The Small Things in Life!

 When I went to bed last night a few snow flakes were 

 floating down from the heavens. This morning we woke 

to this winter wonderland.

 

The snow was wet, deep and very heavy. As my day started, 

the power flickered and it got me thinking about the seemingly

'small' things in life that we can easily take for granted. 

They include things that many people don't have.

These are things that have helped to make our lives

much easier and much more comfortable.

Power! Electric power can be fickle in these

weather conditions.This morning the lights went out, 

and the alarm momentarily sounded and then reset. 

No power would mean no heat or coffee! No hot

breakfast! No Fox & Friends! No

computer! Oh my!

No power means no hot water! I've never liked a

cold shower. I love being able to turn on a faucet and 

getting hot water for a shower, doing dishes, laundry,

or to simply wash my hands.

Snowplows! Sooner or later, we'll have to get outside

to clear the sidewalk and driveway. Charlie and are so 

grateful to have a truck and plow! 

Yikes! I just had a flashback to when I was a kid

and 'no school days' were spent shoveling snow to

clear the driveway. We got lots of snow way back 

then you know! It was an exhausting job and today

my back just couldn't and wouldn't be able to get

the job done!

  

While I realize that the cats aren't thinking about 

much more than the possibility of a morning

snack, I'm wonder what you're most grateful for

today? I am blessed with my life! I realize that those 

small things aren't really so small and that there are 

so many things, not mentioned in this posting that 

I'm Thankful for!  How about you? Have you said 

'Thank You' today to the God that has blessed you 

with so much?

Striving to live In Line With the Word,

Sally

We're Celebrating!

Tonight was a night for celebrating!

Kristi's back and Jay's about to celebrate another
birthday! For our group, it was a great reason for lots
of laughs and food! Great food! Fattening food.

And lots and lots of laughs! That's right, a Party!

 

If you had hoped to actually see Kristi's

face, we're sorry that you're disapoinnted.

I've never seen anyone so talented at 

avoiding the camera. She is FAST!  

Welcome home Kristi!

While waiting for everyone to arrive,

  Peanut, the newest member of the Dyer 

family, received a little loving from Mindy.

Unlike last year, when we almost set my living

room on fire, we SURPRISED Jay with one of 

Mindy's delicious treats for his upcoming birthday

 while not setting off our smoke detector.

Jay is worth every penny that we spent on his Veggie Tales 

Birthday card and box of crayons. Happy Birthday Jay!

Even though we laugh and visit a lot, most of our time

together is spent studying! Tonight we started with our

first week on the Lee Strobel series, 'The Case for Christ'.

This looks like it's going to be a very exciting series.

The DVD was really informative and our discussion 

animated!

Almost Full Strength

As everyone arrived last night for our  

'In Line With The Word' weekly gathering,

laughter and excitement filled the air. Though we see 

one another all the time, it's wonderful to be

together as a team. As family!

For anyone who might not be familiar with

our group or our blog, we are a Church home team

and we study and discuss a wide range of Biblical topics.

 Some might wonder why busy men and women dedicate

an evening every week to this home team! It's really

quite simple! It's all about growing our relationships, 

with God and one another.

 

It's great having Mike back with us.  His new job was

interfering and he hadn't been able to join us for a few weeks,

so we fixed that by switching our meeting night. Mike you 

were missed. Welcome home!

Do you think that even his wife Mindy is thrilled

to have him back with us again? Aren't they

cute together?

Kim got quite a laugh after Melinda found herself trapped

in the bathroom.

WOW! Check out that smile on Laurie! She was so happy 

that she could spend the evening with her 'honey' Brian.

 It'll be great when Brian's work schedule is back to normal.

We missed you Brian!

Jay was happy to simply have the guys back!

Though my husband Charlie is not an official member

of our team 'yet', I'm grateful that he is such a welcoming host!

Next week we should be back to full strength, when Kristi returns.

We're just happy to get our full team together again.

We strive to live 'In Line With the Word'

It's Friday!

 It's Friday, so that means it's time for Pizza and 'Game Night'. 

What game night would be complete without a gourmet supper?

 

Laurie stopped and picked up this yummy treat!

Is there anyone on the planet that doesn't enjoy a tasty slice of pizza?

 

While Kim and Mindy enjoyed a mini vacation in sunny Florida,

Laurie and I represented the team.

Check out these great looking girls.

Don't you think that Melinda looks just like her Mom?

It wouldn't be a 'girl's night without a game. I can't

remember the name of the game but since the box 

said that it was suitable for Age8+,I decided 

to give it a try.

 

 Rummy?

There was only one glitch to our evening! Melinda was 

under the weather. So she rested and we played. 

Now isn't that what girlfriends are for?

Until the next time, we remain

In Line With The Word