Wednesday, December 03, 2008

The Preacher Man's Ears





When my Mom was dying the nurse said she always notices a tear after they go. Sure enough, there was this tear. So, while my dad was dying, I asked the nurse if she noticed this tear. She said "no" but she did notice they lose their ear lobes. We looked and sure enough, his ear lobes were gone. I think it's very appropriate as he was a minister and the Bible says: Romans 10:14 (King James Version)

14"How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?"

My mom was a quiet, inward person and my dad an extrovert preacher. Thank you God for these little sweet words to us.

He died on November 24th, my son David's birthday. That permanently connects them.
He was born in Vauxhall, New Jersey, September 1, 1914, living 94 years.
He was a strong man, of Sioux Indian heritage.

He accepted Christ as his personal Savior under the preaching of Rev. R.F. Bateman at the Milburn Baptist Church. He served in the European Theatre in World War 11, achieving the rank of Sergeant. On his return, he married the love of his life, Beatrice Dunlop. They attended Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, IL and then went to Burton Seminary in Colorado where he received his Th.M degree. They served the Lord together in many churches in Wisconsin, New Jersey, Maryland and Florida.

He loved playing and teaching the violin, fishing (he said "the big one always got away!") and telling jokes. His passion was preaching and teaching the Word of God and winning souls to Christ. His favorite doctrine was the Second Coming of Christ. He loved the old gospel hymns of the church.

He had two sisters, Betty and Lorraine and one brother, Raymond.
He was the father of three children: me (Barbara), Marcia and David.
He was the grandfather to eight: Christie, Jonathan and David Watson; Susan Riedel, Stephen and Timothy Webel, Katie McClure; and Joshua Alley.

He was great-grandfather to eight: Micah Scott, Jakob Robert and Zachariah Timothy Riedel; Elizabeth Joy, Anna Grace and Nathaniel Stephen Webel: Emily Grace and Abigail Faith Webel.

Monday, November 03, 2008

DREAD and ELATION

As the 2008 election process has taken place, I've never been more interested.
There have been times of elation and also dread, the later putting my stomach in a knot. When I discuss it with people of varying opinions/convictions, I promise myself I won't ever discuss it again.

And then the inevitable happens. Someone says something very profound and I am forced to listen....really listen and do more thinking. The someone I'm referring to is my
son, Jonathan. He said Jesus came to minister to the poor.

So, I started thinking about all the things Jesus came to do.

He came to serve, not to be served.
He healed.He loved,
He sacrificed himself.
He saved,
He raised from the dead.

This should move us into action for His kingdom today.
What kind of action?
Saying YES to God.
Doing His will as is told in His words found in the Bible,
focusing on serving, healing relationships, sacrificing myself and sharing the gospel.

That is the only way I can find any peace or freedom from all this
chaos that the world and it's system brings.
"Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free"

Therefore, I have decided I've not been thinking right.
I need to believe Jesus when He says in His word that He will accomplish His will. His Word says He is orchestrating all the events in the world....

He makes good out of evil.

Jesus said "I will build my Church and the gates of Hell will not prevail against it"
I need to believe that and put my focus on HIM and why He has put me here.

So, will I be a pacifist?
NO!
I will still PRAY
BE INFORMED
and
VOTE!!

Sunday, October 26, 2008

ME and MY DAD




"tho outwardly we are wasting away, inwardly we are being renewed day by day"

September 1st, my dad turned 94!
We, - My sister and her husband, my brother and some special ladies - celebrated this milestone with him.
His mind is sharp as a tack, but he is anticipating his next life, where he will meet Jesus face to face and be reunited with the love of his life - our mom, Beatrice Mae.
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Monday, May 26, 2008

Another Daughter


















This past Saturday was another highlight for our family. My Son Jonathan married Callie Jo Carpenter, adding to our number! The weather was beautiful and the sight, at an arboretum, was gorgeous. They were married on an island there, the wedding party walking across a bridge to access it. Like David and Nickie, Jonathan and Callie met at Taylor. Thus, the days were filled with reunions and meeting new people. They are honeymooning in Costa Rica and will live in Michigan for the summer. Enjoy these photos:

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

FROZEN IN TIME

http://www.maniacworld.com/frozen-in-grand-central-station.html

Saturday, February 16, 2008

PRIYANKA,GROWING UP



My Indian daughter is growing up!
She is quite beautiful! Check my Nov 19, 2005 Post to see the change. Her latest report says her health is satisfactory, she is 120 cm and weighs 22 kg. She was recently promoted from 3rd to 4th grade with 34 other children! She begins at 10:30 and finishes at 5:00. She walks to school as it is close to where she lives. She is learning Kannada and likes mathematics and reading. Involved in a children's club, she is learning moral stories and values like obeying her mother and father!

Notice she has no shoes and her dress is dirty.
I wonder who wore it before her from the good ol USA?

SNOW SNOW and MORE SNOW!!!







Sunday, January 20, 2008

IT TRULY WAS A MERRY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!


WONDERFUL PRECIOUS ABBIE 14 1/2 years old!!

THE WATSON MEN: JONATHAN, DAVID, MARK, GIL

THE WATSON WOMEN: CALLIE, BARB, NICKIE, JANICE & CHRISTIE

MY THREE DAUGHTERS!! NICKIE, CHRISTIE & CALLIE


JONATHAN & CALLIE GOING TO AMY BOUTWELL'S WEDDING


THIS YEAR ALL OF OUR FAMILY WAS HERE!

AFTER CHURCH WITH MARK, CHRISTIE, NICKIE & DAVID, WHO ARE MARRIED, JONATHAN AND HIS FIANCE, CALLIE, WE SPENT CHRISTMAS EVE AT CHRISTIE's WITH THEIR FATHER,GIL, JANICE and MARK!

CRISIS IN MIZORAM, INDIA: RAT ATTACK

THIS NEEDS OUR ATTENTION AND I PRAY YOU TAKE THE TIME TO READ THIS. THESE PEOPLE ARE OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN CHRIST AND 15,000 FAMILIES ARE STARVING. This was sent to my by missionaries I support with BIBLES FOR THE WORLD, THE PUDAITES. $45.42 will provide a bag of rice for a family of six.


You Can check this out on their web site www.bftw.org or call them toll free at 1.888.382.4253 for more information. Their address is BIBLES For The World, P.O. Box 49759, Colorado Springs, CO 80949-9759