Trying to Finish Well!

1st of Praise God for an amazing year & an amazing birthday weekend. I find myself blessed by wonderful friends whom I've made over this last year. The events started Friday when Shane had a date planned out, even invited some good friends Scott & Karen Lowe. Karen's blog has pictures of the food we ordered at Kenyan Safari check them out at http://scottandkarenlowe.blogspot.com . We then went to Biddy's and finished up the evening at the Lowe's house watching a movie until way past our bed time. Our single friend Z & Beks watched the kids for us that evening. Last night the single gals Beks, Gretchen, Filisha, Elli,& Zora, took me out to Paradise dance studio to learn how to Cha Cha. Unfortnately we didn't arrive until after the lesson had started & I let my reluctance to try new things? prevent me from getting on the dance floor to stumble around learning the steps. I did find out that they have Salsa dancing every other Friday with low c...

We heard back from the Doctor's office Wednesday evening saying that Daniel did indeed break his foot, haven't heard anything since. This Wednesday we have an appointment with a Orthopedic doctor to see what else can be done. Meanwhile where the smiley face is on Daniel's foot is where the fracture is. He received the styling boot to wear until it heals. I've been finding it hard to convince him not to do things that could possible hurt his foot. It diffently affects him though at night time when his foot is resting & throbbing for all the activity he did during the day. om/-oEZrAsWkB2A/TWwpltxRcgI/AAAAAAAAByI/hLjvHrroFUE/s1600/Feb.%2B2011%2B013.JPG"> We received some unexpected snow Thursday morning, it didn't make any difference other than a change of scenery. It pretty much melted as soon as it landed at least on the roads & sidewalk. The kids enjoyed it and Shane & I got some cool pictures. Shane finished up his intensi...

These last few weeks I've been getting a message, through hearing other people preach, teach, and giving their testimony about God's strength; " 1Ti 1:12 I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service, " God has been showing me throughout taking Daniel out of school, because of stresses and not knowing how to work through stress; starting to homeschool him for the next month and half; That by myself I'm weak, even though I think of my self as a strong person, with God he builds up my weaknesses so I can faithfully carry out the task he set before me. On Monday morning Daniel & kids were playing in Daniels bedroom, while I was doing dishes. He jumped off his bed and landed on his foot wrong, I called the doctor in the afternoon to see when they could get us in. I tried taking him in yesterday when Dakota was in school but it didn't work out. Today we got in and two hours later cam...

To begin my little girl Dakota has turned 4 the weekend of the 30th in Jan. Even during the times she seems more winey than sweet, I praise God for a healthy vibrant girl who brings smiles to my face. Seth turns 2 on the 15th of Feb, which seems strange this is the first time since having kids that I haven't been pregnant during this time of year. No, no plans to have any more natural kids for me. Possible foster kids when Seth reaches 7, but that is up to God. These last weeks we've been blessed by sunny weather, converstations with friends that we are building new bonds with, God working in amazing ways seeing that our needs are met, before we ask for help. Sermons that inspire & make us think about where we are headed, and how we want to continue the work placed before us like God wants us too. Big changes; Since beginning of December we noticed that Daniel was starting to have problems making it to the bathroom during school, these occurances happened more once w...

1st, Thank you for the picture that I used under the title Carrie Lambing Photography. The silence you've seen on the blog has been one of reconstruction. Since the passing of Papa Fred the title has been stuck in my mind, because that was his prayer throughout the last years of his life. Maybe more but I heard it frequently during his last months, and it was something he accomplished. He was quite the testamony of God's love for others, and it is something Shane & I would like to continue as we are here in Portland and as we finish this race God set before us, not only with our kids but those lives we come in contact with. I will still have pictures of the kids & updates but I'm going to be a little more forward with songs or verses God has placed in my mind during the week to help me fulfill this walk. We had a great Christmas with my folks enjoying the two weeks we spent in Idaho. We were blessed with the half of beef, potatoes, and canned items we brought h...

