35 YEARS AGO... It's a boy!

Barely married a little over a year, just moved 4 days earlier, away from both family and friends and it was time for you to make your grand entrance into this world. Don-André Samuel Roseberry - 8 pounds - 20 inches.
We named you after both your grandfathers and your maternal great-grandfather, my grandpapa.
The first baby in the family (on my side) and a boy!

My Grandpapa was just besides himself when you first visited him in Switzerland. He was delighted that we gave you his name! He had a unique way of pronouncing Don André - like in Don Quixote. It always made us laugh. He gave you "horsey rides" on his knees. You were like a dazzling sunset in his last years.

I didn't know much about motherhood... your Grandmaman was a lifesaver! She adored you and baked special apple pies for you... little bitty ones. When we were on this side of the globe, she sent you "Made in Switzerland" shoes and huge Lego sets, and hand knitt sweaters.
My father, your Grandpapa, loved to take you (and your brother) to the Café and let you order your own grenadine "une rouge ou une verte?" You always choose the same kind, but it was a big moment for you every time. He taught you how to use a knife to sharpen a pencil, how to light a match... away from the body.

And you had a Tati... she was also my Tati. Not having any brothers or sisters, I shared her with you :)
Now, Tati thought you were the most beautiful baby, and later the most handsome little boy. She spoiled you with fancy clothes, fancy toys, fancy food... and a little transistor radio. During a stay at her house, every day after lunch you sat in the highchair at the table while we washed the dishes. And every day you took this little radio apart and put it back together again. No, it didn't work, but you would fit all the pieces inside to where you could place the back panel on and close it. "Remarkable" she would say.

And a remarkable little boy you were. Puzzles, books, Legos, marbles, small cast iron cars were some favorites things. Off course they were daily walks, daily time spent together over an activity or a game. And talks about nature, faraway places an people. And talks about History and family history. And book reading, just the way I was raised.
I could I forget those fun times with your bicycle? When you first learned, you didn't have it quite down how to stop... so you hollered "Attention!" and jumped off!!! Amazing you never got hurt!
Now you pull one of those contraptions with a little girl sitting inside... And your two boys ride their own bikes with Mommy.

There were difficult times in your childhood and later in your teens... But you stood strong in your morales values.

I thank my parents and my whole family for instilling in me what I tried my best to teach you.
I thank God for keeping us until by His Grace we found our way to His House and a new life began.
I thank God for your, my son - son #1.
I thank God for the day He filled you with the Holy Ghost and you took hold of the Truth.
I thank God for the desire He placed in your heart to serve Him.

35 year ago I gazed into your eyes and I was proud. Today I am proud.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DON-ANDRE SAMUEL ROSEBERRY

With all my love,

Mom

WHEN CHILDREN HURT - Love it away

"I need Pepto..."
"Ooooh, I wanna go to your house..."
"My stomach hurts..."
"Are we going to OC Fair again next time? "

Missi's words on Sunday at lunch time - for the last few weeks (name changed for privacy). Should she even know what Pepto Bismol is? Take it on a regular basis? Off course not. But she does. She is stressed out, not sick with indigestion or anything.

The family moved and she is reacting to the new environment. Their living conditions were not the best, but the new ones are worst. The parents are doing what they can - they now rent a master bedroom - versus a small cramped room in a house with one small bathroom for everyone. But the neighborhood... the pretty park at the corner is not a place for young girls, some people rent space in the living room... outside their room and bath the place is quite a shamble... too much to cope with for a sweet, neat, sharp little girl.

She loves coming to church. "I can't wait !" She just had a Birthday - 9 years old. She is "little Mama" and helps Daddy when Mommy is at work. Quite a girl. I know it's a pretty good life compare to some, but how does it stack up with "our" children? Jesus is looking down and His Hand is over her. There are many just like her. This is where the Church of the Living God steps in - with love, hugs, kisses and prayer. What an awesome privilege we have, with it is a responsibility that none of us can afford to ignore - because Jesus is looking down.

