Arlynne

Arlynne was on a missions trip with Child Evangelism Fellowship's Christian Youth in Action. She was in the Thunder Bay area teaching Bible Clubs to kids from broken homes who probably thought of God as a swear word (her words, not mine). During this missions trip, she experienced some incredible things. She just celebrated her 16th birthday on Wednesday. On Saturday night, she was out with her partner having fun when the ATV that she was driving rolled over onto her.

Arlynne, you were an amazing girl! When you entered a room, you made sure everyone smiled, talked and laughed. I will miss your joy for life and your spunky personality. See you "on the other side" and love cows!

HOLYER, Arlynne Elizabeth - Aged 16 years, was transported from the seat of an ATV to the presence of her Saviour on Saturday, July 30, 2011. Beloved daughter of Cheryl Beecroft-Penner and Pete Penner, David and Nohemy Holyer; sister of Karissa Holyer, Josiah, Eden, Nathan and Sarina Beecroft-Penner. She is also the granddaughter of Ronald and Marjorie Beecroft, Nest Pritchard, Richard and Marilyn Holyer and Jakob and Katie Penner. Loved and missed by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Arlynne was joyfully serving God with Child Evangelism Fellowship in Northern Ontario. Her presence is already sorely missed by her many friends from Eden Secondary School, Central Community Church and Southridge Community Church. Visitation and life celebration still to be determined. Memorial donations to Child Evangelism Fellowship would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences at www.tallmanfuneralhomes.ca

This is the testimony Arlynne shared at Southridge when she got baptized last summer..

¡Adelante Paraguay!

2011 Copa America

**First Stage - Group B**

July 03 - Paraguay 0:0 Equador
July 09 - Paraguay 2:2 Brazil
July 13 - Paraguay 3:3 Venezuela

**Paraguay advances to the quarter finals**

July 17 - Paraguay 2:0 Brazil

**Paraguay advances to the semi-finals**

July 20 - Paraguay 5:3 Venezuela

**Paraguay advances to the finals**

July 24 - Paraguay 0:3 Uruguay

**Paraguay settles for the silver medal**

My Car

Recently, I was told that my car "used to look so cool". Yup, one of my fave Grade 6 boys decided my car looked like crap. And it's true, it did need some work. But who knew that my summer would be the summer of car repairs?

My muffler was getting louder, so I got it fixed. When I got my oil changed, I also got the mechanic to see why the "check engine" light came on (they hooked my car up to a scanner thing-y and said it just read that there were fumes, no biggie but should get it checked out if it comes on again soon). I needed new tires, so got those. There was some damage done to the front end during the last ice storm, so got a new front bumper cover (Thanks so much, Uncle Harry!!!).

Then, while I was out to see Cars 2 (see previous post here), one of my brake lines gave out and needed replacing. The "check engine light was on again, so I asked to have it checked again and got the same answer.

Now the "check engine" light has reappeared. So I brought the car in to my mechanic and it was examined. I was told that the gas lines are rotting out on my car, but the costs involved in replacing them would be better spent towards the purchase of a new car.

NOT what I wanted to hear. I guess I'll drive this car until I can't drive it anymore (that was the plan anyhow, but the end may come sooner than I'd hoped). I've got about $3500 saved up towards a new car - it's not enough for a new car, but maybe for a decent down payment on one. I guess I'll just wait to see how long my car keeps me going from point A to point B.

an excellent reminder...

Everything - by Tim Hughes



God in my living / There in my breathing
God in my waking / God in my sleeping

God in my resting / There in my working
God in my thinking / God in my speaking

Be my everything / Be my everything
Be my everything / Be my everything

God in my hoping / There in my dreaming
God in my watching / God in my waiting

God in my laughing / There in my weeping
God in my hurting / God in my healing

Be my everything / Be my everything
Be my everything / Be my everything

Christ in me / Christ in me
Christ in me the hope of glory
You are everything

Christ in me / Christ in me
Christ in me the hope of glory
Be my everything

Be my everything / Be my everything
Be my everything / Be my everything

Be my everything / Be my everything
Be my everything / Be my everything

God in my hoping / There in my dreaming
God in my watching / God in my waiting

God in my laughing / There in my weeping
God in my hurting / God in my healing

Be my everything / Be my everything
Be my everything / Be my everything

Be my everything / Be my everything
Be my everything / Be my everything

Be my everything / Be my everything
Be my everything / Be my everything

Christ in me / Christ in me
Christ in me the hope of glory
You are everything

You are everything / You are everything
You are everything / You are everything

Jesus everything / Jesus everything
Jesus everything / Jesus everything

Sprinkler Fun!

Paraguay breaks Guinness Record!!

Yup, that's right folks! Paraguay has broken the Guinness record for the longest hot dog. On July 15, 2011, a hot dog measuring 203.80 m and weighing approximately 120 kg was made by Ochsi to obtain the world record. The hot dog bun weighed approximately 150 kg and was made by Myriam Products. International media was on site and the measurements have been verified by Johanna Hessling of Guinness. The hot dog was made as the central part of a media event surrounding the 2011 Expo in Asuncion, Paraguay. After the official measurement, the hot dog was cut up and eaten by those present. Here's the official report from ABC.com.py.

It's a Pie Party!!

Yup, that's right! One of the blogs I follow, gluten-free girl, invited everyone to a pie party. Turns out that a conversation between a couple of friends can turn into an event where over 1500 people accepted the challenge to make a pie on July 5. So... here is my pie using Mom's strawberry-rhubarb pie recipe.