Paula, I told you I would find out about Josh's talk at Pepperdine. Kayci sent me this link to get a CD, DVD, or MP3. I guess you can't just listen on line. I'm ordering the DVD. I would be glad to share it when I see you again. Sorry. ACU has a place you can download the talk.
http://www.purelogicvideo.com/page.cfm?pageid=13736&productID=152877
Karen
Monday, May 11, 2009
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Rogers' happenings
Kayci got here Thursday afternoon. She was the speaker for our annual Ladies Retreat this weekend. The theme was "The Overflow of the Heart" She did an amazing job. I know I am a bit biased, but everyone there loved the experience. Josh will come tomorrow. We'll have Truitt's 2nd birthday party tomorrow afternoon. We've invited some of Kayci's old friend and their kids for cake and ice cream. They will fly out Tuesday morning for Pepperdine. Kayci teaches her class Wednesday morning at 9:45. Josh speaks Friday morning. (Paula, I am not sure if you can hear it online. The ACU lectureship was available, but I couldn't find it at Pepperdine. I'll find out and let you know.) They'll be back Saturday for Mother's Day then leave for Decatur and Josh's parents. We are going to Courtney's graduation celebration May 15. School is winding down if we can just keep from overreacting to the Swine Flu. There have been not any confirmed cases here. Hope to hear from you all soon. Karen
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Nix happenings
I've enjoyed reading the recent posts. I have baby birds on my back porch. I have a bird house James painted in scouts hanging under the eaves. I have to fuss at the blue jays when the try to bother them. I also am blessed to have hummingbirds that I can watch from my kitchen window.
Karen's birthday was May 2 and James (my youngest) birthday is May 3. He is being baptized on his birthday tomorrow. We are excited about his decision to commit himself to Christ.
We are trying not to over react to the Swine Flu. The media doesn't help calm the nerves. There were six cases reported in a nearby community. The city is waiting on 8 more cases to be tested. Our schools have cancelled all concerts and banquets. I'm dissappointed for these kids that have worked so hard for these events. I'm sure ya'll are having similiar problems.
We are in the midst of planning a family vacation to Hawaii in June. I'm making all the arrangements to save money. We wanted to have a big trip before Emily's senior year.
Enjoy hearing from ya'll.....Janet
Karen's birthday was May 2 and James (my youngest) birthday is May 3. He is being baptized on his birthday tomorrow. We are excited about his decision to commit himself to Christ.
We are trying not to over react to the Swine Flu. The media doesn't help calm the nerves. There were six cases reported in a nearby community. The city is waiting on 8 more cases to be tested. Our schools have cancelled all concerts and banquets. I'm dissappointed for these kids that have worked so hard for these events. I'm sure ya'll are having similiar problems.
We are in the midst of planning a family vacation to Hawaii in June. I'm making all the arrangements to save money. We wanted to have a big trip before Emily's senior year.
Enjoy hearing from ya'll.....Janet
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Some news from Paula:
Hope you are all staying well during this flu epidemic.
1) I have a house finch nesting (with little eggs) on my front door. I had a basket with silk flowers hanging on the door, and the little finch just made herself at home. We'll see if the eggs hatch. Dave has been building a new front porch railing on the front of the house, so the mommy bird doesn't like to come around when he's out front.
2) I got to see and hear a holocaust survivor last night at a local church here. It was very interesting. His name is David Faber. He has written a book that is now required reading in some public middle & high schools. He's about 81 or 82. There were 400-500 people there, and you should have heard how quiet that crowd was during much of his talk. He just stood up in front of his picture exhibit and talked----had no films or powerpoint electronic stuff like people are so used to now. He raised up his sleeve to show his tatoo numbers on his arm which were excruciatingly painfully inscribed by a nail dipped in ink. After the liberation (18 yrs. old and about 70 lbs.), he was able to learn baking skills in Switzerland and Paris, France. He eventually ended up as a chef for the House of Commons in London, and one day he heard a loud voice behind him. It was Winston Churchill. Mr. Churchill asked him if he ever burned anything (souffles, etc.). Anyway, Mr. Churchill liked his baking I guess and wanted him to stay. It was quite interesting, and I can now say I have actually seen a live survivor and his tatoo. As you know, for many years, I've been fascinated by the holocaust. May we never forget!