For the past four weeks we've had a variety of bugs through this house, I was the last one to get the stuff and I hope it's stopped. The boys have a little bit of a runny nose, but nothing like the cough and fevers we've had. Shane had a good birthday, people started randomly showing up after church. We had a cupcakes and visting. He also bought a cherry pie to eat when I made his birthday dinner earlier in the week. He is starting finals week this week and next his last final is next wednesday and we leave for Idaho the next day. Thanks to God he has made it through this semester taking two languages and having his dad passaway. Me i'm finishing up OT Wisdom & Poetry books before christmas break, it is a fun class like the others I've been taking. Registering for my next semester that starts in Feb. this week. Other than the round of yucky, I'm doing good. We had kids teacher conferences the monday of Thanksgiving, we have math to work on with Kelli,...

I figure I've been busily avoiding updating the blog so it is time to do some updates. Since Fred's passing, my Mom flew up to spend 5 days with me and the kids. The day before Fred's memorial service Kelli, Daniel, and I caught a plane up to Alaska to be a support for Shane. Thursday was a beautiful day with tears as many men paid tribute to Fred for the years he served in the Military. It was touching and I'm proud to have known him for the time I was allowed. The day after the kids and I flew home. Then the following day my Mom flew back to Idaho. She was a blessing and truly appreciated. This week Shane returned home and stepped back into the routine of life. Unfortunately school did not stop while he was in Alaska spending time with family before and after his dad passed away. For me school is going well, I'm finishing up Theology Proper and going on to the next class after this coming Monday. Kelli & Daniel did an excellent time flying both up to Al...

Papa Fred passed away to be with the Lord this morning. He was a great man whom I had the blessing of knowing 10 years. Here is a letter I wrote to him and want to share with others explaining what a wonderful and special person he was to me. Papa Fred, I want to tell you how special you are to me and how I treasure all the time God has allowed for you to be in my life. Even though I’m not your natural daughter I’ve always felt loved by Marie and you. I will always cherish the memories that I’ve made these past 11 years since first meeting your loving family in Hawaii. You will be remembered by me for your love of flowers and how in our first meeting you bought Marie & I lei’s in the Hawaiian Airport. I felt relaxed around you and very welcomed, loved the fact that we both loved John Wayne movies and shrimp. I also became an expert at skillfully dodging your video camera  I will always chuckle when remembering Shane telling me I had to call you and Marie to ask permissio...

We have had a couple good weeks since the last time I posted on the blog. The weather has been mild with some rain on the weekends mainly. Shane has started mid-terms with test in his remaining 3 classes over the next two weeks. I just finished Old Testament Historical Books and am entering Bibliology & Theology proper. I am also flying down to my folks for a couple days later this week. It is cashing in the brownie poin ts I earned when Shane flew to Alaska to visit his folks for a week this past September. Kids are all doing excellent in school, enjoying it and no new problems as of yet. We've gotten Daniels problem resolved hopefully at least no phone calls. Kids are getting bigger I will try to get them all into on a photo to update Blog picture. I'm still watching the Everett kids 4 days a week until football season is over, down to two for the remaining semester. They are good kids so I don't mind. Went to the beach of course it was gale force winds but we...

The kids had their yearly well child check-up this week, Seth and Dakota are 7 lbs in difference. Kelli & Daniel there is also 7 lbs difference, they all are lean and tall kids. Doctor says they all look good and so far only Seth received shots but the two oldest are due. They are all so much bigger and advancing in school everyday. Dakota is very outgoing at school, Shane called her an extravert in an introverts clothing. Dakota and Seth still haven't figured out the whole playing nicely together all the time, but what siblings do? They have figured out to play by themselves while the older two are at school. Still lots of screaming and crying for my taste. Seth is talking more everyday and finding new ways into mischief, and looking cute while completly making a mess. Daniel's teacher is a blessing that only God could have provided. She completely understands working with Daniel getting him to have no accidents at school. It's a relief off our shoulders, plus...

