Back in Our Happy Place

On top of the mountains,
Chilly and blue,
The Goff clan rejoices
As they take in the view.

We each have a favorite,
Place in our heart,
Of travels and adventures,
But right from the start.

Our hearts were knit,
Together with love,
For this majestic sport,
Whizzing downhill from above.

Who is the fastest,
Well, Grant wins that prize,
But Julia can jump,
Nearly sky high.

Kendall is graceful,
As in circles he spins,
While Quentin zips past,
And backwards he spins.

Mark is a jet,
I'm clean-up crew,
Every once in a while,
I have to pick up a few.

 But falls and spills,
Are part of the fun,
Thank you, Lord, for the joy,
Of such family fun!

Mother's Day

Today, in church, a video ran celebrating moms with crayon "kiddie" pics accompanying nice sayings about moms.  Some of the sayings were things such as:

You taught me how to love.
You wiped all my tears.
You always encouraged me.
You were always patient with me.
You were there for me.
etc...

As I was watching and thinking how nice it was, I began to think about the people around me.  I don't know them all, or even most, but what I do know is that with 300-500 people sitting around me, there is not only likely, but most definitely, several sitting in there who can't relate to that video.

Several souls never nurtured during childhood.
Several bodies never bandaged and kissed.
Several egos never encouraged.
Several hearts never comforted and made to feel loved.
Several with needs never met even by their own mothers.

What does a video like that mean to them?  Do they believe those things are possible?  Are they able to break this cycle and lovingly parent their own children today?

Where do these people learn to be patient?
To be loving?
To feel secure?
To comfort and care?
How do you learn to comfort, encourage, love?

This is no overnight lesson.  It takes years to learn these traits through examples.  My heart goes out to those who missed out on being mothered.  But never, for a moment, doubt the fact that our great God, healer of hearts, can and will heal the wounds created by the neglectful behavior of earthly men and women.  He can not only heal the wounds, but teach us to love like Jesus loved.  There's no need to pass that neglectful legacy on.  Seek Christ and ask Him to heal your wounds.

Propaganda of WW II.mov

Benjamin Hart - 100 Days of True Titanic Stories

The Titanic Museum in Branson, MO is a fabulous tribute to all of the people onboard the "unsinkable" ship. The stories of each of the passengers are presented in a way which makes you believe you were there on that fateful voyage. Upon entering the museum you are given a name of a passenger and you become that passenger during your tour. There are points throughout the museum to learn more about the person you have become. By the time the tour reaches its finale, you feel you know the people onboard, that they are family. It is then you learn whether you live or die as a Titanic passenger. This is a grand exhibit and museum!

1950s Mens Fashion.mov

Kendall created this powerpoint all by himself while studying the 1950's. He loved the men's hair, but thinks the hunters would have been cold. Here's his powerpoint on 1950's Men's Fashions.

Crazy

Our great friends, Donna and Paul, were visiting and Donna told the kids something "crazy" that her daughter would say to her every time Donna would use the word crazy. We made this video especially for Donna and hope it brings back great memories.

Crazy

Our great friends, Donna and Paul, were visiting and Donna told the kids something "crazy" that her daughter would say to her every time Donna would use the word crazy. We made this video especially for Donna and hope it brings back great memories.  We've had a lot of fun with it!