Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Logan Christmas Plans 2012


Hello everyone!  Kjersten was just looking through a Oriental Trading Christmas catalog 
and decided that maybe we should dress up as the Christmas story people.
  "Yeah, for Christmas." 

Cari-wise (wo)man
Nana and Bumpa-wise men
Abby-Mary
Antony-Jophes
Elaina-Baby Jesus
Our family-the shepherds, so our family is the shepherds, all of us, even Lydia, or if Brian
 is still with us, we could have Abby give someone her baby for a little bit and we could have 
Brian be baby Jesus. 

What do you think?  Could we all figure out our own "costumes"?  :)  aj
Anna Logan



"Oh, and Nana and Bumpa and Cari could bring a present for Elaina. 
 Because they are the wise men."  ~kj
Anna Logan



Lydia and me could be the angels and stand on rocks. 
 Ah! We could have butterfly wings.  ~kj
Cari Logan



Sounds like fun! Kj, do we need to bring Elaina gold, frankensence and myrh? 
or can we bring something else? just wondering what the budget is:)
Karen Logan 



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We're in!  These wise wo/men will bring presents for everyone!  If you tell us your wish list!
NaNa and Bumpa

Logans



(This Sounds like lots of fun, hopefully some fun pictures to post !!!)

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Saturday, October 27, 2012

Give Thanks


Give thanks for laughter. Praise God for those times when joy simply overflows from you and those around you in real, spontaneous and wholesome ways.


“A joyful heart is good medicine,
but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.”

Proverbs 17:22 




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Friday, October 26, 2012

Jordan

January 22 2016
This is my latest journal entry. Figured I might as well post something today, and this works even though it's kinda long. :)

Joy. As defined by the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, joy is “the emotion evoked by well-being, success, or by the prospect of possessing what one desires.” Reaching the completion of my chemotherapy treatment has granted me the satisfaction of taking claim to an official state of well-being along with a sense of accomplishment and success. However, I had difficulty in relating to the third descriptor of joy. True, I did desire to no longer undergo treatment, but I also desired far more to never require treatment in the first place. So to say the joy I feel is derived from the prospect of desiring to have an end to my chemotherapy treatment would be considerably inaccurate. In all honesty, I’m scared of what life will be like on the other side (the survivor’s side). But I have managed to find something that I can truly call my own. And because I possess this and it reflects my most intense desires, I can say that it brings me unspeakable joy. I have laid claim to a testament of God’s goodness, a token of His grace, and a shining beacon of who He is. There are undoubtedly similar testimonies out there, but this one is mine.  Every single day of the past three years, four months, and eighteen days (1235 days, as if I was counting) I have practically gone mad from trying to know the intentions God has for my life. I have searched like a scavenger for answers to questions I dare not speak. I have mourned for the life I could have been living had I been dealt a different hand. But in spite of all the uncertainty I have encountered, of one thing I am sure: He’s not finished with me yet. Being completely real, my initial reaction toward that statement falls somewhere along the line of “You’ve gotta be kidding me.” But the more I ponder the idea of God continuing His work in me, the more excited I become. In the past 1235 days I’ve done a lot of things I’d rather not do again. Ever. But I can also testify to a whole lot of awesome that I’ve been blessed to experience. However pessimistic I choose to be, the good times will always outweigh the bad. And that statement resonates with truth! But sadly, even optimism has its limits. My happiness is still accompanied by heart ache. Why did I survive while someone else may have lost their battle? Does He love one person more? (Probably them because they got to go home sooner and He didn’t want my sarcastic personality up there yet…) No! He has different plans! If everyone was happy and healthy, we as humanity would lose interest in our eternal home. There would be no reliance on His promises. Perfection here on earth is not possible because we live in a fallen world. And if I can recognize the intensity of this exuberant joy and still take into count its lack of completion, I can’t even begin to imagine the day my joy becomes undeniably complete. All I can do is anticipate the future with awe-struck wonder. What is His next assignment? What is my next task? What other mountains do I get to climb? What future of mine would He be so willing to lay down His life for? With thoughts like this swirling through my mind, ironically I can clearly see what has been placed so marvelously in front of me, what I now claim as my possession capable of generating such joy. A glimpse of His heart has danced before my eyes. An essence of His character has been placed in my court. A taste of His kingdom has left me craving more. All of this has come from simply looking at how far He’s walked with me and realizing how much farther He’s willing to walk. I mean, we’re talking eternity here. So in the light of “He’s not finished with me yet”, I am joyful. I am alive with Christ (Ephesians 2:5). I am God’s workmanship (Ephesians 2:10). I am part of a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a purchased people (1 Peter 2:9). I am raised up with Christ and seated in heavenly places (Ephesians 2:6, Colossians 2:12). I am called to be the voice of his praise (Psalm 66:8, 2 Timothy 1:9). And… I am done with chemotherapy. But to make this as cliché as possible, I shall end this entry with the lyrics from a song. “I can tell the world, yes, about this. I can tell the nations, yes, that I’m blessed. Tell them what my Lord has done. Tell them that the Conqueror has come. And he brought joy, joy, joy to my soul!”

