2025… A year full of trials, triumphs and endless prayer. Shortly after my previous post in March, my mom broke her shoulder falling out of a car. Several weeks later, I flew to Wisconsin to help her adjust coming home from a rehabilitation center. A day after I returned home back in New Mexico, myContinue reading “a silent note”
Author Archives: Jeweliah
More Snow
We woke up to a blanket of white fluff. About 3 inches of snow fell overnight. The kids enjoyed playing in the snow but it disappeared as quickly as it arrived.
white christmas
A Christmas wish was granted. We woke up to high winds on Christmas morn. Then big white fluffy snowflakes filled the air. We entered a miniature blizzard on our drive to church. At the end of our worship service, most of the snow disappeared and the sky was full of sunshine.
farewell | hello
As we end this calendar year, we reflect on the blessings of life in Alaska and now the Four Corners. We deeply miss our friends and adventures in Alaska while at the same time love getting to know new faces & places in New Mexico. Kindness and love from our mission team, members of ourContinue reading “farewell | hello”
outreach counselor
Missionary Nate was installed as Outreach Counselor for Native Christian Network at Christ the Rock in Farmington, New Mexico on November 24th. It was a tremendous blessing that Nate’s dad could attend and preach for this special service. As a family we look forward to partnering with members of Christ the Rock Lutheran Church, withContinue reading “outreach counselor”
bunny on the move
How do you move a bunny cross-country from Anchorage, Alaska to Farmington, New Mexico? After looking into several options and conversations with our vet and bun circle, we chose the best option for our family, fly in the sky. Our daughter participated in an amazing Bunny Bonanza Camp at The Workshop, an amazing community center.Continue reading “bunny on the move”
cross reference
Our family read tonight’s devotion from the advent devotional book called Glory in his Grasp, provided by Martin Luther College. Tonight’s reading started with a reference to the classic novel, Where the Red Fern Grows. As my husband read the first sentence of the devotion, our 4th grader jumped with excitement. She is currently readingContinue reading “cross reference”
giving thanks
Countless blessings in timeless places fill our hearts! This week we had family visit from Arizona & Colorado. Our hearts and house were full. May you have a blessed Thanksgiving today & every moment that follows.
snow falling in the desert
Last night’s forecast: “Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches, except 5 to 12 inches above 6000 feet.” We were hoping to wake up to piles of snow. Instead, two inches of snow welcomed our day along with a 2-hour school delay! We’ll take it! The kids ate breakfast in aContinue reading “snow falling in the desert”
graupel
Today’s cloudy skies offered high wind, thunder, lighting, and white icy flakes with rays of sunshine. At first glance, we thought it was snowing! Then we realized it was snowflakes coated with a layer of ice, know as Graupel. It’s typically white and opaque. It’s also small, soft and can fall apart easily. We turnedContinue reading “graupel”
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