Miracles

Don't get ahead of yourself....This is not my miracle but it is a miracle...He is living proof of LOVE and PRAYERS ANSWERED. My friend and her husband were blessed, after a long wait, with the gift of adoption. Holding Baby C today gave me such hope for a future that I can't see yet, but I know is there.   There is no doubt that this baby boy was a gift from God and That God picked his family. Congratulations to my friends. I'm so happy that I got to see God form your family, it is truly a miracle.  

Epiphany

You just thought Christmas was over, but it wasn't! This Sunday we celebrated Epiphany, The Magi followed the star to offer gold, incense, and Myrrh. We celebrated by having Christmas with J's family. One of the challenges of work and families in different towns is celebrating Christmas together on Christmas. So this year we journeyed to his parents house on the weekend of Epiphany, where his parent's home was filled with Christmas Spirit and love!

Happy New Year

I have made a resolution this year and that is no resolutions. I am going to continue to live life to the fullest, eat healthy, exercise, and pray.  I'm going to get a jump on the next holiday as you can tell by my new background. Valentine's day. I loved the template, so I figured we'd enjoy it over the next month! Jaime thinks this is going to be the year that we become parents. That was his revelation as we devoured black eyed peas on Sunday. It's nice to have a hubby that is so positive. So today, on my first post of the new year that is love themed, I'm going to thank God for something I love so dearly, my Jaime.

Merry Christmas

From my family to yours....

"Today a light will shine upon us, for the Lord is born for us;

and he will be called Wondrous God, Prince of peace, Father of Future ages;

And his reign will be without end."

Tis The Season

This brought tears to my eyes this morning.  I WISH I could see something like this at my local shopping center.  Remind people the reason for the season.
http://youtu.be/Vnt7euRF5Pg

Gaudete in Domino Semper(Rejoice in the Lord Always)Phil 4:4-5

Today is the 3rd Sunday of Advent, Gaudete Sunday, Rose Sunday, or the Sunday of Joy. We mark the halfway point of advent today.  This Sunday is about Joy.  Gaudete is latin for Rejoice. Where do we find joy? What do we rejoice about? Some may say it is in our shiny new cars or computers, or maybe we rejoice that our football team won the championship.  Our deacon gave a great homily and none of these things made the list of where we should find joy.  "True Joy" is knowing that despite our struggles, God is near. Christians make it through the wars, illness, challenges, because we have hope and joy and the promise of Christ.  I know looking at my life this is so true. I know I have made it through infertility, death of loved ones, adoption ups and downs, everyday problems, because in my heart I have true joy. I know God is carrying me through these times for a future I cannot see at this time. I wish this Christmas that everyone can find "true joy".

"Brothers and Sisters; Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise prophetic utterances. Test everything retain what is good. Refrain from every kind of evil.


May the God of peace make you perfectly holy and may you entirely, spirit, soul, and body, be preserved blameless for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful, and he will also accomplish it."  Thessalonians 5:16-24

Christmas in My Hometown

This is what christmas is all about....kettle corn, hot chocolate, shopping, music, and time spent with good friends in my small town.

Christmas Kitty

Hot Chocolate

Letters to Santa

Silliness

Friends

Kettle Corn sure is Yummy

Red Balloons and Garland

Christmas Card Photo that won't be sent in time

BFF