Sunday, December 30, 2007

Thursday, December 13, 2007

African Visitors coming to 2609

NEWS and EVENTS
Christmas Eve I have taped HD version of Dispatch Zimbawe for us to watch. Emily heard them in Nica.

Am inviting a friend from Kenya, Sister Margaret who is a Pfizer Fellow here for year. She will come sometime at Christmas.

Also Vhonani, Tshineti, Musa, Claudia (South Africa) and OGSO (Botswana) coming January 1-16.

Sunday, December 9, 2007

Favorite Things

These are a few of my favorite things: apple tv, high def soccer, Michele Obama, the book 28 by Stephanie Nolan, Charlottesville in Winter, my cool backpack leaf blower, Sully plantation, working with amazing people at UVA, my USEM, Della, the Dean, SON 2 dept chairs, 2 assistant deans, 2 registrars, 3 program directors, Student Assessment coordinator, School Assessment coordinator, Distnguished Majors Program, New Zealand,

Saturday, November 10, 2007

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Sunday, October 28, 2007

Emily 3:49 hard CORPS

Emily finishes Marine Corps Marathon in PeRSONAL BesT

Monday, October 8, 2007

call on Jesus

by Nicole C. Mullen

from "Talk About It"

Verse 1:
I'm so very ordinary, nothing special on my own.
Oh, I have never walked on water,
And I have never calmed a storm.
Sometimes I'm hiding away from the madness around me
Like a child who's afraid of the dark

Chorus:
But when I call on Jesus,
All things are possible
I can mount on wings like eagles' and soar
When I call on Jesus,
Mountains are gonna fall
'Cause He'll move heaven and earth to come rescue me when I call

La la la la la, la la la la la

Verse 2:
Weary brother, broken daughter,
widow widow mother, you're not alone
If you're tired and scared of the madness around you
If you can't find the strength to carry on

Chorus:
When you call on Jesus,
All things are possible
You can mount on wings like eagles' and soar
When you call on Jesus,
Mountains are gonna fall
'Cause He'll move heaven and earth to come rescue you when you--

Bridge:
Call Him in the mornin', in the afternoon time
Late in the evenin' He'll be there
When your heart is broken,
And you feel discouraged,
You can just remember that He said
He'll be there

Chorus (2x):
When I call on Jesus,
All things are possible
I can mount on wings like eagles' and soar
When I call on Jesus,
Mountains are gonna fall
'Cause He'll move heaven and earth to come rescue me (back to top first time, 2nd time finish with "when I call")

La la la la la, la la la la la, la la la la la-a-a

Saturday, October 6, 2007

Where does my help come from, my help comes from the Lord

Praise You in This Storm
words by Mark Hall/music by Mark Hall and Bernie Herms

I was sure by now,God, that You would have reached down
and wiped our tears away,
stepped in and saved the day.
But once again, I say amen
and it's still raining
as the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain,
"I'm with you"
and as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise
the God who gives and takes away.

Chorus:
And I'll praise you in this storm
and I will lift my hands
for You are who You are
no matter where I am
and every tear I've cried
You hold in your hand
You never left my side
and though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm

I remember when I stumbled in the wind
You heard my cry to You
and raised me up again
my strength is almost gone how can I carry on
if I can't find You
and as the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain
"I'm with you"
and as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise
the God who gives and takes away

Chorus

I lift my eyes onto the hills
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth
I lift my eyes onto the hills
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth

Tuesday, October 2, 2007

June 5 save the date

Class of 2008
GRADUATION
Thursday, June 5th
3:00 PM Siegel Center
Richmond, Virginia

Monday, September 24, 2007

So I wait for you

Hungry, I come to you for I know you satisfy
I am empty, but I know Your love does not run dry
And so I wait for You so I wait for You

I'm falling on my knees
Offering all of me
Jesus, You're all this heart is living for

Broken, I run to You for Your arms are open wide
I am weary, but I know Your touch restores my life
And so I wait for You so I wait for You

