A Southern Girl's Take On The Earthquake

I was standing in Steve's office at the time that it happened. . . .all of a sudden, everything was shaking. . . .the ground under me. . . .the 2 huge windows right to my right were shaking. . .the blinds were really shaking. . . . here I am standing there with everything shaking. . . .it hit me. . . ."We are in an earthquake!" Then it was over. . . I was a little freaked out. I hurried outside and there was no one coming out of the other offices in the area! I was amazed. . .this was no big deal to these people! But me . . . . the girl from northeast Louisiana who has been out here for right at 4 years. . . .THIS WAS BIG!!!!! After several attempts, I finally got through on the phone to Steve. He wanted to make sure I was ok. I was. . . . .just amazed that to everyone else this was really no big deal!! I went to the tailor that we use, she and another lady in there were real nonchalant about it. I came home and my mailman asked me if I felt it, he said that he felt it on the sidewalk, but no big deal! The Fed-Ex lady that delivered a package did ask me if I felt it, but it was no big deal to her either. I'm not sure if it will ever become just another happening for me. . . . .believe me. . . .when it is happening. . . .when everything around you, over you, beside you, and UNDER you are SHAKING. . . .it is a BIG DEAL!!!! Our weather here has been in the 70's. . . .really nice and when I called my sis-in-law Gayla in Dallas to tell her about the earthquake, she said, "I'll take our 105 degree weather!" Well. . . .I was raised in that hot humid southern weather, and I must say that I do love living in the southbay area of of Los Angeles where we are surrounded by water on 3 sides! Yes, I have gotten very adjusted to this incredible weather!! But one thing for sure, I don't think that I will ever get adjusted to earthquakes! That is a chance that I have to take being where God has me and believe me. . . .I love life here where He has me!!

L A Earthquake

We experienced a 5.4 earthquake here in the Los Angeles area today. A pretty good shaker. We are all fine. For the family....Nana and Ampa are just fine. Mom was shook up a bit and Dad was out in the park next door to their apartment and didn't even feel it. Smile!

Honoring Dad!

On Thursday, July 24th, Coleman Court (place where Mom and Dad live) honored the Veterans that live in the complex. My Dad, Paul Saiz, was one of the honorees. Deb and I were glad to be able to attend along with our son Steve and our nephew Che Aguilar who was in town for the week to see Mom and Dad.

Coleman Court purchased shirts with their respective branch of serivce embroidered on it for the ceremony. The Mayor Pro Tem for the City of Torrance presented each of them with a Certificate of Appreciation for serving in the armed forces. They were then presented with medals that many of them did not receive during their tour of duty, in a shadow box. This was a very thoughtful and generous gift and I know Dad was very touched and I know it will add to his current collection of medals that includes the "Purple Heart" The day was capped off by the cutting of a huge cake that was made in their honor. Thank you Coleman Court. Thank you Betty D'Errico who is the manager of Coleman Court and who worked so hard to make this day a great success!

God's Awesome Power

I just had to share this picture showing Sis. Susan receiving the Holy Ghost last week! When I saw her walk in the church last Wednesday night, there was such a glow and beam permeating from her! It was so exciting! She was telling everyone how great she felt and that she had never felt better in her 63 years!! Her son received the Holy Ghost on Friend Day! This past Sunday, between her and her good friend, Betty, they had 8 of their grandkids in service! They both are believing for greater revival in their families! Susan lives less than 2 miles from our church and had been looking for a church. Her former coworker invited her on Easter. She came and now you know the rest of the story! I love seeing God's awesome power working in people's lives! It is exciting and rewarding!

I HEART HUCK Fan Club

We got this giant post card in the mail and have joined the campaign. . . .I must admit I am hooked!
This is the front side of the card . . . . .

this is the back of the card . . . . .

The card reads:

Jasper Huck Johnson

June 14, 2008

9 lbs. 10 oz. - 21.5 in.

Join the "I heart huck" fan club. . . .

we did!

Robert, Cheyenne, & Shiloh Grace

Read back a few postings and you will find that Huck is our new great newphew born to my neice and her husband. . .Cheyenne & Robert Johnson in Wheaton, IL. My brother Tim Foster is the proud Grandaddy & Becci is the proud grandmother! The other proud grandparents are Louis & Martha Johnson, Missionaries to Ethiopia & Rwanda.

Urgent Prayer Request!

Please pray for Bro. Paul Pryor, Mark's Dad, who was rushed to the hospital for open heart surgery and is in critical condition! Many of you may already know....we are just passing this on here on our blog!