A Funeral~

Last Friday, our family attended the Funeral Service of a dear and old family friend, Ken Brimlow. He had known our family before it had become a family. Mama from childhood and Daddy since he was a young man. He loved and treated us like his family.

I remember, when I was younger, visiting his house. It was the paradise of any child. An old family home, with a large living room, homey kitchen and there was always something to eat, from fruit to ice cream, no matter how late or early, and an upstairs to roam around and explore! Just outside, on the righthand side of the house was a trampoline, behind it, an old barn and around that was the coolest and neatest backyard there ever was! See, the backyard was filled with fruit trees, which Mr. Brimlow always graciously allowed us to eat as much as we wanted off of them, provided we didn't waste. He would take us around and show us the different trees, bushes and plants, and explain how and what they produced and just how to eat them. There was always something under the leaf he pulled back! Whether it was grapes, figs, or persimmons,there was something, and it was delicous But....the Fig tree was the best, because inside of it was a good old wooden tree house! It was made of planks of wood stretched over the long limbs of the magnificent fig tree. There was even a few chairs in the tree! Someone had cleverly set one in a spot where the limbs were crowded together, so it could hold weight and not fall! Here I, along with my siblings, and few good old friends played for the afternoon!

Later, we would all asemble into the living room, where Mr. Brimlow would read and tell us a Bible story. After that He was always seated at the piano, drumming loudly his favorite hymns! As a little girl, I remember satnding at his side and singing and watching in awe as he played! No one every played like he did and know one ever will, it was Mr. Brimlow's style!

The service was very encouraging and the gospel was shared, as Mr. Brimlow(or as we called him, "Papa Brimlow") would have wanted. Uncle Daniel, his son shared about his father's amazing example and inspiring life. He loved the Lord Jesus Christ and had accepted him as his Savior when we was young. He loved to talk about "His Lord" and share the gospel with whoever he met. He, "was not ashamed of the gospel." Where ever he was he encouraged belivers, led people to Christ and spoke of the love of the Lord.

The service......

Uncle Daniel, sharing about his father's life.....

Mr. Osborn, another old friend, giving the gospel, and sharing about Mr. Brimlow's life...

Uncle Joe, his son in law, singing. He and I used to stand by the piano and sing while Mr. Brimlow, also sang and accompianed us.

After the luncheon, we were all invited, as always to the Brimlow family home. We had a wonderful evening of fellowship and recalling memories. Things were different, with Mr. Brimlow absent, but yet there was still that same warm love that he had given to others, being carried on by his children.

Of course, I headed for the backyard to see the old treehouse. It was still there, but it was old and run down. No one had played in it for sometime, but it was still the coolest and greatest to me. Several of us,(His grandkids and our family)enjoyed the fruit still growing.

Later, when dinner was over, about the time Mr. Brimlow would have sat down to play his piano and sing, Uncle Joe came and putting his arm around me said."You know, that piano looks awfully lonely in the corner all by itself." I smiled and replied,"You want me to play it." At first I didn't, but later, I found myself heading over to the piano, and within a few minutes later, Uncle Joe was at my side singing, just like before, and although he was not there, I could almost imagine Mr. Brimlow singing with us, in Glory!!

And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; (KJV)

Revelation 5:9

Happy 11th Birthday, Caytlin!~

Caytlin Victoria Sebo

Born: August 15, 1998

11 Favorite Things

1.) Favorite color: Light Pink

2.) Favorite food: fruit

3.) Favorite drink: Hot chocolate

4.) Favorite film: Fireproof (2009)

5.) Favorite song: "Search Me, Oh God"(From "Higher Ground," Irish Hymns)

6.) Favorite outfit: white and black dress, with black Sunday shoes

7.) Favorite hairstyle: princess crown, with curls

8.) Favorite verse: Matthew 5:8

9.) Favorite Sport: Swimming

10.) Favorite season: Winter

11.) Favorite intstrument: harp

Moments with Caytlin:

"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God."

Matthew 5:8 (KJV)

Singing In The Bunk!~

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

Colossians 3:16

(KJV)

Lunch With A "Wagonload of Winslows"!~

(I have a bit of catching up to do, so bear with me, here...)

After the conference, our dear friends, the Winlsows, from Washington, drove down 8 hours to spend five days at Disneyland for my friend's birthday! On Thursday, we met them for lunch at a restaurant located just outside the park, Tortilla Joe's.

Daddy, reserved us a table,(When Daddy asked if we could reserve a table for 20, the guy looked up to make sure he had heard right.) and we headed to the main gate, where we planned to meet their family.

Soon both of our families were heading for the restaurant, happily visiting. The manager, was very kind, and gave us one large table(A few tables pushed together.), in a more secluded area. We talked, ordered, sampled chips and salsa, and waited while our food was made! It was really funny, watching the waiter go around that "huge table", writing, as fast as he could, our orders, which usually went something like this....

One of us Sebos, would order, and then one of the Winslows, sitting beside them, ordered the same thing! Or it went the other way around!(Tarra and I ordered "the fajita" plate, Ryan and Christian, "The Nachos" plate, and our mother's ordered almost the same things for their younger kids!!!)

Our "large" table.....

(Tarra and I) Waiting for our orders....

We had a great time with their family, visiting and eating! Dad and Mr. Winslow exchanged tricks and jokes. Mama and Mrs. Winslow visited, while Tarra and I filled eachother in on the conference's highlights, etc. Katie and Gracie, chatted. Ryan and Christian's conversation consisted of "Good Movies" and "Moviemaking" and the rest of the kids just plain enjoyed eachother's company.