Sunday, September 23, 2007

I'm in Better Hands now

Chapter 38 In Better Hands now

In Better Hands
by Natalie Grant

It's hard to stand
On shifting sand
It's hard to shine
In the shadows of the night
You can't be free
If you don't reach for help
And you can't love
If you don't love yourself

But there is hope when your faith runs out
Cause I'm in better hands now

It's like the sun is shining when the rain is pouring down
It's like my soul is flying though my feet are on the ground
Take this heart of mine
There's no doubt
I'm in better hands now

I am strong 
All because of you
I stand in awe 
Of every mountain that you move
I am changed
Yesterday is gone
I am safe
From this moment on 

There's no fear when the night comes round
I'm in better hands now

It's like the sun is shining when the rain is pouring down
It's like my soul is flying though my feet are on the ground
Take this heart of mine
There's no doubt
I'm in better hands now

It's like the sun is shining when the rain is pouring down
It's like my soul is flying though my feet are on the ground
It's like the world is silent though I know it isn't true
It's like the breath of Jesus he's right here in this room
So take this heart of mine
There's no doubt
I'm in better hands now

Saturday, September 22, 2007

Becca orders class ring

It is a beautiful Imperial cut Ruby on ultradium with a cross on one side and an eagle on the other. Comes in December 6.

Breathe

This is the air I breathe
This is the air I breathe
Your holy presence living in me

This is my daily bread
This is my daily bread
Your very word spoken to me

And I I'm desperate for you
And I I'm I'm lost without you

This is the air I breathe
This is the air I breathe
Your holy presence living in me

This is my daily bread
this is my daily bread
your very word spoken to me

And I'm, I'm desperate for you
And I'm, I'm lost without you

And I'm desperate for you
And I'm, I'm lost without you.

I'm lost without you.

I'm lost without you.

I'm desperate for you.

(Cry out to live)

I'm desperate for you..

I'm lost, I'm lost, I'm lost without you..
I'm lost without you

I'm desperate for you

(pianospill)

(How many of you are hungry for God?)

(I want more of them. who wants to .. to open up?)

Who am I?

Who am I? Casting crowns
That the Lord of all the earth,
Would care to know my name,
Would care to feel my hurt.
Who am I?
That the bright and morning star,
Would choose to light thjavascript:void(0)e way,
For my ever wandering heart.

Bridge:
Not because of who I am,
But because of what you've done.
Not because of what I've done,
But because of who you are.

Chorus:
I am a flower quickly fading,
Here today and gone tomorrow,
A wave tossed in the ocean,
A vapor in the wind.
Still you hear me when I'm calling,
Lord, you catch me when I'm falling,
And you've told me who I am.
I am yours.
I am yours.

Who am I?
That the eyes that see my sin
Would look on me with love
And watch me rise again.
Who am I?
That the voice that calmed the sea,
Would call out through the rain,
And calm the storm in me.

Not because of who I am,
But because of what you've done.
Not because of what I've done,
But because of who you are.


I am a flower quickly fading,
Here today and gone tomorrow,
A wave tossed in the ocean,
A vapor in the wind.
Still you hear me when I'm calling,
Lord, you catch me when I'm falling,
And you've told me who I am.
I am yours.

Not because of who I am,
But because of what you've done.
Not because of what I've done,
But because of who you are.


I am a flower quickly fading,
Here today and gone tomorrow,
A wave tossed in the ocean,
A vapor in the wind.
Still you hear me when I'm calling,
Lord, you catch me when I'm falling,
And you've told me who I am.
I am yours.
I am yours.

I am yours.

Whom shall I fear?
Whom shall I fear?
'Cause I am yours.
I am yours.
I am yours.

Thursday, September 20, 2007

web cam

http://www.virginia.edu/cgi-local/rcamcgi

Sunday, September 16, 2007

It is our light not our darkness that most frightens us

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others. by Marianne Williamson

Friday, September 14, 2007

19 things to say to children

NINETEEN SOMETHINGS TO SAY TO CHILDREN

1. I love you! There is nothing that will make me stop loving you. Nothing
you could do or say or think will ever change that.

2. You are amazing! I look at you with wonder! Not just at what you can do,
but who you are. There is no one like you. No one!

