Finishing Fence

Finally!

Mike and I are excited to say we are having a privacy fence installed!

Diagnosis

Today Mike went to Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. He does have trigeminal neuralgia. The doctor explained that he was born with this condition. For now medication is the first line of defense. He is also scheduled for a MRI to make sure nothing else is going on. The MRI is at 2:00 CST. We will get the results of the MRI on Monday. Below is a website to better explain this disorder.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001751/

40 Days

It never hurts to let something go during this season we call Lent.  This season I will be blogging more and refraining from Facebook.  I am not on Facebook a lot but it is a great way to be in touch.  But, for now, I am going to blog from time to time (either here or on on All Things New).  So if you want to keep up on what is happening…here are 3 ways to do so in the next 40 days….

@rita215 on Twitter

 http://ritacline.wordpress.com/

Any blogs will automatically go to Facebook.

Bookmark these pages to stay in touch if you wish.

Blessings!

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Feb 15 I celebrated another birthday. Mike took the day off of work. I had a white chocolate mocha and a birthday cake pop from Starbucks. The cake pop was delicious! We went to lunch with my sister and I received all 3 books of the Hunger Games series! Now I just have to find time to read….welcome to another year….I am thankful for another year to be used by God…I am grateful for life.

Jeremiah 29:1-14

Pastor Daniel Edwards preached this message on 1/8/12 (pm service). I am still thinking about this message…sometimes we can get so wrapped up in our individual lives that we forget there is a city out there. We pray for many, many things but do we pray for our cities in which we live? When we pray for our cities we are remembering others…and not merely ourselves. Furthermore, be salt and light in your city. Be present while the day is still called today. Heaven is going to be beyond our wildest imagination but let us focus on the here and now. When you look through the Bible Jesus was completely present and mindful of His time on earth. He remained focused on cities and people even though He was aware of the end. He taught. He healed. He loved. He prayed. I love that He is our greatest example of being among others and living life to full potential. May we follow His example and be the same. Pray for your city, seek peace and remember to be a part of your city; we are not home yet.

~ Live among the people (v 5)
–>build homes
–>have children
–>build a life

~ Seek the peace of the city (v 7)
–>seek to do good in that city
–>live for the benefit of the city you live in
–>we can become unfamiliar with our city if we only focus on our church friends/family.
–>pray for your city

~ Don’t listen to prophets that are untrue (v 8)
–>Test all things spoken against God’s Word.

~ We are not home yet! (v 11)
–>Pray for the welfare and peace for our city.
–>This is our temporary home. However, while we are here we need to be here.

Past and Present

Fall 2011

During the end of November we moved into our home. We love it!! The home is all one level. 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths. 2,396 square feet. There are several updates and the home has character. It is also a split bedroom design which also appealed to me. There are skylights and vaulted ceilings. My kitchen is amazing. Granite, goose neck faucet and deep sinks. Even the bathrooms have goose neck faucets that move. Can you tell that I love my new home? We have a large walk in closet and private full master bath with double sinks…I love it! We thank God every day for our home. Such a blessing.

We decorated for Christmas. Stockings hung on the fireplace. Oh…yes…we have a gorgeous fireplace It is a gas fireplace which we are very happy with. A few lights decorated the outside. The tree went up too.

After the new year the tree came down and we are finishing unpacking the rest of our belongings.

This sums up October 2011-right now.

Moving Timeline

We packed and moved out of 1101 S. Lombard 10/28/11.

We closed on our Lombard property 11/4/11.

We closed on out new home 11/17/11.

We received the keys a little after 9 am Saturday 11/19/11. And moving in began!!

We are currently unpacking and settling in. Christmas decor is up too!

Every day is busy but we love our new home.

We have moved!

515 Barkley Court

Evansville, IN 47711

Summer 2011

It has been the hottest summer!  Couple heat and humidity…yikes!  But I love where we live.

VBS

I had so much fun!  My kids were awesome!  They learned “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands”  They were so cute doing the motions!  I miss having Aiden but he has moved up and is doing well!  The kids learned that there are no limits with God.  Cool stuff!  They looked forward to craft time every day!  I am thankful the crafts were simple…LOL.  Kids learn and retain so much even at the ages of 2-4!  I am truly blessed to be able to teach them!  A huge thank you to Pastor Daniel, Nicole and all of the children’s families for providing a place for them!  I love watching their growth.  God is sooo good!  I am so thankful for my years in college.  I also got to spend the week with Mikayla and Hunter.  Love, love, love them!

Vacation

VBS ended on the 15th of July.  EARLY the following morning begins our trip to Washington DC!  We had so much fun on our trip!  I love history.  I loved taking classes in high school and college….american history, biblical history…I loved it all!  I remember telling my parents throughout college the different things I would learn.  The Bible truly came alive to me during history….loved every minute!  American history….to walk where so many have gone before….Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Lincoln…as you know the list is endless!  I was able to see the Declaration of Independence (so faded you really do not see a lot but it is there) and Constitution.  I also saw the Bill of Rights.  I saw Thomas Jefferson’s library.  I saw DC at night.  I saw the Capitol.  I saw the exterior of the White House….we saw the monuments. I saw Mount Vernon. I saw Gettysburg (not in entirety).  Each day my mind was so full….but I loved it!  We walked everywhere in 100 degree plus heat!  We rode the metro.  Here is my twitter feed:

July 16

On the road. Washington DC bound! Yay for vacation!!!

Tunnels are so cool…

Landscape is beautiful. (sorry Indiana…corn fields are not scenic) #fb

Four more hours!!!!! #fb

Passed a Christmas tree farm.

