Mom's Fight...God is in Control...

Hebrews 11:1

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.

Throughout the last week, we have been really concerned about Bonnie's health and scared of the daunting task ahead of us all. Everytime we get down, we take comfort in the fact that we have a great GOD.

We have a God who spoke the world into Creation. We have a God who parted the sea so that Moses and the Israelites could escape from the Egyptians. A God who knocked down the walls of Jericho with the sounds of trumpets. This same powerful God is more so a loving God. He wants us to rely on Him. Our God brings us comfort in so many ways. This hope that we have in Him is cemented in our belief in Jesus Christ.

Jesus said in Matthew 11:28 " Come to me all who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest."

When we cry, Jesus is our comfort . When we despair, Jesus wraps His arms around us. When Satan wants us to think of all the bad things that could happen, we are reminded of the biblical definition of hope. "A confident expectation". We find our hope in John 3:16. " For God so loved the world that he gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life".

A Tale of Two Dancers

Emma had a couple of dances this year. Halloween saw her go as Sandy from Grease. Not sure about the glasses, but the outfit is a hoot. She is so outgoing. What a fun girl. The second is Emma and her friend Courtney. They are going to a Valentines Day Dance.

Well, Brandon (and his girlfriend) is going to his first dance, as a couple. They cannot wear jeans or tennis shoes. His girlfriend is meeting him there. He is so nervous. I didn't tell him about my first experience at a dance like this. I almost got beat up. Good Luck B!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JENNA!

Happy Birthday Jen!
We love you so much, and are so proud of you. You are doing so well in school and are making good decisions. Except for the boyfriend who likes the Cubs. I kid, I kid.

I will never forget the first time I held you 22 years ago. Can't wait to see you.

Love,

Dad

Missed Post

I put a new post on the blog yesterday...Monday. And it showed up under Friday 13th... most of you missed it. Scroll down and check out Jeff at work!

Rileys first slumber party

We had promised Riley she could have some friends over for her birthday. Paige is on the left and Madison is on the right. They are in her kindergarten class. Paige has a twin sister but she is in the other class.

TV time. I rented Madagascar 2 for them. Grandma Judy also bought Riley Space Buddies.

Wild? Did you say Wild? I know it is not because I am older. I just think God is making 6 year olds a little wilder.

Just have to BRAG on my husband...

This picture was in the Carthage and Keokuk papers last week. Jeff (even though he gets discouraged sometimes) is truly in the right occupation. He is such a compassionate, caring person with the people who NEED him the most. He makes it possible for so many people to have a somewhat normal life by being able to just get out of the house comfortably. We take our health so much for granted. I pray that none of our family ever needs his services; but if we do... he would take great care of us just as he does his patients now! I am proud of you Honey!

True Bozarths

As you know, yesterday was Riley's sixth birthday. Her party isn't until Friday evening. We let her open some packages from us and Aunt Cindy and Uncle Joe last night. She was thrilled to be opening presents, like any 6-year old would be. But afterwards I wanted a picture of her with her brother...great picture. After I took the first one, they both said..."now we have to take a funny one..." ;-)

OKAY...this is the second time I have added the photos and both times they come out in the wrong order. Sorry. This is being posted by Deb who is still learning...please be patient.

Happy Birthday Riley!

Happy Birthday to my big girl. YOU ROCK!

6 years ago today we were at the hospital preparing for the most wonderful present God had planned for us. You have brought so much joy into our lives. Especially this old man. You melt my heart when you crawl up on my lap just to snuggle. I know that will soon end, you will soon be too old for that, but I want you to know I cherish it. You are an awesome girl. You are one of the kindest, most well-behaved, and caring children I have ever known. Thanks for being you. I am so happy that God gave you to us.

That's my girl

We cut and burned brush after church and then decided to take a walk. As we were walking through a small grassy field, Riley says"Look a bone". Well the bone was a deer antler. I was 40 some years old before I found my first antler. They are not that easy to find. Riley is an outdoor girl.

Why do I love her?

So I am sitting at the computer one day and Deb starts laughing. She says " Not only do you have a big head, Your two ears are different.". I asked her what she meant, so she took a picture of me. So I have one ear that looks normal and one ear that goes in. I have feelings. I am not an animal. That's like saying the plate in my head isn't big enough. If you look real close you may see the lunar lander driving around. So I have a big head. The conversation begins with you.

Why I rooted for the Dallas Cowboys

Everyone asks me how I chose the Dallas Cowboys to root for. The Chicago Bears or the St. Louis Cardinals were much closer. Well, it was because of Bob Hayes. The fastest man in the world. Thought you might like this article.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=reu-famehayes&prov=reuters&type=lgns

Why I love her

As I type this early Saturday morning. I am waiting for her and Riley to get home from an all night Daisy event. The kind where you and your daughter and tons of screaming little girls try to stay up all night. No report yet if they made it.

Deb is not the youngest mom in the group, but I would wager that she loves her daughter the most. She decided that Riley shouldn't miss out on this experience, and how cool would it be to share it with Mommy.

I love you babe.

My all time movie villian list

10. Biff - Back to the Future

I hate it when he beats up Mr. McFly

9. Shooter McGavin - Happy Gilmore

Just not right when he makes out with Happys Grandma

8. Peyton - The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

How can someone so pretty be so evil?

7. Jame Gumb - Silence of the Lambs

The whole girl in the pit scene gives me the willies

6. Lord Voldemort - Harry Potter movies

Who would want to kill Harry?

5. Cal Hockley - Titanic

When he grabbed that little girl so he could get on a lifeboat

4. Annie Wilkes - Misery

Sledgehammer and ankles, need I say more

3. Edward the Longshanks - Braveheart

If we can't get the Scots out, we will breed them out

2. Archie - Rob Roy

Pure Evil

1. Jenny - Forest Gump

I can't stand her. When she gets sick, then Forest is good enough for her.

A Tale of Two Kitties

It was the best of times, It was the worst of times.

A cold snowy winter had entrapped the residents of Slater Creek Farm. While Lou played with the fish in the aquarium inside his master's house. Foursocks waited patiently for any morsel from his master's wife. Now many of you might think that this is unfair to the older cat. After all, Foursocks had been their kitten in Carthage. Their little girl had fed him every morning. He was even trapped and moved to live with them when they lived in the house of the grumpy farmer. Even though he lived in the cold, dark machine shed; with just a house of straw for warmth, he still had the redhead girl and her mother. One day they moved away again and didn't move him. They still showed up every so often to pet him. They also fed and watered him regularly. But, alas, he did not see them as often. Until one day he decided to find them. Not only did he find them, he decided to make their home his new home and now lives in the new red machine shed and sees his master's family every day.

Their will be those of you who still think this story is unfair. After all, Lou is just a kitten, and lives in warmth and luxury. But I have a secret to share. Foursocks is happy with his family and is getting busy with the beautiful white and gray female who now shares the machine shed with him. It seems Slater Creek Farm may be in the farm-cat business this Spring.

Jer had a good idea....

...I know unusual but still a good idea. Top 10 things that Jeff Bozarth misses from the sixties.

10. A bazillion neighbor kids to play with

9. Leaf trails made by my big brother Joe

8. Going to the Trine's house to play. They had bumper pool

7. Going fishing below the dam and at Terstrieps pond

6. Riding my bike around the block by myself. 20th and Oak was 100 miles away

5. Sled riding at South Park

4. Playing baseball and soccer with my friends at The Athletic Field

3. Sitting on moms lap while she bit my hair.

2. Going to bed with three brothers as we listened to comedy albums.

1. Walking to school with my brothers.