Monday, December 12, 2011
French Final
Margaret is taking her first "final" today. It's in French class. I'm waiting for her call, so I can pick her up and take her for breakfast at McDonalds (a simple pleasure!). The final started at 7:30, which seems early to this night owl family.
I threw out the invitation to hostess a women's gathering on Thursday evening, so until then it will be high speed Christmas decorating and baking! So glad the kitchen is now a lean mean cooking machine! LOVE it!
The kids are still finding their way around it, though :)
Had the joy of a sweet luncheon with my gal cousins on Saturday. I am the youngest of eight girl cousins (I think Louisa May Alcott had something like that!). My eldest cousin is the same age as my dad, so we are a spread-out batch. Only six of us were there Saturday, plus a couple of cousins-in-law, and we had such fun. I think we are all genetically influenced in the humor department. We all laugh at the same things! We had fun.
Finals and festivities and French. What an interesting December!
Another friend lost his job on Friday. I could only say----"God provides!"
If you have a friend in need right now, help them choose to be faith-full. Help them trust that God is the Provider. That He cares.
And reach out and help however you can!
We've been talking a lot about being salt and light lately, the implications thereof. In this dark world there is a need for Christ's light.
There's the call. Off to breakfast!
I threw out the invitation to hostess a women's gathering on Thursday evening, so until then it will be high speed Christmas decorating and baking! So glad the kitchen is now a lean mean cooking machine! LOVE it!
The kids are still finding their way around it, though :)
Had the joy of a sweet luncheon with my gal cousins on Saturday. I am the youngest of eight girl cousins (I think Louisa May Alcott had something like that!). My eldest cousin is the same age as my dad, so we are a spread-out batch. Only six of us were there Saturday, plus a couple of cousins-in-law, and we had such fun. I think we are all genetically influenced in the humor department. We all laugh at the same things! We had fun.
Finals and festivities and French. What an interesting December!
Another friend lost his job on Friday. I could only say----"God provides!"
If you have a friend in need right now, help them choose to be faith-full. Help them trust that God is the Provider. That He cares.
And reach out and help however you can!
We've been talking a lot about being salt and light lately, the implications thereof. In this dark world there is a need for Christ's light.
There's the call. Off to breakfast!
Friday, December 9, 2011
Hard Again-in the Pain Department
I visited a medical specialist today and got the news that my condition is worsening. I'm grateful it's just a pain issue, not a disease, but it still seems "grayish down" to me. Living with pain and the constant strain of it is wearing.
This week has been full of a kitchen cleaning project (I emptied ALL the cupboards AND drawers, cleared all the counters, and ruthlessly eliminated the dross of a dozen years living in this house) No wonder I am exhausted and hurting!
I also got to Orchestra Hall to hear my son sing in his college chapel choir. Such a spirit lift!
Christmastime is a dark time of year. I remember coming home from school as a child, to burning candles, holly sprays, pine boughs, and cider with fresh cookies, all beautifully made. These little splurges got us all through the solstice.
Although I believe Christ was born in June, December 25 was when the Magi came to Bethlehem,when the "star" shone over that little hamlet looking southeast from Jerusalem. Christmas helps us celebrate Christ's blessed birth, just as the wise men did. It gives us hope in the hard times.
Can I say one more time (for the zillionth time) how grateful we are for my husband's new job? He loves it, it's perfect. We are feeling a way to breathe deeply again.
This time we breathe out thanks and praise, giving honor to the One who provides so richly.
Bless you this season. Bless you with Christ's love and peace, His wisdom and strength. God bless you with His salvation and joy.
It is the ONLY way to endure!
This week has been full of a kitchen cleaning project (I emptied ALL the cupboards AND drawers, cleared all the counters, and ruthlessly eliminated the dross of a dozen years living in this house) No wonder I am exhausted and hurting!
I also got to Orchestra Hall to hear my son sing in his college chapel choir. Such a spirit lift!
Christmastime is a dark time of year. I remember coming home from school as a child, to burning candles, holly sprays, pine boughs, and cider with fresh cookies, all beautifully made. These little splurges got us all through the solstice.
Although I believe Christ was born in June, December 25 was when the Magi came to Bethlehem,when the "star" shone over that little hamlet looking southeast from Jerusalem. Christmas helps us celebrate Christ's blessed birth, just as the wise men did. It gives us hope in the hard times.
Can I say one more time (for the zillionth time) how grateful we are for my husband's new job? He loves it, it's perfect. We are feeling a way to breathe deeply again.
This time we breathe out thanks and praise, giving honor to the One who provides so richly.
Bless you this season. Bless you with Christ's love and peace, His wisdom and strength. God bless you with His salvation and joy.
It is the ONLY way to endure!
Monday, December 5, 2011
I want to Walk as a Child of the Light
Concordia Choir, Christmas 2010
We were privileged to hear the fantastic Concordia College Choir yesterday up at Moorhead, MN, performing their annual Christmas concert.
Last year we got to hear it too. This piece was so moving to me. I hope you can sing it in your heart today.
We were privileged to hear the fantastic Concordia College Choir yesterday up at Moorhead, MN, performing their annual Christmas concert.
Last year we got to hear it too. This piece was so moving to me. I hope you can sing it in your heart today.
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Aperture Mittens
My daughter has started blogging again. I am biased, but I love her photography almost as much as reading what she writes.
Since college life takes time, but not inspiration from her, this blog, unlike "Hello World," is less talk and more art.
I hope you enjoy her photos. They always make me smile.
Aperture Mittens
Since college life takes time, but not inspiration from her, this blog, unlike "Hello World," is less talk and more art.
I hope you enjoy her photos. They always make me smile.
Aperture Mittens
Thursday, December 1, 2011
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