Montana In August

The drive up into the hills was breath taking.   It had been a long time since I had a ride with Dad up in the hills.   It was a beautiful day,  one in which Dianne and I throughly enjoyed taking pictures.   We did lots of stopping to look at things.  I never get tired of the mountains,  the rivers,  the beautiful scenery that you see.

Ed and I really enjoyed our time with Dad and Marilyn,   Dianne and Chuck and little Ruth Ann.  We took in a day with Andy and Sherry, and the kids.   The bonfire was an awsome way to end the evening.  Thank you Sherry and Andy for taking some down time for us all.

As this Christmas time comes closer and closer,  I find myself reflecting back  on fun times,  and people we love.  I love you all.   Thank you Dad.   I love you very much.  

With Much Love,
Colleen

Standing Tall In The Face Of The Storm


                                                

Aftermath Of Camrose Storm

(In Our Yard)

Ed and I spent the August long weekend at a family camp in the Thorhild. The same weekend being the Big Valley Jamboree. We got word at the camp that the (plow wind) had hit Camrose without warning. As our daughter put it to me later, the wind had hit ahead of the storm. Brian and Suzanne and the kids were sitting at the Big Valley Jamboree with everyone else where it hit the worst, killing one, injuring aprox. 75 others. To get a good picture of what happened, view Suzanne and Brian's facebook sites.

We were not aware of what happened to our back yard until we came home, and walked to the back of the house. Our beautiful huge beautiful tree, which I loved and was feeding birds, was hit hard. Our neighbor said she heard the loud crack, and saw it split. It filled our back yard.

I am so saddened to hear of all the injuries, the loss of the one who left behind a husband and two young boys. So sad, I was so thankful that it hadn't been worse. It could have wiped out many, many people.

Before this happened, God had set in motion a group of young people to minister to the families of the injured people. The young Bible college students, called "Street Invaders," had just arrived from Saskatchewan. They had just come to do some kids ministry. But the Church of God, ( our church) where they were staying is the designated meeting place for families of those taken to the hospital (nearby) when there is an emergency situation like this. So they were on hand to help, encourage, and even pray with many different ones.

The church usually has a Saturday evening service. The service was canceled and people started helping as the church became the emergency centre. (The church has lots of EMS workers.)

Superstore donated lots of food and other items for those in need. Afterwords, what was not used was given to "Street Invaders" to help feed them while they are here. A wonderful provision indeed.

Now the rest of us are busy cleaning up our dead trees and hauling them to the dump. Fortunately, thanks to a friend with a chainsaw, we were able to salvage about a third of our tree. Some of it has been taken away but it will take several more trips to the dump to complete the job.

We thank God that our kids and our grandkids were unharmed. We are also thankful that the tree did not damage anything else.

God is good!

Roger Edward Dumont

2 years old

Time has flown by!

Never A Dull Moment For My Mom!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROGER

WE LOVE YOU!

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Jonathan Ronald Dumont

March 8, 2009

It has been a very exciting week for everyone in my family. Everyone is so happy to finally see me. Mommy and Daddy were both a little panicky about the time frame I would arrive. You see my daddy pulls alot of overnight shifts at his job. Grandma has been here, doing over night shifts at my house, and studying up in her St.John Ambulance book on emergency child birth. Just in case I come so fast, that mommy can't make it to the hospital in time, and we have to call 911.

Mommy asn't got much sleep this last few weeks, cause she has been so uncomfortable, from what I have been told. Now I am here, but still am keep her up at night eating . I get cuddled so much during the day that I sleep more during the day, than night time. Mommy and Daddy are both very tired. Mommy starts crying every so often, but I hear that is normal for mommies.

Thomas, Mikayla, and Roger are so happy I am here. Roger celebrates by doing jumping jacks on momma's big bed, while I am trying to eat. At least I haven't done summer saults yet. Roger is mom and dads little evil kinevel. Mikayla just loves to cuddle me, and Thomas likes to make sure I keep warm, putting little Roger's blanket around me.

Grandma and Grandpa come as often as they can. Grandma cuddles me so well, I sleep the whole time I am in her arms. So warm and cozy! That's what Grandma's are for you know. Story time will come soon enough. But now I just enjoy being the excitment in my family. I love my mommie and daddie and brothers and sisters. Yippy!! I am finally here!!

March 08, 2009

Ron and Jen visit Camrose, and get in on an exciting event taking place. Suzanne and Brian take a trip up to the Hospital, and baby Jonathan Ronald Dumont, their newest member in the family arrives, only a couple of hours later. 9 pounds and 1 ounce! New excitment ! Ron and Jen are able to see the newest member before making the trek back up to Grand Prairie, Alberta.

Jonathan Ronald Dumont

9 Pounds 1 Ounce

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