Memorial Day

R.E.M.E.M.B.E.R.

From an email:

“A friend whose sons are serving in our military sent this reminder to me last night: "It is the veteran, not the preacher, who has given us freedom of religion.  It is the veteran, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press.  It is the veteran, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech.  It is the veteran, not the campus organizer, who has given us freedom to assemble.  It is the veteran, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial.  It is the veteran, not the politician, who has given us the right to vote."

Thank you for your sacrifice and service!!

GOD BLESS ALL VETERANS AND THOSE SERVING TODAY!

Cleaning-Cleaning-Cleaning!

It's a bit past Spring, but not yet Summer; therefore, I'm not too late! I managed to get a few more things unpacked today…winding down to nearly 0 boxes! I would have completely finished if I wouldn't have had the constant interruption of swatting flies! The contractor who painted and fixed broken things from the previous tenant, must have left the door open or made thousands of trips back and forth. I have a million nasty flies buzzing at every window! Ok…maybe not a million, but I truly believe I killed at least 100! Such a sweet task, especially after Jack and I just washed all the windows a week ago.:( Oh well….certainly won't get bored while hubby's away. He had a team building retreat in Tennessee this week. Stopped in his favorite place on the way home, (Sin City), and is enjoying visiting old friends and going to see the Four Seasons show. They flew into Nashville for the retreat, so he was able to take in the Grand Ole Opry! That's on MY bucket list….and, since they have scheduled next year's meeting for the same location, I may get to fly down and check that one off! 




I missed kissing on my new little grandson, Jaxon, today, but we did have his newborn photo shoot Tuesday, so you can see here how quickly the little guy is growing. He now weighs 10 lb. 4 oz. I'd say he's doing just great! 1 pound in 2 weeks! 

Big sis, Tatum, gave Jaxon her Teddy.

10 lbs 

Of course public defender mama wanted a "mugshot"

Cutest mugshot ever!

Reading at a very early age!

And now it is time for me to get some sleep. Tomorrow: finish cleaning, 2 mile walk, and then to the Nagle ranch to help with some landscaping projects and lots of snuggling on those grandbabes. Kyle and Kelli will be arriving in the evening, so should be a fun family time!

Sweet dreams, all….and remember:

IF YOU PRAY, DON'T WORRY.

IF YOU'RE WORRIED, PRAY.

DAILY-MORPHED to WEEKLY!

I think this GG's Journey blog has transformed from daily posts to weekly at best. You know the old saying, "no news is good news"! And my life over-floweth with good news lately! Let's take a look at my list of counted blessings:

1. Radiation DONE
2. cancer FREE!
3. Recently returned from a heavenly trip to Cannon Beach
4. Moved from one heavenly place in the country to a new heavenly home 5 minutes from town.
5. Live 30 seconds from pristine lake's edge.
6. mountain, rocks, pine trees literally out my back door.
7. 7 different species of birds feeding from my feeders.
8. A brand new healthy grandson to snuggle and kiss on.
9. Married to thee most amazing man ever, who spoils me rotten and treats me like a queen.
10. Three of the most awesome, unique, loving kids and kids-in-law anyone could ever have!
11. Three additional beautiful, creative, healthy, intelligent, loving grandchildren.
12. A fantastic little hearing dog to alert me to my phone, doorbell, and timer.
13. Hearing that has stabilized and seems to NOT be disappearing completely as doctors predicted.
14. 3 loving and caring church families who continue to pray for us whenever we ask.
15. GOD's GRACE

WOW! Writing my blessings down certainly brings to the forefront how fortunate I am. This list reminds me how grateful I am and urges me to reach out to others. I truly believe that this list of blessings wouldn't be here without Jesus in my life. It's because of Him, that I have this list. Walking the journey I've walked this past several months brings that fact home to me loud and clear. I am so lost without Him. Every so often I think back to various events in my life that took place prior to my finding out that I had breast cancer, and I am simply amazed at the suddenness and shock of it all. There is no way that I could have made it through all of the waiting, the wondering, the worrying, the pain, the trusting doctors, the appointments, the apprehension, the fear, and the anger-without leaning heavily and minute by minute on the Lord. He held me up through it all. He brought me through it in shining colors! He is an amazing God, and I am feeling more thankful today than I ever have in my entire life.

When my dear, sweet, grandmother, "Grandma Rode" died at the age of 101, several years ago; we all sang this beautiful old hymn at her graveside. If I listen very carefully, I can still hear those beautiful words resonate up from the Adrian valley-so beautiful, so rich, so true…

Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound. That saved a wretch like me. 
I once was lost, but now am found…was blind, but now I see.


