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It's beautiful outside! On lunch my co-workers and I were talking about playing hooky this afternoon. Also this morning Dr. Kuball was joking about not feeling well, just so he could go play some golf ( that would cure everything). So life is such a blessing. I think when I get out of here I will go home, wash my car, practice music for Sabbath, think about packing for North Carolina, get ready for my weekend guests, right my grocery list, and who knows what else... oh finish the laundry. So now that you know everything I am going to do, I guess I can publish the post. Have a HAPPY HAPPY SABBATH!

HEADLINE OF THE MONTH

Today the 27th day of March, year 2006, Melanie Christine Towar paid off the loan on her 2003 Saturn Vue. This was 1 1/2 years prior to the actual date that the last installment was due. Let's see what she had to say about it. " Praise God! I thank Him for blessing me and providing for me." We're glad to be able to bring you great news like this most days...well maybe not big news but at least it's fairly interesting, hopefully.

Wingding translation has been provided for your convenience.

Today the 27th day of March, year 2006, Melanie Christine Towar paid off the loan on her 2003 Saturn Vue. This was 1 1/2 years prior to the actual date that the last installment was due. Let's see what she ah to say about it. "Praise God! I thank Him for blessing me and providing for me." We're happy to be ale to bring you great news like this most days...well maybe not big news but at least it's fairly interesting, hopefully.

Cat Knit

So last night I decided to start knitting something new. I bought the yarn when my friend Gina was here a few months ago. I believe that even though it feels like a soft wool that it's mostly acrylic. That is for those of you who are really into knitting. Anyways, the other hygienist at work is knitting this cool scarf with pom-poms so I took that idea and started my own. Then when I got as far along as the picture shows, I started thinking about how much more I have to do. Well, I'm not sure if I will ever see the finished product especially since winter is over and I don't feel like knitting anymore. Who knows, I might get a notion on some rainy day to pick it back up again. But for now, it might get neglected. As expected, in the course of my evening my little cat friend came for a visit. She is so nice. I know that I have told some of you that she knows not to go past the line in the kitchen. Further more her visits are usually for 10 minutes at the most. Anyways, so when she tries to cross this tile line in the kitchen all I have to do is look or clap at her and she runs towards the door. I have also found out that she only likes cat food, any kind, but not my food. The main reason she likes to visit is for a pat on the head and to play on the back rug. Then out the door she goes... a happy cat.

noteworthy eight

1. Friday night I enjoyed attending the Shawn Boonstra satelite program. The topic: The Time of the End.
2. Sabbath lunch brought two cousins and many friends for a yummy potluck at my house.
3. Sabbath evening there was a vespers at my church about JOY. I dressed up like a Malagasy and shared the joy of how God used me in Madagascar last May.
4. Saturday night my car keys were stolen...at the church...sketchy. Don't worry though, I found them.
5. Sunday I started raking my yard, but it still needs a lot of help. My tulips are 6 inches above ground.
6. I also went out to eat with Lety and Stasi at Chan's Garden. Yum.
7. Today I think my last patient should have had a blood transfusion after all the bleeding. The reason: It's been 10 years since her last visit... she has Generalized to Advanced Periodontitis.
8.This morning I read some neat things about fear. It's evident that if we fear man, we will respond incorrectly, but when we fear God our responses will be based on love and acceptance. Praise God for this reminder to my heart today.

Thailand

The is my friend Melissa. She and her husband are missionaries with AFM in Thailand. The cute little boy in the middle is their son Aaron. He is super energetic and really sweet especially when he speaks Thai. By the way, one time he tried to hug a good looking water buffalo and soon found himself swinging from the buffalos neck. Another fun story was when Melissa was trying to chase the village chickens out of the house. That didn't work, so she decided to ask the locals how to get the chickens out of the house without pooping everywhere. They told her to simply call them out. Fancy that! And it worked too. It's been so awesome to talk with Melissa and Brian about their experiences there and what God is doing through them.

