Pilgrims On The Way

mercredi, avril 25, 2007

Back-FLASH!!

I realized tonite that March was such a busy month, that I didn't blog some very special moments!!

My dear friend, Kerry Drayton, came out for a visit to hang out with the boys and I.

She's such a dear, and long-time friend. They boys love her and we had some fun adventures together. (well, for one: Ker was awakend early each morning by at least two excited little guys breathing down her neck asking "Kerry? Are you awake??")

We enjoyed the lovely weather, and explored some of our beautiful park-land here in Kelowna.

Thanks so much for taking the time to visit us Ker!! Don't let the fact that it took me this long to "blog you" make you think it was forgotten!!

Hope to see you soon again! (our place or yours?)

Posted by Jeremy J Harnett :: 9:11 p.m. :: 4 comments

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---------------oOo--------------- My Boys are growing up!!

"Nearly four years old, just turned two, and 8 months old"

. That's what I say when people ask me how old my boys are.

"YOU'RE NUTS!" or "You are a busy lady!"

(that's what they say to me.)

yup! I'm busy, and I'm nuts about them!! (and, granted, sometimes they drive me NUTS too!!)

Posted by Jeremy J Harnett :: 9:05 p.m. :: 0 comments

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---------------oOo--------------- Win # three!

I've been playing for a team in the Kelowna Women's Soccer League. Well, actually, I've been on the team for several weeks now, but I haven't been able to play for the first two games due to injuries.

So, tonite was game # 3, and it was also our third WIN! Tonite was my first game of the season. I play mid-field; generally centre or right mid. Coach actually played me in left mid tonite for a bit. It was from that position that I scored the first goal of the game.

The other team came back with a nice goal, and we pulled ahead once again with a penalty kick. The final score: 2-1 for us!

I "gave" that goal to my Dad for his birthday today!! Happy 56th Dad!!

In my humble opinion- and I'm putting myself on a thin line here- our game was much more exciting than the Canucks game tonite, eh? ;)

It feels SO VERY GREAT to be playing ball again!! Coach works us ladies hard, and I love it!!

Posted by Jeremy J Harnett :: 8:50 p.m. :: 2 comments

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lundi, avril 23, 2007

A GIRL in the Harnett clan!!! (finally!)

After 5 daper grandsons, Grandma and Grandpa finally have a little precious doll to buy pink for!!
And I have a NIECE!!!

(sorry Bekah, I beat you to that role!)

She was born April 21st by C-section. She was 8lbs and very healthy! She looks like a mix of both of her older brothers, Samuel and Mattias.

Her name is Saffron Irene Harnett. (Irene, after Grandma T who just passed away late March of this year)

WELCOME TO THIS WORLD LITTLE LADY!!

(see the link to Jer's brother's blog to see more photos of her and her family)

Posted by Jeremy J Harnett :: 9:16 a.m. :: 1 comments

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samedi, avril 07, 2007

Humbled

I feel the need to type a disclaimer. Perhaps there's a bit of an apology; perhaps a bit of an explanation. Perhaps none of the above.

I get excited by God's goodness. I can't help but "spill the beans" when He provides in neat ways for us. I get pumped up when unusually large blessings come our way. I tell people about it. Perhaps it may even be at the forefront of my thoughts for some time while I process it.

It's humbling to receive gifts. A joyful humbling. I know I never deserve a gift I get- that's what makes it a gift. And yet, God loves to bless us when we're walking in a way that seeks to honor Him. That is my heart: to honor my Lord.

I don't hold any expectations of getting gifts. I'd be highly disappointed in life if I held expectations of any grandious kind. I choose to receive with open hands, and release disappointments to Jesus.

For example, receiving the blessing of a new home from Habitat for Humanity was a surprise and an honor. It's extremely exciting to be getting into the housing market this way. It's definately a "break" for us- unmerited and generous. We accept it with joy. We celebrate that we were chosen for this. And yet, how much should we celebrate when we know not everyone is given such a "break"?

As for building the home, we recognize that nobody owes us anything! We don't expect to be given more than we have already been given. We hope noone will feel obligated to join in the project. We welcome any eager assistance.

Our journey is unique to us, but we are not the only ones on a journey. Each of us has joys to be celebrated; we all have disappointments to be supported through; each of us has need of others to participate on our journey. We all give and receive in love.

Anyway, I felt the need to ramble these not-all-too-clear thoughts out.

Tanya

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vendredi, avril 06, 2007

Teeth, stairs and other things that hurt...

Isaiah's got his two front teeth- for Palm Sunday instead of Christmas!
He's been as miserable as I've ever seen him be. Even so, he's not a grouchy kid at all!! But I can tell he's suffering- poor guy!

And then, the other day I lay him on the floor in front of the bathroom door, so that I could strip Benny down for the boys' bath. Well, wouldn't you know! That baby can roll.... I heard a few bump-sqeak-bump-bump-wah-bump.... and I turned and little 'Saiah was not where I had layed him down!! I screamed and ran to find him at the very bottom of the stairs!! He was all crumpled up and crying in shock! Poor guy. (Stupid Mommy!!)
He was quite alright though. I'm glad God made babies limp. Yes, I've forgiven myself!!!

Other things that hurt??
Well, I have had to sit on the bench for the last couple of weeks of soccer practice. I sprained my quad muscles- both of them- a few weeks ago. I can barely do a light jog, let alone sprint or kick a ball. So, I've been going to physio and receiving great treatment and advice there. But I'll have to sit for another couple of weeks. Our first game is Wednesday, so that's a bust!! Oh well, if I don't sit and let it heal I'll be on the bench all season.

My new shift at work gets me up at 4:30am to start at 5:15am. That hurts! (But I've been rpomoted to supervisor on my shifts, with a pay-raise too. So that's a pretty good band-aid for my pain!)

No other pains that I can think of right now, ... other than the usual Ben's bonks, Zachy's chapped lips, and Jer's sore back.

Posted by Jeremy J Harnett :: 3:18 p.m. :: 0 comments

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---------------oOo--------------- Goodbye Grandma Tutyko

On March 26th we recieved the phonecall that Jeremy's grandma (Mom's Mom) passed away. It was unexpected and sudden. Grandma had been having a rough time with her health over the last few months, but things were looking brighter and she was eager to celebrate her youngest daughter's 50th birthday on the weekend, as well as a bridal shower for her only grand-daughter. Grandma also had her gift ready for her very first great-grand-daughter, still in the "oven", but due within a couple of weeks.
This past weekend we celebrated Auntie Carol's 50th without Grandma there. We had Jerine's bridal shower. The baby is not yet arrived. And Grandma is with Jesus in Heaven.

Grandma's memorial service was a beautiful celebration of her life. She was a servant of the Lord, ministering to many through her love and generosity. She was a prime example of a Proverbs 31 woman. She lived a full life and saw the Lord work in many ways. She blessed her husband and children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. And at her memorial service, she was called "bless-ed" and was given the praise due her name.

We will miss Grandma. We grieve because there is a hole left in the place where she dwelt in our lives. And yet, there is such a peace and assurance because of the hope that we have in Christ; this hope that Grandma lived for as well.

Goodbye Grandma. But not forever.

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