The Zion File Is Up and Running!

The computer got fixed and now we get to see lots of pictures of our darling grandson! www.thezionfile.blogspot.com

Commemoration

I have felt a need to do something special as we approach the 10 year mark since our Bryan went home to be with God.

I have decided to open a MySpace in commemoration of Bryan. Though I have not finished his page I am inviting you to go ahead and see the slide-show that is there now.

If you have a MySpace we would love to have you on there as a friend. If you do not have a MySpace you will not be able to add comments. You can click on "send message" and I can copy and paste comments.


www.myspace.com/bryanscommemoration

Beauty

I am always on the lookout for beautiful scenic pictures! I found this on Flickr. This is what I would like to see today instead of the dreary gray day we have here! http://flickr.com/photos/steinliland/

This guy has some of the most beautiful pictures!

Heavy Heart

It is rainy and dreary out today.

I am not working today so I chose to clean out a couple of drawers. I came across something I have not seen for a while and I have allowed it to make my heart heavy.

That is OK once in a while. The 28th of this month will be the 10th anniversary since we lost our Bryan. What I came across was his mohawk green hair that he finally cut off and had kept! That thing caused so many fights between him and I! Funny how now I cherish having that! Funny how I hated his tattoos but get jealous when someone shows me a tattoo by Bryan on them! (No, don't worry I have no intentions of getting a tattoo- I was just surprised when I first experienced that reaction)

Poor little guy, he had such a free spirit and I had such a legalistic way of looking and dealing with things. I sure gave him a hard time!

I think I am a better Mom now...probably from learning a lot from experiencing the death of a child. I sure wish Bryan could experience my motherhood now! :?)

My Precious Heavenly Father,

What a wonderful plan this is You have of family! You entrust us with children. I thank-You for the children You gave to us. I made many mistakes, but I did a lot of things right, with Your guidance and Wisdom.

I know You tell us in Your Word that we are not to communicate with the dead,

So, I just ask that you tell my Bryan how much I love him and how much I miss him!

Oh, Oh...I must put away the crochet hooks and knitting needles!

A few weeks ago Jonathan loaned a book to me. I knew there was not any way I could read it before Christmas and accomplish all I needed to get done for Christmas. I finished my needle work projects before I started the book today! I can't believe I am actually taking the time to blog about it because I would rather be reading!
However, I thought I would give you a taste as to why I know I won't be touching any needle work until I finish this novel.
The author had a dream/vision and is writing about it!

"The demonic army was so large that it stretched as far as I could see. It was separated into divisions, with each carrying a different banner. The foremost divisions marched under the banners of Pride, Self-Righteousness, Respectability, Selfish Ambition, Unrighteous Judgement and Jealousy. There were many more of these evil divisions beyond my scope of vision, but those in the vanguard of this terrible horde from hell seemed to be the most powerful. The leader of this army was the Accuser of the Brethren himself.
The weapons carried by this horde were also named. The swords were named Intimidation: the spears were named Treachery: and the arrows were named Accusation, Gossip, Slander, and Faultfinding. Scouts and smaller companies of demons with such names as Rejection, Bitterness, Impatience, Unforgiveness, and Lust were sent in advance of this army to prepare for the main attack.
These smaller companies and scouts were much fewer in number, but they were no less powerful than some of the larger divisions that followed. They were smaller only for strategic reasons. Just as John the Baptist was given an extraordinary anointing for baptizing the masses to prepare them for the Lord, these smaller demonic companies were given extraordinary evil powers for "baptizing the masses."
A single demon of Bitterness could sow his poison into multitudes of people, even entire races or cultures. A demon of Lust would attach himself to a single performer, movie, or advertisement and send what appeared to be bolts of electric slime that would hit and "desensitize" great masses of people. All of this was to prepare for the great horde of evil which followed.
Although this army was marching specifically against the church, it also was attacking anyone else that it could. I knew it was seeking to preempt a coming move of God, which was destined to sweep great numbers of people into the church.
The primary strategy of this army was to cause division on every possible level of relationship-churches with each other, congregations with their pastors, husbands and wives, children and parents, and even children with each other. The scouts were sent to locate the openings in churches, families, or individuals that such spirits as Rejection, Bitterness, and Lust could exploit and enlarge. Through these openings would pour demonic influences that completely overwhelmed their victims.
The most shocking part of this vision was that this horde was not riding on horses, but primarily on Christians! Most of them were well-dressed, respectable, and had the appearance of being refined and educated, but there also seemed to be Representatives from almost every walk of life. While these people professed Christian truths in order to appease their consciences, they lived their lives in agreement with the power of darkness. As they agreed with those powers, their assigned demons grew and more easily directed their actions.
Many of these believers were host to more than one demon, but one of the demons would clearly be in charge. The nature of the one in charge dictated which division it was marching in. Even though the divisions were all marching together, it also seemed that the entire army was on the verge of chaos. For example, the demons of Hate hated the other demons as much as they did the Christians. The demons of Jealousy were all jealous of one another."

OK, that is more than enough. Does it entice you to read as well? :?)
Currently reading : The Final Quest By Rick Joyner Release date: 31 January, 2006

Let's Hear it for College Roommies!

Recently I have had the joy of reconnecting with my roommates from Mount Vernon Nazarene
It has been fun remembering all the funny things we did....like buying matching "maxi" dresses and shopping together to get matching spreads.

I was at work in the bookstore when this picture was taken! As you can tell we had fun with these dresses!

I took this picture AFTER we went to bed in the dark! :?)

Rose Garden

A few months back I crocheted a blanket for a baby girl. Her 5 year old sister commented that she too wanted a blanket. I made her this Rose Garden!

The colors turned out a very unique afghan!

The Man I Am In Love With