A New Chapter

My December challenge! Who will join me?

I will never forget the very first day I worked at the Windmill Tim said to me "Rach - welcome aboard... however if you ever choose to leave the ship you will get pied!" To make it official I guess this is what needed to be done! So here are the pics...  I really knew it was coming -- it just turned 6o'clock, someone shut the doors, everyone started congregating in a common area, James was all fidgety.. so I calmly walk over to start the drink cooler... well James got his dear sweet little wife to "want to talk to me"! She was the LAST person I ever thought would do such a thing to me!  I'm sorry, but this was my initial reaction!   Mrs.Heikoop says this is what I get for talking so much!  I'm sorry James - got your brand new shirt all dirty, but more IS coming!  Not really sure what to think Katelyn got so upset when daddy got me all dirty Then I ran after James and Erik wasn't too thrilled! I suppose it would

 I had promised that every week I would take the boys to the arena and do hockey/skating drills with them... the little I know! Today was the first day...   We're all still smiling - good sign Micah taking a breather And Christmas came to 1404 Sandhills Rd. Apt #4! Everyday holds a possibility of a Miracle!  Tis' my favorite season of the year! 

I was driving home tonight listening to this song and was overwhelmed at our Heavenly Father's goodness and faithfulness! As we rest and wait in Him - He can accomplish SO much in our lives! Oh that I would learn to rest in His joy! Jesus, I am resting, resting, In the joy of what Thou art; I am finding out the greatness Of Thy loving heart. Thou hast bid me gaze upon Thee, And Thy beauty fills my soul, For by Thy transforming power, Thou hast made me whole. Jesus, I am resting, resting, In the joy of what Thou art; I am finding out the greatness Of Thy loving heart. O, how great Thy loving kindness, Vaster, broader than the sea! O, how marvelous Thy goodness, Lavished all on me! Yes, I rest in Thee, Belovèd, Know what wealth of grace is Thine, Know Thy certainty of promise, And have made it mine. Simply trusting Thee, Lord Jesus, I behold Thee as Thou art, And Thy love, so pure, so changeless, Satisfies my heart; Satisfies its deepest longings, Meets, supplies its eve

I went into the flower shop to get a floral arrangement for a friend and another very dear friend - my "other sister" that works there blessed me with this beautiful bouquet! I'm so amazed - Out of Ashes Beauty will shine! Such a wonderful reminder that our Heavenly Father cares about every detail of our life and reaches out to each of His children - just to let them know He loves them! 

Please pray for Mr. Stanley Kenyon. This dear man has become like "another father" to me and has been such a blessing in my life. He was admitted to the hospital last night. Please pray for grace for him and for wisdom for the doctors! The verse he gave me as I was leaving him the other night was Philippians 1:23-25 - But I am in a strait betwixt the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ; for it is far better: yet to abide in the flesh is more needful for your sake. And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith. He feels his work here is not yet complete. Even as he was lying there he was encouraging me to hold fast. He has such a deep faith - yet SO simple! Something I so desire! 

Sometimes life changes unexpectedly, sometimes God brings things along our paths that make our roads curve! I thought that I would be driving to work all alone, that I would have to get used to working without her. How differently God works then our ways! 5 1/2 years of working at the Windmill - SO many good memories. Met some amazing people, had some really amazing co-workers, and I will truly miss all very much! Take a look in the back round of the above picture - I often wondered what it would be like to jump off that balcony and grab the windmill and go round and round (don't think I ever told anyone)... We were talking the other day! I was 14 when I started working there - yes, just a little girl. I was a shy introverted gal! So many things have changed!  Waiting for pictures of my last day at The Windmill Country Market! I can't wait to share them with you all!  Something someone gave me as I was leaving "Keep seeking the Lord with everything you'v