What He Said…..

I am extremely tired and have lots that I’d like to write about.  However, I am going to direct you to Jared’s blog tonight.  He put into words exactly what my heart has been feeling this Christmas.  It looks like God has us on the same wavelength.  So, go read it here.

I have lots of Christmas pictures to post from the past couple of weeks, and I hope to do that tomorrow.

I received my new camera in the mail today and am thrilled.  I have a lot to learn, though.  Mandy, I NEED YOU!!!!

Shea woke up from his nap with a fever today.  So, it looks like we might have a sick kid for our Christmas tomorrow.  Poor thing.  I feel so bad for him.

Jared captivated the kids tonight with the story of Jesus’ birth and the restoration that He will bring when He comes to make all things right.  As Gage sat cuddled beside me on the couch, watching the lights get brighter, he leaned over and said, “Mom, Dad’s gonna be a great pastor.  This is such a good idea!”  It warmed my heart to hear Gage say that.

Three of my very best friends are suffering deeply this Christmas.  One lost her Granddad very suddenly this week, the other is watching her Dad wither away due to Lou Gherig’s disease, and another is spending her first Christmas as a single mom to 4 boys.

We sang “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” tonight, and I’ve found this song has more meaning to me this year than it ever has.  As Jared said in his blog post…………….I’m just longing for our Savior to come and wipe away all of the tears.  And, I’m rejoicing that He will one day do just that.