Thursday, May 28, 2009

Just Wondering Where 'Time' is Going...

Family and friends spread all over the USA and time flying by makes for the need to refresh ourselves to the basics of Loving the Lord, sharing His life and desires for everyone who believes in Him and learning more of Him in us.

Our children are continued blessings to us.  Jodi has adapted wonderfully to being a mom to a beautiful four month old son.  She also continues to work for Stonebridge Financial.  Christopher receives his Master's in Business this June.  They both enjoy their church and helping wherever they are needed.

Justin is sharing in weddings of past college classmate, Jason Redelman and planning a missions trip to Puerto Rico for his youth group along with keeping the youth group active and overseeing their  website updates with happenings.  I think it is http://www.hillcrestyouthministry.com   Tiffany is part of the IWFL Football Team, "Erie Illusion".  Her home games are played in Erie PA.  She is great at the game.

Our leader dog puppy, Maija, is doing well.  It has been real different to raise a shepherd.  She keeps her skinny body and doesn't seem to forget a thing she learns.  Soon that letter letting us know when she goes back to school will be in the mail.

Our friend, Sue K. is recovering from her broken hip at the beach.  God has been faithful and provided for all of her needs.  Her children and grandchildren have come alongside of her to make the journey bearable.  Sure do wish the person that owned the dogs causing the accident knew to keep them on leashes.  

Dad Joyner is combating several health issues.  He is keeping mom and Paula very busy.  

Pray with me that as people get older they are reminded God doesn't make mistakes nor does He ever stop completing all His plans for His children.  

Special prayers:  Bill Brown - recover his strength and feel Joy of Lord
                               Dad Joyner - sores heal and strength of Lord be present.
                               God lead all believers in His truths.

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Erie PA Adventure - Tiffany's Erie Illusion Game

May 2nd Don and I began a road trip with borrowed family members of the Hubbard Clan. One of which was excited to see our daughter-inlaw, Tiffany play football for Erie Illusion of the IWFL League.
The drive to Erie PA was filled with movies being viewed by all but the driver, Don. The consumption of Junk Food brought back memories of many youth trips with Community Bible teens.

We arrived in Erie during the day and ventured to Presque Isle State Park. Hubbard guys competed against each other skipping rocks. The day was beautiful. Justin joined us after taking Tiffany to game location.
Dinner took place at a chineese restaurant which began 'the adventure with Mushoo Pork' -- only John H. can explain it.

With camera's and flip video we watched as Tiffany and many other players took Erie to a 61-8 victory over the Central PA Vipers. After the game she and some of the players talked with all of us and thanked us for coming.

Next stop was Jamestown NY to sleep at the Joyner's of NY home. Prior to falling asleep the boys did some diving onto T & J's giant pillow and competing of their own with Guitar Hero.

The morning brought a little time for Bob Evan's breakfast and then off to Justin's church, Hillcrest to share in a sunday service. It was great to show the Hubbard gang where J. works and how God has used him and Tiffany in their setting in NY.

Trip home was quick and uneventful (other than boys seeing weird things in restrooms...).

We thank the Lord for this opportunity. It is wonderful to see children becoming adults and the characteristics of their parents with Godly values in them.