Since the election I have done several house projects – besides constant cleaning stuff out, like the whole “seasonal & too small clothing switch out”, one was painting my living room a mid to dark blue on 2 walls & we love it! The kids tell me it now “feels” like a living room. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving – just family. It was very low-key, we didn’t even eat turkey! 🙂 It’s a long story – but the turkeys & chicken were bad… No one got sick – you could smell it – I don’t think I’ve ever smelled anything quite so foul (pun intended)! Dad said to me “does this smell right to you?” I of course not knowing what he was getting at (he’d just brought it in from outside & the smell hadn’t caught up) took a deep breath — expecting the wonderful smell when he brings meat in from smoking….it wasn’t… We were still overwhelmingly thankful – good thing turkey isn’t what makes the day. We actually had our whole family for the meal – all 12 of us! It was for sure a God-given gift to us. We very easily won’t ever have all of us here for Thanksgiving again – not that any of us are promised tomorrow, but when some are going to another country it just seems more likely.
I can’t believe Christmas is already just 2 weeks away! We have pulled out most of our Christmas decorations, are using Christmas dishes, & listen to only Christmas music. I’m trying to only let the kids watch Christmas movies…they don’t really like that plan since most of the kids ones are from when they were much younger 🙂 — good reason not to watch a movie then, right? In moving things around, I’ve made enough room that there is a good spot for the tree – we’re so excited to have a “for real size” tree. The last couple years we’ve had just the tallest of the 3 decorative trees that Jo-Ann’s had at an after Christmas sale. I think the kids kneeling next to it were as tall as or taller.
For those not here in the state – here are some cold, winter pictures from last week when the thermometer was hanging out below the 0 mark. Now that it warmed up (due to high winds & rain) it isn’t so pretty…I’d much rather the gorgeous snow with the sun glistening on it. Even if it is below zero. At least then it is pretty to look at & you can decide if you’re going to breathe or not when you go outside instead of your breath being sucked out of you! 🙂
I can’t believe Christmas is already just 2 weeks away! We have pulled out most of our Christmas decorations, are using Christmas dishes, & listen to only Christmas music. I’m trying to only let the kids watch Christmas movies…they don’t really like that plan since most of the kids ones are from when they were much younger 🙂 — good reason not to watch a movie then, right? In moving things around, I’ve made enough room that there is a good spot for the tree – we’re so excited to have a “for real size” tree. The last couple years we’ve had just the tallest of the 3 decorative trees that Jo-Ann’s had at an after Christmas sale. I think the kids kneeling next to it were as tall as or taller.
For those not here in the state – here are some cold, winter pictures from last week when the thermometer was hanging out below the 0 mark. Now that it warmed up (due to high winds & rain) it isn’t so pretty…I’d much rather the gorgeous snow with the sun glistening on it. Even if it is below zero. At least then it is pretty to look at & you can decide if you’re going to breathe or not when you go outside instead of your breath being sucked out of you! 🙂
I’m so thankful for a Heavenly Father who gives us the strength, endurance, mercy & grace that we need at the moment we need it – not a moment too late or too soon.
- Trust that time is God’s alone to give.
- God created time, and no human can take it from Him or use it against Him.
- Every man-scheduled date subjected upon one of His children is written, not just on a doctor’s calendar, a hospital’s calendar, or a trial judge’s calendar. It is written on God’s.
This is something from my current Bible Study…amazing thoughts to me, they are truly comforting. (all are quotes from Beth Moore)
OK – so now it really is time to head to bed. There is so much to dwell on & think on that are good, plus I have so many projects all jumbled in my head that I want to do, and only 15 days left! … So much good, so little time :)!
Happy Birthday Miah Grace!
You are loved!
(we get to give you a birthday hug this year)
You are loved!
(we get to give you a birthday hug this year)