One more hour til we reach Alexandria…that is where our hotel is…#fb

Did not have cell phone service for a few hours…

 

Hello Washington DC! #fb

July 17

Going to Mt. Vernon…i love history! #fb

Getting ready to enter Mt Vernon!!! #fb

Civil War tour at Mt Vernon at 3:30 et #fb

Eating at the Mt Vernon Inn before the Civil War tour. #fb

My chilled strawberry soup was delicious!!! #fb

So, Joan fed this squirrel part of her granola bar. It was really close to us. It ate the granola. #fb

Mount Vernon was awesome!!! #fb

Saw the capital and a glimpse of the White House. #fb

The Lincoln Memorial is HUGE! #fb

July 18

Headed to the National Archives and Library of Congress today. #fb

At the National Archives!!! #fb

 

Lookimg at decleration of independence, constitution and bill of rights….all originals. Cool!

That was phenomenal! Constitution is gigantic!!! #fb

The Declaration of Independence is so faded you really do not see much. #fb

Saw the original homestead form of the Ingalls and Wilder families. #fb

Decided to conquer one section of DC at a time. At the natn’l history museum #fb

Loving the national american history smithsonian!!! #fb

What a fun day!! Saw the ruby red slippers and the original muppett puppets! #fb

Wow. We made it through 2 places today! National Archives and Smithsonian American History. Loving it!! #fb

July 19

Going to see monuments, memorials and the White House (exterior) #fb

I’m at White House Visitor Center (1450 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, at 14th St NW, Washington) http://4sq.com/osBjUL

I’m at Washington Monument (100 15th St NW, btwn Constitution Ave. NW & Independence Ave. SW, Washington) w/ 2 others http://4sq.com/nHhGGF19 Jul

I’m at Lincoln Memorial (Lincoln Memoral Cir SW, Washington) http://4sq.com/qZYLXw

Getting ready to walk to the White House #fb

Saw the White House and Washington Monument #fb

Getting ready to begin the climb up the Lincoln Memorial! #fb

The reflecting pool is no longer at the Lincoln Memorial. Just dirt. #fb

Washington Dc — beautiful at night. #fb

July 20

At the metro heading to the zoo. #fb

There is a large family on the train having a family reunion today in DC. How fun!! They are having fun on the train sweet. #fb

A mom just asked her boy “Are you ready to blow this popsicle scene?” huh? #nationalzoo

OBSERVATION: children in strollers not crying. Children with no strollers – screaming and angry #nationalzoo #fb

The real zoo is outside the exhibits. People!! Lol!! #nationalzoo

Heading to Dupont Circle…going to eat. #fb

In Georgetown. #fb

Heading to Arlington Cemetary. #fb

At Union Station. #fb

Seeing more memorials tonight in DC! #fb

July 21

Definitely coming back to air and space smithsonian #fb
At the air and space smithsonian. Coming back to this one tomorrow. Neat!! #fb
Went to american indian smithsonian. #fb
Went to national botanical gardens #fb
Getting ready to tour the US Capitol!!!! #fb
The tour of the Capitol was AWESOME!! #fb
Arlington Cemetary…it goes as far as the eye can see…so many gave their lives to protect the freedom of America #fb
I’m at Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum (6th St & Independence Ave SW, Washington) http://4sq.com/qOAjce
I’m at Library of Congress (101 Independence Ave SE, Independence Ave, Washington) http://4sq.com/qRHo6X
I’m at Capitol Visitors Center (US Capitol Building, East Capitol Street, NE & First Street, NE, Washington) http://4sq.com/oDcNf0
Headed to Library of Congress!! #fb
Hot and humid in DC…heat wave has arrived #fb
Stepping into library of congress now #fb
Just saw Thomas Jefferson’s actual library!!!! Wow! #fb
Saw the reading room at the Library of Congress #fb
Now walking to the capital visitors center #fb
Captured a picture of the WWII Memorial and Lincoln Memorial last night. NEAT!! #fb
Shoes are off! What a fun and packed day!

Jul 22

Going to the Art Smithsonian. #fb

Going to be even hotter and extremely humid…more than yesterday. Crazy summer heat!!

Security everywhere. Mike has had to remove his belt and shoes at some checkpoints.

Met a painter in the art smithsonian who was actually painting! AWESOME! #fb

Mike and i are gonna sight see some other things in DC…

Saw the Pentagon Memorial #fb

 

Jul 23

 

Heading to Gettysburg… #fb

The field where the battle of Gettysburg took place seems endless…#fb

The curvy roads through PA are making me nauseous….holy cow….#fb

I would never tire of the mountains….they are magnificent!! #fb

In a tunnel under the mountains! #fb

About to pick up our niece Sabrina. In West Mifflin, PA #fb

Going to an Eat N Park for dinner with our niece Sabrina #fb

 

Jul 24

 

No power twice at hotel in Alexandria. No power in hotel this A.M. in West Mifflin, PA. #fb

Memorable anniversary here in PA….with @mikecline1…happy 7!! #fb

At Station Square in Pittsburgh.

Station Square — fountain Pittsburgh, PA #fb

Saying goodbye to Sabrina.

On the road back to Evansville. #fb

Wheeling, WV #fb

Rain near Columbus, OH #fb

Driving into a thunderstorm. #fb

Sometimes gas station restuarants are nasty!!

Windy…stormy up next: Cincinatti, OH #fb

Mike’s mom likes when he drives…we get home faster cause he drives the speed limit…sometimes 5 over…not his dad!

Must be a game in Cincy…stadium is all lit up #fb=

Almost to Louisville, KY…only couple more hours. #fb=

Thinks the fast food I had earlier was not a good idea…maybe being tired does not help as well.=

We are back in Evansville!! #fb=