Trunk or Treat seemed to be a great success again this year. The crowd was smaller, but everyone seemed to have a good time. There were prizes and candy for all, plus hot chocolate, apple cider, hot dogs and a maze. Jellybean, the clown was also there, passing out balloons in all shapes and sizes (who knew white balloons could be twisted into a skeleton shape?) The air was filled with laughter and halloween oldies (think Monster Mash). It was cold, but not as cold as last year. It was dry, too - a rare October 31 occurrence in these parts.
Now it's off to bed with visions of sugar...pumpkins?...dancing in our heads!
Happy November 1st, everyone! Wow! Can you believe it's here again already?
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
The craziness continues...
While I have a minute (literally) I thought I'd pop in and let you know I'm still among the breathing. This is the time of year where Kent and I kiss at the door and say, "See you after the musical."
Add to the rehearsals homeschooling and planning, AWANA and playdates that are in my own life, as well as meetings and unusual happenings in the congregation's life and my husband's...not to mention all the activities of the holiday season plus upcoming travels...and you have a glimpse into the craziness that is us.
Now don't get me wrong. I'm not complaining. I really enjoy this time of year. The Christmas musical is going to be fabulous (you should come!) and it is so much fun to work on & be a part of.
School is going well, too. I have all kinds of projects I want for us to do in the near future if I can just figure out how to fit it all in!
The church is (if you read "Autumn") in the dead of winter; the leaves have fallen off the tree and you have to wonder what's happening beyond what can be seen. However, there is hope that spring is approaching. The signs of life are readily apparent if you know where to look. God is moving. He is actively preparing us for what is to come. I've always said, "Life with God is an adventure", this is no exception.
Anyway, luv you guys. Thanks for being patient with me. I'll try to check in again soon. Time for AWANA!
Add to the rehearsals homeschooling and planning, AWANA and playdates that are in my own life, as well as meetings and unusual happenings in the congregation's life and my husband's...not to mention all the activities of the holiday season plus upcoming travels...and you have a glimpse into the craziness that is us.
Now don't get me wrong. I'm not complaining. I really enjoy this time of year. The Christmas musical is going to be fabulous (you should come!) and it is so much fun to work on & be a part of.
School is going well, too. I have all kinds of projects I want for us to do in the near future if I can just figure out how to fit it all in!
The church is (if you read "Autumn") in the dead of winter; the leaves have fallen off the tree and you have to wonder what's happening beyond what can be seen. However, there is hope that spring is approaching. The signs of life are readily apparent if you know where to look. God is moving. He is actively preparing us for what is to come. I've always said, "Life with God is an adventure", this is no exception.
Anyway, luv you guys. Thanks for being patient with me. I'll try to check in again soon. Time for AWANA!
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Happy Birthday!
Today is my hunny's birthday! May it be a joyous one!
Wednesday, we also celebrate Zak's birthday. Seven years old...talk about time marching on! How did that happen?
Wednesday, we also celebrate Zak's birthday. Seven years old...talk about time marching on! How did that happen?
Friday, October 19, 2007
Time...
Time is marching ever onward; it waits for no one.
There is no saying, "Hey! Wait for me!" or, "You go on ahead. I'll catch up."
No. Time goes on and drags you with it, kicking and screaming or stoically proceeding. It doesn't matter. You are going. And the question ends up being not where are you going, but how.
How have you spent your time this week? Have you enjoyed the people God has placed in your life, or have they been a nuisance? Did you take delight in the vibrant colors of the season, or grumble at the power outage? Did you savor the flavor of that morning latte, or were you disgruntled because the line was too long?
I know bad stuff goes on all the time, but there's good stuff, too. Time is in limited quantities. It will not go on indefinitely. My piano teacher used to say, "Each minute that passes is a minute we will never see again."
All I'm saying, I think, is that we need to be careful how we choose to spend the time we have. We have an eternal destination, but what about the journey there? If you take a road trip across the country to visit relatives, is that trip really all about the destination? Or is there important stuff that goes on all along the journey? (Of course, the way some of you drive, it is all about the destination!)
Well, I've been accused of being idealistic before. I suppose that's what I'm being now (not to mention the fact that I'm half asleep). I guess when I look at the falling leaves, I like to see the colors and not the death. What can I say?
God, help me with my own attitudes. Help me to remember the journey and not just the destination.
Abundant Life.
There is no saying, "Hey! Wait for me!" or, "You go on ahead. I'll catch up."
No. Time goes on and drags you with it, kicking and screaming or stoically proceeding. It doesn't matter. You are going. And the question ends up being not where are you going, but how.
How have you spent your time this week? Have you enjoyed the people God has placed in your life, or have they been a nuisance? Did you take delight in the vibrant colors of the season, or grumble at the power outage? Did you savor the flavor of that morning latte, or were you disgruntled because the line was too long?
I know bad stuff goes on all the time, but there's good stuff, too. Time is in limited quantities. It will not go on indefinitely. My piano teacher used to say, "Each minute that passes is a minute we will never see again."
All I'm saying, I think, is that we need to be careful how we choose to spend the time we have. We have an eternal destination, but what about the journey there? If you take a road trip across the country to visit relatives, is that trip really all about the destination? Or is there important stuff that goes on all along the journey? (Of course, the way some of you drive, it is all about the destination!)
Well, I've been accused of being idealistic before. I suppose that's what I'm being now (not to mention the fact that I'm half asleep). I guess when I look at the falling leaves, I like to see the colors and not the death. What can I say?
God, help me with my own attitudes. Help me to remember the journey and not just the destination.
Abundant Life.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Autumn
Autumn…
Falling leaves, bright orange and red and yellow
That cool crisp feel to the air that takes your breath away
Invigorating, a promise of change
But before that newness of life there must come death
Bitter cold; bone-chilling winds; rain
Death of what has been
In good time, beauty will burst forth from the wreckage
Color will once again revitalize as the sun brings warmth
Life rises up in full bloom; an unstoppable force
Cassie Landrum
10/2007
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