I need to purchase a book for my nephew for Christmas.  His parents are my husband's sister and her husband.  They have been wonderful to my son Ben so I want to get their son a great gift.

Last summer I was the fortunate recipient of two trips to Europe.  I had some wonderful, uplifting experiences and would like to tell you all about the trips.  I can finally add the pictures so off we go!  WARNING, PICTURES.

Many times in my life I have questioned the existance of God. I can listen to atheists and their points make sense to me.  There are times I just don't feel God is near but I remember the times I felt the Presence and I struggle on.  The patriarchal God of my religion is remote to me and sometimes hard to relate to in a meaningful way. I tend to discover God when I am walking in His world, not amongst the world we have created but in the world He has given us to enjoy, use and protect.  I happened upon an unusual sight this week and it reminded me that God is here, all around me.

[editor's note, by Matthew Krell] - Warning: pictures ahead: dialup users beware

   I have been lucky in my parents and my siblings. My Mom and Dad raised us so well that I compare all to them and rate parents accordingly.  One of the gifts my mother has bestowed on us is the love of travel.

     I want to tell you about a wonderful ministry that our church has been involved in for 6 months. Angel Food Ministries is an organization based in Atlanta that is spreading quickly through out the U.S..  

One of MFP's is mental illness.  My mental health is fine but my 21 yr.old son's is not.  A quick history is,