Out with the old, in with the new!

This past year has, for the most part, been uneventful for me, personally. I look forward to the coming year for many reasons. I never make resolutions, but I strive to be better each year. I want to be a better wife, mother, friend, but more importantly, I want to be a better Christian. I want to spend more time with my Father...in prayer and in His Word.

I wish you all a blessed New Year.

Saddam Hussein

I cannot rejoice in death. Rather, I'm saddened that he, from what we can tell, died without knowing Jesus. I know that my opinion is definitely in the minority...but I don't want anyone to leave this world without knowing my Saviour. Why should I feel differently about this man?

I also do not believe that we, as human beings, should have the ability to take someone's life. I believe only God has that Authority. I believe that EVERY unborn child should be given a chance at life, therefore, I believe it would be highly hypocritical of me to be in favor of the death penalty. I am pro-life....in ALL instances.

Normal

Such an underrated rated word. I'm thrilled that today things can return to normal. Doing the boring things like cleaning and laundry...which, by the way, are things I normally don't get excited about. I'm so glad the rush is over!

We had a very different Christmas this year. Instead of travelling to my aunt's house to spend the day with my extended family, my sisters and my neice came to our house. We had a traditional Christmas meal and then watched the kids open their gifts. Then we watched "Cars", which my neice got for Christmas. We warmed up leftovers for supper and invited our pastor and his family to come have supper with us. I love that I got to spend the day with the people who mean the most to me.

Is it over yet?

Don't get me wrong...I absolutely LOVE Christmas. Especially now that Gracie is here. She is really into Christmas this year and it's so much fun. I wish I could see the world through her eyes. Her 3-year old enthusiasm is definitely contagious!

On the other hand, I'm really missing my parents this year. I wish they could've seen her. They missed out on so much. Gracie asked about them the other day and she knows they're with Jesus, but it really made me so sad.