I read this on Mervi's blog this morning:

A good excuse for the heart
Is to bend down and help someone.
http://www.passthisway.blogspot.com/

UNSPECTACULAR - You're it!

Something new -
Jolene tagged me - http://www.jolenejmendoza.blogspot.com/
Meme terms & conditions
1. link the person who tagged you
2. mention the rules on your blog
3. list 6 unspectacular things about you
4. tag 6 other bloggers

Here are 6 things about me:

1.- I love to sit outside under a big umbrella and listen to the rain
2.- French baguette with a bar of milk chocolate... Mmmm...
3.- I like doing the dishes (normal daily load - not 3 courses dinner party of 6 LOL)
4.- Sparkling mirrors and faucets are a pet peeve of mine
5.- I don't like shopping in big stores unless I know exactly what I'm looking for.
6.- I "save" harmless moths, bugs, spiders etc... and throw them back outside if they get in the house

Tena -http://inhistime.wordpress.com/
Karen - http://khopper.blogspot.com/
Shannon - http://www.xcelonline.com/eph456
Carol - http://writeathome.wordpress.com/
Noel - http://faithmotivatesmiracles.blogspot.com/
Gayla - http://gaylasgabfest.blogspot.com/

TIME - Mine or yours?

What does her future hold?
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Playtime on Sunday afternoon.
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This little boy is a year older now, not strong enough to make the right choices.
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Time is running out for our world. Time is running out for the children of the world. It is not my time or your time - it's God's time. Let's give it!

DEEP WATERS - Count me in

(This is Crystal Cove, my program is not letting me download new pictures.)
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Late this afternoon we went to Newport at the Little Corona del Mar beach. It's a small place with tide pools, lots of great spots to sit, perfect to watch the frothy waves unfurl and crash endlessly on the rocks. Many times, as it was the case today, you will see scuba divers, professional photographers, young families with a pooch or two. It is a picturesque beach.
If it wasn't for the occasional jet, you might think yourself to be somewhere away from crowded sunny California. When you first get in the water, it seems that there are too many pebbles, but take a few steps and, there, you're in the sand.


When we finished playing, I went and sat alone on a rock as the tide was coming in. After a while I could not see the pebbles in the water ahead of me. The powerful rolling waves covered everything.


You need to get in deep enough, most of the time the edge is uncomfortable. Eventually you'll want to get out.

You need to get in deep enough for the "pebbles" to disappear. In shallow water, they stick out. Not very inviting.

You need to get in deep enough to let the powerful waves carry you. As long as you are in control, it's hard work and it will wear you out.

FENDER BENDER - Better coverage

Monday, I never look forward to Mondays. I like to spend time at home, linger. But everybody has to make a living!
So I was on the road, almost at my destination.
I was driving easy, going thru Canyon Lake and coming to a stop when, BAM!!! Everything went crashing in the car, CDs flying, the sunroof opened - I had been hit. When I got out of the car and saw the vehicle behind me, I thought that mine would look the same. The whole front end was on the ground, lights hanging etc... the young lady appeared shook up. Then behind her was the culprit, a third party, a small truck, teenagers driving too fast, not paying attention to traffic. They had hit her and propelled her unto me. When I finally looked at the back of the Camry, WHAT? I could not see any real damage. A closer look revealed deep scratches on the bumper and a small indent. Nothing to speak of. I was astonished. When someone took pictures, they could not believe it. It didn't seems possible that THIS car was in THAT accident! But it was! I was driving it!
After complying with the police officer, I was on my way.
Don't tell me that God does not work miracles! Both vehicles looked pretty bad - not mine. Thank you Lord for your protection. I'm glad I had spent plenty of time with my Friend earlier in the day... The young lady had said to me " I want a car like yours", but I know it was the Coverage that made the difference.

