Off to the races…well maybe another day…

Ok. I REALLY wanted to head downtown to see the start of the Yukon Quest this morning, but I guess my body wasn’t looking forward to standing out in the cold to watch 300 dogs run down the frozen river. Yes, I slept until 9:30 this morning. Yes, I know that the race started at 11am. While I can usually wake up and get ready in about an hour, I just wasn’t feeling it this morning. Coupled with the fact that I didn’t really know where I was supposed to go for parking or watching the start… I lived with the illusion that we could make it in time until about 10:30. I was still getting dressed. My husband came into our room, and I confessed to him that I was done trying to rush us out the door.
We have since decided that we are  going to head out today, but not to the races.
We have all gotten a lot of requests for pictures of our beautiful town, so we are going to go drive around town and take pictures. We are also going to take some pictures of the other member of the family, Monte. Monte is Darren’s vehicle, the 1995 Mitsubishi Montero that we acquired right before we left Fort Hood. Monte has had a lot of adventures with us. He brought us to the St.Lewis Arch, Mount Rushmore, carried us safely through Canada, and protected us as we followed an ATV trail down the back side of Birch Hill.
So look for some more pictures in the “Where’s Monte?” folder on my facebook profile.

Knocked Down Again!

Have you ever noticed that as we get older and busier, we forget to notice the friends from the past that have gotten us through the hard times? I was noticing that today. I have had two incredibly bad days in a row, and just when I thought it was getting better… WHAM!!!! Knocked down again!
I was thinking about the times when I have been knocked down before, and who was there to give me a hand getting back on my feet. First there was my parents, when I was little, my parents were there to help me stand and walk. In grade school I had a couple of girlfriends that sometimes helped me, and sometimes helped me get into trouble. Even more, friends and trouble, awaited me in high school and college. But I could not really count on these people to be there all the time and in all situations.
I have grown up some since then, and although I don’t find as much trouble as I have found friends, there is still not one person that is truly there for me all the time. Not one person! But I have found that there is something that I can always  reach out to when I need a hand getting back on my feet.
I am certainly a different person than I was when my parents held my hands as I took my first steps. I am taller, more experienced, and I weigh a little more than I did when I was a baby. They don’t hold my hand every step I take. I still call them sometimes when I am having problems getting out of a pit. But they are not my most faithful friend.
I have two fantastic “Battle Buddies" that survived the ‘06 –‘08 deployment with me. They are the first people, besides my family, to know of anything major happening in my life, but they are not my most faithful friend.
Some of the girlfriends that helped me find trouble probably wouldn’t recognize the person I have become. I have a hard time recognizing the person that I was. And I have my most true friend to thank for that.
I have found myself talking to my friend a lot the past two days. I keep reaching out to the best friend I have ever had. He has been there for me, even before I was born. My friend, Jesus, has been there, and He has lifted me up again and again, even when I didn’t reach out to Him. I have learned to lean on Him, because He is, was, and always will be there for me. Jesus is my most faithful friend.
Yes, I have been knocked down, over and over again the past two days. I have even felt like I have been kicked by some of my friends while I have been down the past two days. But when I remembered to get on my knees while I was down there… my Best Friend reached down and helped me get back on my feet again.

I'm just sayin'...

Got this in an e-mail...
"Let's see here. I need to shower, shave, eat some oatmeal (it keeps my cholesterol down), put on my new 'Obama: Change we can believe in" T-shirt', grab my 9 and a few rounds, hold up a convenience store, and then go buy some crack..

New Fashion Rage In Police Mug Shots, These are actual Police Photos.

Just think about this for a second: Did you ever see anyone arrested wearing a Bush T-shirt, or for you older guys, an Eisenhower, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, or even Nixon, or Bob Dole shirt..

There MUST be a message here, but I can't quite grasp it. Maybe you can help me out here...

The Reset Button

Why Can't My Spouse Say What They Mean?

An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
What a great article from Natural News!
I knew I liked having apples around for quick snacks!

Casting Crowns - Does Anybody Hear Her

Even medical students want conventional medicine to include alternative therapies

Even medical students want conventional medicine to include alternative therapies

How COOL!

Pants on the ground "the official remix"

Now that I have seen "The General" I appreciate the comments made lately!

What are we to do with our faith?

So you see, faith by itself isn't enough. Unless it produces good deeds, it is dead and useless.


~ James 2:17, NLT

January 2010 Home School Weekly Activities Schedule

Activities will be held weekdays 1:30 to 2:30 pm at the Youth Center.

There is no cost for these activities. Pre-registration is not required.

Call 353-9377 for more information.

Wednesday, January 20

Fit Kids Find out what it takes to get in shape and have fun being physically active!

Led by Mr. Jerome , Assistant Sports Director.

Friday, January 29

Window Art Create transparent paintings on plexi-glass.

