It's almost here!

It's almost Christmas Day!  

Happy Birthday Jesus

yes, I know that it isn't actually the real birth date, but it is the day that we celebrate the birth of our Saviour!

  Christmas carols are running through my mind, and I'm wishing that my shopping was done.   
     I'm tired and cranky today, and I really don't feel like doing much of anything. But I will. I will get the things done that need to be. I will lay something out to thaw for dinner and then I will actually cook. I used to like to cook. It was so much fun. Then, the cost of groceries started to rise. And gas went up so it cost more to drive to the market. Well it just seems to go from bad to worse. Then, Christmas shopping is a chore for people who have all that they need and really don't want just stuff to fill their homes with. 
     Some days I think I'd give it all up to move up into the mountains, in a home that is paid for and leave behind the tv, phone, computer and the rat race. Be a real pioneer. Then again this is all stuff that we have become so accustomed to. I like being able to pop in a dvd and watch a favorite movie. I like being able to pick up the phone and talk to my sister, or a friend. I like being able to log into facebook and see what's going on with my friends. Today I am feeling overwhelmed.  There are many things that I want to do and have to do, so many that I don't even know where to start. Ugh!
    This morning as I was reading my Bible, I looked up the word "order". I need order in my life. Right now everything looks like chaos to me. People to still buy for, dinners to plan, etc. Will I ever get organized? Who knows.
   Well, God knows. He knows what I need exactly when I need it. So as I read this morning  the peace of Jesus came. I know that everything will be done in it's time and if it isn't then that will be ok too. These verses really spoke to me, and I Hope that they touch your heart too.

"Dominion and awe belong to God; he establishes order in the heights of heaven. Job 25:2

But be sure that everything is done properly and in order. 1Cr. 14:40

For God is not a God of disorder but of peace. As in all the congregations of the saints, 1Cr. 14:33

Merry Christmas Everyone. I pray for you peace and contentment, Joy and Love.  The wonder that is Christmas, and the awe that comes from knowing that Immanuel (God with us) is in control of all.  May the God of the universe be with you.

 Love and Blessings to all, S 

The Quilt is Finished!

YaY! The quilt for Rebecca Grace is finished. I am pleased with the outcome and grateful to my sweet husband who bought EQ (a computer quilt design progam) for me several years ago. Any way, just thought that I'd share a couple of pictures of the quilt. 
Blessings, S

front of quilt

back of quilt

The scripture in the square is Zep. 3:17

The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.

More Tests

Quick post tonight
First I have to say... Roll TIDE Roll!!!
Next I have to share about the second part of Kelly's core test that she took on Friday. She had to roll hair and show how she would put color in hair, etc.. Many thanks to my dear Sister in Love who spent the day letting Kelly put stuff in her hair. Today she got the results of that part of the test. She scored a 95! Another "A"! So excited for her. She is going to be a wonderful stylist!

   She also got her hair cut this week. It's a very short pixie cut. It looks really cute on her. It will take me a while to get used to her hair being this different. I guess I'm just a sucker for the soft feminine look. However it's only hair and it will grow out and I know that she will change her style many times over the years.
   Blessings, S

Tests!

   I'm a proud parent! Yes, I know that pride is wrong.At least the kind of pride that says you're better than anyone.  But, there are times when your children do things that make you so excited that you could just burst from the joy inside! I think that kind of pride is really JOY and not pride. Perhaps I should say that I'm a blessed parent!
    Over the Thanksgiving holiday, Kelly had to study for a test at school. I helped her a little by asking questions from her notes. Like all parents her Dad and I were a little anxious for her to pass this test, especially since not passing meant taking the core classes again and paying extra tuition. She and I prayed before she left the house and I read and prayed Ps. 121 with her.  I had asked a couple of others to pray for her also, that she would be calm while taking the test, and that all the answers would not race out of her mind. I knew she could pass the test but, the desire was that she pass with a high score.
    Well, she took the test yesterday morning and had the results by 5 P.M. yesterday afternoon. She scored a 99! We were so excited! She worked hard and studied hard and trusted God to guide her along. Yep! I'm a very BLESSED parent! God is Awesome!
 Blessings to all, S