Wonderful Wednesday


Meantime, back in Ennis, MT

Happy Kenny w Chip
Sending love,
JanBeek



Meantime, back in Ennis, MT

Happy Kenny w Chip
Sending love,
JanBeek

Do you set personal goals for yourself?
Of course I set goals for myself. Doesn’t everyone?
What goals have you set for yourself?

Those are our “Swiss daughter and Swiss Son” (Sylviane & Christian Zufferey). They are the reason we have such a deeeelightful family here in Switzerland. In the 1980’s each of them spent a year living with us as AFS exchange students- and our daughter, DeDe, married their first cousin after she spent a year here living in their family.


We just had a lovely lunch prepared by Syli. Bee grateful!


Our son, Ty, and daughter-in-law, Monika, had a great Saturday. Fun with a friend. Flying and experiencing the opportunity to be the pilot!! They are staying in touch. For that we are very grateful. Staying in touch is another of my goals. How about you?
Love, JanBeek

Such fun to be with our daughter, DeAna, and her mother-in-law & her husband, André, and his cousin, Sylviane (Syli)!




Yummy food and great company!
We are loving our time here – and our brains are slowly adjusting to Swiss time! It’s an 8 hour difference!


Nap time đź’¤ See ya later.
Love, JanBeek


It’s a beautiful Thursday morning





We spent from 6:30 am Tuesday to 7:30 am Wednesday on 4 different flights to get to Geneva. De & André picked us up there. The 2 hour drive to Sierre was gorgeous! Pictures don’t do it justice. Zoom in on those terraced mountainsides covered with vineyards!





See ya tomorrow.
Love, JanBeek



Sunflowers turn their faces
To the bright October sun
A new month is upon us
A time to have some fun

Too much wine (TMW)
Gives way to NEW
Never enough wine
For the likes of me & you!

We enjoy our time with friends
We’re looking forward to
October and all its trends


A time for trick or treaters
But we’ll be off to Switzerland
No tricks and for sure no cheaters!

What are your October plans?

Love, JanBeek

“Change is a powerful, sacred force… The transitioning landscape is a testament to the Creator’s steady hand in a chaotic world.” (A quote from today’s devotional in These Days)



“The psalmists frequently personify the natural world, giving mountains, forests and seas anthropomorphic attributes…”

The hills were singing 🎵

The Lord reminds us we are new every morning! Embrace change!
Happy Autumn to you, my friends. Embrace the day. May the majesty of the natural world remind us all that God is in control. Breathe deeply in the holy refuge of creation.

Love, JanBeek


What’s the kindest thing someone has ever done for you?
She birthed and loved me
Rocked me gently on her knee
Taught compassion, gave me life
Showed me kindness all her life

Thank you, Mom!
Hugs, JanBeek

The world lost a very special lady today. Dolly Parton was only 80. Much is being said and written about her today. She had more than 25 number one hits. Song writer, singer, philanthropist, generous friend to all … and so much more. Books for children: that’s one of her legacies. A great lady for many reasons, but she loved Boston Terriers just like we do. So of course I love her and will miss her.



God bless you, Dolly. May your songs bless your heavenly friends, too. Sing on!!
Love, JanBeek
We just had the privilege of a week with our son here in Ennis, MT. We loved every minute of that precious time together. While the skies were smoky each day (you couldn’t even see the mountains through the smoke), and it didn’t begin to clear until the day he was leaving, we didn’t let that deter us from having a good time.



Sharing meals together was highlighted by great conversations






Ty’s flight was delayed and he had a challenging set of flights and car trouble… but God made sure his needs were met and he was home that night safe & sound.


We were blessed indeed to have such a blest week!
Love,
