"Go East", they said...: One red ball and one gold star

Dear Friend;

Come along, make haste and join us in our adventures while living "In The East".

We are living in the east, geographically speaking, after a sudden work transfer beckoned us almost across the entire country, splitting our family in half with grown children/grandchildren remaining behind on the west coast.

We moved into our new home April/06 but never knew it would be God's providence to endure another move for work and positioning for a future medical situation. We moved again amidst 4 feet of snow in mid Dec/08.

We hope to continue sharing our pioneering moments with our family and friends back home, creating an environment for tenderly passing along the new memories we'll be making over here in the east, those that will stand the test of time in both thought and deed.

Sprinkling some ambiance into the mix will be a fully loaded and most positive outlook while we're on this adventure and new challenge together.

Please join us while we journey onward. Feel free to email me with your comments, questions or ideas. We welcome you here.

Sursum Corda!
Renee

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

One red ball and one gold star

... are all that remain on the tree outdoors, the one our children decorated shortly before Christmas.

With a basket full of assorted tree ornaments and one gold star, all were lovingly hung on the tree by the children. Within the next while and after the many windy storms, only one red ball and the shiny gold star still remain intact today.

When the great thaw arrives, we will be able to relocate and collect our lost treasures beneath the 2 1/2 feet of snow depth underneath the tree, dry them up and then store them away until next year.

Our neighbors have often remarked how they enjoyed the festive bobbles swinging from this tree while it lasted.

Our neighbors have also remarked recently how often "that golden star" captures their attention when the sun's rays bounce from it to greet them.