CHANGES - Life goes on

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The last ones
Grandma's sisters
Christine, Ritha and Wilma

So we had a Memorial for Grandpa and Grandma. A celebration of the lives of Bill and Maxine Robinson.
We heard Bluegrass. Grandpa recorded a couple of CD's. He was President of the Bluegrass Association and a marvelous musician. Owned enough guitars to open shop - over a dozen in all, harmonicas too. And how he could sing! His music room was his castle and the garden his second passion!
Grandma was the queen of secondhand store and bought to give. And she read. Books were close to a "hand extension". Purchased on sale of course! Horses were the second love of her life after her family.


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The new generation
Second degree cousins
Brianna and Kevin

This is what really caught my attention. The only two little ones attending were dancing. Great grand children, dancing to the sound of Grandpa singing and playing bluegrass - he would have loved it.

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***The grand children - Robert, Nicole, Jeremy and Crystal***

To be continued...

10 YEARS OLD - Happy Birthday Jacob

Jacob,
What do you say about a boy like you? Some of your favorite things are reading, playing word games, talking about articles from the National Geographic, discussing facts and scientific stuff, Bible truths, making up jokes and play on words - brain stuff !!!



Do you remember that day at Denny's? Tati, Trevor and you had a "hangman" tournament - I took turns coloring with Samuel.
I love to see your beaming smile. You are an amazing boy!!!
You surprised me so much the other day working on a crossword puzzle in Discover magazine. That's grown up material !!! I'm not ashamed to say that you knew more answers than me. I love it! We've got to work on that one some more. You love going to the zoo, visiting historical places. But let's not forget Legos - that still a boy's fun toy. Your Daddy and Tonton grew up on it.
Thank you for always lending a helping hand - we call it work LOL but you really enjoy it. Don't grow up to fast my love, it will happen by itself. Keep God and His Word in the forefront of you thoughts, talk to Him of your dreams and trust in Him for you needs. I know, it's a bit "grown up" but you are big enough inside.
When your mother was in the hospital for 3 months and you stayed with me, we worshipped the Lord everyday,you would raise your hands. Your first word was "LAH" for hallelujah - precious.
My prayer for you is that God's hand will be on you and that you would serve Him always.
I love you Jacob André Roseberry,
Grandmaman

ON THE LIGHT SIDE - French humor

With Gas the Way it is this isn't far from the truth.

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A thief in Paris planned to steal some paintings
from the Louvre.

After careful planning, he got past security,
stole the paintings, and made it safely to his van.
However, he was captured only two blocks away
when his van ran out of gas.

When asked how he could mastermind such a crime
and then make such an obvious error, he replied,
"Monsieur, that is the reason I stole the
paintings."
"I had no Monet to buy Degas to make the Van Gogh."

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See if you have De Gaulle to send this on to
someone else.

I sent it to you because I figured I had nothing
Toulouse.

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This is not deep, but sometimes a good play on words is a lot of fun! E-mailed to me by my son Don-André. Thank you!!!

CHANGES - What next?

After a very short illness, Crystal's paternal grandmother passed away last Tuesday. 3 months was all she had since the diagnose in March. The last few weeks, the whole family moved in and stayed by her bedside around the clock.
Much of my spare time was either on the phone with my daughter, or there with her.It seems I went days without even opening my laptop.
Drastic changes on my job required much time and effort to implement new routines. Many nights with only a couple of hours of sleep was not what I had in mind for "changes" in my life.
Then ice cream, hoagie rolls, french bread and chocolate became staples in my diet, along with bottled Frappuccinos.

But change is coming!

To be continued...

JUST WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR... And some...

I needed a few cups and saucers for a special project. Samuel and I made a quick stop at the second hand store to search for tea cups. In no time, we came out with some very nice finds.

These were just what I was looking for. I was thankful.
Three were put to use that day, the blue one is in my cabinet for now.

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On Tuesday I had made a stop before getting home from work, and picked up a different kind of "finds".

