Monday, July 14, 2008
Greetings from Holly Velleuer
Ann (Shields) Calandrino's daughter and E. Loyd and Marian Shields' granddaughter
My family and I reside in Barrington, IL (a Northwest Suburb of Chicago). Ron and I have 3 children. Adam and Josh are 11 and 10, and our special needs daughter Rachel is 8.
Ron is a high school orchestra director and I teach music at a preschool and to homeschoolers.
We're excited to be going on a 12 day missions trip to the country of Moldova. I know, where in the world is Moldova. It is between Romania and the Soviet Union. It is a very poor Eastern European country. We are leaving Wednesday, July 23rd. My whole family is going as well as my mother and father-in-law, sister-in-law and two other people.
I enjoyed a conversation with Francis Murphy (my mom's cousin). She has spent time in Moldova studying their culture and her daughter-in-law is from Moldova.
We are going to support the evangelistic efforts of Pastor Iurie and his church in the village of Razeni. We will be doing outreach concerts and children's workshops in the three villages surrounding Pastor Iurie's church. We will also be spending time with the children, women, and youth of his congregation. Prayers that souls will be reached for Christ and the health and safety of our team are appreciated.
It was good to read the blog. Blessings to you all!
Holly V.
Ann (Shields) Calandrino's daughter and E. Loyd and Marian Shields' granddaughter
My family and I reside in Barrington, IL (a Northwest Suburb of Chicago). Ron and I have 3 children. Adam and Josh are 11 and 10, and our special needs daughter Rachel is 8.
Ron is a high school orchestra director and I teach music at a preschool and to homeschoolers.
We're excited to be going on a 12 day missions trip to the country of Moldova. I know, where in the world is Moldova. It is between Romania and the Soviet Union. It is a very poor Eastern European country. We are leaving Wednesday, July 23rd. My whole family is going as well as my mother and father-in-law, sister-in-law and two other people.
I enjoyed a conversation with Francis Murphy (my mom's cousin). She has spent time in Moldova studying their culture and her daughter-in-law is from Moldova.
We are going to support the evangelistic efforts of Pastor Iurie and his church in the village of Razeni. We will be doing outreach concerts and children's workshops in the three villages surrounding Pastor Iurie's church. We will also be spending time with the children, women, and youth of his congregation. Prayers that souls will be reached for Christ and the health and safety of our team are appreciated.
It was good to read the blog. Blessings to you all!
Holly V.
Labels: Moldova Bound
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Hello everyone,
When Red is back in Jacksboro I'll get my pic made with him. That was my sister Elaine. Although some say we look alike when she straightens my hair. It takes awhile to do so. Yes...my hair is still very curly.
I have 3 boys 2 mine and stepson. Jarrett 17, Chance 14, Layne 13. Jarrett was named after Uncle Jarrett I'm proud to say.
Recently Chance and I ventured to Las Vegas for try-outs for singing,acting,modeling. He auditioned in Dallas. Out of the 400 kids who tried out 67 kids would be choosen. Guess what Chance was one of those lucky ones. So off to Vegas we went. I got ahead of myself the event was Ipop. Which stands for International Presentation Of Performers. Anyways, in Vegas the competion was just that international. 1800 or so kids performing. It was busy and nerve racking to say the least. At the awards show Chance was nominated for Male singer of the year. Chance received fourth place. I was in tears and very excited. Now...we are busy with agents and so forth. Wondering what's next. He has a shot at all the events he entered. So guess we'll see. We will be be meeting again in Dallas July 19th.
Jarrett writes music,sings and puts beats to his songs. He has made a demo and sounds great. He posts it on my space. His music is different it relates to his life. Guess that is how he can write so well. It's amazing how he does it. He has some offers to cut some demo's at 2 studios. Guess, we'll see.
SO...that's my life my kids. After losing my mom my life was so empty and my kids try to fill it with wonderful things. They keep me busy that's for sure.
Take care to all,
Elizabeth Moore (Liz)
When Red is back in Jacksboro I'll get my pic made with him. That was my sister Elaine. Although some say we look alike when she straightens my hair. It takes awhile to do so. Yes...my hair is still very curly.
I have 3 boys 2 mine and stepson. Jarrett 17, Chance 14, Layne 13. Jarrett was named after Uncle Jarrett I'm proud to say.
Recently Chance and I ventured to Las Vegas for try-outs for singing,acting,modeling. He auditioned in Dallas. Out of the 400 kids who tried out 67 kids would be choosen. Guess what Chance was one of those lucky ones. So off to Vegas we went. I got ahead of myself the event was Ipop. Which stands for International Presentation Of Performers. Anyways, in Vegas the competion was just that international. 1800 or so kids performing. It was busy and nerve racking to say the least. At the awards show Chance was nominated for Male singer of the year. Chance received fourth place. I was in tears and very excited. Now...we are busy with agents and so forth. Wondering what's next. He has a shot at all the events he entered. So guess we'll see. We will be be meeting again in Dallas July 19th.
Jarrett writes music,sings and puts beats to his songs. He has made a demo and sounds great. He posts it on my space. His music is different it relates to his life. Guess that is how he can write so well. It's amazing how he does it. He has some offers to cut some demo's at 2 studios. Guess, we'll see.
SO...that's my life my kids. After losing my mom my life was so empty and my kids try to fill it with wonderful things. They keep me busy that's for sure.
Take care to all,
Elizabeth Moore (Liz)
Labels: Lastest from Elizabeth Moore
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Hi!
It was good to hear from Rollene.
Our cruise to celebrate our 50th anniversary was great. We had 30 people. All our children, spouses and grandchildren except our youngest (Devon) were with us. I thought that might be too much to ask for but God granted it.
We are all moved in our temporary home in Phoenix. Dan is doing an interim pastorate.
Starting next Wednesday I am going to lead a book study on "The Shack" by William Young. We have sold 25 books in a church of about 120 so I think it will be exciting. I'm getting a little nervous though. Let me know if anyone has read the book. You can get it at Sam's etc.
Try to get more cousins to get on board. If I can do this anybody can.
Nelda Young Jackson (Vera's daughter)
PS. It was so wonderful for Red to take pictures at Mother's memorial service. You can see them on the blog.
It was good to hear from Rollene.
Our cruise to celebrate our 50th anniversary was great. We had 30 people. All our children, spouses and grandchildren except our youngest (Devon) were with us. I thought that might be too much to ask for but God granted it.
We are all moved in our temporary home in Phoenix. Dan is doing an interim pastorate.
Starting next Wednesday I am going to lead a book study on "The Shack" by William Young. We have sold 25 books in a church of about 120 so I think it will be exciting. I'm getting a little nervous though. Let me know if anyone has read the book. You can get it at Sam's etc.
Try to get more cousins to get on board. If I can do this anybody can.
Nelda Young Jackson (Vera's daughter)
PS. It was so wonderful for Red to take pictures at Mother's memorial service. You can see them on the blog.
