You told me not to post it, Hannah, but... I couldn't resist. Enjoy.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Happy New Year 2009
Mark and I wish each of you a very happy 2009. And instead of making resolutions that I will no doubt surely break, I instead pray that the thoughts expressed in the following prayer (commonly attributed to St. Francis of Assisi) might be increasingly true in my life. May you might find hope and inspiration in these words during this new year, too.
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
where there is hatred, let me sow love;
when there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
and where there is sadness, joy.
Grant that I may not so much seek
to be consoled as to console;
to be understood, as to understand,
to be loved as to love;
for it is in giving that we receive,
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
where there is hatred, let me sow love;
when there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
and where there is sadness, joy.
Grant that I may not so much seek
to be consoled as to console;
to be understood, as to understand,
to be loved as to love;
for it is in giving that we receive,
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Tea Time
We have been enjoying a wonderful Christmas with our family. Mark and I were joined by Sarah and Chris, Jake and Beka, David and Nikki, and Hannah. An added bonus was having Beka's parents, Kevin and Fiona, join us for Christmas dinner. The next day all four of my girls and I went to Lisa's Tea Room, a charming place located right here in Philomath. We enjoyed a delicious feast of sorbet, scones, soup, tiny sandwiches, pastries, and of course tea (and hot chocolate, in Hannah's case). For me, the best part of this memorable experience was just being together with these dear young women who mean so much to me. I love you, Beka, Hannah, Nikki, and Sarah, and am so very blessed to be your mom (or mom-in-law). Feel free to click on the picture for better details of my girls and our beautiful, elegant food!
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
HERO OF THE MILL
Christmas Eve just doesn't get any better than this. Today Mark received a package in the mail from Bob's Red Mill, complete with the letter pictured below.
You might remember that last summer, Mark and I had the privilege of meeting Bob Moore and his wife (and their dog) at their retail store in Milwaukie, Oregon. For many years we have been huge Bob fans, and have always enjoyed their products and whole-grain goodness. Last week Mark received an e-mail from the company saying that he had been nominated as a "Hero of the Mill" for his continual support. Upon his acceptance of the nomination, he was further informed that he would be receiving a package of Bob's products. Well, today was the happy day.
Inside the box was: a Bob's apron, a hat, a t-shirt, four bags of Bob's whole grain products, a mug, a clip for keeping opened packages fresh, a catalog, and a bowl scraper.
But did Mark need to change into his new Bob's t-shirt before I took these pictures? NO! Because he already owned a Bob's t-shirt, and he was ALREADY WEARING IT today.
Way to go, Mark! Way to be a HERO OF THE MILL!!!
Bob's Red Mill, Milwaukie, Oregon.
Picture of Bob and Charlee Moore, taken by Mark at their store in June, 2008.
You might remember that last summer, Mark and I had the privilege of meeting Bob Moore and his wife (and their dog) at their retail store in Milwaukie, Oregon. For many years we have been huge Bob fans, and have always enjoyed their products and whole-grain goodness. Last week Mark received an e-mail from the company saying that he had been nominated as a "Hero of the Mill" for his continual support. Upon his acceptance of the nomination, he was further informed that he would be receiving a package of Bob's products. Well, today was the happy day.
Inside the box was: a Bob's apron, a hat, a t-shirt, four bags of Bob's whole grain products, a mug, a clip for keeping opened packages fresh, a catalog, and a bowl scraper.
But did Mark need to change into his new Bob's t-shirt before I took these pictures? NO! Because he already owned a Bob's t-shirt, and he was ALREADY WEARING IT today.
Way to go, Mark! Way to be a HERO OF THE MILL!!!
Bob's Red Mill, Milwaukie, Oregon.
Picture of Bob and Charlee Moore, taken by Mark at their store in June, 2008.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
VOLITION
Apparently there is an online short film competition called "The Doorpost." And perhaps because our blog is called DORRPOSTS, the web site caught my eye. One of the finalists in the competition is a film called "Volition."
This extremely powerful, quality film was produced by brothers Tim and Matthew Morgan. That they have accomplished all they have is a great achievement in itself, considering their ages: Tim is only 23, and Matt is 20. If you have a few minutes and want to watch it without any further information, please click here: Volition. Be ready to pay attention right away, as it starts playing immediately and you don't want to miss the beginning.
