reflections on december

I'd like to say we've been an exciting bunch lately, but unfortunately I can't. Our happenins consists of my dear Zeke down again for the fifth straight week in a row- this time joined by his Papa (aka Char). Thank you, Jesus, that I have missed every flu and cold that has hit this house! So I have been doing some very (un)exciting things this month in my attempt to thwart the walls closing in on me:

• tried new recipes... mmm... this one is a perfect rainy day comfort soup. Or try this one for a wondrous supper- just do boneless. Trust me. And I can't vouch for the potato part since I didn't have any potatoes at the time...


• have you watched "Facing The Giants"?? It is made by the same people that made "Fireproof" and I highly recommend both :) (There's a 3rd but I haven't watched it yet)


• Even with Zeke sick, he still manages to make me laugh. Like tonight when he realized for the first time he tooted. What a reaction! He has so much personality:)


• and then there's Jeremiah. Boy he loves to eat! But he also knows how to smile and laugh. Which is a good thing 'cause it keeps me sane between feedings :) He's almost got the walking while holding our hands thing down. All he wants to do is keep up with his brother :)


• Char still continues to be busy working. We are so thankful for the work that keeps coming to us. We know a lot of people that haven't worked much this year. But God keeps providing :)


• I have been attempting to organize, de-clutter, sane-ize (whoohoo!) my home... which is a never-ending battle it seems... But! I have a feeling that if I DO reach the last section, that is when God will open the door to the warmer, smaller home we've been praying for :) That would just be the ironic thing to happen :)


• ever get those questionaire emails that ask "if you could have lunch with one person in the Bible, who would it be?" ? I started reading Ephesians recently and I have got to say Paul was an amazing guy. Do you ever wonder what he was like face -to- face?


• the last fish in our fish tank died. I tell you what: I can't seem to do [or be victorious in] anything lately. But then I go back to "have you watched "Facing the Giants" yet? Anyone want to buy a huge fish tank??
  
• I'm still working on New Year's cards (aka Christmas cards). Somehow, the sick & hungry guy(s), the bills, the bookkeeping(s), the cleaning, & everything else on my to-do list seem a little more important. Maybe next year I'll get them off in time:)
• and last but certainly not least: kids church. Char n I came so close numerous times this year to throwing in the towel. But God is faithful to renew, regroup, revision. God is good. But it still means I have a constant buzz on one side of my brain trying to incorporate all the thoughts into well-planned action. Not to mention a pile on my desk of past and present projects.

So until next time.... Ta Ta For Now!