T'was Grace that taught my heart to fear. And Grace, my fears relieved.
How precious did that Grace appear…the hour I first believed.


Through many dangers, toils and snares…we have already come.
T'was Grace that brought us safe thus far…and Grace will lead us home.


The Lord has promised good to me. His word my hope secures.
He will my shield and portion be….as long as life endures.


Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail, and mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess within the veil, a life of joy and peace.


When we've been here ten thousand years….bright shining as the sun.
We've no less days to sing God's praise…than when we've first begun.


"Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me…
I once was lost, but now am found, was blind, but now, I see."


NO JESUS, NO PEACE.
KNOW JESUS, KNOW PEACE!


PRAYER WARRIORS: Please continue praying for: Greg, Betsey, Sandra, Kelli, Jo and Jon, Ike and Dawn, Mark and Corine, Jim and Marilyn, all others who are hurting, lonely, ill, in pain, homeless, and/or fighting the good fight.


Last of the countdown!
Day 1:

41. Envy is a waste of time. Accept what you already have, not what you need.

42. The best is yet to come...

43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

44. Yield.

45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift."

P.S…..not to brag, but if you enjoy reading funny, enlightening blogs, visit my kids': http://ryanjillnagle.blogspot.com/ and http://kylegannon.blogspot.com/

OCEAN FIX….aaahhhhhhhhhh…...

My amazing hubs outdid himself once again. After 36 years of wonderful and unique surprises to check off my bucket list, I have lost count. Jack planned a most spectacular trip to Cannon Beach (I know…if you blink, it looks like our own personal beach!) on the OR coast, to celebrate completion of my radiation therapy. It is everything Jill, her co-workers, and others have said and more! We have this most spectacular, panoramic view right out our back door, and the sand rivals that of the Maui beach. After spending the better part of the day driving along the coast, checking out a few shops, and sitting on the beach soaking up vitamin D, we had a delicious seafood dinner and watched the sunset together. We are blessed-and filled with gratitude.

    

Handsome Hubby-resting that new knee

Another shot of God's beautiful creation

Ecola Park

Good Night!

AND….for the lost and forgotten countdown:Day 2-

36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.

37. Your children get only one childhood.

38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.

39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.

40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd
grab ours back.

Since I'm spending time at the ocean in celebration of the end of my radiation and being cancer free-it seems appropriate to post the scripture verse that held me up through my 50 + day journey.

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." Philippians 4:6

GOD IS GOOD, ALL THE TIME!

Another Day Filled with Blessings

Beautiful day today spent with our daughter and her sweet family. We ate delicious crab legs and T-bone steaks for dinner/lunch, and then had fun snuggling Jaxon and playing with Tatum. A few more pictures to show you what took placen today and a few sweet spots out our back door:

L.O.V.E. 

My walk path around the lake.

Future lunch spot

So much beauty...

….even these little pests…aren't they cute?!

Papa teaching T-bug how to put the worm on her hook

More wildlife-these two doves are nesting in a neighboring tree

Little Jaxon hugging his Mommy

…and Tatum Georgia having the time of her life on her new bike
that her "brother got her for a gift" the day he was born.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

Sending God's beauty to all of you dear Mother's in blogger land! 

May God bless you with a day filled with love and laughter. Take time to smell the roses and enjoy each precious moment. 

I will be spending several hours kissing on this sweet little guy and his big sister and thanking God.

Can you guess which group of pictures I think are the most gorgeous??!? And, no….there is no prize for the winner!!;)

He's HERE!

Welcome Jaxon Hans Nagle, our newest grandchild! 

 Papa's going to have to get a bigger hat!

PROUD BIG SISTER

Nana got lots of snuggles in this afternoon….sweetness. 

Our brand new grandson-one hour old. 

Tatum meets Jaxon-precious moments as could barely
smother him with kisses-her smile was so big!

Sweet, little (or not so little) Jaxon decided to finally make his appearance at 1:30 p.m. today, 5/10/12. He weighed in at 9 lbs. 4 oz. and was 22 inches long. He is absolutely precious-a blessed miracle- and we are all deeply, madly in LOVE! He is a very special little boy-named for his two Grandfathers. We know Papa Hans was looking down with as much pride as Papa Jack had here today. Beautiful little family-we are richly blessed. To quote Tatum on the way to meet her big brother today, "Thank you God for giving me a little baby brother." My sentiments, exactly. Sleep well everyone, and sweet dreams.