During this time of September Shane & I are trying to attempt to Normalize a Schedule for the family. We do realize that each week something different is thrown in just for that week so we make adjustments. However we haven't gotten the normalized schedule down yet since Shane & kids started school. But I have great faith that eventually by October we will have this straightened out until next semester of school for Shane. I have no hope of it being done this Month :-) Kids are doing great, Seth has a runny nose that he picked up somewhere or he's cutting more teeth. I think he's almost done until his two year old molars. When watching the Everett kids with Haydee who is 5 weeks younger than Seth I've notice he's kind of a brute. He wants to herd her around outside making sure she isn't touching any of his toys outside. Of course this can entail everything outside. The phrase "what's mine is mine and what's yours is mine" comes...

Well this was the first week of School for Kelli, Daniel, and Dakota. It's been crazy trying to keep track of at least five different schedules to know when to drop kids off, when to have lunch ready, when to pick kids up, and when to have dinner ready, Oh and how many may show up for lunches. I will be glad when I finally remember to print off the wonderful color coordinated schedule chart I fixed for this sememster. Kelli started 2nd Grade with Ms. Taber this last tuesday. She is loving it and has kids in her class from her 1st grade class and some neighbor kids that live on Campus. She is getting so big which I'm sure all parents say of their kids. Daniel started Kindergarden with Ms. Rowland who is new to the school. She seems very nice which is great. He started Wednesday, and is adjusting to getting up at 7:15 every morning and going all day. Dakota started school on Thursday she only goes for two hours Tuesday & Thursday morning to Gateway Christian School which...

Hi Everybody, since the last time I blogged humm...found my computer camera cord. Enjoyed some amazing weather, canned 49 quart jar of green beans from the 50 lbs we picked canned 9 quarts of applesauce, 14 pints of peaches, 5 quarts of mixed veggies, 7 quarts of pinto beans, froze 1 gal of blackberries, 4 gal of strawberries, & 4 bags of broccoli. Whew needless to say we've been busy canning and what to do some more applesauce or pie mix. We also hosted a get together of friends that are either retired, on staff, or attend the Seminary at Multnomah. We had a good turnout of about 30 people with lots of kids. It was a lot of fun and I look forward to having another one sometime. Multnomah started last Monday with new Student activities so Shane & I crashed a few to meet the new students that started this Fall. One activity we joined in was the Hike up Multnomah Falls. We made it to the top it is a mile hike up hill for 3/4 of the way with switchbacks and the last ...

Had a great short hours visiting with my Sister Dawna & family last Saturday. They made the trek down from Seattle for a short trip to visit us and some friends of theirs who live West of us. The kids had fun playing together and it was a great opportunity to show them our World here at Multnomah Biblical Seminary and College. It was great to see Ansely & Seth..It has to be the age they our in and that every discovery is as Dawna says "THE BEST THING EVER" this could be the crack in the sidewalk or the rock, or even a branch. It's wonderful to see their curiosity even though I want to keep the forward motion going and get to point B as soon as possible. This past week Gateway Baptist Church (the one we've been going to since around Easter and will probably keep going to till we leave Portland) hosted their version of VBS. They had Soccor Camp for Kelli's age kids and older, then Kid's Zone for Daniels age group. Every morning from 9-11:30. So D...

We have mixed feelings about seeing the Month of July come to an end. It seems like this month has two different speeds. During the day it seems slow and relaxing but at the end of the week it went so fast. A lot has happened once we got home from our whirlwind vacation. Shane got a Job, doing Roof Maintance for Northwest Roof Maintance. Yeah... He's not as young as he once was and is feeling the hard days on his body. He starts Greek Intensive this coming Monday for two weeks then back to work for a week, then school starts full time. His plan is to work two days each week to finish the season. Kelli turned 7. OMGoodness where did the years go. It seems like I just started having kids not having a 7 year old. We had a fun week of her birthday, the two oldest went to Rainforest Kids Camp sponsered by a church close to campus every night. So we had the neighbor kids over for homemade Chocolate Cake which was yummy. The following weekend we decide to head to the Beach this...