{Almost} Wordless Wednesday.

Second time since December,  strep throat …again.

I wonder if those tonsils are going need to be removed?

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Along with the rest of our part of the country getting a snow storm for the third time- we are enjoying another no school-snow day!

So, what do you do on a day like this?

…color and get crafty.

Play with the Boca Beth package that arrived today so mom can review it later on her blog.

Stick a whole chicken in the slow cooker?  Sure! Why not?!

Absolutely! All of the above will do But above all else…

Don’t get lost in all that snow! (Like the boys’ bikes that didn’t get put away).

My husband’s been off work for a week or so this month because of how slow things get there and its been nice that we’ve been able to get some extra things done around the house. The boy’s playroom is done enough where they can play in there. I’ve added some learning charts to the walls for them. I’ve done a little decorating in the house, we’ve moved some furniture, added a piece, getting rid of a piece.

With the exception of a case of strep throat for my oldest and what appears to be a little cold now for the youngest, we’ve been very healthy.

And then there are our cats…Spanky and Coco. We did find out during a trip to the vet during this time that Coco is blind to some degree and  with some other issues, may not live long.

Such is life.

December has not been all about getting ready for Christmas though. As an “online” mom I’m part of a bigger community than just those I see face to face. I have Twitter friends, Facebook friends, and network friends. This has been a sobering month as I have read, watched, and felt along with others the pain that is so merciless but also a part of this thing we call “life”.  One of these moms lost her 5 day old daughter to an unknown heart disorder, the baby died in her arms while nursing.  I along with probably hundreds of others read and reread the one plea for prayers by another mom whose 2 year old fell in a pool and died. I found out almost 2 wks after the fact that a Facebook friend and a woman I knew personally from years gone by was killed in  tragic car accident.  And my neighbor’s son died- leaving behind 4 kids. Wow, what a month. And thats just the one’s I can recall.

Such is life, for sure.

Don’t wait to count your blessings. We never know what tomorrow will bring. Remember to pray for those who are hurting.

As for me, I do know who holds tomorrow in His hands and though I don’t understand why he lets things happen -I know He knows best and I will just have to trust that. I have a peace that passes understanding and I can say, I know God personally! I will get to spend eternity with Him someday. Will you? Click here to find out how you can know for sure.

I’m excited about starting a new year. Not so excited that its 2010…these big numbers are a little scary, aren’t they? Or is just me? And I do not believe the world will end in 2012, lol! I think I know something the Mayan’s didn’t 

Anyhow, I am looking forward to some new changes with my blog. I’m looking forward to some advertising changes, which will hopefullylighten the look in the sidebars. I have some special sponsors to share with you in a different sort of way. I’m hoping to develop a better publishing schedule. Well, we’ll see how it all goes.

I don’t make  personal new year’s resolutions anymore. If something needs changed now, it needs changed now, why wait till January 1st to make it happen? But thats me.

How about you?  Do you make them, if so, what are you resolving to change this new year?

Its getting down to the wire…Christmas in 4 days!

Are you ready? I’m mostly ready…I think I just have some food items to make for a family get-together. And the kid’s gifts to wrap, which reminds me… I thought I had some extra tape and I can’t find it. I may be making a trip outside into the madness for a $1 or $2 roll of tape ;(  Oh well.

Amidst all the hustle and bustle I hope you all find time to relax and enjoy this Christmas season. Time flies by so fast. We’ll never get a second chance at this holiday season.

For us, Christmas is a time to remember and celebrate the fact that about 2000 years ago God sent His only Son to be born in flesh.

Emmanuel, God with us, Jesus.

Jesus, God indeed. 100% man, 100% God.

Why?

Because there was no way that anyone of us, God’s creation, could ever be pure- “there is none righteous, no not one”…We are all sinners, born under the curse of sin the bible tells (Romans).

Jesus (the Christ, Messiah) would have to take on our humanity, live under the Law and fulfill it perfectly.

Then, as the spotless Lamb of God (remember the sacrifices the priests had to do in the Old Testament?) he would be sacrificed on the cross to pay for our sin debt. Because only by the shedding of blood would there be remission of sin. Not just any blood, the blood of a perfect “Lamb”.

What makes Jesus different from Mohammed or Buddha or… (fill in the blank)?

Jesus rose again defeating sin and death and the story isn’t over. He’s coming back.

If you don’t know Jesus, I would love for you to meet him. Its not about religion, its about a relationship.

You can learn more at TheGoodTest.net.

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Merry Christmas!

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I’m thankful for a lot of things! My family,  my friends, my home,  my new computer, even though its an Emachine (lol).

My SAVIOR- Jesus Christ!

I wouldn’t be who I am without HIM. In fact, I’m sure I wouldn’t like who I would be without Him.

I’m extremely grateful for the peace of mind I have because I walk with Him. When I screw up and confess it to Him, He forgives me.

I know since He already paid my sin-debt and because I received that gift of Him doing so that He will never kick me out of His family.

He hears my prayers and answers them according to His will for me…not necessarily my will for me   (Which is a good thing – becareful what you ask for!)

Like marriage and kids…I wanted all of it long before it was His will for me…I almost screwed that up. But I listened to that still small voice that at times got awfully LOUD- pulling me back to His path for me…and away from my own.

I have had many prayers answered and in His time I received the desires of my heart- His way.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving and reflect on whats most important today!