Very Relaxing Day!!

We woke up to a thin layer of snow Sunday. The snow didn't last very long, but it stayed dreary all day. It made for a very relaxing day - almost felt guilty - but then I got over that feeling!! Ron said he woke up yesterday thinking we needed to check on Martha, then he remembered we didn't. We would always take Sunday's to go see her as a family then I would go during the week. Anyway, just wanted to share our Easter pictures with everyone. Logan beamed all morning - he knew he looked sharp. Katrina was just a pretty and prissy in her flowing dress.

What a busy life!!

Life in the Scott household is more busy than ever. With trying to finish school, going through Martha's belongings to get ready for a sale, church functions, trying to keep up with the laundry, house work - whew - I catch myself coming and going. I'm sure this is the case for many, but it still doesn't make it easy. I guess you just deal with it and take it one moment at a time.

We contacted a contractor to give us an estimate on remodeling Martha's house. We want to replace carpet, repaint and knock down a wall in between the kitchen and dining room. Hopefully this will bring more for the house when we go to sell it.

The other day I was going through some drawers and found around 6 unopened vinyl lace tablecloths that were the same. In total, there are probably at least 75-100 tablecloths that she owned. It is unreal. She has a lot of trinkets as well. Some antique some she bought at goodwill. Needless to say, we have our work cut out for us. Our thing is finding the time to go over there and separated everything.

Well, I graduate June 2nd. I am so glad to see the light at the end of the tunnel. We've been doing belt work the last couple of weeks. This is also called "Muscular - Tendon - Re-education" (MTR). In short, the belt has a ratchet and is put around a person's hips and tighten to re-align the hips. More or less, when you lay on your back see how your feet are placed - if they're straight up and down, then you have aligned hips, but if they turn out or in, your hips are mis-aligned. The belt is left on for 10 minutes then tightened and left on for 1 minute then it's loosened. It sounds painful, but when its done you feel like a new person - you walk different as well.

Well just wanted to fill everyone on what's happening in the Scott's house. We have plans on Memorial weekend to go to Janean and Deryl's house. The kids are real excited about the trip. If you'd like to join us, let us know (or I guess you'd need to let Janean or Deryl know). Have a WONDERFUL, RESURRECTED Easter!! Praise God Jesus is Alive!!!!!!!!!

Love,
Ron, Sandy, Katrina, Logan & Oreo

Angels Explained by Children

Angels work for God and watch over kids when God has to go do something else.
--Mitchell, 7

My guardian angel helps me with math, but he's not much good for science.
--Henry, 8

Angels don't eat, but they drink milk from Holy Cows.
--Jack, 6

Some of the angels are in charge of helping heal sick animals and pets. And if they don't make the animals get better, they help the child get over it.
--Vicki, 8

Angels have a lot to do and they keep very busy. If you lose a tooth, an angel comes in through your window and leaves money under your pillow. Then when it gets cold, angels go north for the winter.
--Sara, 6

We had to say goodbye!!

We said goodbye to Martha today!! At 6:30 this morning we received a call from the nursing home - Martha had passed away between 6:15 & 6:20. I was saddened that we weren't there when she left us, but the nurse said there were a couple of people in the room with her. We know she's no longer in pain. Thank-you Lord.

On Wednesday last week, I spent several hours with her. There is one moment I will never forget. She was mumbling to herself so I went to her side to see if she needed anything. Her reply was "No honey, I don't need anything." Then she said something that really touched me. She said "I am so happy - I've had a good life - God has given me a good life" I agreed with her and said God has been very good to you. In which she replied, "Yes, he has made me real happy" Then she proceeded to look up toward the ceiling and said "Thank you God for making me happy". The sincerity in her face was so evident. Later that evening when Ron and I were talking, I shared this incident with him. A look of surprise and amazement came upon his face then he shared with me that earlier as he was praying, he asked God to give him a sign that Martha had truly changed after my prayer with her. This was God's way to show Ron that Martha had truly made a heart change. After this point, Martha's countenance was totally changed - she had a glow about her. Praise the Lord He still moves.

Saturday, Martha's Step-son, Raymond and his wife Elsie came down to say their goodbyes to Martha from Newport Minnesota (just outside of Minneapolis). They've been out of contact with her for a few years. They were able to say their goodbyes and Martha was alert enough to know who they were. This gave them some closure. Our visit has been very good - they are great loving people. This afternoon we made the rest of the funeral arrangements. Martha had prepared everything else so very minor details have had to be made.

Well just wanted to share our loss. She will always be in our hearts.

Thank you for all your prayers over the past several months.

Love,
The Scotts (Ron, Sandy, Katrina, Logan & Oreo)