch she managed to get a banana into her tummy. I am so glad. She is not so achy now. And she has been drinking a lot today so I think she is on the mend. We have been praying much for her so she will be better soon. When you think about Annabelle today, please say a little pray for healing for her throat. Thanks!

Library and school

I headed to the library today with Joel which is always enjoyable. I wanted to mention to anyone who would like to check it out that there is a book sale going on. I picked up quite a few great kids books for my beauties for $3.00. Can't beat that price.

Joel got a letter today from his, soon to be kindergarten teacher. For anyone who wanted to sign their kids up to the 2009/2010 year of school they are having a special day for all the new kindergarten students coming up mid June so register soon so your kids can be a part. It is just one hour in the classroom to meet the teacher, have a snack, hear a story and play centers. I loved it with my other kids. It really gets them used to the idea of being in the school.

Okay, not feeling so well today so I am going to go and try to get rid of this headache. I don't get them very often so it makes me feel pretty bad. Hope everyone is having a marvelous day!