The Family of Jesus

Tonight, we began Karen Kingsbury's Bible study of The Family of Jesus.  My plan is to begin each session with a song featuring the chosen family member.  Tonight, we listened to and discussed "Joseph's Song."  What an absolutely beautiful song.

We began this study a bit early...Halloween is next week!...but we will spend two weeks per family number, resulting in a twelve-week study that should conclude at Christmas.

Throughout the week, each member is encouraged to participate in the five-day study.  I already came across one interesting nugget:  I did not realize that Joseph never spoke a single word in the Bible.  His immense faith just spoke so loudly, didn't it?

My prayer is, as it was tonight during the study, that this study touch each person, bringing us ever closer to the true meaning of this holiday season, the true meaning of Christmas.

So...Merry Christmas...early!

A Day to Celebrate Life

Today is my birthday.  Since having my daughter 15 years ago, I appreciate birthdays in a different way; thus, I ask:  why aren't birthdays also about the mother?  For she did give birth to the baby dolls and handsome little men, right?

My birthday wish would be to tell my mother how much I appreciate her...and miss her...and thank her.  She eased into heaven nearly three years ago, and I am very HaPpY that she is no longer suffering, residing in peace, resting in the love of our Heavenly Father.

Today, has been about family:

• Kids I "adopted" were married today, one a former a student from several years ago, both who now attend church with us.
• My daughter spent a majority of the day getting reading for her first Homecoming Dance.  Yes, she went with A Boy.  No, I was not ready for that.  Yes, he is a good boy.  No, I was not ready for that.  Oh, well...we have raised a beautiful young lady.  I really would not have it any other way.  Well, maybe a bunch of girls going as friends would have been okay...maybe?!
• The husband bought me three of the most beautiful mums I have ever seen, for he loves me and knows how much I do appreciate flowers, especially the kind that continue to grow and flower year after year!

Today, the Lord blessed me, and I thank Him.