I did this song with a children's choir years ago. It was so much fun! I can't believe I found it online... of course, I think my kids did it better. ;) I thought I'd post it here today for some fun. Enjoy! Merry Christmas!Saturday, December 26, 2009
Sunday Sing-Along
I did this song with a children's choir years ago. It was so much fun! I can't believe I found it online... of course, I think my kids did it better. ;) I thought I'd post it here today for some fun. Enjoy! Merry Christmas!
Friday, December 25, 2009
Merry Christmas!!
Top 10 things to say about a holiday gift you don't like:
10) Hey! There's a gift you don't usually see in this day and age... anywhere.
9.) Well, well, well...
8.) Boy, if I had not recently shot up 4 sizes, that would've fit.
7.) Perfect for wearing in the basement.
6.) Wow, I hope this never catches fire!
5.) If the dog buries it, I'll be furious!
4.) I Love it, but I fear the jealousy it will inspire.
3.) Sadly, tomorrow I enter the federal witness protection program.
2.) To think I got this the year I vowed to give all my gifts to charity.
1.) I really don't deserve this.
10) Hey! There's a gift you don't usually see in this day and age... anywhere.
9.) Well, well, well...
8.) Boy, if I had not recently shot up 4 sizes, that would've fit.
7.) Perfect for wearing in the basement.
6.) Wow, I hope this never catches fire!
5.) If the dog buries it, I'll be furious!
4.) I Love it, but I fear the jealousy it will inspire.
3.) Sadly, tomorrow I enter the federal witness protection program.
2.) To think I got this the year I vowed to give all my gifts to charity.
1.) I really don't deserve this.
The very first Christmas Gift is still my favorite!!! Thank You, God, for loving us enough to give Your only begotten Son!!!
Merry Christmas, Friends!
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Update on Terri
This is the update we got this morning. The past few days we were really hopeful that she was going to pull through. However, this update isn't as hopeful. Please pray with us!
UPDATE:
Mom is now completely off of the breathalyzer and oxygen. She is breathing on her own.
However, they say that her breathing is not efficient enough to sustain herself long-term. We know that this is due to the damage done to her brain stem, which cannot be repaired.
She is holding on, but we are told it is only for a time, and we do not know for how long.
At this point in the journey, there are three things you can pray for.
1) You can continue to pray for a miracle. This continues to be Mom's only hope of recovery.
and/or
2) You can pray that Mom will go home quickly and painlessly.
3) Pray for Dad.
We as a family are extremely grateful for those of you who have walked this road with us. Without a doubt we have felt the love of God through your words and actions.
UPDATE:
Mom is now completely off of the breathalyzer and oxygen. She is breathing on her own.
However, they say that her breathing is not efficient enough to sustain herself long-term. We know that this is due to the damage done to her brain stem, which cannot be repaired.
She is holding on, but we are told it is only for a time, and we do not know for how long.
At this point in the journey, there are three things you can pray for.
1) You can continue to pray for a miracle. This continues to be Mom's only hope of recovery.
and/or
2) You can pray that Mom will go home quickly and painlessly.
3) Pray for Dad.
We as a family are extremely grateful for those of you who have walked this road with us. Without a doubt we have felt the love of God through your words and actions.
Sunday, December 20, 2009
What Gidget Needs
We were listening to Christmas music and talking as we were going over our Christmas checklist a week or so ago. Gidget's grandparents had requested that she give them a wish list. This year's theme: Barbie...anything! She was given a bunch of used Barbie dolls last year from a lady who used to collect them for her granddaughters to play with at her house.
Gidget really wanted the camper and we managed to find one. Then we saw how much they were selling for on eBay and were greatly tempted...
Anyway, so she's thinking and thinking about what to put on this list. Then she jumps up and yells, "I've got it!"
"Wonderful! So what's going on the list?" asks her Dad.
"Well, last year Grandma got me Barbie clothes. Remember? They were all fancy dresses," Gidget said to which her Dad replied, "I remember."
(Just throwing in here that I seriously doubt he remembered it at that point in the conversation...)
So Gidget continues with, "Dad, do you really remember or are you just pretending to remember? Because I remember that you kept laughing because I had my Barbies split up into basketball teams and had them dressed up in high heels and evening gowns and YOU kept teasing me about it!"
As her Dad stifles laughter he replies, "Yes, of course I remember. How could I possibly forget the Barbie All Star team's shoe jingle you came up with?!"
We all chant it in unison, "The pumps increase our jumps."
