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The New Year...we've just been thrust into 2011...ready or not! I was still pushing and shoving, trying to finish and accomplish my resolutions and goals of last year - then the ball dropped at Times Square -and poof here we are! I must admit I'm a bit relieved to be released of my last year's musts, but also a bit anxious thinking of starting over with all the must be done this year.
Amidst the busyness of Christmas, I'm reminded of the following story:
A woman was out Christmas shopping with her two children. After many hours of looking at row after row of toys along with everything else imaginable, and after hours of hearing both of her children asking for everything they spied on those many shelves, she finally made it to the elevator with the kids in tow and her arms loaded with her purchases. She was feeling what so many of us feel during the Christmas season.
A woman was out Christmas shopping with her two children. After many hours of looking at row after row of toys along with everything else imaginable, and after hours of hearing both of her children asking for everything they spied on those many shelves, she finally made it to the elevator with the kids in tow and her arms loaded with her purchases. She was feeling what so many of us feel during the Christmas season.
It's kind of funny...we left Orlando, Florida two weeks ago and it was 86 degrees. For over a year we had planned our tour and rallies to go all the way out to Florida with the intent of leaving our motor home where it is warm and toasty. We wanted to leave it somewhere that we didn't have to worry about it until we get back to it in mid-January. So far, this all makes sense, right?
It has been another action packed two weeks. Larry and I flew into Minneapolis from Orlando, Florida the day after Thanksgiving. The temperature was climbing up to 86 degrees in Orlando that day (wow do I miss that right now!).
You know you're in the deep South when you see the signs, "Alligator River", "Boiled Peanuts", "Land of Cotton", and "Fresh Seafood". Yes, that definitely gets my attention! The last week I feel like Larry and I have been privileged to journey through history and adventure books as we passed through Maryland, Virginia (noteably Richmond, Virginia), mesmerized by the Shenandoah Valley.
We spent the last week traveling through Southern Pennsylvania. During our travels, we passed by Somerset, PA, which caused a solemness as we remembered September 11th and the bravery and sacrifice of the passengers of Flight 93. As I refIected on the events of that day, I couldn't help but wonder what the passengers on Flight 93 were thinking the last few seconds on that fatal flight.
Family Reunions...reconnecting, searching and desiring to know about our origin and our family roots.
Take a moment to listen today
To what your children are trying to say
Listen today, whatever you do
Or they won't be there to listen to you.
To what your children are trying to say
Listen today, whatever you do
Or they won't be there to listen to you.
Marriage is tough! Beyond just the day-to-day struggles we have, sometimes we find ourselves in serious times of need. Whether big or small, God is able to meet all of our needs. These Scripture promises offer comfort and assurance that you and your mate can refer to and use to strengthen and encourage each other.
Actor Paul Newman told Kathy Lee Gifford, "If you have a pulse...you still have a purpose."