Praying

I sit here in my "happy" home with my "happy" son, knowing my husband is at work... And yet there are those that are sitting devastated at home right now... 2 different occasions of stabbings today! One in a Pennsylvania, USA high school and one in a Toronto, Canada office building! So far no casualties, but several in critical condition... Then, in trying to find out more information I learn there was a shooting that resulted in a casualty at the Marine Base where my brother is stationed (he's fine)... My heart is breaking for these families... Not only for the victims but for the suspects as well... All that I can say is that I'm praying and ask that you join me!

Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. James 5:13 NIV

No details, and don't know what to say...

So I really don't have many details, but I am again in shock! Mom called me to tell me that Shawn's school was evacuated for a bomb threat! They took all the High School students to the "next door" Junior High building... They escorted all of the driving students to their cars and they had to leave right then, no going back into the building... Then they escorted all the walkers/pick-ups (they no longer bus the High School kids, no matter their distance) to the parking lot and they had to get into their ride's vehicle and leave, again no going back into the building... I am hoping that they let the kids get their coats before doing all this outside stuff, since they aren't allowed to get them now! Please pray for these students and the people that are doing these threats! This town needs God more than I could even possibly think they do!

Matthew 9:11-13: When the Pharisees saw this, they asked his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” On hearing this, Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”

Some goals

I have decided to make some goals for this blog and try to stick to them... I don't really do resolutions (which is one reason this was not posted on the 1st), so this is just some thoughts/plans...

I want to make 2 small projects each week, and have them posted no later than a week after I make them... If I don't do 2 mall projects because I am doing larger projects, I want to post progress pictures...

I also want to try to post at least twice a week... It can be about anything, but cannot include pictures from the cell phone- those are just because I want to share cute pictures of my family...

Anyway, these are what I would like to do, but I'm not guaranteeing anything :)

“For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age.” Titus 2:11-12

Coca-cola for nausea?

Why did no one tell me before today that drinking a can of Coke would help with nausea?! I might be a little mad that I am just finding out... BUT I am so thankful to my sweet husband for finally telling me today when I have been wretching so badly... So now I can attempt to finish these Christmas gifts... I was doing so well with them until I got sick, then I got behind :( But thankful that same dear husband is helping with the one that is a craft with O, but not crochet... I love my family hehe...

Psalm 27:14 "Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord."

Stupid Upper Respiratory Infection!

So I am awake at 12:30am because I have this stupid upper respiratory infection and can't breathe... my Dear Husband took a shower and his new body wash is kind of a stronger scent, and although it usually doesn't bother me, it made the breathing even more difficult :(

So I am up looking at all kinds of miscellaneous things and decided to write a post, that will cover ummm who knows, whatever come to my mind at the second... And of course anyone that knows me also knows that my mind could start with a shoe and without rhyme or reason to most people jump to Christmas Tree Lights! and yes, there are technically about 4 or more jumps to get to that point that when you hear the jumps you understand, but alas I probably won't write the jumps... HAHA be prepared to be confused :)

I can't believe that I have 2 large projects that need finished and 2 small projects to start and finish and I will have all of my crochet projects done for Christmas gifts! Oh yeah, be prepared for a mass posting of crochet projects after Christmas! Oh and I can't wait to show what I am doing with O for his Christmas gifts/cards! LOVE IT!!

Speaking of Christmas, can I just say "Thank you God for sending us Jesus!" (hey I told you the jump this time, consider yourself lucky)... I would be lost if I didn't have Him as my personal Savior and Friend!

Ugh, I need to decorate the tree still... Maybe that will happen tomorrow... All the decorations have been taken out of the basement, so that is a start...

I must also say, that I am still sickened by the events of last Friday in Conneticut... I will not go on and on about this, as I am sure others have already covered what I would say... However, I would like it to be known that I have a couple thoughts on this... First is that Gun control does not answer this problem! Look at how many things are illegal and yet still available... More to the point, a good history reminder is the prohibition... Second is that I cannot imagine the heartbreak that these families are going through! My heart and prayers still continue to go out to each of them... Third, I have read a few things that definitely make me question some things, but more to the point I scoured the internet ALL day long trying to get updates and answers and was baffled at how quickly the story changed and then the original information was "forgotten"... Just seems a little weird I guess... And Finally, why is it that not many really mentioned the 22 children that were stabbed in China the same day! I understand that they were not killed, but isn't it just as awful that someone still attempted to take innocent children's lives?! So my heart and prayers go out to them and their families as well... And I will jump off of my soapbox now...

I'm thinking I am going to try this new homemade "Shower Soother Discs" that I just found... My chest is killing me... now to see where I can buy Essential Oils in this podunk town...

Mary had a little Lamb, little.... OK just joking!

apparently the more I type the more I realize I am getting too tired to be doing this... So off I go to try to get some sleep, wish me luck...

But right before I go to bed, might I mention that the Bible specifically says "No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father." Matthew 24:36, that means that NO MAN knows... And now that it is 2.5 hrs from being the 22nd EVERYwhere in the world, I guess the Mayan didn't predict the end of the world...


"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6 and He is my Savior and Friend!

Thoughts on Aurora, CO

My post Friday late morning from other blog on the Aurora, Colorado event

I am saddened today... I wonder what the world is coming to in these dark times... I know many people will ask "How can God let this happen?" and the only thing I can say (from my tiny knowledge of anything) is that God didn't let it happen, He gave everyone free-will and that is something that He will not take from us... Yes it is sad and tragic, but God is not the one to blame... So here are my quick thoughts... Pray for the victims and their families-that the injured recovery quickly and that the ones we lost be grieved and remembered... Also pray for the shooter- that he will see what he did was wrong and seek God to turn his poor lost soul around...

I will be praying all day today, for those involved, for those now too scared to leave their homes, and for any other lost soul that needs to seek God in his life... I hope many of you will join me in prayer!



Psalm 27:1 "The Lord is my light and my salvation — whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?"

Proverbs3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will direct your paths."