A Much-Belated Update

I realize it has been a looooooong time since I've written a post, but my life has twirled in leaps and bounds over the past few months. God has done some crazily awesome things recently, and right now I'm sitting in His wake trying to continue what He began.

Life seems to have gotten away from me as I sort through it (life, I mean!), and it will probably be a few more weeks until I can post regularly again.

I have been working on moving to a WordPress site, so that I can do all of my online writing at one place. (Oh, did I mention I have been publishing some articles on Ignitum Today? You can check out my latest here: Dear Future Husband ) When I finally have my new site ready for readers, you will be among the first to know!

God Bless!!

It's gonna snow, right here in Dixie!!

Saturday morning we are expecting three inches of snowfall. Three inches is hardly worth mentioning, however in the rural south ice and snow are considered sufficient for a state of emergency. Also, Saturday morning I will be taking the CLT exam three hours away. Please keep me in your prayers- both for safe travels and for a successful exam!!

Tomorrow morning brother #3 is heading back to school, and my soon-to-be sister-in-law will be leaving on Saturday. Christmas break was wonderful and very eventful, with friends coming and going, bowling, dancing, horse riding, and singing, but now it is time to get back to the grindstone.

Blessings on the Eve of the Epiphany of Our Lord.

Some swing dancing fun from our annual Winter Square Dance. Too bad we didn't catch any ariels. :)

Gentle on My Mind

This week in music:

(Tremendously corny song, I know.)

 

                                            (Great to dance to. And it makes me SMILE!!!)

(I know it's not Summer, but that's beside the point.)

 

Ta-ta for now!!

Today (Brad Paisley reference. Get it?)

Baby Jesus is almost here!!

The warm smell of the Christmas tree is a wonderful complement to its outer brilliance. I hear the sound of a hard-working man taking his well-earned, much-needed nap. Looking around, I see happy, smiling faces, signing Christmas cards, reading great books, and reading over my shoulder. I am feeling contentment and peace. Home.

Last night, after the little ones went to bed, we watched The Hunger Games. It was quite enjoyable; although I have to say it was a typical dystopian story- very disturbing, with many tear-worthy occasions. On the downside, I didn't get to bed until after midnight, so today was a bit foggy...

Today was extremely busy. This morning I went with one of my brothers to get a few last-minute supplies for Christmas presents. I have been working on a couple projects this past week- photos to come soon!!!

This afternoon I had a cleaning job and came home to a wonderful family supper. I am so happy to have everyone home!! (Well, everyone for supper except my small-town hero brother who was out saving lives.)

Tomorrow will be an even busier day. I will be working from 9:00 in the morning to 6:00 in the evening. And somewhere in there I need to finish my projects. I have a charming sister leaning over my shoulder asking "What projects? Christmas presents?!?!" But I gleefully answer her that it is not the time of year to be asking questions. :)

Yes, Christmastime is here. Jesus is coming. Empty your heart so He can fill every nook and cranny.

How Are We Doing?

Another day come and gone. I cleaned three houses today and I am very tired. In the house at Bethany, what would Martha be doing right now? Now that the work is finally finished would she follow her sister's example and listen to Jesus? Or would she continue being herself until the new day, when she starts over again? How are we doing?