Joshua Winslow....

Tarra, Lily and I, drinking...at least I'm trying to, but Tarra is suceeding!

Ryan and Chrisitian, in deep disscussion.....

Natey and Daniel, making Daniel Winslow laugh....

I love this picture of Joshy and Lily! They are both SO cute!

Katie and Gracie, placing napkins in their laps.....

Mama, talking with Mrs. Winslow, who is directly across from her.

This huge plate belonged to me, and no, I didn't eat the whole thing! I couldn't believe it's size when the waiter handed it to me. Tarra and I were speechless. I ate what I could and gave the rest to Ryan!

Cleaning.....

After everyone was finished, I snapped this adorable shot of Daniel making Lily laugh!

Katie, Lily and Gracie.....

This is the newest member of the Winslow family, little Abigail Rose. What a cutie!!!

Enjoying a gift of lolipops from the Winslows.....

Ryan, Christian and Abigail, talking, well ok, not Abigail....

friends...

Mama and Mrs. Winslow....


Isaiah, Caleb and Natey.......

Walking the Winslows back to the main entrance....

At the main gate we all hugged goodbye, and I got this cute picture of Daniel hugging Caleb goodbye!

Our two families.....(The night before our lunch, we took this picture in front of the "O", for SebO and WinslOw!!!)

Winslow: Christian(16), Tarra(15), Grace(10), Caleb(8), Joshua(6), Daniel(4), Lily(3), Abigail Rose(1 month)

Sebo: Ashley(16), Ryan(14), Daniel(12), Caytlin(10), Isaiah(9), Nathanael(6), Joshua(3), Timothy(1)

Tarra and I in the "A" of California....

Praise the Lord for such a special time!!!

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!

Psalm 133:1 (KJV)

Days of fun!!!~

(A few days with us Sebos...)

Sometimes the Lord has to remind us to be grateful for regular everyday, but useful, items.

Friday, Mr. Wahing Machine, decided he had had enough, and quit working. Bad news for Mama, who was trying to catch up on the laundry mounds (thanks to a certain group of children) that were staring at her.

No washing machine. Mounds of laundry. What would you do??

Starting this morning, Mama wasted little time and set off to make those mounds disapear, washing the clothes in the tub. It was great fun, and I felt somewhat of a connection to Elinor Dashwood, washing and hanging clothes! Of course, such a momentous occassion must be remembered and so out came my dear camera......

Phase 1: Washing. It was difficult trying to imitate the washing machine...

Phase 2:Rinsing.....easy enough

Phase 3: Wringing.....the hard part. I love Mama's expression here! It tells you everything....

Phase 4: Hanging the clothes and placing the loads, waiting for the dryer, in the basket.

Meanwhile, Kaite, our little heroine, made it possible for Mama and I to be inside, by watching the kids in the front yard. Thank you, Katie!

Joshy pushing his little brother in the car around the yard....

This video, is a small reminder of how even the smallest of kids has a sinful and selfish nature.

Later, I took a few minutes, to snap some pictures of Timmy! He makes an adorable subject and at times, humrous!

Enjoying cornbread....

Too cute for words.....

playing....

Exploring......

Our family had a special visit from our Opa! He came to spend sometime with his grandchildren, but also to see how big Timmy has been getting!!

Mama asked me to make some bread and muffins for Opa, so I decided to teach Joshy how to help me. I put on a big blue apron, washed his hands and we got to work! He looked adorable in the huge apron, but he was very serious about helping so I tried not to laugh. He sprayed the muffin tins and helped me heat the oven. Next, the bread came, he put everything in the bosch, and then we started it. He was pretty tired by that time, so I told him he could go and I would call for him when it was ready to put in the oven. About this time the muffins came out, and he proudly presented one to his Opa. The bread, after it had risen and baked, stood cooling on the racks.

Joshy and I covered in flour.......the cutest baker in town!

The Bread dough....

Opening the oven to bake the bread.....

Joshua's muffins, cooling......

A muffin?
"Here is your muffin, Opa."

Bread rising...Nice work, Joshy.

Daddy decided this would be a good opportunity to visit the Dutch Store again, and so off we went. We are always allowed, on each visit, to pick something special. We used to pick out a small dessert or candy, but now we are required to try something else besides candy, etc. We had a real special time with Opa! Thank you for coming and spending time with us, Opa! We love you!

Shopping, at the Dutch Store with Opa!

Sunday night, the Lord blessed us with the opportunity of seeing Uncle Daniel again! He was returning home from a camp he had attended at Lassen Pines. He was staying at his parents house and we had a chance to visit with him! He shared about camp and what the Lord had been teaching Him. It was a neat time of fellowship and we enjoyed some cherries and peaches.

"Howdy, everyone!"

Isaiah and Katie talking with Seth, Daniel's nephew.....

Reading the Bible.....

Me, at the piano, as usual.

For the piano lovers. This piano means alot to me, as it hold special memories from when I was little. Uncle Daniel's father used to play while I sang. He was an amazing piano player!

Daddy, playing the accordian. He played for three years in school. He used to have one when I was a baby but we had to sell it. It was a special treat to hear him play. He did a great job after not playing one for about 15 years! Nice job, Daddy!Uncle Paul was there, too!

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. (KJV)

James 1:17