"But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honor, and some to dishonor. If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honor, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work." 2 Timothy 2:20-21
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Pictures from the Past
| "Andre, we miss you!" |
| L-R (back-row): Yours-truly, cousin Katie, Great-grandma McKnight, cousin Macie. Front-row: Joel, cousin Jason, Phoebe, Jaden, Caleb and Abby. - 2006 or 2007 |
| Us Kautt girls with cousins Katie and Macie (2006 or 2007) |
| Caleb, cousin D.J., Abby, "Uncle" Larry, and Rachel playing "Skip-bo" (2006 or 2007) |
| Cousin Rowena and Dad. Their birthdays are a few days a part, so we had a double celebration. I think this was 2006 or 2007. |
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| Sisters: Phoebe and Johanna (2002) |
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| The Kautt kids. L-R: Johanna, Caleb, Jaden, Phoebe, Abby and Joel (2003). This photo was taken in Indiana. :) |
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| Jaden and I (2003?) |
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| Cousins: Catherine, Gracie, Abby, Johanna, Laura, Phoebe and Caleb (2003). |
| Square-dancing (2004) |
| Joel and Jaden (2004) |
| Jaden and Phoebe (2004). Isn't this such a sweet photo? :) |
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| Jaden and I watching ants at work (2004) |
| The Kautt clan. This was photo taken at an aqueduct in San Antonio in 2006, I think. |
| Abby plays with Alvin Y. and "Bo" (2009). |
| Me and Logan L. (2008) |
| Abby, Mom, Gini and Sarah Jo Mosbeck (2009) |
| The two Phoebes: Phoebe Speed and Phoebe Kautt (2006?) |
| Yours-truly (on my 9th Birthday) with little Phoebe Speed - February 2007 |
| Jaden and Phoebe Speed - February 2007 |
| Taylor Speed, me and Ellie Speed. We've all grown a lot since that photo! - 2007 |
| Ellie Speed, Johanna, Phoebe and Abby - 2007 |
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| Silly siblings (2008) |
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| Abby (holding Jaden) and Johanna on the day Jaden was born. |
| Jaden and I (2007). |
| Abby and Phoebe (2007). |
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| Jaden (2002). I just LOVE this photo!! :) |
| Jaden and Caleb (2007). |
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| Jaden and I. This was taken in Indiana in the summer of 2003. |
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| Jaden, with his hand in the "cookie jar" (2002). |
| Sunday lunch with the Ort family (2008) |
| Phoebe at a fossil dig (2007). |
| Some of the Kautts (including Dad's brother) with the Orts. - 2008 |
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Pictures from the Past
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Mom's Day

As Mother's Day is coming up, I reflect on the past and how my Mother has served me the past twelve years. She has been such a blessing to me. I can go and talk with her about a problem I have and she has great advice about it, not to mention she tells me scripture verses and hugs me!
One thing I really appreciate about her is, she has emphasized the importance of memorizing scripture, so that if persecution arises or some other hard trial occurs we can be comforted by the knowledge that God is with us and will never leave us nor forsake us. I used to think I will do fine in life without memorizing scripture. However, as I get older, I have noticed that first, when Jesus was tempted in the wilderness (see Matthew 4:1-11), what did He shoot back to the devil? It was a scripture verse-- each time! Second, I have had some trials in my life and God has used the scripture verses that I have memorized to help me. Thanks, Mom for making sure I understood the importance of scripture memory!
Other times, I have needed to share some personal things with Mom and she has been open to listening to what I have to share. Of course, since Mom has been sick a lot of my lifetime, I cannot always share everything with her, so I share them with Abby-- my "second Mom". I appreciate and love both of you!
Mom, I hope you have the best Mother's Day and many more to come in the years ahead!
I love you,
Johanna "Ruthie"
There is no
greater place of
ministry, position, or
power than that of a
mother.
~ Phil Whisenhunt









