I Rode the Wolverine . . .

and found these beauties at the end of the line

 

it is a good day . . .

the last day of school
leisurely getting up and getting to work
listening to matt maher, jj heller, page CXVI, leeland, and tenth avenue north
windows are open
taking the wolverine to the windy city to see my nieces
the garden is blooming

today's psalm is beautiful
Psalm 139:9-10~If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast.

MidWinter Break

It's Sunday Evening which marks the end of an overall wonderful midwinter break. I am fortunate and still have an entire week's time off in February. Tim had Wed-Fri off and Carrie had Mon-Tuesday. But I had the entire glorious week. Thank you Lord.

I rested the first weekend and had fun with friends at a pizza party on Saturday evening and a Chili party for Sunday Night Dinners (a once a month event my friends and I partake in). I lead our church in musical worship on Sunday morning in which the message concentrated on God's Knowledge. He knows EVERYTHING - even the things we wish He didn't know - He knows. He still covers us in His grace. I am so thankful. This is one of the messages in our latest series called Your God Is Too Small. After church and before chili dinner, Flat Adam and I had a great time with my friend Alli exploring some of Detroit. We even took a ride through the tunnel to Canada. It was a lot of fun.

Monday through Wednesday I spent most of my time working on my taxes (still not done yet), preparing for my trip to Africa, and getting things in order at the house. Housework never seems to stay put. I also had the opportunity to see Tim's new house in Troy - he placed a bid on the house and it was accepted. Hopefully he will soon tell us all about it here at the blog!

On Thursday, Flat Adam and I took the train from Detroit to Chicago to visit Pete, Emily, and Alaina. It was so much fun. We relaxed and enjoyed each other's company the entire time. Alaina is growing so fast!! She is really starting to get all over the place. You should see that way that Alaina looks at Emily - it's precious - she knows that she loved - what a secure little girl. Pete made homemade baby food: carrots and apples. Pete told us how Alaina started crawling into their room to find him and that it just made his day! I had such a wonderful time and I can't wait to get back again.

I hope you are all well - Miss you lots - Tracy

Taking the Train.

This February I'll be taking a short trip to see Pete, Emily, and Alaina. I am so excited to see them. I'll be leaving on a Thursday and taking the train from Royal Oak to Union Station. The Royal Oak train station is about 1 mile from my house and Union Station is kitty-corner to the Sweet Pea's (Pete, Emily, Alaina). I don't have to do any driving. I'll just sit back in my chair; grade some papers; read a book; take a snooze. After six hours - I should be well rested and ready to visit!

The only problem might be that there isn't checked baggage! Here are my limits: Carry-On Baggage is limited to 2 - 50 lbs.(23 kg) @ 28" x 22" x 14". I think I'll go get my measuring tape out!