Our 'Memorial' Weekend

We had a great Memorial Weekend. Our weekend started with visiting Jon and his beautiful bride Amy. And meeting our newest 'Knudson', Jonah. He really is a cutey. There is so much about him that reminded me of someone at his age (2-3 mo) and I couldn't decide who it was. Everytime Jon or Amy would describe something about him it was this one person and I couldn't figure it out... I finally figured it out- Jesh, at that age. Its funny how much the characteristics are the same. He doesn't look like Jesh but he sure does act like him.
Then we went on over to Bandon so Ben and Jesh could go deep sea fishing with Jon, Greg(Ben's dad)and Ben's Aunt Tammy and Uncle Bart. The morning of fishing Ben and Obi got food poisoning (Redmond Dairy Queen!!)so Ben wasn't able to go... so I took his place on the boat. It was a lot of fun and I was able to get some pictures of Jesh's first fishing trip. He was 'The Man' and became a professional after the first catch. He did catch the largest fish on the boat (10-12 fishers) and I believe I caught the smallest ( matter of fact it should have been thrown back, but I struggled to get it in and I was so proud of myself that he just threw it in my basket).I had fun, but after a few hours I was done and just enjoyed watching Jesh catch one after another.And it was really special for Jesh to fish with his Grandpa. At one point they were both reeling one in at the same time!
Then we traveled on down to The Rogue Valley to spend some time with my family. Knowing that I'm not going to be around family much in our future is so heart breaking to me, especially when I see my Grandma. She is going on 81 and is fisty as ever. And sometimes when we hug eachother,neither one of us wants to let go.We also went to Mountains Christian Fellowship. It was like walking into the past... its a smaller version of Applegate and on its way to being just as big. We got to see old friends that we haven't seen for about 4yrs. I love connecting with old friends and KNOWING that it was GOD that had allowed our paths to cross again. We have so many special people in our lives.And we also took some time to see some of Ben's family that we haven't seen for years- Aunt Betty and Wally, Junior, Tammy and the kids.
By the time we headed home I felt so RICH!! Friends and family are important to me, but too often we get too wrapped up in our busy lives to take the time. Ben and I have been blessed with amazing families. Thank You, Lord, for these treasures,these family and friends, that you have given us here on earth. May you bless abundantly in each one of their lives, May their salvation be in You, and May they have pure joy.Amen.
Click on the album to see pictures of our trip!!!

Memorial Weekend