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My husband rocks because he serves his scout troop faithfully. He continues to get training to be a better leader and be an example to our son and the other boys. He is working on Wood Badge now and received his Wilderness Survival badge earlier this year. He never feels he is through learning.
We have been finishing up Christmas plans, making gifts, baking, etc, so I haven't had alot of time to blog. Also we are catsitting for some friends. They have a cat that looks like this:
Klaus only looks fierce, he stopped eating small children years ago. You did stop didn't you Klaus?? Claws in I told you...
and a cat that looks like this:
Not quite as snobby. Love ya Sammy! And your attitude.
And several others of various shapes, colors, and sizes... So we go down and feed the little darlins while mommy and daddy are gone. They show the normal cat appreciation.; they glance in our general direction. Gotta love cats.
I have seen some decision in blog land about Jeremiah 10 referring to Christmas trees.
Before I go farther, let me state for the record, I think Christmas is way too commercialized. I think there is too much rush and impoliteness. I think there is too much emphasis placed on gifts and too high of expectations for the season.
NOW. Jeremiah 10 is talking about the carving of idols. Axe can be translated as chisel. Christmas trees did not come along until a lot later and in northern Europe. But, the carving of idols and decorated them with gold and silver was very popular during this time.
I agree that there are a lot of pagan traditions incorporated in Christmas. I agree that Jesus was not born in December, but probably in October. I agree that mistletoe has nothing to do with anything nor do we hang it. I agree that Santa takes the emphasis off Christ and His ultimate gift. I AGREE!!!!!!!!
But, I also believe that we as believers can take that which was meant for evil and make it good. Why do unbelievers work so hard to get people to say "Seasons Greetings"? Why do unbelievers work so hard to get rid of manger scenes? Because they even recognize that we have made Christmas christian.
Now, we still need to be careful. We need to bring it down a notch and get real. Our kids do not need a $1000.00 worth of junk. People need clean water. We do not need to spend a fortune on decorations, etc. People need a meal a day. We do not need to place such unrealistic expectations on each other. People need JESUS!!!!
Lets bring it back to what I know we intended it to be. About Jesus and His gift.
For everything there is a season,
And a time for every matter under heaven:
A time to be born, and a time to die;
A time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted;
A time to kill, and a time to heal;
A time to break down, and a time to build up;
A time to weep, and a time to laugh;
A time to mourn, and a time to dance;
A time to throw away stones, and a time to gather stones together;
A time to embrace, And a time to refrain from embracing;
A time to seek, and a time to lose;
A time to keep, and a time to throw away;
A time to tear, and a time to sew;
A time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
A time to love, and a time to hate,
A time for war, and a time for peace.
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
This is my favorite 4 yr old. She and her mom went shopping with us Friday which means a fun day!! She is a character! Everything is interesting to her and she moves like a cartoon character which leaves us in stitches.
When we checked out she asked for a Push Pop, which of course I said Yes to. Her mom wasn't finished shopping so we went to the car to hang out and let Caroline eat her Push Pop.
She thought blue teeth were too funny.
And the blue tongue.
In my last post I told you about a book written by a lady I recently heard speak at a Christmas dinner. I finished her book yesterday and I have mixed feelings about it. Let me explain.
Being a mom and wife is the most important things in the world to me and I put those roles first. Debbie Griffths chose to work very long hours to build a business and her son was sent off to military school. Before you all jump on me, I am not passing judgment nor are these things evil. I am just not as impressed with the 'rest of the story'.
Debbie admits in her book that building a big business was her priority. She admits that she worked long, long hours. She also admits that she became spiritually bankrupt. Now, none of this changed until she sold the business for a profit. She didn't stop until the business got SO big she couldn't run it.
I am just confused. It seems that her priorities were out of sorts for a mom and wife, in my mind. I am just not sure where God gets the glory in this.
Just my thoughts...
This one was over for the weekend to visit. William took the kids and went to a banquet where her dad was speaking and she came home with them. Never dull with Catherine around.
DeGina, (Catherine's mom) and I went to a ladies Christmas dinner at a church in town. It was different to not be the ones catering and serving! The guest speaker was a neat lady with a great testimony of God's provision. You can buy her book here. Her story is worth reading. We were blessed to her how tragedy had molded her and made her who she is today.
Sarah and I made some more coffee cup sleeves and Hannah worked on a tag for them. We want everything in order before we talk to store owners. I have been teaching the girls how important marketing and packaging is. I want them to have a good understanding of what it takes to operate a business.
Sunday night we took Catherine home and had dinner at her house. It was nice to sit and visit with DeGina and Chris. DeGina made Taco soup which is a favorite of all of us. It is spicy and tacoy!!
We were sewing our cup sleeves this evening and the girls got crazy. So, they decided to make 'Pillow Creatures'. Hayden even got into it and made himself one named Woodrow. I have to admit they are kinda cute in a weird way.
We did get several cup sleeves done and they are looking really good. Hannah has been hand stitching different designs on felt and then sewing them onto the sleeves. Sarah stitched a heart that was adorable.
Then Hannah made Molasses Cookies!! They were tasty. This is the picture she will post on her blog Honey and Jam. She takes awesome pictures, if I do say so myself, being her mother and all.
My husband rocks because when he doesn't have something he is working on he will come and ask me if there is something he can do for me. That is so sweet and a big blessing.
The girls are in the kitchen making cookies. CHOCOLATE CHIP!!! Because I requested them.
Sarah is Hannah's sous chef on most baking projects and they are a hoot to watch and listen to. I love that they work together even if it gets loud sometimes. And the cookies get made!
Right now they are singing while they are working. Could a mama ask for more?!
3 of the 5 of us have been sick with head colds all week. :( It has been a tough week, but we did celebrate Thanksgiving in Queen style and we put up and decorated our Christmas tree. William also got out some of my Dept. 56 houses for the mantel! Today we got our homemade garland up.
We went to the lighting of our town's Christmas tree last night in the drizzle. It s a big deal here in our little town and it is an all day event with a parade, music, carriage rides, Santa's workshop, etc. I'll probably catch my death!! There were a lot of people out in spite of the weather enjoying the singing and visits to Santa.
I am not a good sick person; I get sick and tired of being sick and tired very quickly. A day or two of no productivity drives me crazy. So, tomorrow I forge ahead despite of the coughing, aching, and headache!
My husband rocks because he is more dedicated to me today than he was 22 years ago when we married. He is the picture of consistency and stability for our family.
And he got our Christmas tree up so we could start the holidays!!!
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