Led by Ms. Joan, School Liaison Specialist.

Chapel Skating Event

Found the Flicker link for the pictures that Sheryl took at the Ice Skating Party.

AFAP Delegate Volunteer

Hey there!

Posting for my friend Joan, again!

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED



Caveats: FOUO



Dear Home School families,



Please pass this along to any Army-connected 12 to 17-year olds who may be interested in submitting issues or volunteering. A number of home schooled youth volunteers are needed to be AFAP delegates.



This year the Army Family Action Plan will hold a separate one-day session for youth at the Youth Center. On February 16, 8-4:30, the youth volunteers (home schooled and others) will work together on teams with adult facilitators to come up with issues to be presented to the Garrison Commander.



If there's anything you'd like to see changed on Fort Wainwright, this is your chance to voice your opinion. This is also a great opportunity to see how this process works.



Please see the attached (call Joan to get the forms, please!) AFAP Delegate Volunteer position description for the details of the job. I've also attached an issue sheet, which anyone can submit, whether or not they are a delegate.



You can contact Dana Wihite to submit the issue sheet or if you're interested in being a delegate. Her contact info is on both sheets.



Joan Smith York



CYSS Specialist (School Liaison)



Child, Youth, & School Services



Fort Wainwright, Alaska



phone: (907) 353-9377

Homeschool Activities on Ft. Wainwright this week

I am posting this for my friend Joan. The attendance has been very low. This semester we have riding at this time, and if you know this family, horses (both 4 legged and iron) come before most other activities.

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: FOUO

I thought I'd start sending out a weekly reminder. This week's home school
activity will be:

Tuesday, January 12 Fun with Robotics Learn to control roboraptors and
robopets, then test your skills. Led by Mr. Terry, Functional Technology
Specialist.

Hope to see some of you there. Below is more info and the schedule for the
rest of January.

January 2010 Home School Weekly Activities Schedule
Activities will be held weekdays 1:30 to 2:30 pm at the Youth Center.
There is no cost for these activities. Pre-registration is not required.
Call 353-9377 for more information.

Tuesday, January 12 Fun with Robotics Learn to control roboraptors and
robopets, then test your skills. Led by Mr. Terry, Functional Technology
Specialist.

Wednesday, January 20 Fit Kids Find out what it takes to get in shape
and have fun being physically active! Led by Mr. Jerome , Assistant Sports
Director.

Friday, January 29 Window Art Create transparent paintings on
plexi-glass. Led by Ms. Joan, School Liaison Specialist.

Joan Smith York
CYSS Specialist (School Liaison)
Child, Youth, & School Services
Fort Wainwright, Alaska
phone: (907) 353-9377

Seven (7) Last Words of Christ from the Cross

Seven (7) Last Words of Christ from the Cross

Because He Lives

What a GREAT song! And what an AWEsome performance! The wall of voices!

Ice Skating Canceled

Dear friends,

Unfortunately, since the temperature dropped, I am going to have to cancel the home school ice skating activity for today. I had set the cut off temperature at -10 and it is -18. Next week's activity is indoors, so there shouldn't be a problem. I have ice skating scheduled again for February 5th, so hopefully the weather will cooperate then.

FYI, the Youth Center is offering Family Skate on Saturdays from 1-2:30.

Also, the PFC has open skate on Fridays 5:30-7:45 but they do charge for skate rentals (0-$3, depending on age).

Joan Smith York

CYSS Specialist (School Liaison)

Child, Youth, & School Services

Fort Wainwright, Alaska

phone: (907) 353-9377

1 Corinthians 7:34

34 There is difference also between a wife and a virgin. The unmarried woman careth for the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit: but she that is married careth for the things of the world, how she may please her husband.

Any comments?

With your Whole Heart

The Praise & Worship Connection's WEEKLY PRAISE & WORSHIP QUOTABLES:


Week 1 - "Regardless of how magnificent the musical moment are, unless your heart is fully engaged in the worship being expressed ..it is still only music."- Darlene Zschech

Home School Weekly Activities Schedule

Activities will be held weekdays 1:30 to 2:30 pm at the Youth Center.

There is no cost for these activities. Pre-registration is not required.

Friday, January 8

Ice Skating Learn to skate or practice your skills. Skates provided, although the smallest size is 5. Rink is outside, so this activity is weather permitting (-10 and above) and requires warm gear.

Tuesday, January 12

Fun with Robotics Learn to control roboraptors and robopets, then test your skills. Led by Mr. Terry, Functional Technology Specialist.

Wednesday, January 20

Fit Kids Find out what it takes to get in shape and have fun being physically active! Led by Mr. Jerome , Assistant Sports Director.

Friday, January 29

Window Art Create transparent paintings on plexi-glass. Led by Ms. Joan, School Liaison Specialist.