"Right. I'm surprised you remembered!" she replied. (As if we'd forget that!)
"So I'm guessing you're not going to ask Grandma for Barbie clothes, right?" I ask her.
"No. I think she shouldn't be in charge of fashion...although I'm grateful to her for giving it a try."
"I totally get that." replies the man who remembers as a boy being forced to wear orange and green checkered corduroys with a pink and yellow striped polyester shirt for picture day at school.
"I've been over and over this in my mind. I have white Barbies and black barbies and brown Barbies. I have blond Barbies and red-headed Barbies and brown haired Barbies and black haired Barbies and, well, you get the picture."
"Go on." I say, just waiting for what this beautiful mind has come up with this time.
"I have tall Barbies and short ones; grown-up Barbies and little girl ones. I've thought this through and through and, well..."
"WHAT I REALLY NEED IS A MAN!"
(one minute later)
"Mom? Dad? What's so funny? Why are you laughing like that?"
(five minutes later)
"SERIOUSLY? What's so funny?"
(ten minutes later)
"Are you two going to stop laughing so we can have a descent conversation?"
(five minutes after that)
"I'm going to my room."
Gidget really wanted the camper and we managed to find one. Then we saw how much they were selling for on eBay and were greatly tempted...
Anyway, so she's thinking and thinking about what to put on this list. Then she jumps up and yells, "I've got it!"
"Wonderful! So what's going on the list?" asks her Dad.
"Well, last year Grandma got me Barbie clothes. Remember? They were all fancy dresses," Gidget said to which her Dad replied, "I remember."
(Just throwing in here that I seriously doubt he remembered it at that point in the conversation...)
So Gidget continues with, "Dad, do you really remember or are you just pretending to remember? Because I remember that you kept laughing because I had my Barbies split up into basketball teams and had them dressed up in high heels and evening gowns and YOU kept teasing me about it!"
As her Dad stifles laughter he replies, "Yes, of course I remember. How could I possibly forget the Barbie All Star team's shoe jingle you came up with?!"
We all chant it in unison, "The pumps increase our jumps."
"Right. I'm surprised you remembered!" she replied. (As if we'd forget that!)
"So I'm guessing you're not going to ask Grandma for Barbie clothes, right?" I ask her.
"No. I think she shouldn't be in charge of fashion...although I'm grateful to her for giving it a try."
"I totally get that." replies the man who remembers as a boy being forced to wear orange and green checkered corduroys with a pink and yellow striped polyester shirt for picture day at school.
"I've been over and over this in my mind. I have white Barbies and black barbies and brown Barbies. I have blond Barbies and red-headed Barbies and brown haired Barbies and black haired Barbies and, well, you get the picture."
"Go on." I say, just waiting for what this beautiful mind has come up with this time.
"I have tall Barbies and short ones; grown-up Barbies and little girl ones. I've thought this through and through and, well..."
"WHAT I REALLY NEED IS A MAN!"
(one minute later)
"Mom? Dad? What's so funny? Why are you laughing like that?"
(five minutes later)
"SERIOUSLY? What's so funny?"
(ten minutes later)
"Are you two going to stop laughing so we can have a descent conversation?"
(five minutes after that)
"I'm going to my room."
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Sunday Sing-Along
I love this... and I'm so thankful for our armed forces!!!!
Merry Christmas & God bless our soldiers... wherever they are!
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
PLEASE PRAY
A lady very near & dear to our hearts has been in a coma for almost a week. The doctors told the family that if she hasn't woken up or at least shown signs of improvement then difficult decisions will have to be made tomorrow. She isn't breathing on her own and she has a feeding tube. She's young... only in her early 50's. She has 3 sons. One who is teaching as a missionary in China, one who just got married & is in grad school, and one who just started college this year. They are all right there by her side in SC.
Her name is Terri.
Her family took my husband in when he left home at age 15. They played a significant role in his life and pointed him in the right direction. They worked him hard on their farm, and taught him so much about responsibility. God used them in a huge way in my husband's life. It's because they took him in that I met him. He loves her like a Mom.
You can read her Caring Bridge page if you'd like.
Please, please pray for Terri!!!
Her name is Terri.
Her family took my husband in when he left home at age 15. They played a significant role in his life and pointed him in the right direction. They worked him hard on their farm, and taught him so much about responsibility. God used them in a huge way in my husband's life. It's because they took him in that I met him. He loves her like a Mom.
You can read her Caring Bridge page if you'd like.
Please, please pray for Terri!!!
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