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Yamaha Piano Concert
Charlotte and her friend Ben Zim. at their first concert.
Charlotte's class sings "Sianara" at the close of the Spring Concert.
Charlotte gave her first teaching from scripture. Her text was the great catch of fish.
This week Charlotte decided to set up a church in our living room. She gathered everything she needed included a few snapshots. As she was flipping through the photos, I overheard her say, "Yes, we will definitely pray for Daddy because he has something really bad."
Anointing Daddy
Josiah consuming the "wine" after the service.
The Three (?) States of Matter
When I was in school, I learned that there were 3 states of matter. This week Charlotte learned that there are 4. Solid, liquid, gas and PLASMA. What is plasma? More importantly, what household item could we use to fill a balloon like plasma? Jello? Pudding? Salt? Calling all scientists out there! Help!
Combining Solid and Liquid to Create a Gas
A Sunday Surprise
I've never seen Charlotte jump out of the tub faster!
This week's experiment was mixing vinegar and baking soda to create a gas. The kids loved this.
Christmas Decor and Pink Fur
Charlotte LOVES to decorate. This usually means taking things from all over the house and rearranging them.
Monks Band on slice of bread.
Beads and lip gloss nearby.
O Christmas Tree
Charlotte selected our tree AND decorated it. She was thrilled.
The Polar Express
Our children enjoyed a four mile train ride on the Polar Express! They heard a story, sang songs, ate cookies and sipped hot chocolate. Upon arriving at the "North Pole" Santa came on board and gave each child a bell. It was 11 degrees!
Apple Picking
The kids had a ball picking apples and pumpkins near Wisconsin.
Josiah's Pumpkin Pick
Dinner on the Deck
I made dinner for John and his sister Julia. I grilled Chicken Tandori Burgers and set the table on our deck. As you can see, John had difficulty embracing the outdoors. He gets cold easily these days. (The temp was 70.)
A Fawcett in the Drier
Josiah discovered his cousin Micah's hiding place.
Margaret sitting in her garden with John
We were blessed by a Garden Walk of Prayer and Support on July 29th.
Margaret's Garden
Linda in her garden with Margie
Linda's Garden
A Visit from Cousin Ethan
Have you ever had the feeling that things are just a little too quiet? Today my sister-in-law Julie and I enjoyed a quiet conversation during lunch.... too quiet.
The cousins got into an ink pad from my rubber stamp collection. I asked Charlotte what she had in mind putting blue ink on her face. She said, eyebrows lifted, "a disguise!" Julie and I thought they looked more like Smurfs or Oompa Loompas. Maybe they hope to audion for Blue Kids Group.
Followed by ....
Quoatables: Modesty
Post-radiation John's body is literally radiating heat. He came to the table without a shirt last week. Charlotte said, "Daddy, why did you come to breakfast in your privates?"
Charlotte and Ben looking at a frog.
On our campout last week, Charlotte enjoyed playing with her friend Ben Miller. "I really like Ben. I think I would like to marry him." (Grin, giggle, giggle)
Happy Camper
Josiah loved camping. He is covered in apple juice and crunching Corn Pops!
Josiah loved camping, but he was not wild about the backpack.
Charlotte Dressing Up
Recent Quote, "You, Daddy, me and Josiah are going to Africa where I will choose my husband. Then we will all live in London. I have big plans."
May 2007
John, Margie, Charlotte and Josiah Fawcett
Josiah
Josiah
The Olive Shoots
Charlotte
The Well Watered Garden
You will be like a well-watered garden.
3 comments:
Please know that many even of those you don't know personally are praying for you all. You weigh heavily on my mind, every day. I know John very tangentially because long ago he interviewed me for a librarian job at Wheaton when I was fresh out of grad. school. Then I met him again, briefly, when interviewing for a different position at that library a few years ago. Friends and family of mine have been kind enough to keep me informed of where to look to find updates on you all--including David Osielski and Dan Jozwiak (my father-in-law) from Wheaton College.
Love in Jesus,
Steve
John and Margie,
We love you! We are carrying you in our hearts during this Advent time of waiting and hoping in the Coming and Birth of Jesus.
Thank you for the words and love and updates you've been sharing. They are precious to soooooo many who long to feel close to you two during this season. We feel blessed to hear of all God is birthing in both of you as you wait and seek and hope in the Way the Truth and Life!
I couldn't help but think of both of you as I read Luci Shaw's poem about the coming Christ:
A Blessing for the New Baby
Lightly as a falling star, immense, may you
drop into the body of the pure young girl like a seed
into its furrow, entering your narrow home under the shadow
of Gabriel's feathers. May your flesh shape itself within her
swelling her with shame and glory. May her belly grow
round as a amall planet, a bowl of golden fruit.
When you suck in your first breath, and your loud cries
echo through the cave (Blessing on you, little howler!)
may Mary adorn you with tears and caresses like ribbons,
her face glowing, a moon among stars. At her breasts
may you drink the milk of mortality that transforms you,
even more, into one of your own creatures.
And now, as the night of this world folds you in
its brutal frost
and as Joseph, weary with unwelcome and relief, his hands
bloody from your birth, spreads his thin cloak
around you both, we doubly bless you, Baby,
as you are acquainted, for the first time, with our grief.
Love,
Sal
Hi, Margie!
I just sent an email to you guys with a letter for John. I used an address I have for you (from the church directory), but I just wasn't sure if that address was still working or not. I also sent it to John's wheaton address. Just thought I'd let you know.
Love you guys!!
Justin Jacobson
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