Thanksgiving 2009

28 November 2009

What a nice day.  But it does perplex me how we set aside one day each year to show our thanks to family, friends, and God for all that we have.  Why is it we don’t express the same thanks 365 days a year? 

Just wondering.

Anyway,  we had a lovely day. 

Time with family.
  
Picture perfect food.
 
Fun and games.

Happy Thanksgiving – every day – from our family to yours!

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It’s been awhile…

and a lot has gone on, but I think I’m back in a place to write again.  It’s been crazy busy around here with Hubs transitioning to self-employment and then traveling to the Dominican Republic for a few days (to speak at a business conference), flus, colds and a sprained wrist, not to mention the daily schedules, I’ve just found it hard to get any thoughts down on paper.  But this weekend I promised my favorite sister-in-law that I’d post something…anything…just for her!!!  So here goes Tara!!!

A week or so ago, Chris had the opportunity to take John to an Athletes in Action evening with the Buffalo Bills.  It was cool because it was a group of the players – all Christians mind you – who talked about their faith and how that works with the career they have chosen.  And then there were the autographs.  John was thrilled to say the least.

I think it’s good when boys my son’s age (10) get to meet with Christian athletes, so they can see faith in action.  I was excited for him.  And now, it’s more fun for him to watch the games, because he feels more of a connection with these guys.

Anyway, Chris took a number of photos…so here they are.  They really do speak louder than my words.  Enjoy!!!

 

Thanks guys for being a blessing to my football-loving boy!  The one player who didn’t make it –Jairus Byrd – was really the one John wanted to meet, so we are just believing he’ll get the chance at some point.  But regardless, he was one happy boy!

How was that Tara?  :)

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Stellan’s Miracle…

November 13, 2009

I know it’s been a long time since I’ve posted, but I’ve had things that  just plain got in the way of blogging.  And if you remember, the last thing I did post was a request for prayer for little Stellan and his MckFamily…here.

And today, I am happy to report that

STELLAN HAS GOTTEN HIS MIRACLE!!! 

He had a risky operation at the beginning of the week and it turned out way beyond anyone’s expectations.  Here is the most recent post on MckMama’s blog. 

No, I’ve never met this little one or his family, but since I’ve been following their story for several months, I’m just so incredibly excited about this little boy and his family being able to live a normal life!!!

Congratulations MckFamily!!!!

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Praying for Stellan

October 28, 2009

MckMamma and Stellan (and their family) over at My Charming Kids really, really, really need our prayer.  You can go here and see the latest update.

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Wordless Wednesday – Zoe’s Spot

October 28, 2009

 Our pup and here “spot”…right in front of the heat vent.  She literally jumps up from a deep sleep when she hears the heater kick on and heads for her “spot.”  Cute huh?

Linked to Wordless Wednesday at 5 Minutes for Moms.

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Letting go…

October 26, 2009

This weekend has been a real hum-dinger.  Three out of four of us have been battling a myriad of symptoms ranging from 103 degree fevers and chills, stomach cramps and diarrhea and everything in between. 

But the good thing that has come of it all is the quiet time I’ve had in between the nursing (not the lactating kind, the temperature-taking, medicine- dispensing, germ-eradicating kind).

As recently as today, God has been challenging me to “let go.”  To let go of those things that distract and deter me from the plans He has.  Those things usually consist of daily to-do lists and schedules.  You see, I recently discovered I’m Type-A.  It was a painful revelation.  To see the following in print was tough.

Type A Personality

The following are the characteristics of the type A personality

• Type A’s has got a severe sense of time urgency. They are always running and can hardly relax. If they sat without doing something useful they may end up feeling guilty
• Type A’s are over achievers, they usually get themselves involved in many different unrelated activities and perform well in them all.
• Type A's biggest problem is stress, they are usually overwhelmed by the amount of tasks they have to do. These tasks are usually a huge list that they planned for themselves.   (YIKES)
• Type A is usually competitive and has a high challenging spirit.

And God is asking me to let that go?  How on earth am I supposed to do that?  With His help of course.  He is challenging me to incorporate some of the characteristics of the Type B into my world….

Type B Personality

• Type B personality is almost the opposite of Type A.
  This type of person is relaxed by nature and has no sense of time urgency
• Type Bs have got no problems relaxing or sitting without doing anything
• Type Bs may delay the work they have to the last moment and they usually don't get stressed that easily.
• Type B could be an achiever too but his lack of sense of time urgency helps him much in not feeling stressed while doing his tasks.

Oh My Goodness!!!  This is going to be a process for sure!!!!  I really don’t think God is asking me to change the very nature of who He created me to be, but rather to be less driven by life, and to instead sit with Him in the driver’s seat and Enjoy The Process…..

Stay tuned.

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