3. It's all right to cry. People cry for all kinds of reasons: when they
are hurt, sad, glad, or worried; when they are angry, afraid, or lonely.
Big people cry too. I do.

4. You've made a mistake. That was wrong. People make mistakes. I do. Is
it something we can fix? What can we do? It's all over. You can start
fresh. I know you are sorry. I forgive you.

5. You did the right thing. That was scary or hard. Even though it wasn't
easy, you did it. I am proud of you; you should be too.

6. I'm sorry. Forgive me. I made a mistake.

7. You can change your mind. It's good to decide, but it is also fine to
change.

8. What a great idea! You were really thinking! How did you come up with
that? Tell me more. Your mind is clever!

9. That was kind. You did something helpful and thoughtful for that person.
That must make you feel good inside. Thank you!

10. I have a surprise for you. It's not your birthday. It's for no reason
at all. Just a surprise, a little one, but a surprise.

11. I can wait. We have time. You don't have to hurry this time.

12. What would you like to do? It's your turn to pick. You have great
ideas. It's important to follow your special interests.

13. Tell me about it. I'd like to hear more. And then what happened? I'll
listen.

14. I'm right here. I won't leave without saying good-bye. I am watching
you. I am listening to you.

15. Please and Thank You. These are important words. If I forget to use
them, will you remind me?

16. I missed you. I think about you when we are not together!

17. Just try. A little bit. One taste, one step. You might like it. Let's
see. I'll help you if you need it. I think you can do it.

18. I'll help you. I heard you call me, here I am. How can I help you? If we
both work together, we can get this done. I know you can do it by yourself,
but I'm glad to help since you asked.

19. What do you wish for? Even if it's not yet time for birthday candles
and we don't have a wishbone, it's still fun to hear about what you wish
for, hope for, and dream about

Tuesday, September 4, 2007

Friday, August 17, 2007

Do it anyway

The Paradoxical Commandments
by Dr. Kent M. Keith

People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered.
Love them anyway.

If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives.
Do good anyway.

If you are successful, you will win false friends and true enemies.
Succeed anyway.

The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow.
Do good anyway.

Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable.
Be honest and frank anyway.

The biggest men and women with the biggest ideas can be shot down by the smallest men and women with the smallest minds.
Think big anyway.

People favor underdogs but follow only top dogs.
Fight for a few underdogs anyway.

What you spend years building may be destroyed overnight.
Build anyway.

People really need help but may attack you if you do help them.
Help people anyway.

Give the world the best you have and you'll get kicked in the teeth.
Give the world the best you have anyway.

© Copyright Kent M. Keith 1968, renewed 2001

Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Thursday, July 12, 2007

Aboriginal people and culture

The Kaurna (pronounced "Garner" or "Gowna") people are a group of Indigenous Australians whose traditional lands lie in and around the Adelaide Plains of South Australia. Kaurna language is the spoken language of the Kaurna people.

Kaurna culture The Dreaming story of the Land...

Living Kaurna Cultural Centre
Purrunna Kaurna Munaintya Wodli
"Yaintya trukkungga ngadlu, Kaurna meyunna, ngadluko perko yertaunangko warrabandi. Ngadlu kumangka towillilla manko mankorendi Munaintya purruttiappitti purtititya.
In this centre we, Kaurna people, tell our stories from the land. We assemble together in the spirit in order to celebrate renewal of the Dreaming."

Over eons of time, the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains have gathered at Warriparinga. The Living Kaurna Cultural Centre was built here to ensure that Kaurna culture, and the Dreaming Story of the Land, is passed on from generation to generation.

Visitors from the wider community and tourists are also very welcome to come and learn about Kaurna culture and share in the special environment of peace that exists at Warriparinga. All visitors are invited here in a spirit of humanity, and are asked to respect Kaurna cultural protocols when they visit the Centre

Matt flies to Adelaide Saturday

Matt flies to Adelaide for a tour of the city,
and a full tour of the Aboriginal museum. Monday after breakfast he’ll travel to a local high school for an orientation to Australia’s educational
system and observe classes. It’s winter in Australia, so
students are not on holiday. At the end of the school
day he’ll meet his host families and return home with
them for dinner and the evening.

