Tragedy

Many of you know the well-known Christian artist Steven Curtis Chapman. He has influenced many Christians around the globe with his words/talent as a musician. Tragedy struck their family this week. I read about it from my friend, Kimberly's blog and their is a link to his website. His family really needs prayer right now as they try to carry on with their lives after their daughter's/sister's death. Thank you.

Mother's Day up North

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Originally uploaded by sillyschramm

We took a camping trip on Michigan's Upper Penninsula ("U.P."). Unfortunately, we had remembered everything except the tent poles. After a night in a motel we were able to catch the park ranger and get the only "mini-cabin" in Brimely State Park. It ended up being a blessing since the temperature sunk to the mid-30s at night with high winds off Lake Superior. Our cabin had a space heater which was very nice. Jonathon was disappointed at our lack of "roughing it", but I was glad to know we wouldn't have frozen to death.

We spent our time checking out a few lighthouses and scenic overlooks, playing on the beaches of Lakes Michigan and Superior, watching the ships come through Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, eating fudge and pasties, and visiting an old Historic Mill town.

We came home a day early but spent our free day at the zoo and local market. We've enjoyed the time to spend as a family, especially before Jonathon has a job that will probably occupy a lot of his time.