I had just turned six when the Chicago blizzard of 1967 hit. I remember how much fun it was playing in the mountain of snow that was my backyard. I have to admit, as a lifelong Chicagoan, I get real excited, well maybe euphoric is a better word, when I hear a blizzard is going to hit the city, and it was no different last week as I was actually counting down the hours to when the blizzard would it. And it came right on time 3pm the snow started. Yippee! The next morning while we were shoveling out and there was a mountain of snow in front of my daughter's house and while she was building an igloo, My six year old granddaughter shouted, "This is the best day ever"

I'm pretty sure she will grow up thinking blizzards are exciting and fun

Independence Day

Well my favorite holiday is coming up. Independence Day! I've noticed that more and more people say, "Happy 4th of July. The declaration of independence by the 13 states on July 4, 1776, should be a document that should be read by all citizens of the U.S. on Independence Day. As a historian, the Declaration of Independence is a vital document that gives me goose bumps and a sense of national pride that triggers prayer for my country and fellow citizens and all of the men and women who are in the military serving the U.S. Forget the fireworks, Fly the Flag Today!

One more day

Tomorrow is my last day of internship. My year long vicarage at Bethel Lutheran Church will end. It will feel so strange to wake up Thursday with no office to go to or no visits to make. I am happy that I have successfully met all of the challenges presented to me during the past year. I am most happy for all of the people who kept me in their prayers (Thanks be to God). I am now waiting to hear from CMS regarding employment. I am also waiting to hear from the housing director at LSTC regarding an available apartment. I will be in Bartonville until an apartment becomes available. I will be doing pulpit supply in Lacon, Pekin, and Glasford this month. With the bishop's permission, I will preside at Holy Communion in Pekin. I look forward to moving back to Chicago. I especially miss Hyde Park. I also look forward to my last semester at LSTC. I only have two classes left (Constructive Theology and Advanced Exegesis--The Gospel of Luke). I guess I will sharpen my Koine Greek over the summer. I'm also looking forward to several Summer activities in Chicago; like the book sorting for the friends of the Oak Park Library in July and the book fair in August. I also look forward to the silent film festival in Portage Park, and the fireworks at Navy Pier every Wednesday and Saturday.

World Cup News

Deutschland gewinnt! Germany Wins!

Je m'appelle Noelle

Hello to all my family and friends. All of my family and close friends know me as Bobbi, all others know me as Juanita. For as long as I remember, I have always disliked the name Juanita. A couple of years ago I almost legally changed my name to Noelle Snow. I chose this name because my mom once said to me you know you're name should have been Noelle. (Yeah I agreed). So since it is expensive to legally change my first and last name but, no charge to assume a new first name, I have decided to assume the name Noelle.