Matt Crosses International Date Line


Matt loses a day as he crossed the International Date line into Australia.
He arrived in Sydney early WEDNESDAY morning and travelled to “The Rocks” for a walking tour of Sydney’s famous harbor.
THURSDAY After breakfast, he went off to Sydney’s bustling commercial
district to participate in a forum on
Australia’s economic and political structure, to learn
how this continental nation has emerged as a leading
force in the Pacific region. Lunch in Chinatown was
be followed by a harbor cruise, including a stop at the
world famous Manly Beach. After dinner he enjoyed Sydney
by night as they drove to Darling Harbour and across the
Sydney Harbour Bridge.
FRIDAY
After breakfast, he will visit a local university and meet
with a leading ecology expert who will explain the
importance of Australia’s biodiversity. He will take a guided tour of Sydney’s landmark Opera House and visited the Koala Park.

http://www.csu.edu.au/australia/images/flag.gif

Friday, June 15, 2007

Day Shelter!

Tom Shadyac returned for the local premiere of his newest movie, “Evan Almighty.”
The Charlottesville premiere, held at the Paramount Theater, also honored Shadyac’s work with the First Street Church Project “I didn’t want to pillage the community,” Shadyac said, referring to how movies bring a cast and equipment into an area, and “then split.”

COMPASS, the organization that will run the day shelter at the First Christian Church on West Market Street, wanted to form a shelter but did not have a building. Through the Virginia Organizing Project, Shadyac discovered COMPASS’s need.

Daily Progress

Sunday, June 10, 2007

Sunday, June 3, 2007

Monday, May 28, 2007

trace your DNA

http://www.dnaancestryproject.com/

Africa

So far, Joburg is fantastic.
Room with a view....http://www.guestnet.co.za/gp/withview/withview.htm

Last night we had a private concert with Vusi in his backyard. Will send picture.
Vusi is international star who did the A Mandela album.. he does that new song Weeping with Josh Groban.

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

My true blues:

wikipedia, zune, bose, africa, song of solomon, obx, prius, jacuzzi, blogs, rooster, dansko, robert, the farm, hostas, buddy, willard, southwest va, policy, prodigal summer, brothers and sisters, larry king, THIRD DAY, usem, polka dots, Jessica, Emily, Matt, Becca, Nic, Jonathan, UVA, Pav VIII, Rotunda, State capitol, vespa, friends, wine, pastapennepinenutssundriedtomatoegarliccheesebread, wippit good and if anyone ever tells you smart is over-rated, it is because they are pretty dumb. Red wine and Tom Leonards fillets. Cursillo: Sweet sweet spirit. Amazing Grace, Prayer for the children, Hullabahoos, Dave, Soccer, Calif tortilla, Paul, RBC, Portico, Carme and Spencer, Cousins, Mimi and Papa, Aunts and uncles, blue sky and green grasses, cranberry and vodka, Della, OASS, SON, freshly cut grass, macbook pro.. need I say more?

EMILY AND DJK leave for Paris, Rome and Barcelona

http://djkenfeurope.blogspot.com/

Sunday, May 13, 2007

Sunday, May 6, 2007

Hold August 11-17 for another great beach week!

We will be at Andy's! Hope Chip and Lauren can come to dinner? Robert will bring his boat. Maybe Kim and Indy can come down? We also have tickets to Dave Matthews on Wednesday that week. Great way to send the summer session and get ready for Fall.

Sarah Farrell new Blog for 2007: South Africa May 25- June 2

Sarah Farrell new Blog for 2007: South Africa May 25- June 2

Saturday, May 5, 2007

Jonathan nominated most likely to be in the General Assembly




Can't you see DJK HERE!!

Emily is 20!


We had a wonderful dinner at Monsoon!

Wednesday, May 2, 2007

matt wants bowflex for birthday

Mothers Day Tradition

Should we continue our tradition for mothers day? imax and state capital?

