Evalin Ruth Hackbarth

We welcomed into the world, Evalin Ruth Hackbarth, our 4th granddaughter on Friday, October 9. She has had some issues with fluid in her lungs and a collapsed lung, or pneumothorax, (collection of air in the space around the lungs.) Mommy, Hannah, was released from the hospital on Sunday morning and was able to hold Evaline for the first time today (Sunday). She appears to be improving everyday.

Hackbarths at family wedding

 

Goal of a godly woman

A colleague at Bethel posted this video as a tribute to his wife. This video was at Ruth Graham's funeral. As a mother, wife, teacher, this is my prayer......

Fernando Ortega - "Give Me Jesus" from Adamson.TV on Vimeo.

To Nathan, Hannah, Trevor and Jeremy

Lately, I've heard a song on the radio as I drive to work everyday. The words express what I would say to my children. Especially my two unmarried sons as they journey through each day. The song is by the Sidewalk Prophets, "The words I would say"
Three in the morning,
And I'm still awake,
So I picked up a pen and a page,
And I started writing,
Just what I'd say,
If we were face to face,
I'd tell you just what you mean to me,
I'd tell you these simple truths,

Be strong in the Lord and,
Never give up hope,
You're going to do great things,
I already know,
God's got His hand on you so,
Don't live life in fear,
Forgive and forget,
But don't forget why you're here,
Take your time and pray,
These are the words I would say,

Last time we spoke,
You said you were hurting,
And I felt your pain in my heart,
I want to tell you,
That I keep on praying,
Love will find you where you are,
I know cause I've already been there,
So please hear these simple truths,

From one simple life to another,
I will say,
Come find peace in the Father,

Be strong in the Lord and,
Never give up hope,
You're going to do great things,
I already know,
God's got His hand on you so,
Don't live life in fear,
Forgive and forget,
But don't forget why you're here,
Take your time and pray,
Thank God for each day,
His love will find a way,
These are the words I would say

This song is really a prayer and a reminder to live each day to the fullest and don’t be afraid to share Christ, because He is love.

Thinking about parenting.......grandparenting.....

I think grown-ups just act like they know what they're doing" -
Who else but our little hero, Calvin
Parenting is a life-long process.....I wish there was a qualifying exam?! Would we do a better job??

Welcome to our first grandson!!

Welcome to our world baby Brenden!! This picture was taken when he is just a few minutes old. Under his hat is a head of dark hair. He is fascinated to see his mommy after only hearing her voice the past few months. As a mom, I had 3 sons & 1 daughter; as a grammie I now have the privilege of having 3 granddaughters and 1 grandson. In October, Hannah will add to the mix with another girl. Josh will have his hands full with a house of girls!!! Being a grammie is the best job in the world!!!

Example of children & podcasting

Some of the work I do is to encourage and pass along teaching ideas to incorporate new technologies in the classroom. Students are now writing/creating the web. This was a beautiful video I came across to show how children enjoy sharing on the web.