Bree and Chad are hosting a “Lost” party tomorrow night. Its the new season premier. Our kids have been pretty big fans. In fact, last year Bree suggested we all get different “Lost” t-shirts to wear. Barry and I are lukewarm fans but try to go along with the crowd.
This is our new granddaughter, Estella 3 1/2 months . She is really mild tempered and sweet. What a blessing for Bree, Chad, Reese and all of us!
This is Estella Fowles, 7 lbs. 12 oz 19 in.
My daughter, Breeann and her husband Chad have a new baby girl (their second)born Monday,Oct. 6. Britney and I were visiting her, playing games, (while in labor ) and got to be there for the birth and 4:04 pm! We LOVE her!
Last spring I happened upon a book I’d had around for a few years that I originally found in my choir box in the tabernacle as the kind author had gifted every choir member with a copy. I began reading and could not put it down. I had always made an attempt at gardening through the years but never really excelled at it. I can’t say that I have now either but at least I’ve had a rebirth. Barry constructed us two 4x4 6 inch tall boxes. We put tarp on the bottom and set them right on our cement driveway. We bought the specified soil mixtures for the boxes and then measured off 16 divided squares in each one. I actually sprouted cherry tomatoes, cucumbers,watermelons,and marigolds back in the early spring. I really enjoyed tending them each day or so. In May I transplanted these and also planted lettuce, beets, zucchini and yellow squash , cilantro, carrots, onions, peas,peppers and beans. I have worked hard but have to say that the box planting is SO much easier and makes more sense than long rows and large spaces that are harder to care for. The garden is right out my back door and I have pulled very few weeds! Not everything worked well but I am pleased with the bounty. I am still harvesting lettuce,cucumbers, squash,tomatoes,beans,beets,and chard, I planted peas and spinach in late July for a fall harvest. The boxes have taken more watering than I expected…almost every day. I recommend this method to anyone who has little space to garden, even just a patio!
Saturday is the marathon day because we report by 9 am and are tired from the night before and the whole week as well. This is when I totally rely on the strength of the Lord to bless us physically and mentally to finish. By this point too, I don't even need to warm up, I'm just conserving what voice I have left. We started with "How Bright is the day". It reminds me of a Scottish folk song. Its message is so reassuring and faith building! They speak of the restoration of the gospel, the building of zion, and our family in heaven where we can "be there forever at home". We then recorded again "Bound for the Promised land" which is Britney's and Brian's favorite. Hopefully it is even better than our past recording of it. Amazing Grace was next with bagpipe guests. They played out in the middle of the tabernacle floor and the sound echoed throughout beautifully. This is such a powerful tune I believe the recording of it will reach many many Christian people and speak truth to them of the restored gospel. We broke for lunch at 12:45. We all walked over to the church office building cafeteria where we were served "chicken surprise" and fruit pies. Its always good food. We had an hour break and then moved on to "Old Time Religion" I felt to raise my hands and sway to the spirit! Then our last piece was "Battle of Jericho" These last two were accapella . We ended at 4:00 but knew we had to go home and rest up for the early morning 7:15 call for the relentless broadcast schedule. We would put it together in the morning and it would be pieces from the recording sessions. This CD is scheduled to come out in the spring of 2009.
