Time Out!

I officially am not liking the tradition of a make gift in our family. For the past 20 years, I've been making a gift and cramming a deadline of 5:30 pm. Christmas Eve.
This year has only given me a headache. I've spent over 6 hours scanning photos, and now only 12 more hours of trying to get a slideshow together, but no program I have wants to burn on a cd correctly. It's only given me a true headache...I realized at dinner that I really did have a headache. I took a break to read the Bible, but my mind is so distracted.
Plan B is no longer in sight, as I'm realizing Christmas Eve is tomorrow.
At 11pm, Yes-- I am blogging and taking a time out. A quality time out of not working on anything and focusing on my Lord and Savior. As much as my time needs to be spent on this gift, my relationship with God tends to be suffering and I am in much need of encouragement.
I wish you all the Best Christmas with family. Be safe...and enjoy the blessings from God.

Things kids do...Again

Thursday---
4th graders were discussing boyfriend and girlfriend...The girl was like ewww...At that moment i walked up and put my arm around the girl, and was going to say hi. But before I could say "hi", I got these words yelled at me...."Get your hands off of me, ewe, stop touching me". Followed by a turn and look me in the eye, she was shocked it was me and not the boy standing next to her. I just smiled and she laughed uncontrollably at her actions...Later in the day, all we could do was laugh when we saw each other...She later told me, she didn't know I was there.
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I've been having an issue this week of many kids wanting to sit out of P.E. because they are sick...
Here is what today brought.... A note from a 1st Grader----(in their handwriting)
"My Mom said that I have to sit out of P.E. today becuse I hav been cofing alot. "

Holiday Cheer

weekend started off with the tradition of "Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat" at Eastlight Theatre.(Leslie-- So nice to enjoy the night with you--we had seats right next to each other) My Brother and his wife and son, were performing. It's a tradition December we seem to have continued since 1996. Jaden--my neice enjoyed the evening watching her parents perform this great musical. We enjoyed dinner at her favorite place"Jimmy Johns"...mmmmm good pick.





Saturday was spent baking with an awesome college friend. We have enjoyed each other since our junior year in college. I had a blast Natalie...The evening was spent at our Bethany Candelight and Carols at 5 points in Washington, IL. What a great Performance! It truly was a blessing to worship. The night didn't end there. A group of friends celebrated Holly's Birthday. It was a late night, but so enjoyable. We truly are blessed by you Holly, and thankful for the positive results of your recent cancer history. God is so good and I am thankful to share your journey with you.
Sunday was a day of Worship and Rest. Our church is excited our pastor has decided to teach us "Revelation". I know that I need to be taught more on eschatology. May our hearts be open to God's Word and his teaching.