WOW!

I found this on page 56 of the book I am currently reading, "Be the Surprise," by Terry Esau:

"Live in such a way that those who know you

but don't know God,

will come to know God -

because they know you." 

Thankful Thursday!

On this particular Thursday, I am thankful for all of those who donate blood, and particularly those who gave today - including me! - and those who tried - including Micah and her friend, Shayla! 

Sambany's Homecoming

Sixteen Years Ago Today!

. . . this cute little button officially became

Micah Rae Heuer Zupke! 

Of course we're celebrating!

Sophie and Brennan!?!

I was swimming laps at the Y this morning when two middle school/high school age students joined me.  I did a double take - it was my former neighbors Sophie and Brennan.  We did a couple of laps together when it hit me - they should have been in school!  Sophie and Micah are the same age and do both go to North!  So, being the good parent I am, I called them on their truancy.  It turns out their mom (who also teaches with Sam) is on spring break this week and declared it "Family Day".  And that's all I'm going to say because North does not have school on Friday . . .

3FT or March Madness!

We had a delightful Easter dinner at the cousins' house - that would be with Dr. David Durey and his wife Jeanette, along with their two children, Loren and Bre, as well as a friend, Jake.  Micah had asked on Saturday if we could do that "saran wrap ball" on Sunday, so we spent Saturday afternoon at the Dollar Store, Cub and Target - finding just the right things to add to the ball which Sam and Micah then shaped like an Easter egg!

It was a hoot!  Loren could not roll doubles if his life depended on it - and me, sitting next to him, could roll them faster than a speeding bullet!  Jeanette got so into watching the action, she forgot to roll - and Matt sitting next to her got a lot of prizes!  If only we could have filmed the whole event - you would be laughing with me!  The memory of looks I saw on faces still brings a smile - it was good forced family fun time or truly March Madness!  

Until next month . . . Happy Easter!   

Credible Hope

We have the privilege of personally knowing Dr. Gary Parker and in him and his ministry, we truly see the light and love of Jesus!