322 - Another Teenager in the House

322 - Another Teenager in the House, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

Sunday, November 18, 2007

Paul turned thirteen! Yes, I got to celebrate it with him because my men came down to be with me in Southern CA! Aunt Holly made a HOMEMADE Bonnie Butter Cake for Paul. I told her our tradition, and she made it when she usually just uses a box or buys it from the store. Thank you Aunt Holly!

We also went out to Carl's Jr. for lunch and Red Robin for dinner where Paul got his favorite meal: Grilled Cheese Sandwich and Fries!

I am so happy to have my family with me now.

321 - Morning Rose

321 - Morning Rose, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

Sterling has extensive rose gardens. They are so beautiful in the morning light with the dew.

320 - The Barricade

320 - The Barricade, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

Friday, November 16, 2007

My mom slipped out under those hospital rails on Sunday night. So, the Hospice nurse thought of this innovative way to keep her from moving out.

319 - Sterling Living Room in the Morning

DSC_0144, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

I love how the light goes through the windows in the morning at my mom's place. This place is so beautifully decorated. The original owners were incredible interior designers and have antiques throughout the common areas.

318 - The Dawn of Another Day

318 - Another Dawn, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

I know it may seem redundant to have another sunrise picture, but these are the only pictures I have taken during the last two days because of others pressing priorities. I still never get tired of the beauty of each new day. It makes me think of Hosea 6:3:

So let us know, let us press on to know the Lord.

His going forth is as certain as the dawn . . .

So true. This is my constant in these days of seeing my mom slide toward heaven. The sunrise is a certainty even as death is a certainty for all of us.

317 - Sterling Sunrise

317 - Sterling Sunrise, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

Tuesday, November 13, 2007

This is the view outside my mom's window every morning. Gorgeous. It sit and have my quiet time and watch the sunrise every morning over these hills in the Temecula Wine Country.

316 - Orchids

316 - Orchids, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

Monday, November 12, 2007

I bought these beautiful orchids for my mom's room. I loved how the sun hit them this morning.

315 - Aftermath of the Southern California Fires

315 - Aftermath of Fallbrook Fire, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

I went to church in Fallbrook today, and Terri brought be by the fire devastation. This is the mobile home park on Reche Rd. not too far from my parents' former home. Thankfully, all in Fallbrook were evacuated safely, and there was no loss of life.

You can see more photos if you click on this picture and scroll forward and backward on my photostream. I was amazed at how it could burn a home and skip over a green lawn and move to the next home.