It's the start of "THROUGH SUNSHINE AND RAIN"...
In the future,I'll be adding pages of poetry, inspiring thoughts,
favorite Bible verses, recipes, some humor, maybe photos, etc.
"I think I smell the coffee brewing right now. May I pour you a cup?
Maybe you prefer tea (with lemon?), or a soda?
Let's get acquainted..."
I am a retired senor citizen, living in central California.
Was raised in Washington State; graduated: Auburn Senior High 1953;
1955-1962 Seattle, WA;
1962-1976 Sacramento, CA;
1976-1995 San Francisco, CA.
* Served over nine years as facilities coordinator/wedding coordinator for historical St.Mark's Lutheran Church in SF;
worked with their senior housing ministry, Martin Luther Tower,
& Urban Life Center, a conference center, with offices of several non-profit agencies.
*Worked for Lutheran Social Services of No. California/Nevada;
*Parish Secretary, Golden Gate Lutheran Church in SF;
*Organist Miraloma (RCA),SF; Sacramento Drive-In(RCA);
played piano/sang for convalescent hospital chapel services.
* I worked a few years at Presidio of San Francisco.
* Spent 12 years employed by State of California
(DMV, CHP, Public Utilities Commission, & Attorney General).
*Retired in 1995 due to limited mobility & asthma/COPD;
later developed diabetes/other health issues.
My time is spent "sitting with the great-grands", visiting frail neighbors, going to Sr.Bingo (not serious), enjoy reading, or being on the computer.
During my lifetime I have experienced much sunshine and rain.
The Lord has become my strength, and my song!
I know that we go THROUGH the dark valley, but the Lord will LEAD us through, if we trust Him.
"All things work TOGETHER FOR GOOD..."
Many people consider me a ray of sunshine. My desire is to touch others with a word of encouragement, share cyber-smiles and (((hugs))).
mostly crochet potholders and knit dishcloths.
The Church Mouse (that's me) frequently sends greetings to friends,mostly those who are homebound.
Email: justachurchmouse@homewithgod.net
Email exchanges are very appealing to me!
I have met two cyber-friends: "juste" is a Parish Administrator; we shared an Italian dinner while I was on a Senior Trip to Laughlin, NV.
Met "Mel" in San Diego (she lives blocks from my son).
* I invite you to White Dove Ministry poems/devotions
(WhtDov1@aol.com) I've discovered several cyber-friends there.
* I was introduced to WWSeniors newsletter online
(WWSeniors@aol.com). It has many avenues of interests to
pursue. I have reaped much computer tutorial helps from PC Don, who writes for seniors in understandable verbiage. Visit his site:
www.pcdon.com
* Christian sites bring inspiration and Biblical focus to me daily.
I'll be sharing some of these in my pages "some day".
For viewing an inspiratonal short movie, view at:
http://www.dayspring.com/movie
"Time flies, but I don't!"
Ask me about favorite links for music, graphics, photos, etc.
~ "Why don't we refill our coffee cups?" ~
Clicking on the links shown in Favorite Links, & Family/Friends Links will allow us to share of ny favorite links. Permission was granted to show them, for which I'm grateful. Thanks!
I hope they bring joy to you.
Since I started constructing my webpages I have "met" a few poets that have given me encouragement and inspiration.
These are their links..I invite you to visit them soon:
Garden of Life's Emotions ~by Francine
http://www.poetry.emotions.com
and poetry by Shirley Pickens who writes for Goodtimes2
www.goodtimes2.com
My motto: "Bloom where you are planted..."
A similar thought:
Bloom where you are planted, and spread the seeds of love and kindness
throughout your Garden of Friends."
~ THE MIRACLE OF FRIENDSHIP ~
(author unknown)
There's a Miracle of Friendship that dwells within the heart,
And you don't know how it happens or when it gets it start---
But the happiness it brings you always gives a special lift,
And you realize that FRIENDSHIP is God's most precious gift!
my three sons/wives live throughout California - miles apart.
I have five grown grandchildren - May I call it six?
I want to include my granddaughter's husband as a grandson.
They are so kind to me, always mindful of my needs.
Their two daughters are "my greats" (age 6 & 2 in 2002).
The girls bring many hours of happiness (and live only 5 miles from me)!
Yes, our grandchildren are God's reward for growing older!