New You in 2013

Church this morning was all about the NEW for 2013.  New Joy, new Life new You. . . I loved the lessons that I learned in 2012. . I wouldn't change a thing, hard lessons, but lessons I needed to learn.  Everything about 2012 is done and completely over. I am glad of that. The New Me (once the clearing out and cleaning of my house) is about to emerge, Free as a Butterfly.

The dance of 2013 was performed by Aminta this morning.  God is good and His Blessing rains down upon us.  She is in perpetual movement, some of the pictures may be a bit blurry.

Have a safe and Happy New Year. 

Many Blessings,

Janet

Full Moon

FULL MOON tonight is a Winter Moon or an Oak Moon

It is brighter than usual and totally beautiful

2 more pics (12/29) Trying to get the orange effect - almost like a harvest moon.

Blessings,

Janet

Christmas Day - A Blessed Day

Debra and Tambra

My two Beautiful Daughters

12/25/2012

picture taken by grandson, Andrew

I am so Blessed. Praise God for my beautiful daughters.

Blessings,

Janet

Merry Christmas

Debra, my daughter, and I

Kayla, Stephanie, Debra, Amanda, Meaghan

and Me

Andrew and Tambra

I was a Blessed Christmas Day.  The food was good, the company was terrific, and the day turned out excellent.  

God be with you and yours.   I am so thankful for the family I have.  Christopher is stationed in New Mexico and couldn't be with us this Christmas. He used up his time when his father passed last September.  Mom (Debra) needed him then.

Love and Blessings,

Janet

Congratulations to our Grads

Pastor Mathai is recognizing our two newest graduates

Jordan Mathai in Radiology and Our Youth Leader Corey Daoust in Education.

Two very talented and Spiritual individuals.

Pray for them that they find jobs while they continue to shine their light in the world.

Blessings,

Janet

Becky's Party

A good time was had by all.

I am dressed with the Red sweater.  Yep, had to go out and find something red for all the Christmas parties. I am clearing out most of my house and I had given away most of my clothes. I hate shopping, but fortunately one of the grocery places (Target) had them on sale.  My beautiful daughter is standing beside me, long blonde hair and dressed in black (with lacy socks and bows).  Becky has the green sweater with Christmas Tree on the front.  She is so Special, she has become part of our family. Sometimes you can pick your family.  I am so Blessed with all my friends that have become family over the years now that most of my family has passed on.

Have a MERRY CHRISTMAS.

Many Blessings,

Janet

Picture courtesy of Andrew Wilcox

Church Christmas Pageant

New Horizon Worship Center had their Christmas Pageant Sunday

The Carol Medley Talk Show

played by Pastor Jean Mathai

 Interviewing our Star memorizer - Jonathan Massena

 A great group of musicians

 Brother James Culmer was on drums in the far left corner not pictured with flute, Ron Noble, sax, Jordan Mathai and keyboard Jonathan Mathai above

Pastor Jean/Carol Medley interviewing Ms. Shelah Johnson a great singer.

The Nobles wrote 'the book' on psychology. Elsa Noble and Steve Davis are being interviewed.

 Carol Medley had the singers tell them what it should be about.

The Mime, Jordan Mathai has great talent and gave a very moving performance.

The Children

The Ensemble and the Director Sister Armenta (far right)

 Pastor Mathai and Sister Conchitta Johnson prayers for going on the road to visit family.

 They all were wonderful. There is so much talent, hard work, and Love in the church. I am proud to be part of this wonderful, spiritual group.

God Bless and Merry Christmas
Janet

Quilting Bee Girls Night Out Plus One

When the ladies get together there is a lot of talking. . . Vito, Marge, Dodie, Katy, Christina, Waynette and Janet

And listening closely are Waynette and Janet

Did you find the Plus One?  He is at the other end of the table.

When we take quilt bus trips, Dodie is one of the people who helps Katy coordinate.

Here is the Master behind all the quilt trips. She makes it look easy. She keeps us busy but not out of trouble once we get near a quilt store, it's total Bliss.

Our quilt Bee party was a success. We were homeward bound around 11:00 p.m. It was fun and the Plus One (Vito) help make the party quite a party. 

I happen to be on someone else's camera. So you won't see me in these pictures.

Blessings,

Janet

Red Sky in the Morning

Red sky at night
Sailor's Delight

Red Sky in the Morning
Sailor's Warning

We received that warning last night that today would be rainy, stormy and a cool front would be moving in.  The sky this morning shows that very clearly.

God painted the sky so pretty, but it is a warning for today.  I love seeing nature in all her glory.

Blessings,
Janet

Ducks are back

5 ducks in the water on this side of the road

Busy, Busy road.  They patiently waited for all the cars to pass and then crossed.

We have a straggler, any food?  Nope, back in the water.

I talk to them, they wag their tail feathers.  I tsk them, they are waiting to cross, so I watch and see if I have to jump out and slow down the cars.  Nope, as busy as it was, there was a break in traffic and off they went.  I don't know if it's hearing, the feel of the ground or seeing the cars whiz by. But then absolutely knew when to cross.

Blessings,

Janet

Full Moon 10 29 2012

It was a beautiful evening to walk to the bridge.

There was only one duck on my side of the bridge.

The rest of the ducks were on the other side of the road.  Go Figure!

Blessings,

Janet

Pastors Appreciation Day

Pastors Appreciation Day - November 4, 2012

Pastors Deodath and Jean Mathai

Pastor Jean led the Women's Ministry for Family Sunday

James, Amenta and their son and daughter sang one of the songs.

I am still learning names.

Sheilah, Armenta and mom Conchita sing to perfection. They are joy to hear.

Beautiful Family Service

Blessings,

Janet

Full moon and. . .

FULL MOON on October 29, 2012

One duck on one side and 

 The rest of them on the other side

Something about the full moon, perhaps?

Blessings,

Janet

Yogi

Yogi Bear

1996 - 10/12/2012

Crossed over Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart. Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....  Author unknown... Blessings, Janet

Fire Chief RIP

Thomas Gallagher

11/10/1964 - 9/28/2012

God Bless

Blessings,

Janet