Stater Bros had these huge sweet strawberries. After service Wednesday night, Crystal and I felt like a bowl of cereal with some of those luscious fruits. She poured cereal, milk, washed a few srawberries, cut them up, place them on top and stirred the whole thing. I came right behind her and repeated the same actions except, when I picked up the biggest strawberry, there was something shiny - plastic? No, wings!!!
I love dragonflies, grew up with myriads of them in the summer time, but not in my strawberries! This is just about the actual size of these enormous fruits.

HOORAY FOR SAMUEL - 9 years old!!!

☆☆☆☆ HAPPY BIRTHDAY SAMUEL BENJAMIN ROSEBERRY ☆☆☆☆
☆☆☆☆ A SMILE SAYS MORE THAN A THOUSAND WORDS☆☆☆☆

The birth of a baby is a miracle. For Samuel's birth, it was a series of miracles, from even before his birth. For three months, doctors doubted, predicted a grim outcome, even kept encouraging my daughter-in-law to terminate the pregnancy to save her own life! But God... Much power in the word " but". But God had another plan. For the first six months of his life, it was all uphill. Then God came thru again and surgery was not necessary. When Samuel had a major concussion, a skull fracture several inches long, God took care of him and healed him. Today is more than a birthday! It's a celebration of the power of God, right there in this little boy. I love him, I love him, I love him!!! Thank you Master for what You have done!

MY DAUGHTER HAS A BIRTHDAY - I love you Crystal

A year already since your last birthday? I won't say how old you are - but old you're not!
May 5th was to be the day, but you came on April 19th. A baby girl, that's something. How fun to dress you up! And that hair! It wouldn't stay down for nothing! Look at you today, you are a beautiful, talented young women. Going to school, working - teacher for now (and a great one) until your studies are done. You sang "I am a promise, I am a possibility" when you were little. You still sing! Don't ever stop! Keep bringing kids! You are fun and you care, they love you!
"Great big bundle of potentiality"... to be anything God wants you to be...
I am proud of you my daughter. I hope you'll receive what you desire in your heart of hearts. There is One Who has nothing but the best for you. Trust Him, have faith.

❅ ❅I hope you'll have peace, for without it, nothing is pleasant ❅ ❅


My favorite most recent picture - Aunt and niece - two peas in a pod

❅ ❅Your favorite seasonal little flowers - a planter full for you ❅❅

❅ ❅ ❅Your favorite little girl ❅ ❅ ~ ~ ❅ ❅ Naomi and her Tati ❅ ❅ ❅


❅ ❅ ❅ You've got style! ❅ ❅ ❅ Hip but classy - that's you!!! ❅ ❅ ❅

❅ HAPPY BIRTHDAY CRYSTAL-ANDRÉA ❅ MY FAVORITE GIRL!!! ❅

AFTERNOON AT THE PARK - Samuel

Earlier this year, Samuel called me at home. "Grandmaman, can you pick me up at school, I want to go feed the ducks." Wednesday is the only day of the week I am able to do it. So I did. He had a plan, go to lunch at IN-N-OUT, his favorite place, go to the store and get bread, bring bottles of water. Easy enough.
. Spending time with the ones you love... its an investment sure to bring high returns.
Just look at him, unforgettable grin! What a blast he was having!

We had a wonderful time. And what a gentleman he was. How simple it is to please him. He'll not be this way long. He is very young for his age.
☆ Samuel Benjamin Roseberry ☆ King of the Hill ☆ Big Guy! ☆

He recently started some sessions on Wednesdays right after school... He told me he has fun there, so that's good. No more afternoons at the park, for the time being that is. Now I'll go to Jacob's school on Wednesdays.
I remember as a child I felt my heart about to burst when I knew we were going to see our relatives - certain ones in particular. Everyone lived 2, 3 or 4 hours away and the trip was always too long. I cherish the love that Samuel lavishes on me, and I'm so glad that our homes are close to each other - for now.

