We have spent this day simply reconnecting and fellowshipping with those we love most….our family.
Mike and I have thrilled to hear the girls speak of the work God is doing IN their lives at Master’s Commission and THROUGH their lives as they learn to step out of the way and step up to the plate (my summary
Bre made us some “Rocky Road” treat that her host mom makes. Krista helped me make “White Chocolate Tic Tac Toe”. Grandma and Grandpa continue to play with all the children. Krista helped me dip truffles for tomorrow’s snacking. Hmmm….I do see a chocolate theme here!
I had to run to the store and Krista and Mom graciously came with me….I needed to buy only one item…Oreos to make an Andes Mint Cheesecake.
The evening found us at chapel worshipping with our new family. Ch. Steve did a wonderful job of planning the service. The message was excellent….by my favorite pastor in the world (MIKE).
We came home and opened our Christmas stockings. THEN….being a big kid at heart I pulled out the “PJs”. We always give each person new Christmas PJ’s but this year I did the math. It’s over $240 for me to outfit this crew in pj’s….old t-shirts will work just fine. Instead I bought a Garmen etrex GPS and a book about geocaching for the family this year. They were excited….and THEN I had to pull out the new, real Bibles for Nolan and Arielle….because they aren’t really Christmas gifts after all but “school tradition”. When the kids can read they get a real Bible as opposed to a story book Bible. THEN I was reminded that if I didn’t stop we’d open all our gifts tonight. That wouldn’t do.
Pictures are on the camera in a room of sleeping folks…so I’ll have to upload those later.
2 comments:
Merry Christmas! Wish I could be there with all of you. We spent the evening at Malissa's parents house tonight and at Will's yesterday.
Miss you all very much and will be visiting Texas again sometime soon.
Nate
yippee...we are excited to hear that you plan to visit. Let us know when you seriously are planning...because Mike has use or loose leave and we can plan this up right. Maybe go to Padre Island, or drive to see some canyons....or well something. {grin}
Wish we were with the rest of the family...but having a good time here in TX.
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