Ceiling Vent

Here it is Bruce. Not too shabby. Looks like I need to touch up the wall a little but the hole in the ceiling is officially repaired. Deb

The following posts will cover some highlights since Christmas. I had a long journey and wonderful time with my best friend in Korea. Bruce & I enjoyed many new dishes, did some exploring, went bowling, saw the Osan Air Base and browsed through Songtan, just off base. The boys and I are settling back in to a routine and hoping the winter weather in the midwest is ready for a rest. Both boys are gearing up for track season and since 'For Sale By Owner' hasn't brought a buyer I'm gearing up to interview a couple of realtors in the hopes that the house will sell within the next few months. We enjoy sharing our highlights with you and hope your new year is filled with the fragrance of Christ. (2Cor.2:14) Please continue to lift up Bruce during his deployment. Debi

Homecoming 2007

A unique event took place yesterday. Mick was nominated for the homecoming court along with his friend MaryJo and they won! After introducing the first three couples Mick & MaryJo walked out and the announcer read this: "Mary Beth Omido is being escorted by Mick James McNaughton. Son of ... Mick has been involved in football for 4 years, track for 3, has participated in a few plays and is the reigning champion of Tarzan & Jane. Mick is the student body president this year and has held a position in STUCO for the past 4 years. He also helps to lead the FCS (Fellowship of Christian Students) and plays his guitar in the worship band at his church, Hope Community. He is in leadership in his church youth group. Mick also enjoys playing the guitar (a lot), working out, going to Bible studies, having deep intellectual conversations, eating a variety of food, hanging out with friends and laughing. Mick plans on attending Friends University next year on an athelic and academic scholarship. Above all else, Mick is very thankful for what he has and loves the relationship between him and God, through Jesus Christ. OK, that's when I teared up, a blessing to hear the name Jesus and God in a room full of student's and parents, in a public school. Praise the Lord!

Mick's Signing to go to college. Yeah!

On February the 6th, Mick signed his letter of intent to Friends University where he was offered an athletic & academic scholorship. He wanted to go to school and run track with Richard during Rich's last year (08') and he will be #3 on the Friends football team and will play with another buddy from Central pictured - Monty Johnson and coaches from Central & Friends.

Kerri's Visit...mom's peace of mind...to annoy Mick

In order that I would have peace of mind on my journey to Korea, Kerri came over to house-sit and spend time with her brothers. We had a good time prior to my leaving even if Kerri did have to make her own cake because I was at class. I took Kerri to Choices Medical Clinic before leaving and Liz took a picture of our newest grandchild (due in August) and I was able to show Bruce the babies first picture!

Quilts made to pass the time while Bruce is away.

In January I quilted a quilt on the longarm for a group called: 'Quilts for Valor' which collects completed quilts for military members who are injured in service. My favorite quilt store in Derby sponsored an event where many quilters finished a quilt to donate to the Susan G. Komen foundation for a quilt auction and this was my creation. And last I pieced the blue & white Galaxy Quest which is hanging at the store Sunflower Quilts so quilters can view it and purchase a kit. I have two more near completion but I'll wait to post those until they are in the mail to one of my dearest friends.

NEW YEAR'S EVE 2006 - NEW YEAR 2007

And during the same time Rich was running around Wichita in a bright yellow hummer with his friends Kalee & Chad.

Hi - I am behind posting to Bruce's Cool Blog. I'll start with New Year's Eve! Debi

Mick had some friends over to make cookies, drink kool-aid & play board games.

Jeff, Mick, Erica, Katie & Andres had a good time!

Here's Debi's sad face as we rode the elevator at the airport the day she had to leave Korea. I think it was a combination of leaving me and facing 20 hours of traveling. But she made the trip back ok. I was glad she visited.

Here's some pictures of Deb's trip to Korea the first week of Feb. In the first picture, you can see what we call apartment farms. The land close to the highways has lots of these buildings where folks live. In the second, Deb and I are standing at the gate to the base where I work. In the next one, we're at a Korean restaurant for Deb's birthday. We ordered and then waited to see what showed up. We ended up getting snails (a first for both us), Chateau Brian (their spelling), and abalone. It was an advanture. In the last picture, Deb's trying to keep warm in my hooch which is usually between 60 and 68 degrees.