Katie Lady

As you can tell, my eldest is becoming a young lady. Where has the time gone? This is at her Choral Concert last week,where she got to sing the entire song of"Silver Bells"! We were so proud of her! I still want to think of her as so small and curious, with toothless a smile and ponytails. I wish on certain days that I could just freeze time and keep her exactly as she is at that moment, but if I did, I would miss out on so many more to come.

I sit here, 4 days shy of 13 years with Katie. Wow, we have come so far, yet we are officially beginning the teen years. I am reminded of the expectancy that I had when she was born, knowing that these years will be amazing, yet bittersweet. I will send her to high school, see her braces come off, see her learn to drive, see her graduate from high school, see her have her first date... oh my! Praise God that He is with her even when I can't be! I know I'm getting ahead of myself, but can you see why this mom is a bit nostalgic (for things to come!) God has GREAT things in store for my Katie Lady, and I know He has such a bright future painted for her! the Best is yet to come!!

I love a parade

Last Sunday WFBC participated in our Westminster Christmas parade. We had such a blast! Imagine first of all, it was FREEZING out there ( never mind that I don't usually get cold) , all the kiddos were dressed in their warm clothes with blankets, hats, gloves. I LOVE to see kids dressed in their warm clothes all cuddled up- SO cute- and smashed together on our float. I loved seeing them jingling their bells, singing at the top of their lungs, waving, handing out candy, celebrating and wholly enjoying this presentation of christmas cheer.

I was reminded today as I get ready for our Christmas presentation, that there was an original Christmas parade, that began with a star leading the way, angel(s) on high telling about the birth of Jesus. Next came some overzealous, scraggly shepherds coming in from a night of sheep watching to worship Him, and finally the climax- three kings~ along with their entourages coming withy pomp and pagentry to give the REAL king presents! Awesome to imagine, isn't it? How would you respond to this scene? Would you sit and be a observer on the sidelines? I would not want to miss the excitement that I felt on our parde route and just watch, I want to particiapate! I want to join the ultimate parade this year. I want to go WORSHIP the KING. I want to clap and wave . I want to come humbly and worship at the feet of my Lord and bring him my heart this Christmas. How about you?

The Mad Hunt

Every year we have at least one Holiday Miracle: we find the item that has escaped us for weeks at various superstores and malls. this year's said item was found on our "date" last weekend.

Over the past 2 weeks, my husband I have dashed around stores, hunted websites, just in time to see that we had indeed missed this product, but I kept assuring Craig that they would restock often, and resignedly, he and I headed back to Walmart Friday night to look again! As we rounded the corner to the department, I saw the stocked shelf! Joy to the World- the item had come! We dashed way over to the shelf to grap the desired item that had been replenished! We both sighed with relief that our search was over and the lost had been found!

As I reflect upon this mad search, I am reminded of several verses that have always clicked with me when I felt distant from God. They ALL involve SEEKING! How often to I expect God to be waiting there for me when I ought to be chasing after Him and seeking Him like I did this gift! He promises us that if we seek Him with all our hearts, we WILL find him..... amazing!
This Christmas, as you look for presents for your family and friends, seek Christ with the same fervor. I promise, you will find Christ in a very real way!

Drama Mama

This time of year I don't need any drama in my life, for its time to live it out in sketches and Christmas musicals, etc. This is MY fave time of the year, becuase I get to direct such dramas!

I started out acting in high school/ college, but like many other thesps, I found my true love in directing and writing!

This year we are doing a Sunday morning piece called , "Remember the Child". It starts out with 2 kiddos telling what they want for Christmas( in excess, of course), then on to teenagers polishing thier lists, with money being at the top of the list. Next is a couple ( who are HILARIOUS btw!) converging schedules and dates and trying to fit everything in to the harried season. Last we find 2 people who guide us through sights and sounds of Christmas until we get back to the reason for the holiday: the birth of Jesus! It is a funny, sentimental, sweet and thoughtful piece that will hoopefully remind us to stop and reflect on Jesus, our Savior whose birth changed EVERYthing!

My next project involves our Sanctuary choir. For the first time, we are involving wise men, shepherds, the whole shabang as far as Christmas musicals go. I am so pumped! All my Tx. Hall days are flooding my memory as we block out these characters, and paint a picture of the nativity!What is different in the Christian acting arena is that we are not performing for ourselves, but we are presenting the gospel, one story at a time! Please pray for me as I juggle this awesome work that God has given me this season and that we will cast new light on the birth and life of our Saviour- Oh come, let us ADORE Him!!

Orange Soda Caffeine Crash!

I am bitter today....and its from my own lack of reading skills....

I have been on a "no caffeine" course for 7 WEEKS and I blew it this week unknowingly. that's why I am mad at myself! The other day I bought 3 Sunkist sodasto drink throughout the week for something fizzy. I ususally drink Fanta which is caffeine free, so I assumed Sunkist was too! WRONG! I went to this store this morning to get 2 liters, and actually saw the caffeine listed on accident! YIKES! I have been without it for 7 weeks and now have to begin again!
I got myself broke form Coca colas, now from Sunkist.... SERENITY NOW! Ok, I feel better now! thanks for letting me rant!!