Happy May Birthdays

Happy Birthday!

Grandpa May 3
Emily May 5
Cody May 6
Jessica May 20
Matt May 30

Lena and Miles have new baby!


Lena had another beautiful baby girl on Saturday, April 7th. Mia Victoria weighed in at 9 lbs!! Kristina is proud big sister.

Virginia Association of Colleges of Nursing elects new President


VACN elects Sarah Farrell as President.

Emily elected officer in Honor Society

Phi Eta Sigma elects Emily Farrell to executive board.

The Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society awards outstanding academic achievement. Annually, the society holds an induction ceremony to welcome new members. Furthermore, PES is involved in community service, holding book drives, organizing tutoring programs, and raising funds for worthy causes.

Saturday, April 28, 2007

South Africa May 25- June 2

Back to Africa with Becca this time.

Godwin Wins Local Tournament

Becca played at 10, 2 and 4. WON!!

Becca is confirmed by Bishop Jones


Defend O Lord, your servant Becca with your heavenly grace. that she may continue yours forever, and daily increase in your Holy Spirit more and more, until she comes to your everlasting kingdom!

Tuesday, April 17, 2007

I lead School in prayer of the children and Virginia Tech

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPiXxy3D2nI

Wednesday, April 11, 2007

matt goes to boulder/ no sunscreen!

happy easter



Everyone is home for Easter Services!

Becca spends week at Myrtle with friends

http://www.condolux.net/baywatch/baywatch.html

Thursday, April 5, 2007

EMILY RUNS 10 miler in less than 8 min miles

http://www.photoreflect.com:80/scripts/prsm.dll?eventorder?photo=05P3003J000147&start=0&album=0&adjust=-1

Monday, April 2, 2007

Sunday, April 1, 2007

Matt gets a real job

California Tortilla




http://californiatortilla.com/about.html?n

Friday, March 30, 2007

Grateful Heart

"For I know the plans I have for you,"
declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Jeremiah 29:11

Jessica & Nic get Abbey

new countertops


Price club comes through again!

Mimi is home

RecoHeart Attack Warning Signs


Symptoms of a Heart Attack

Pressure, fullness, tightness, or pain in your chest, lasting 5 minutes or longer.

Constant indigestion-like discomfort.

Chest pain that moves to your shoulders, arms, neck, jaw, or back.

Lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting, sweating, or a sick stomach.

Unexplained shortness of breath.

Unexplained anxiety, weakness, or tiredness.

Palpitations, a cold sweat, or pale skin.
Not everyone will have the classic symptoms. For some people, a heart attack feels like a burning sensation, similar to indigestion or heartburn, and the pain may be in only a small area of the chest. Some patients may not feel anything at all.

Heart attack symptoms in women may be different from those experienced by men. Many women who have a heart attack do not know it. Women tend to feel a burning sensation in their upper abdomen and may experience lightheadedness, an upset stomach, and sweating. Because they may not feel the typical pain in the left half of their chest, many women may ignore symptoms that indicate they are having a heart attack.

Many people put off getting the care that could save their lives because they think that these signs (also called heart attack symptoms) do not mean a heart attack. Although chest pain is usually the most common sign, some people have heart attacks without having chest pain. That is why it is important to be aware of the other warning signs. Anyone who has any of these signs for 5 minutes or longer should see a doctor right away. Call an ambulance (dial 911) or have someone drive you to the nearest hospital emergency room. Do not drive yourself to the emergency room. If you are having a heart attack, driving could be dangerous to you and others.



vering from a Myocardial infarction

Wednesday, March 28, 2007

Friday, March 16, 2007

Wednesday, February 28, 2007

family Meals

do it


Family Meals

I am a strong believer in family meals.
I think my kids just took them for granted.
When I had four kids and worked in a city an hour away and they were involved in soccer and after school activities, we still had family meals. Everyone has to eat. So sometimes we ate at 4:30 and sometimes at 7:30. But we all ate together. No fast food, except maybe a subway for the kid coming back from Soccer at 9 pm.

Family Meals: strong value, do it.

cousins