More goodness…
Today there was more good stuff. I made 12 jars of strawberry jam…my very first time ever making jam. It turned out quite nice. 
Jer sold his drums which is going to pay for our income tax! No, no, don’t panic, I didn’t make him sell his only drum set…he had 2 and he sold the older one that he had fixed up for that purpose. I’ve been bugging him to get them sold because the taxman was going to be calling and so he listed them on Monday night on the Buy and Sell and they were sold 24 hours later. The guy came this afternoon and picked them up and we are that much closer to being out of debt! Yay!
Even though there was more unnecessary rain this afternoon and evening, there was another beautiful rainbow. Click on it to see a better image. 
My dad is feeling better. The recovery is still a long journey ahead, but it’s coming. He’ll probably be in the hospital for another week or so. I’ve been very, very blessed by the outpouring of love, emails, phone calls and support. It’s been amazing to see family, friends and church body pull together and love on my family. Hopefully one day I can tell you all the story…until then, know that all prayers are being heard.
I hope you are all having a great week…full of goodness!
Mmmm…that jam looks DELICIOUS!! You don’t really need all 12 jars, do you??? Hee hee…
Glad you are able to find blessings in your life even amidst the pain in your heart.
Comment by Andrea — July 11, 2007 @ 3:48 am
Thanks for the update! Thinking about you…
Comment by Lindsay — July 11, 2007 @ 3:52 am
yummmmmmmmmmmm Ive never made jam
Jers drum set sold fast wtg
wonderful photo of the rainbow
continuing to pray for your dad
Comment by Jen — July 11, 2007 @ 4:49 am
I’m so glad to hear that your dad is doing better. That’s good news.
I love the picture of the rainbow. That came out so nice.
Comment by Nadine — July 11, 2007 @ 6:16 am
I made jam for the first time this year too, pretty exciting. Maybe I’ll come over and try yours!!
That rainbow is a great reminder of God’s love and mercy for us. Your dad is going to make it through this with flying colors. Our prayers continue for him. Have a blessed day!
Comment by Bonnie — July 11, 2007 @ 2:06 pm
Glad to hear the update!!
YUMMY JAM!! coming over for jam sandwiches!!
Comment by Louise — July 11, 2007 @ 3:21 pm
Ok, number 1…I’m glad your dad is feeling better. I realized that I haven’t commented yet about him, but I am praying for him!! :0)
Number 2, That jam looks DELICIOUS!
Number 3, I hope you have a great day.
Comment by Robin — July 11, 2007 @ 3:43 pm
hey sweet friend…
yum. yer jam looks magnificent.
so thankful to hear about your dad. he’s continuing to be on my heart. love you.
Comment by Ruth — July 11, 2007 @ 4:03 pm
Hey Erin…stumbled across your blog via Brandy….just wanted you to know that your dad is in our thoughts and prayers….send him our love….Linda and Guy
Comment by Anonymous — July 12, 2007 @ 1:24 am
oh erin…i had no idea what’s been going on. i’m so glad that your daady-o is doing better
i’m praying too.
your jam looks marvelous!!
Comment by esther — July 12, 2007 @ 3:50 am
Congrats on your dad feeling better and the jam. I’m in for raspberry one of these days. My freezer is getting packed with them and it’s jam making time.
After the apricots.
Happy Days to you!
Comment by Dedee — July 12, 2007 @ 6:01 pm
finally catching up . . .
hey, that rainbow is God
On our way from our old house (for the final time) and to the new one, we saw a rainbow. My dad, my mom and I were all in 3 separate cars and we all saw it. It was so special 
(I hope to post about it later!)
xo . . . I have missed you!
Comment by it's me, Val — August 1, 2007 @ 1:13 pm