Nope and Nope

I was greeted by an usher at FCC this morning and didn't really hear what he said. I said, "Good Morning." 

After worship he came up to me and apologized.  

"I don't know why I called you Chris when your name is Carol."  

I laughed the rest of the day.

2026 Graduate!

 

Congratulations Nathan!! You graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.S. in Computer Science!! We are so proud of you!!

Lucy

 Lucy is 10 years old and still the cutest kitten in the world! 

Forgiveness

My wife and I just resolved a tiny argument we've had since Saturday.

Carla: "Please forgive me for being so Carla about that."

Me: "Yes, I forgive you. Please forgive me for being so Patrick about it."

Carla: "Yes, I forgive you."

HE IS RISEN!!

 

She Said Yes!

 

Baby girl got engaged to her Josh in Hawaii!!  

Congratulations Sarah and Josh!!

Sourdough!!

 

I received some sourdough starter from a dear friend and named my starter Stevie. Stevie Starter. For Stevie Nicks of course. My friend's starter is named Bread Pitt.  After buying quite a few necessities I made my first sourdough loaf!!  YUM! I started down this path because I have a gluten sensitivity and wanted to eat BREAD! NomNomNom

Banquet Night!!

 

So very proud of my wife Carla Stream for continuing to tell her story of hope and healing after abortion. She has been doing it since 2008. Last night was at the Options for Women Menomonie Room to Breath Banquet. Well done babe! Continue to proclaim the good news of Jesus!

From Patrick

Out shopping with my wife, Carla.

She asked "Are you irritating me right now?

Me "Gosh I guess so."

20!

 

Happy 20th Birthday Tim!! Timma!!  

What an amazing journey to watch our Streamers grow to be 28252220.  All of the babies are in their twenties! God be praised for ALL of the memories we have together!

Oh What Fun!

 

Merry Christmas From The Streams

 

Thanksgiving 2025

I miss my Grandma Nora Lorraine Carlson.  She told me I was beautiful. She told me I was special. She told me that she loved me.  Every Thanksgiving I get up early and spread butter and sugar on the 2 packages of lefse that we buy.  Right before we eat I open a can of jellied cranberries and slice up the can shaped cranberries. I put them into a dish that is just like the one my Grandma Nora had. I play George Winston and let the tears fall in gratitude for a grandma that I will see again in heaven.  I will grieve with hope. I love you grandma and I miss you.

A Day in the Life

Me to my wife Carla: "I am going to go for a walk."

Her: "Ok! I am going to finish writing my New Years resolutions for you."

Me: dumbfounded look

Her: "What!!? It's a joke!"

Her: "But I do have some for you."

Mmmmmm

There are currently 3 fall candles going in our kitchen this morning. I asked my wife "We've got all these candles burning in the same space this morning on purpose?" She replied, "Yes, I am letting them fight it out."

"SENIOR" PICTURES

 

Why do I do these?  To make my husband Patrick laugh of course.  I HAVE THE BEST TIME HEARING HIS JOY at my total goofiness. 

60!!!

 

Happy 60th Birthday to me!! Grateful to God for 60 years and one year closer to going home!  Thank you Lord for all of my friends that have become family! I am soooooo blessed.

Faith

 

30 years ago we started attending Faith Community Church.  Patrick and I grew up here. Spiritually. We surrendered to Christ.  He has helped us raise our children and changed our legacy. Grace upon Grace upon Grace.  We are grateful to God for His loving care through our FCC Family.

The Thought I Think

 The first thought I have when I walk into Walmart is, 

"I have got to get outta here."

Empty Nest

Eldest son Josh left for his ministry opportunity with Casas por Christo!! (Homes for Christ) He made his way to El Paso, TX to build the video production crew as they watch servants from all over the world donate their time and talents to build homes for those that are homeless in Mexico.  Thank you Lord for this opportunity!  

80'S Babes

 

45th Friendaversary!!

 

Carla Nelson met Shelly Hieb on August 27th, 1980.  The first day of 9th grade at Hughes Junior High. We were babies at 14 years old!! 

 

Shelly and I celebrated our 45th Friendaversary on August 27th, 2025!!  I flew out to Utah to spend several amazing days with my BFF!! Oh my goodness we DIED OF FUN AS WE ALWAYS DO!! Laughing, talking, reading old calendars, looking through old photo albums, walking down memory lane. 

BEST TIME EVVVERRRRRRRRRR!!    

LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER SHELLY! 💖💖