Over Some Mountains and Through Some Tunnels....

....to the Zeerip's house I went. For those of you who don't know Bo and Rebeakh are some of my dearest friends in the world. They along with their kids and some of Rebekah's family have become by God's grace my Colorado family. Well they moved about a year ago west over the mountains to Grand Junction. Last weekend I got to go visit them for a few days.
Though there were some things God was working on in my own heart during this trip I was blessed and will remeber my trip with fondness. I got some time alone with Rebekah and we celebrated her youngest daughter's birthday. I got to know their newest member born this past October a little better also. Here are some pictures from the trip.

William with his special build a bear I made for him

(I made a set for his parents when they got

married and have give the kids each one when they were born

Kathrine helping to makle my bed.

Jane opening a gift.

Jacob boy

Lady Jane, me, and Billy boy.

Jane licking the spoon from helping make her birthday cake.

Jane blowing out her candels.

So thus was my wonderful adventure with my Colorodo clan the Zeerips. I look forward to their visit in May when I get to spend a whole day with the older kids. I'm thinking a trip to the zoo may just be a great next adventure.

Get to Know Me a Little Better

1. Were you named after anyone? Yes and no my first name is for Shannon Ireland my middle name is one of my aunt's middle name Lynne.

2. When was the last time you criedlaughed? Last night while watching The Princess Bride

3. Do you like your handwriting? No it has always been messy because I have weak wrist muscles If handwriting determened vocation I would be a doctor

.4. What is your favorite lunch meat? Don't realy eat processed lunch meat but love good turkey breast.

5. If you were another person would you be friends with you? Myself now yes myself as a teenager and in my twenties probably not

6. Do you use sarcasm a lot? Unfourtunately more than I should

7. Do you still have your tonsils? Yes.

8. Would you bungee jump? Noooooooooooooo.

9. What is your favorite cereal? Any sugery cereal as it is now a treat not an every day breakfast.

10. Do you untie your shoes when you take them off? Nope

11. Do you think you are strong? Not realy others might say since I am a persiverer am strong in spirit

12. What is your favorite ice cream? My Cold Stone Creation chocolate ice cream with brownie chunkcs, cookie dougn , and hot fudge..

13. What is the first thing you notice about people? Depends on were I meet them. Usualy there style of clothing choice

14. Red or pink? Pink most definately.

15. What is the thing that you like least about yourself? Besides my besetting sin hmmmmmmmmm probably my wieght but am working on that

16. Who do you miss the most? That is hard as I don't live near any family or were I grew up. family wise probably my nieces and nephews. Friend wise my Nan and her family. I miss are times together. I hate missing seeing my niece and nephews and her grandkids growing up

17. What color pants and shoes are you wearing? Blue work pants and black work shoes as I am on break at work

18. Have you ever re-gifted?no never

19. What are you listening to right now? Martina McBride

20. If you were a crayon what color would you be? Pink it is so light and just speaks feminity

21. Favorite smells? Clean laundrey, vanilla, and fresh autem days.

22. Who was the last person you talked to on the phone? My best friends dad.

23. Favorite sports to watch? Almost any sport live. Golf

24. Favorite food? So many choices but anything baked which is sad since I really can't eat that stuff any more

25. Scary movies or happy endings? Happy endings all the way. Scary anything and I won't sleep for days

26. Last movie you watched? The Princes Bride on DVD with friends

27. What color shirt are you wearing? White

28. Summer or winter? Summer I love to be out side

29. Hugs or kisses?Kisses from babies a little ones. Hugs from freinds

30. Favorite dessert? anything baked

31. What book are you reading now?Two Ted Dekker books, a Star Wars Book in series, and a study on Ruth and Esther

32. What is on your mousepad? My finger as I have a laptop

33. What did you watch on TV last night? Nothing watched a DVD with friends

34.. Favorite sound? My Nan's voice on the other end of the phone

35. Rolling stones or Beatles? Beatles over Stones any second of the day

36. What is the furthest you have been from home? Mexico, for a my mission trip with YWAM

37. Do you have a special talent? Not really. Peopel would say I have a heart and gifting for workiing with kids

38. Where were you born? Leesburg, VA once a quaint little old town. Sadly not so much any more

Valentine's and Singleness

Ok so this post is a few days late, but I've been sick the past few days. So any way I was listening to a local Christian station on Feb. 13th and they said it was Singles Awareness day. This upset me a bit. Like singles aren't aware of are singleness everyday. There is no married awareness day or widowed awarenss day. Now Singles appreciateion Day. I could go for that.

Actually I think what ever season we are in should be appreciated every day. Often times we as single don't appreciate this season while we are in it. We are in a very special an unique season in our walks with Christ during our single years. We are more free to serve in ways that married couples can't. Because rightly so they have a ministry first to their spouses and children. As singles times of fellowship can happen more often and on such spontaniouse timing.

Now as far as Valentine's Day. Though romantic love is focused on on this day. it is a day to express love for those in our lives. Kids make cards for their parent's, parents give candy hearts to their kids. Why not as singles don't we give little notes and treats of encouragements to those God has placed in our inner circles of life. Our other single girlfriends would love a card and a small box of chocolates or a rose on this day as much as the married, courting, or engaged lady would.

So when next Valentitne's Day comes why not think which of your single girlfriends you could bless with a Valentine.

Photos Photsos Photos

I'm sur some of you would lke to see an updated picture of me and maybe some pictures of my friends to put faces with names so here they are....

Me and some of my good friends L-R Amy, Courtney, Jen, Chasta, and me

Me with jen and Jonesy at their wedding, I was a bridesmaid.

Tim and Mary Ellen Gilmore. Our new assitant pastor and his wife.

The Kolberg kids..David, Steve, and Caralyn. I've lived with their family for 7 years.

Me with Lindsey and her son Titus (in white) and my best friend Rebekah and her son William.

Looking Ahead to 2008

Hey friends. Ihave been enjoying a personal retreat with God the past two days. He has showed me much and given me an out look for 2008. First off some goals: to loose the rest of the waight I need to and get in shape and to be financialy ready to move out on my own. The lord showed me that this year in my quiet itmes and study shall focus on two things; relationships and biblical examples of biblical womanhood. I am lloking forward to all that the Saviour will do in my life and the lives of those I am bless to share this life with. May everyone look forward and not back awith great excitement of what our great God will do this year.

A Reflection on 2007

As many of you know 2007 was a tough year for the Andersons. Some might look at the year we had and ask how we are still standing. The answer is simple, God. Though the loss of my sweet nephew Knox, health issues, and my mother's accident breaking her neck, God was there.
God was not only there to comfort our family, but He used these very things to build our trust and dependence on Him. He has been merciful in many ways. He spared my mother's life and kept her mobile. He has kept my brother and his family in tact.
And now there are great reason's to rejoice. Jon and Rachel have moved into a new home and await the birth of their sixth child. My mother is recovering well and can now sleep with out her neck brace. As for me My health is improving and my out look is brighter than ever. I am more in love with my Saviour than ever.
So to those who have prayed for us now rejoice with us in God's goodness. Those who have doubted His goodness see what He has done and believe. May you all grow closer to our Lord in 2008.

Happy New Year

Happy New Year to all my friends and families. I have decided to join the blogging band wagon. This is a way for all those who are dear to me yet far away can keep up with what is going on in my life and what God is doing in my life. May you see Him greater this year.