Away in a Manger

Enjoy this Christmas song by my 7 year old niece, Amanda.



It was so nice to spend time today with my parents, my sister and brother-in-law, and my niece and nephews. We're all spending the night at Grandma and Grandpa's house. I have a feeling the two youngest kids will be waking Aunt Melanie up early tomorrow morning. We have lots of games to play and a snowman to build!

Our Christmas Eve services at church were wonderful. Although it was a very long day (we had to be at church by 2:15 for rehearsal and then three services...I got home around 9:30), it was a blessing to be part of such a meaningful service. What an awesome gift Christmas truly is - God's gift to us of His Son, Jesus.

May you experience the love and peace of God.

Twelve Days of Christmas Song

Need a smile - listen to this version of "The Twelve Days of Christmas" by the group Straight No Chaser.

Happy Anniversary

Happy Anniversary to my parents who are celebrating 48 years of marriage today. In these days when so many marriages don't last, I'm so thankful for their love and commitment to each other. This Friday morning my dad will have his fourth defibulator implanted - I'm also thankful for the medical technology that has helped him maintain his quality of life. What a wonderful example of a godly marriage - I wish them God's continued blessings and many more years together.

A Revelation

After recently celebrating a birthday, I just realized that 46 is closer to 50 than it is to 40. Oh my!