Primavera

Last year I had the priveledge of watching a cardinal family grow. I wasn't sure at first what kind of birds had built this nest but I soon found out. My old house was out in the country where I had a bush right by my front door. Each morning as I left, the female cardinal would fly away. I felt a little bad for her because she had built her nest while I was on vacation. So I'm sure that she thought her spot was safe and far from strange people coming and going. It wasn't long before there was one egg in the nest, then there were two and the next day three. Wow! I was in for a real treat, watching all this take place. I noticed the faithfulness of both the female and male cardinals at keeping those eggs warm, and when the day came that they hatched, those parents were super busy. They were continuously flying to get food, and they were both involved. The lessons I learned will never be forgotten. Unfortunately, I never had the chance to watch the little birds leave the nest because I left for Madagascar. However, about the time I left they were definitely filling up that nest. When I returned I peered into the nest...empty. It was a lonely feeling. They had really filled my spring with action. Maybe this year there will be new life around my house again. I don't have any big bushes for nests and I haven't even noticed any cardinals flying around, but I know that I am already watching all my tulips pop out of the ground. It's exciting to feel warmer temperatures and know that spring is coming. Actually the official date is not far away and even if we still get some more snow, I know spring will still come.

Too Much Potato Soup

Two days ago I was driving to Apple Valley from the Lamson Health Club and I was going about 29 mph. Maybe some of you realize it, but the veggie cops from Andrews really thrive on being really ummm, how should I put this, picky?! So as I was approaching the entrance to Apple Valley this cop, who was driving towards me, put his lights on. Just wonderful, I thought. But as soon as he passed by me, he turned them back off. Wow. I hope he could feel the power watching me touch my brakes. "That's all it took", He must have thought. Needless to say, I was glad not to be bothered more than that.

Last Sunday I was wondering what to do with myself, so I decided to make a huge pot of potato soup. I mean, it was a lot of soup and I was already kind of dreading the fact that I would be eating it all week long. Oh well, as least it was good for me. Thankfully some friends joined me for supper that night. How special, and that helped with the soup problem. Then last night two other friends came over and guess what they got to eat?!! Potato soup. So now I only have 1 serving left. Wow! I think God knew why I was making so much soup, and I was happy to share it.

Enamel

Good Morning Sunshine! This is me arriving at work wearing a hat that my friend Elizabeth gave me for Christmas. I was curious if I could successfully take a picture holding the camera out. It worked. So today I have seen four patients, and then it was my turn to get my teeth cleaned. Time goes by so fast and it was August last time I was in the hot seat. It's funny what people do to try and trick their hygienist into thinking that they have been flossing, brushing and rinsing everyday, 10 times a day, just to be told that they have gum problems. OUCH! It's true though, they think the day before they can floss and brush really well and everything will look great. wow! So anyways, I did it too. I was in my operatory brushing really good, flossing perfectly, but then 5 minutes before my appointment I snatched some of the quick bread that Connie brought in. Opps. Then I remembered that I was supposed to be in the dental chair. Oh well, it was fun and I did have healthy tissue because of what I do on a regular basis...floss, brush...umm...smile! Jeannine also removed some cement that was still on my teeth from orthodontics. As you can tell, the patient (me) is very relaxed. She is confident that her gums are healthy except between #13 and #14 where there was found to be a slight, very slight amount of localized gingivitis. So I will concentrate to destroy all those plaque bugs ASAP! Well, this has been my day so far. Three more patients will bring my day to a close, at least here. By the way, the sun is out. Praise God! I truly needed it and I am also thankful for the Son of Righteousness who shines...I pray through me today.

The all famous Guest Wall

When I first bought my house back in August, the kitchen was not yet painted. So since my family was coming that weekend I decided to write them a welcome message on the kitchen wall. Well, that has developed into what I call my guest wall. I haven't counted the signatures but there are many. One in particular is from my brother-in-law, Christian. It's funny because people who have signed the wall usually check later to see new names or add a picture or something to their own. There are also some really nice messages that remind me of good times and friendship. So it's been fun and there is still room for more signatures. I don't ever plan to paint that part of the kitchen, because it's true that sometimes I just look there and remember how God has blessed me with friends and family.