Jordan L

Jordan Little is my 17 year old nephew from Watertown.  He is an avid swimmer and soccer player, and a Christ Follower.  This summer he had an MRI done for a cartilage tear in his knee and unfortunately they discovered Leukemia.  He is undergoing chemotherapy treatments.
Please pray for Jordan for strength, endurance, peace and total healing for him.  Also pray that his family  will continue to support him with their love and care and that they will rely on God for strength to do this.


             




Jordan was in the hospital for his Tucks Formal Dance; his sweet girlfriend took him along any way, and "carried him" in the Grand March on her Ipad via Facebook!



21 hours ago 

When the servant of the man of God got up early and went out, he discovered an army with horses and chariots surrounding the city. So he asked Elisha, “Oh, my master, what are we to do?”

Elisha said, “Don’t be afraid, for those who are with us outnumber those who are with them.”

Then Elisha prayed, “Lord, please open his eyes and let him see.” So the Lord opened the servant’s eyes. He looked and saw that the mountain was covered with horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.
1 Kings 6:15-17 

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Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Jordan


Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2012 9:43 PM
Subject: Prayer request

Just found out my nephew Jordan has leukemia. He attends high school in Watertown.
Please pray for him and his family.  A miracle this was discovered and is treatable:

Jordan has leukemia.  We found spots in his bones taking an mri for torn
cartilages.  He doesn't show any other symptoms.  Will start chemotherapy
next week.  It is a 3-year course of treatment.  Plans to swim bald this
winter.  God has great plans for him. tdl

September 26:   Saw him Friday.  He had just finished his chemo for the week, gets pretty sick from it but bounces back.  He said he has missed 12 of 21 days of high school, his Junior year. Thanks for praying for him!

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Saturday, July 7, 2012

July 4 2012

Happy Independence Day!



  Avenue of Flags @ Madison Court House
                                       



Too Hot to ride bikes, but we got to see the Sioux Falls Parade!  Love those parade treats!




Talking about Kj's long legs: Kj: "Member that day when Liz and Nana and Bumpa came?
That day I had a lot of lunch and then my legs growed bigger."
We celebrated Liz's birthday with a pool party at the Logan's. 
 Happy Birthday Liz, and Happy Birthday America!




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Baby E

Baby E @ 3 months


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The Browns went to Crystal Springs, and Elaina was the youngest camper!  Auntie Brittney took the opportunity to snap some 3 month pics.  Below are the comments on this cute one:


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Thursday, June 28, 2012

Advice

To all the girls who are in a hurry to have a boyfriend or get married, a piece of Biblical advice: “Ruth patiently waited for her mate Boaz.” While you are waiting on YOUR Boaz, don’t settle for any of his relatives: Broke-az, Po-az, Lyin-az, Cheatin-az, Dumb-az, Drunk-az, Cheap-az, Lockedup-az, Goodfornothingaz, Lazyaz and especially his third cousin Beatinyouaz. Wait on your Boaz and make sure he respects Yoaz!

“swiped from a friend” I wish I knew who wrote this! It’s the best advice ever!
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Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Mr Hegg



Letter to my children 062712:

Just got home from Mr Hegg's funeral.  Lots of people, lots of great music and memories.  When I sat down Ashley Allen was playing a video of the Augie Jazz  Fest featuring Andrew Ellsworth on Sax and Kevin Logan on trumpet.  Too bad they stopped the video before the solos started!  Then a video of the 1997 Rose Bowl appearance, 2001 Portland Rose Festival appearance...those were some of his finest moments (and my favorite memories, too!).  Abby, there were pictures from Fiddler on the Roof. Not this one, but I like it...  
Abby and Mr Hegg
There was a brass quintet doing the music.  I sat until everyone left the sanctuary so I could hear all the music.  The service ended with Symphony #9 "From the New World" Dvorak.  Thought they might play Going Home...remember that show, Cari?
Many band directors were there.  Amanda and Jenny, Pam Sweet, Jessie Miller (he was a pallbearer, along with Bob Kramer!). Dan Iverson, who had Denny for DSU band director. Lots more people.....the church was full.
It was a great tribute to a great man.  Glad you all had a chance to learn from him.
Love
Mom




Phillipians 4: Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

















 







January 12, 1946-June 23, 2012 







 "Going Home", set to the music of Dvorak's 9th Symphony, third movement. 

Going home, going home, 
I'm just going home. 
Quiet-like, slip away- 
I'll be going home. 
It's not far, just close by; 
Jesus is the Door; 
Work all done, laid aside, 
Fear and grief no more. 
Friends are there, waiting now. 
He is waiting, too. 
See His smile! See His hand! 
He will lead me through. 

Morning Star lights the way; 
Restless dream all done; 
Shadows gone, break of day, 
Life has just begun. 
Every tear wiped away, 
Pain and sickness gone; 
Wide awake there with Him! 
Peace goes on and on! 
Going home, going home, 
I'll be going home. 
See the Light! See the Sun! 
I'm just going home. 

















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