If you want a little more info, here it is. First, what is the definition of volition? Simple - according to the directors, "It's the act of making a choice. Sometimes the choice of inaction has consequences stronger than we could ever imagine. Throughout history, men have been faced with difficult choices in a world that makes it easy for them to conform. This film explores the hope that lies behind every decision made in the face of adversity; the hope that is buried in the hearts of those that look beyond themselves and see something bigger worth fighting for." The "Volition" film masterfully places its unnamed central character in the context of three of the greatest human rights violations in history: the holocaust, slavery, and abortion.
It was filmed mainly in three days in August on a small budget, to be entered in a short film contest. There's not much info on it on the web yet, so it's likely that you haven't heard of it. But when you see it, I hope you'll join me in wanting to spread the word.
Tim says that although for most of his life he has been “pro-life,” he had never given much thought to the issue until last year when he attended a massive prayer rally, “The Call.” “That’s when it really hit me, hit my heart,” he says, “that there is a need for just some sort of voice in the arts, in the entertainment world, in defense of these unborn babies.”
The Christian community, he says, "has kind of left the art world on the back burner. My vision would be for them to treat the art world, the film world, with the same sense of urgency as they’re treating, for instance, an overseas mission." Note: this is exactly what we talk about on a regular basis at Doxology, the church we attend. Thankfully, at Dox there is an active group of Christian artists (including our son Jake) who are doing a wonderful job integrating their art with their faith on a number of levels.
"This is an emergency for our culture," Tim continues, "to be able to influence our film, our arts, the American pop culture in this way."
Okay, if you haven't done it yet, to watch "Volition," go to Volition. Again, it starts playing immediately, so don’t miss the beginning.
This extremely powerful, quality film was produced by brothers Tim and Matthew Morgan. That they have accomplished all they have is a great achievement in itself, considering their ages: Tim is only 23, and Matt is 20. If you have a few minutes and want to watch it without any further information, please click here: Volition. Be ready to pay attention right away, as it starts playing immediately and you don't want to miss the beginning.
If you want a little more info, here it is. First, what is the definition of volition? Simple - according to the directors, "It's the act of making a choice. Sometimes the choice of inaction has consequences stronger than we could ever imagine. Throughout history, men have been faced with difficult choices in a world that makes it easy for them to conform. This film explores the hope that lies behind every decision made in the face of adversity; the hope that is buried in the hearts of those that look beyond themselves and see something bigger worth fighting for." The "Volition" film masterfully places its unnamed central character in the context of three of the greatest human rights violations in history: the holocaust, slavery, and abortion.
It was filmed mainly in three days in August on a small budget, to be entered in a short film contest. There's not much info on it on the web yet, so it's likely that you haven't heard of it. But when you see it, I hope you'll join me in wanting to spread the word.
Tim says that although for most of his life he has been “pro-life,” he had never given much thought to the issue until last year when he attended a massive prayer rally, “The Call.” “That’s when it really hit me, hit my heart,” he says, “that there is a need for just some sort of voice in the arts, in the entertainment world, in defense of these unborn babies.”
The Christian community, he says, "has kind of left the art world on the back burner. My vision would be for them to treat the art world, the film world, with the same sense of urgency as they’re treating, for instance, an overseas mission." Note: this is exactly what we talk about on a regular basis at Doxology, the church we attend. Thankfully, at Dox there is an active group of Christian artists (including our son Jake) who are doing a wonderful job integrating their art with their faith on a number of levels.
"This is an emergency for our culture," Tim continues, "to be able to influence our film, our arts, the American pop culture in this way."
Okay, if you haven't done it yet, to watch "Volition," go to Volition. Again, it starts playing immediately, so don’t miss the beginning.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Happy Anniversary, David and Nikki
It was one year ago today that Dave and Nikki said, "I DO." Congratulations to you both. We love you so much. Have a wonderful anniversary.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Compared to yesterday...
We woke up this morning to lots more snow! No school for Mark or me today, either. YIPPEE! If you compare today's pictures with our posting yesterday, you can see the added accumulation. It's just so beautiful.
There is a trail in the driveway from our newspaper carrier, who rides his bike when making his rounds. Yep, even in the snow.
Mark measured between some boards in the fence and it looks like close to 4 inches.
The back yard, looking toward the house.
The ferns along the front porch.
Just makes you want to break out singing that old tune: "I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas."
Love it!
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