Great to see Jim

What a treat to have breakfast with Jim in Eugene this morning! Stanford was up to challenge the Ducks, and almost succeeded. It sure was a spirited contest. But I digress. There's nothing better than having time to sit deep with family, if only for 1 1/2 hours.

The First of the Venison - Stew

Oh, my goodness. Not a trace of gaminess, just melt in your mouth deliciosity. Perfect for fall coziness and bustery days.

Keepin' Up With the World

So now I'm on Facebook, and it's addictive! Maybe it will settle down as I get used to seeing all these blasts from my past and also family members, but right now it's pretty fun!

So Now We Pray

From two directions this morning I have been reminded that we are to pray for our leaders. Priscilla reminded me of Romans 13. Our prayers are to be with President-Elect Obama, whether or not we want him to be our president. Our prayers must surely also be for the protection of the unwanted unborn. Randy Alcorn's blog http://randyalcorn.blogspot.com/ references I Timothy 2:1-4 to remind us that prayer is always the answer. And God is still the Sovereign of the universe, and we can trust Him. Randy includes mny other Scriptures that are of comfort. So I'll pray. And watch.

After It All

I find that I'm a little bit sick in my stomach and shaking my head. The Lord knows what He was willing to allow. It's hard to find the words.

Tyler's Halloween Costume

You know, we're just at the place where Robin Hood or even Gandalph costumes don't cut it anymore. And while we should have been long prepared for this, well, that's just not how my mind works. So, having no costume even after the dance started, I was searching through closets for inspiration and found Todd's old Army National Guard uniform. It was a perfect fit in sleeve and pants length, just a bit loose through the shoulders and chest. It was weird the emotions that went through me as I saw him standing there all dressed in uniform. Almost like sending him off, you know? But it's only to a dance and the Jr High Halloween party, so I guess it's okay!

Freezer Meat!

Look at this good-lookin' hunk of meat!

(Nice deer, too, huh?)

Last year's deer was the best wild meat I have ever had, and I was sorry to see its end. Some of you may know that I was raised on moose and salmon, a little caribou thrown in, and I'm not a fan. Give me a nice beef steak any time. Srsly. But that venison was great. I have high hopes for this fellow, too. (The deer.) He's all cleaned, wrapped, and hanging in the garage. Good job, honey! What a hunter! And how great to have our own hunting grounds up here on the mountain.