Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Mother's Day Banquet

We Had a beautiful Mother's Day banquet- as you can see! The first picture is mum and I, obviously...
The second is mum, Jenny and I. Jenny has been my adopted "sister" for the past several years, and I was her maid of honour five years or so ago. Jenny has lung cancer, and needs sooooo much prayer! She had five radiation treatments the week before this banquet, and we were so thrilled that she and her mother were able to come all the way to Rotorua that day. PLEASE pray with us for our dear Jenny- God is in control!

Doesn't our auditorium look so lovely?! In the past year or so, we got carpet, painted the walls, got new curtains (day before the banquet!) and we've been trying to do as much as we can to make the church a lovelier, warmer home base for people to come worship.
It was SO nice to have the men serving us! Here's Pastor Jono hard at work. :) The men did so much work- they prepared it all, served us and cleaned up and set church up for the following day. They must have been so exhausted! I know that mom and I sure were! We both came home and took naps! I'm loving time with my mum, especially in these months, knowing that we will be separated soon. Today I took her out to lunch at the Gondola and we visited several people from church before I taught piano this arvo. Tonight we get a quiet evening, because the guys will be at the monthly men's fellowship. Thanks for all your prayers- sorry you all are missing out on all the fun we have here.;) haha..
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14 comments:

  1. I think the MD banquet was the best we have had so far...:) And the food was reeeeally goooood.

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  2. hahaha- you have the most random sign in names! I love you more for it, though. Thanks for keeping me amused everyday- I LOVE YOU, SISTER! :)

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  3. Sarah L nd I r checkin out your blog. See ya later sis!=)

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  4. Won't get me in a bow tie easy! :P

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  5. Who are these random named people??!?!!? lol

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  6. Lol- well, all the comments beside yours have been Christine and Cam.;) But hey- you make a habit and I'll have three spastic people reading and commmenting;) haha.. love to you all.. sure wish more people would leave comments when they look at it.(hint hint!)

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  7. Just leavin another comment...hey you asked;)

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  8. I agree with Lydia.. more comments. Ditto on my blog, I don't like talkin to myself!

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  9. Hey, whose flat spin?}< Is it you Cameron?

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  10. I often wonder that myself... hmmmm...

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  11. Lyd your blog is crackin me up!!!;) Sorry Cameron, I was goin to put a comment on your blog, but I am not signed in with Google or whatever else. So that is my excuse=-( Ha ha, what a weird face!

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  12. Ah, well fine then. Too much effort eh? Well now you can comment without logging in. :-P

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  13. I know it took me awhile, but I wanted to thank you for your comments on my blog! I enjoy reading them every time. My blog isn't much to the outside, and when God uses such foolish words to encourage others, I am truly humbled. So I thank you and God for his grace. "Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to the Lord." Cya later.

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  14. random fact- only two comments on this post were about the post. FYI. ;) haha. Wow- I just have so many wonderful friends making me laugh, and Jason- thanks for your comment, and you're welcome. Your blog get high recommendations from me! :)

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