Hi Everyone

Rick , his Dad and Greg


Dianna





My Mother, the wild woman


This is me going in for a scan


Me and Rick






We are all fine here. I'm going to post some pictures on Flickr of our ride on an airboat in the St Johns River this weekend. It was so nice. I think there were thirteen of us. My Mom really seemed to enjoy it. My brother in law treated us all for his wife's (Rick's sister, Diana)birthday. Sweet!


My heart. I think I see Jesus in there ;)




It was so nice to see all the wildllife. So many birds, lots of cattle, even some horses. Only one gator, but that's enough for me. It was a beautiful day, then we all had lunch at the fish camp. (catfish) It's pretty cool because they serve gator and frog legs.Not for me!
Anyway, things are cool here, no treatment this week or next so that's a welcome break. I only had a heart test done (MUGA Scan) so that was easy. I might throw in a picture of my heart just for kicks.
I have been trying to journal lately, I have been following along with my church's website. It's pretty nice to have that devotional on there. If you don't have a devotional to do in the morning, it's a pretty good way to get started. Plus, Pastor Mark's sermon this week was very powerful, I highly recommend you watch it. You can just click on the CalvaryChapel website over on the right.
We are starting to study the 10 Commandments. That's a good place to start.
On the political front, I have to say, I am having a difficult time with the new administration. For a few reasons.
Yes, I have been praying for the President,but I am so torn because I do not agree with some big issues that are popping up. How do I pray for him and the cabinet members? Any wisdom?
Anyone?
The abortion issue and Guantanamo Bay? Kinda sketchy.
On another note, Rick is up in the snow right now. I am envious. I LOVE the snow, I want to go snowboarding so bad. Rick and I used to go quite often when we lived n NH and Lake Tahoe. sigh.
Florida is very beautiful though and I am very thankful to be living here.
So....
That's it for me today. Oh, here is a scripture that I have been pondering.

Psalm 107:23-31.Psalm 107:23-31 (New International Version)

23 Others went out on the sea in ships;
they were merchants on the mighty waters.

24 They saw the works of the LORD,
his wonderful deeds in the deep.

25 For he spoke and stirred up a tempest
that lifted high the waves.

26 They mounted up to the heavens and went down to the depths;
in their peril their courage melted away.

27 They reeled and staggered like drunken men;
they were at their wits' end.

28 Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble,
and he brought them out of their distress.

29 He stilled the storm to a whisper;
the waves of the sea were hushed.

30 They were glad when it grew calm,
and he guided them to their desired haven.

31 Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love
and his wonderful deeds for men.
This i the scripture I read for Moms In Touch yesterday and I have never read it before and I guess it is prophecy to Jesus calming the storm in the new testament.
L
Jook-y here
Luke 8:22-25
Jesus Calms the Storm
22One day Jesus said to his disciples, "Let's go over to the other side of the lake." So they got into a boat and set out. 23As they sailed, he fell asleep. A squall came down on the lake, so that the boat was being swamped, and they were in great danger.
24The disciples went and woke him, saying, "Master, Master, we're going to drown!"

He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided, and all was calm. 25"Where is your faith?" he asked his disciples.
In fear and amazement they asked one another, "Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him."
I hope you all have a wonderful day. I am going to get laundry done, change guinea pig cages and bed sheets, then sit and have some hot honey and lemon.
Ciao for now
Joann

Please check out this site today. Keep the new President, his famiy in our prayers. God command's that we pray for our leaders.
No matter what, God is in control and has not left His throne.
Max Lucado Prayer Service

Honey Pie

Loosening the belt a bit

Yeah. I met with my Dr. today and I will be getting treatments every three weeks instead of weekly. He told me I was on Cruise Control for a while. It will be nice to not have to go every week. I have been doing that for 9 mos. straight and it starts to wear down the morale. So this is will be nice. I am going to start a Bible study next thursday called The Virtuous Women (here's hoping!). Anyway, I've got a meatloaf in the oven and couscous on the stove. All is set for tonight. Have a nice peaceful evening.
Love,
Joann
PS I added some of Jimmy's drawings to Fickr. They're pretty cool. Take a look.

Nuthin' new here

Not much going on here. It is finally raining out. We really needed it.
I did a lot of closet cleaning today. That was nice. Lightening the laundry load a bit.
Rick got in a bit of a car crash yesterday morning. He's fine, but his car is pretty messed up (poor Paco)!
I go tomorrow to meet with my Dr. and will start getting Herceptin every three weeks instead of every week. That will be nice but it feels so safe to be going in every week. It'll be good to move away from that though.
All my kids are fine.
Jimmy is thoroughly enjoying his robotics team. They are in the build weeks now so he is there every evening and on the weekends. Very exciting!
I am looking for another stable to take Sarah to so she can continue taking riding lessons.
I am still tryng to figure what is going to spark an interest for Charlie.
I have sort have been glued to the internet about the situation in Gaza.
Very troubling.
I stand with Israel though, let's hope the next administration does.
By the way here is a link I would like to share:
Pray for the President-Elect

How did you guys like the Scooter Cam. I think I might go out tomorrow and take a video of me going to the Dr's. Rick doesn't like me taking it off the island but I am a bit of a rascal that way ;}
got to go , more laundry to fold.
Here's a scripture that I would like to share:

Romans 10:14-15 (New International Version)
14How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? 15And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!"[a]

Lord,
thank you for the honor of being your hands and feet. Strengthen me to bring you honor, and guide my path so my life can be a reflection of you.
Amen

Over and out,
Joann

I'm posting this because I can't get this tune out of my head.

and here's a picture of my scooter and a video of me riding it

Thanks , Keith, for reminding me of this beautiful song.

So, Christmas break is almost over and we are going to have to get our act together before 9:30 starting on tues.
Ahh, it's been loverly lying in bed. We had a nice vacation at home. Rick and I got all the decorations down yesterday so that was a relief.
I had a nice visit with my brother, his wife and my nephew this past week. They came down to visit my mother. speaking of whom, she is very sick with a nasty chest and head cold, but getting better.
I took a bunch of pictures at the beach today. Rick and the kids made a great fort. well, ok, Jimmy didn't help, but he watched, kind of.
We are all pretty tired here so this is going to be short.
I'm going to see what my kids are up to.
good night

“He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”- Micah 6:8

my little way of showing my support for Israel.
It's a sad situation, but Hamas has to go.