What a great idea!!

We have been discussing witnessing to others in Sunday School.  Well I can tell you first hand that that is not one of my strong points.  I know I love the Lord and I do not mind telling people.  But I am not good with the questions that come along with witnessing.  I admit, I have not read all of the Bible and I do not know all the answers.  I just know I believe and I love the Lord.  So, to get back to the idea....we were asked to give any examples that we had had recently of witnessing.  This man had a wonderful idea that he had been using while he is on the road for business.  When eating at a restaurant and the waitress says "Is there anything else that I can do for you?", he asks "Is there someone I can pray for for you?" Now that screams Christmas!

Merry Christmas to all!!!

Wordless Wednesday

She is flying!

Thinking....

I hope everyone is finishing up their shopping and wrapping.  One day I will finish.  I am determined to have it all together this year and not be running around on Christmas Eve trying to finish.

Around the holidays, there is one constant thing that I tend to think about.  I do not talk about it much for not many understand or even want to hear about it.  I think about it very privately for fear that I may shed tears or question why things are the way they are.  I think about our son Maddux who is in heaven celebrating Christmas with Jesus himself.  It brings joy in my life to know that he is running around with other children and laughing and swinging.  Sometimes I wonder what life would have been like if he were still with us.  But I know God had other plans.  It is so hard to believe that Maddux would be almost 6.  I always wonder who he would have looked like.  What he would have wanted for Christmas this year.  But I know he is getting the best gift of all...to be with Jesus and to be able to sit on his lap and listen to his stories.  

In reading another blog, I found this great verse.  

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart."

Hebrews 12:1-3

It reminds me of last year's Vacation Bible School and the theme of running the race for God.  I feel like sometimes God is pulling us to continue on in the race, but we keep calling out "I am too tired" or "Let me just rest for a minute".  My prayer for 2009 is that I will continue on and not get weary.  God has great plans for us and all he ask me to do is TRUST.  Easy enough, right??

Keith and his first girlfriend

This is Keith's girlfriend Kate.  She is so adorable.  But we found out on Keith's birthday that she is moving this summer.  I do not have the heart to tell him.  He will be crushed!

Holiday Spirit

This holiday, I am having such a hard time getting into the spirit.  Do not get me wrong.  I was moved by Walk through Bethlehem.  I am excited that my entire family will be together for the holidays.  I am so undeserving and blessed that God loved me so much that he sent his son to save me. I guess with the economy and all the financial woes, the looming expense reduction consultant creeping around work, Brian having to work out of town every week, Brian's mothers diagnosis, and then a co-worker's mother passing away unexpectedly, I feel like I am reaching for some happiness.  

Luckily, when I go home at night, this is where I can always depend on finding it......

Thomas, Thomas, and more Thomas

Since I do not have much time to blog today, I thought I would sum up what Keith did his entire Thanksgiving vacation.

Marriage Survey

I'VE BEEN TAGGED WITH A MARRIAGE SURVEY!  HERE GOES....(I did it in the color "RED" for love)

How long have you been married?

10 years and 19 days

Is this your first marriage? 

Yes.

Is it how you imagined it would be?

Yes and no. The first six months was really tough.  We fought about stupid things (my control issues with money).  Now our life is so chaotic that we do not even have time to fight. 

What would you change?

More time together. 

Are you married to your soulmate?

Yes. 

What do you argue about the most?

Money. 

What do you see eye to eye on the most?

God and our children. 

Where did you meet your spouse?

Out to dinner with friends. 

Where was your first date?

Depends on what you call a first date....When we were first dating we always went out with friends. 

Where were you when you became engaged?

Brian's apartment. 

Did you live together before marriage?

No. 

What was your wedding song?

Random music.  Brian always tells everyone we walked in to Tina Turner's "What's Love Got to Do With It". 

Who was in your wedding party?

My girls....Joy (reason I met Brian), Judy (my sister-in-law), Crystal (my BF), Paige (my old roommate from college), Angie (friend from high school), Ami and Amber (Brian's nieces).  The boys...Hud, Brian F, Chris (all friends of Brian),Frank (Brian's brother), and Brian's dad. 

Do you get along with the in-laws?

Yes. 

Whats your view on children?

When I married Brian, he said he wanted an entire football team of children.  After 2, he is done.  We love them and hope to raise them to love God.  All our friends are having children now so we love holding their babies and loving on them. 

Does your spouse feel the same way?

Yes. 

Are you a 2 peas in a pod or opposites attract couple?

That is a hard one.  When we first got married, everyone said we were "like peas and carrots".  Is that opposites or the same?? 

Do you go out without your spouse?

Yes. But with other married or "taken" girls usually. 

How long are you away from your spouse before you start to miss him/her?

1 minute.  But is is okay...I will survive. 

Have you ever compared your spouse to someone you have dated in the past?

No. 

Do you trust your Spouse?

Yes. 

Does your Spouse trust you?

Yes. 

How well does your spouse know your favorites?

That is a good question.  I usually buy my own gifts so I guess not too well. 

Do you get along with your spouses friends?

Yes. 

Does your spouse get along with your friends?

Yes. 

Did you go on a honeymoon?

Yes.  We went to Cancun and we were suppose to go back for our 10-year anniversary but with the economy the way it is...we will have to wait until later. 

Do you watch the same TV shows?

Some.  Private Practice, The Biggest Loser, and Dirty Sexy Money. 

Can you agree on Pizza toppings?

Yes, Meat Lovers. 

Who takes out the trash?

Him more than me. 

Who does laundry??

Me. 

Who cooks dinner?

Neither. 

Do you have any traditions?

I cannot think of any right now. 

Do you know your spouses passwords/pins?

Yes. 

Does your spouse know your social security number?

No. 

Do you ever nag your spouse?

Me? Nag? What a silly question! 

Do you admit wrong doing?

Sometimes. 

Does your spouse?

Sometimes.

Okay Heather and Morgan, your turn!!!