GOD'S FAMILY - One more sister

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In February, we went to Ladies Conference in Visalia. Crystal and I took Mary as our guest. She really was our guest of honor. It was our privilege to take her. She was beaming. When we first arrived at the Marriott Hotel, Mary kept looking and saying "Look at all the Apostolic Pentecostal Women!" and then "There's more coming!".
By the time we went to bed, I said to her "Alright, quit talking about the Apostolic Pentecostal Women, you are one of them!". And she is!
Let me back up a little. When Mary received the Holy Ghost a year ago, the Lord impressed on my heart to take her to the Ladies Conference.
Last month I felt to give her money to by whatever she would like to take on the trip. It has been an absolute joy to watch her bloom right before our eyes. She bought skirts, jackets, sweaters, blouses, vests, boots and all that a lady needs to be a lady.
Crystal invited her to choose a purse out of her closet before we left, and Mary picked a small black leather one.
Our stay in the hotel room was just delightful - we laughed until we could not laugh any more. Our guest slept like a baby - rose up early - made coffee with the bottle of Evian water - and woke us up "It's 7:30!" - "It's okay Mary, we have the alarm set". We took naps, went shopping, ate out, hung out with the ladies from our church - we had a blast with an Apostolic Pentecostal Woman!
When the caterpillar emerges from the cocoon, now a butterfly, it's the process - everything was there - only a matter of time.
Our sister was going thru changes on the inside, it was time for her wings to show.
God is the Master of changes, the Maker of new things, the Creator of beauty. He and He alone can transform, because first, He formed.

✿ ✿ ✿ ✿ ~HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARCELA~ ✿ ✿ ✿ ✿

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These sunflowers are what I hope you will see in your yard from the kitchen window this summer!!!

✿ ✿ ✿ My beautiful daughter-in-law Marcela with Naomi ✿ ✿ ✿

I love this picture - Luau summer 2006 - she looks so European!
February 29 birthdays are special. Is this why she looks so young?
I love you Marcela and wish you a wonderful day full or surprises.

THE COLOR RED - He loves me

Sunday evening I went strait home after church. Early enough to enjoy being home before bed time - yes!!!
There was a knock on the door. I was already changed for the night. Who might that be? "I'll be right there", I said.
When I opened the door - there stood Samuel with a bouquet of red tulips in his hand. "It's for you", he said. He gave me the best hug and his face was beaming. He kissed me with such love and tenderness... I was overwhelmed!!!
"These are beautiful, thank you. Want to visit for a while?". "No, we're having a fire tonight". I was hoping he would ask me to come over as he usually does, but he didn't. That's alright - I got my heart pumped with red tulips!
There is just something about a little boy's love - a special little boy. I'm thankful that he has allowed me in his heart and that he showers me with his love. Jesus has a special kind of love for special people. And He lets me help Him.

HOWDY! - From one cowgirl to another

I love this picture of Crystal and my granddaughter!

Mimi came in, got a cowboy hat and said "Howdy!" Then she grabbed the other hat, gave it and said "Hee Haw" and there it is!
Sis Tena, go ahead! Wear that hat!!!

MIMI - It' a special day in your world

❁ HAPPY BIRTHDAY NAOMI ❁ TODAY WE'RE HAVING A PARTY ❁

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It is amazing how fast this little grand baby girl is growing up.
The funny thing about her name - Naomi - she calls herself Mimi.
I love it, it's very french, usually short for Mireille.



Mimi and her entourage - Don-André, Marcela, Jacob and Samuel

RED BOOTS - Child's world

I thought it would be nice to let every one take a look at Samuel's shinny, pointy, red boots. He picked them himself, besides red he had an absolute request - pointy.

