Markius, Founder

Life comes at us so quickly. We have so much to do in such a limited amount of time. Or do we? Now that is quite the thought if we just take one moment to quieten out minds, look around us and watch life happening. What are we doing for ourselves? Yep, what a concept. If we are happy then happiness just spreads and spreads. It takes that one moment in time out of our busy lives to pause......savor just one second to take a deep breath and focus on NOW not tomorrow, tonight, an hour but now. What… Continue

A friend is like a flower***, a rose to be exact***, Or maybe like a brand new gate*** that never comes unlatched***. A friend is like an owl***, both beautiful and wise***. Or perhaps a friend is like a ghost***, whose spirit never dies***. A friend is like a heart that goes*** strong until the end***. Where would we be in this world*** if we didn't have a friend***. *** - By Emma Guest … Continue

*.*.*HOME*.*.* Keep the home fires burning Keep the hearth open still Watch out for cold winds That find us with a chill Bring a happy glow to those Whose love you value still And keep the wolves from the door And the pie up on the sill…. Make a bed for those weary heads To lay upo… Continue

O Dear Teacher you teach The world the lesson of life, Principle of leading content life, Like a banyan tree provides shade of love Bestow on us knowledge. O Dear Teacher you are A soul that knows only to give, A Guide who leads us to right path, A sailor of life who takes us to our destination, Hope of tomorrow, The Lantern of wisdom. O Dear Teacher, No pen can rightly describe your greatness, My head bow with respect & gratitude. (not written by me!)

Our girl started Kindergarten the other day. She has been so exci… Continue

We had our first sleepover with markius' grandson! He has been to our house… Continue

My sweet, innocent granddaughter just graduated from a crib to her own bed. Then, she quietly removed every single thing out of all the drawers & closets. Continue

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The greatest things in life are unseen that's why you close your eyes when you kiss, cry, or dream... --Anonymous

Prep Time: 15 min Total Time: 3 hrs 15 min Makes: 2 doz. or 24 servings, 1 square each 64 NILLA Wafers, divided 1/4 cup sugar, divided 5 Tbsp. margarine or butter, melted 2-1/2 cups cold milk 2 pkg. (4-serving size each) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding & Pie Filling 1-1/2 cups (1/2 of 8-oz. tub) thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping 3 cups sliced strawberries CRUSH 40 of the wafers; mix with 3 Tbsp. of the sugar and the margarine until well blended. Press firmly onto bottom of 13x9-in… Continue

His first day on the job, this 19 year old man was set up by fellow (all girls) employees to be part of the dance demonstration. He didn't know what he was in for, but he was a very good sport! … Continue

Well, since I posted about the wedding, I thought surely I should mention the honeymo… Continue

One of my favorite days ... my wedding day. Markius and I were married on April… Continue

June 9, 2008 Chicago’s Grant Achatz, 34, won The James Beard Foundation’s Best Chef in America award on Sunday night, capping an intense year during which he courageously battled oral cancer and saved both his tongue and his career. Achatz had previously won James Beard Foundation… Continue

So often we become aware of what others say and do.If we would listen and watch ourself as well,we will also see and hear things contrary to God's word.I myself have been checked by the Holy Spirit many times and was glad I listened to His voice.As I think on this,I remember a time when my children were very young.Often the children and I would be on our way home through this valley where we lived.I look down and see the gas gauge was low,I would ask the kids to pray with me that God would help… Continue

May 21, 2008 WELLINGTON, New Zealand - It seemed like an almost literal answer to their prayers. When two New Zealand pilots ran out of fuel in a microlight airplane they offered prayers and were able to make an emergency landing in a field — coming to rest right next to a sign reading, "Jesus is Lord."… Continue

I woke up this morning and knew that today, the sun would not be shining and the clouds would be gray. As I stepped outside, rain fell upon my head. My car wouldn't start so I walked to school instead. I forgot all of my assignments. I failed all of my tests. I dropped my head in disgust and asked the Lord for one request. "Lord, why is that things won't go my way?" He gently replied, "Dear child it is because you didn't thank me yesterday. I woke you up and enable you to see the sun again I… Continue

It'sbeen awhile since I have post anything but thought I would do a poem God gave me when my so son Jay ran apair of pliers through his eye.The title is MY DAUGHTER I stopped by my Father's house today While I was there I heard Him say, "Daughter ,I love you .You're precious to me. Healing ,joy and peace so sublime Are yours for the taking ,because you are mine. I'll never leave thee,I'm here all the time So hold tight to my hand and stay close to My side. We'll win these battles,together we'll… Continue