3) Our little second grandson, Eli, will have tubes put in his ears on May 12. He has some fluid behind the ear drums. I hope it makes a better boy out of him!!! Whew! Ha! He's kind of like already in the terrible twos, and he's only 1 !
Gail: Congratulations on all the graduations (Courtney), new grandchild, a wedding, everything! Sounds like a busy summer for you!
Karen: Is your son-in-law's keynote speech at Pepperdine on the web somewhere???? I'd like to hear him speak.
Love to you all----Paula
Hope you are all staying well during this flu epidemic.
1) I have a house finch nesting (with little eggs) on my front door. I had a basket with silk flowers hanging on the door, and the little finch just made herself at home. We'll see if the eggs hatch. Dave has been building a new front porch railing on the front of the house, so the mommy bird doesn't like to come around when he's out front.
2) I got to see and hear a holocaust survivor last night at a local church here. It was very interesting. His name is David Faber. He has written a book that is now required reading in some public middle & high schools. He's about 81 or 82. There were 400-500 people there, and you should have heard how quiet that crowd was during much of his talk. He just stood up in front of his picture exhibit and talked----had no films or powerpoint electronic stuff like people are so used to now. He raised up his sleeve to show his tatoo numbers on his arm which were excruciatingly painfully inscribed by a nail dipped in ink. After the liberation (18 yrs. old and about 70 lbs.), he was able to learn baking skills in Switzerland and Paris, France. He eventually ended up as a chef for the House of Commons in London, and one day he heard a loud voice behind him. It was Winston Churchill. Mr. Churchill asked him if he ever burned anything (souffles, etc.). Anyway, Mr. Churchill liked his baking I guess and wanted him to stay. It was quite interesting, and I can now say I have actually seen a live survivor and his tatoo. As you know, for many years, I've been fascinated by the holocaust. May we never forget!
3) Our little second grandson, Eli, will have tubes put in his ears on May 12. He has some fluid behind the ear drums. I hope it makes a better boy out of him!!! Whew! Ha! He's kind of like already in the terrible twos, and he's only 1 !
Gail: Congratulations on all the graduations (Courtney), new grandchild, a wedding, everything! Sounds like a busy summer for you!
Karen: Is your son-in-law's keynote speech at Pepperdine on the web somewhere???? I'd like to hear him speak.
Love to you all----Paula
We've been to Ohio & back for a funeral this past week. Kevin's first wife's (who died of cancer) father died. We have stayed very close to the family and they have been amazingly gracious to accept me into the family. It was another celebration of a life well lived.
The other day I finally cleaned out the drawer of the china cabinet that came from Ma's house. It was fun to find all the odds & ends of strings, yarn, wrapping paper, batteries, etc. There was a pyrex bowl full of melted candle wax that she must have thought she would make another candle out of some day. I decided to get rid of the wax so I could save the bowl and use it. The funniest thing I found was a partially used roll of masking tape. She was the masking tape queen! I remember anything she sent home with us would be wrapped up and covered in masking tape. Two things she never ran out of--masking tape and Absorbine Jr.! Memories :)
The other day I finally cleaned out the drawer of the china cabinet that came from Ma's house. It was fun to find all the odds & ends of strings, yarn, wrapping paper, batteries, etc. There was a pyrex bowl full of melted candle wax that she must have thought she would make another candle out of some day. I decided to get rid of the wax so I could save the bowl and use it. The funniest thing I found was a partially used roll of masking tape. She was the masking tape queen! I remember anything she sent home with us would be wrapped up and covered in masking tape. Two things she never ran out of--masking tape and Absorbine Jr.! Memories :)
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
I haven't heard any news on Millie..I do know that Bonita is on a retreat so won't be answering right away. All kinds of new here...new graduated school teacher (Courtney) May 16th, new daughter Aug. 15th (My baby Joe is getting married) and New baby boy coming to Katy, Andy, Calvin, and Collin in Sept. Wow...see what you get when you have 5 kids?
How is Patrice?
Sure do miss calling Ma.
Gail
How is Patrice?
Sure do miss calling Ma.
Gail
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