BIRTHDAY - I love you son, I love you

Yesterday was my youngest son's birthday. Alan-Jean Blue Roseberry. When he was born, my best friend said it was an adventurer's name. Jean is John in french. It has caused some funny situations! I was unaware - 31 years ago - that it is a girl's name in english. Well, he is A.J. to many and Mr Blue has popped up here and there. To his older brother's children, he is Tonton.
He was off to a challenging start health wise, within a few weeks - and nearly died a few months later. Then other handicaps came his way.
In elementary school, Mrs. Zimmerman was a remarkable teacher. She said to me: These a big hurdles, but once he gets over them, they will be no holding him back. She was right. Some of his challenges, handicaps, are strong points now. I thank God for helping him. I didn't walk with God yet, but His hand was already upon him.
He is not living for the Lord, at the moment. But in the past, he did. And I know that God is not done.

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≈♡≈♡≈≈♡≈♡≈Alan-Jean and Nancy - New Year's Day♡≈♡≈♡≈♡≈

Can I encourage you and tell you that whatever God starts, He will finish. Each of us has the power of choice - we are free will creatures. Bro Stoneking preaches "Love slaves". It is a personal decision to go under the potter's hand or not. No one can be forced or stopped. In the mean time, God never stops reaching for those who have strayed away.
Faith can move mountains, faith believes when no one else does, faith is looking through God's eyes, unconditional love. God loves each of us enough to go to Calvary. That gives me enough faith to see my son back in church, it is God's will!

What will it be?

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It must be the prospect of another birthday soon or maybe just the general feeling all around me, but I am thinking about heritage, legacy.


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I have in my possession a ladies watch that belong to my grandfather's grandmother... plates from the early 1800's... several pieces of furniture from the same era... all part of who I am. The table where I am sitting speaks to me of my roots - hand made in the mid-1800's - used by my mother's grandparents.
No one before me walked with the Lord in my family (that I know of).
How different everything would have been if God had been part of our heritage.
After me, will it be pictures? Certainly. Letters, cards, book autographs? Yes. Hand knitted or crocheted pretties? Yes. Dolls, china, crystal? Some.
What about my walk with God?
Last night we heard about the Bible as the most precious heritage. Funny how the Lord speaks to us to make sure that we get it clear. I got it. I'm thinking. Speak Master, help me to hear and heed.

WOODEN TRAINS - Follow the leader

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A few days ago, all I really wanted was to stay put at home. It gnawed at me, and gnawed at me - go to the second hand store. We had some things to return, but I didn't want to do that either. Okay, Crystal will go. I'll take Samuel somewhere - to the second hand store. He was having a difficult day. He deals with autism. He is 8 years old.
Over came my little grandson. After all, I should look for some used gear to go to the snow next month, I said. Fine, we'll look for a small electric train like my Christmas one, I agreed.
Upon arriving to the store, we checked quickly the snow boots - none. Opposite side of the place is the toys section. Wait Samuel, we have to stop by the cards and such because I need some for crafts. None.
Now, the toys. Okay.
There it was - 3 big clear plastic bags with wooden tracks and trains !!! Do you know how long I have wanted to get more tracks for my house? And I've been looking. A loooong time ! You see, Samuel loves to play with trains, actually it is a passion, a very real world to him. He can spend hours in it.
We started with one set 2 years ago, and last summer I found a large set with lots of tracks and some trains. But we always run out when we set it up. And I wanted to have lots of track to make lots of turns and underpasses and overpasses and all that good stuff. WOW !!! We scored !!! All the pieces were brand new, and cost me less than the last set I bought. One more stop on the way home to by a new storage tote with lid. We settled on one for ornaments, on sale - and just disposed of the cardboard inserts. It all barely fits in it.
Samuel was beaming as we started the set up. We decided to use all the pieces - and we did. He made a circle - close to the "town" for the train museum and 2 strait tracks for "repairs". The set-up stretched over 12 feet !
So what is so special about all this wooden tracks and trains? Well, I didn't want to go - I didn't really need anything - but I could not ignore the gentle prodding to "go anyway". See I've felt this many times before. But never for toys, not a few days after Christmas!
I love "follow the Leader" living !!! Thank you Lord !!!