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Name: Pupp's
Location: , California, United States
Interests: I enjoy quilting, cross stitch, scrapbooking, knitting, crocheting, chocolate, and bowling.
Expertise: Wife and mom
Occupation: Administrative
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AIM:  Im Pupps Gal
Member Since:
1/15/2005
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| A couple of years ago, I read Stormie Omartian's book, "The Power of a Praying Parent". The main thing I got from it was that God answers our prayers but not always immediately. It can be years later. One of the things I frequently pray for is that He will keep my children safe, especially now that the four oldest have their driver's license.
Monday evening, my oldest son called me while I was at bowling. "Mom, could you give me some advice? No one was hurt, but I had an accident."  Words that a mother doesn't want to hear. He was driving home from a friend's house in another city. As he went up the on-ramp, the car went out of control and hit the curb. He said he wasn't speeding.
 The exit...it's a tight turn.
This is what we saw when we got there.
A better view.
The impact broke the wheel off the A-frame.
That doesn't look good.
Another view of the damage.
At home, with the wheel off.
A closer look.
My husband thinks it wasn't exactly my son's fault because he wasn't speeding. It appears that the previous owner had damaged it but didn't repair it correctly.  The parts were bolted on instead of being welded and ripped through the light-weight sheet metal. There was no backing to support it. My husband thinks that when my son went around the bend, the stress was too much and the patch-job gave way. 
Fortunately, only the car was hurt. | | |
| ...so I made a cup of Triple Leaf's "Blood Pressure Tea".
Of course, a pretty teacup and a doily helps, too!  | | |
| This sweet gentleman is Patrick, from Las Vegas, who comes to L-town every year to visit his daughter and sell flags in front of our local post office. He's quite a character! I enjoy stopping by to buy a flag and listening to his stories about his service in the Navy. He's one of the few men who served our country and really understands what our flag stands for...
FREEDOM! Have a Happy Fourth of July! | | |
| This was posted on Facebook this morning and I wanted to pass it on....
"Dear Friends of Gregg and Sono Harris and Family"
From: John Collins
Date: Mon, Jun 28, 2010 at 2:19 PM
Subject: Dear Friends of Gregg and Sono Harris and Family
Dear Friends of the Harris Family,
I am sending this message to you with confidence that you will act and pass it along and together we can make a difference!
Over the years as a home educating father, I have been mentored, encouraged, and inspired by Gregg & Sono Harris and their incredibly talented family: Joshua, Joel, Alex, Brett, Sarah, Isaac and James. You are probably familiar with Gregg and Sono’s tireless efforts to encourage and create in-roads for homeschooling over the last three decades, Josh gave young adults a biblical approach to dating by penning I Kissed Dating Good-Bye and most recently God has used Alex and Brett to encourage youth to Do Hard Things.
About a month ago, I was in a hotel room in South Africa when I first heard that Sono was diagnosed with stage IV cancer. I can remember dropping to my knees in my room and crying out to God to have mercy on her.
How has the Harris family dealt with this life-changing event? Although difficult beyond words, they have walked through this with the same grace and courage as they have other challenges; by seeking and trusting in almighty God. You can read Joshua’s latest updates on his blog here. http://www.joshharris.com/
At the end of last week I spoke with Gregg. He shared that God has been very gracious toward Sono in that she has experienced very little pain, however, he also shared that her body is weakening and she speaks of seeing Jesus soon. Although they have not been given any indication as to timing, Gregg said that it could be any time now.
As the devoted husband and Godly family leader that he is, Gregg has stepped down from his speaking engagements and away from his daily business responsibilities to care for his wife. Obviously this has taken a major toll on their household income and the medical bills are mounting. Gregg mentioned to me that he believed some home school organizations were trying to gather donations for the family. According to Gregg “now is better than later,” and I believe the truth is – action needs to happen quite quickly to help save this dear family from more distress.
Each year in his annual “How to End the Year” blog, Doug Phillips, President of Vision Forum Ministries, reminds me to remember those individuals and ministries who have invested in my family’s life. In Luke 17, Jesus teaches us of those ungrateful recipients of blessings who simply went their way without demonstrating gratitude, and Doug’s challenge stems from that concept. “When was the last time I responded to their investment in my life with gratitude, blessings, and even money?”
If the Harris family has been an encouragement or an inspiration to you and your family, would you consider responding to their investment in your life at this time of need?
Cards and notes can be sent to:
Gregg and Sono Harris and family – 6920 SE Hogan Road, Gresham, OR 97080
You can also donate to Noble Institute, marking the donation Friends of Sono Harris Fund. http://www.nobleinstitute.org/
It is my prayer that we, as the body of Christ, would pour out our love and comfort and help ‘bear one anothers burdens’ with the Harris’.
Thank you for your time and consideration. Please feel free to forward to others as you feel led.
Grace and peace,
John and Kristi Collins
The Extreme Group, Inc
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