( how I am feeling these days.. overwhelmed but SO EXCITED!!!)
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
2 hours ago
Wednesday, 16 December 2009
Monday, 14 December 2009
Be thankful!
My principal sent this out last week and I wanted to share it with you!
Be Thankful
by: Unknown
Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire.
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?
Be thankful when you don’t know something.
For it gives you the opportunity to learn.
Be thankful for the difficult time.
During those times you grow.
Be thankful for your limitations.
Because they give you the opportunity for improvement.
Be thankful for each new challenge.
Because it will build your strength and character.
Be thankful for your mistakes.
They will teach you valuable lessons.
Be thankful when you’re tired and wearu.
Because it means you’ve made a difference.
It is easy to be thankful for the good things.
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those
Who are also thankful for the setbacks.
GRATITUDE can turn a negative into a positive.
Find a way to be thankful for the troubles
And they can become your blessings.
HAPPY MONDAY!!
Be Thankful
by: Unknown
Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire.
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?
Be thankful when you don’t know something.
For it gives you the opportunity to learn.
Be thankful for the difficult time.
During those times you grow.
Be thankful for your limitations.
Because they give you the opportunity for improvement.
Be thankful for each new challenge.
Because it will build your strength and character.
Be thankful for your mistakes.
They will teach you valuable lessons.
Be thankful when you’re tired and wearu.
Because it means you’ve made a difference.
It is easy to be thankful for the good things.
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those
Who are also thankful for the setbacks.
GRATITUDE can turn a negative into a positive.
Find a way to be thankful for the troubles
And they can become your blessings.
HAPPY MONDAY!!
Tuesday, 8 December 2009
great opportunity...
Trade as One is an organization that purchases and sells handmade items from men and women in impoverished countries at fair trade prices. If you have not finished your Christmas shopping, look here! It is a great opportunity to give back to those in need at the same time your are crossing people off your shopping list. If is great we have these opportunites to support countries that have people struggling financially and generally live off $1 a day!!! wow
( just one example of something you can purchase)
Happy Tuesday!!
Sunday, 6 December 2009
Christmas festivities
Austin has many wonderful Christmas festivities happening and tonight was the Christmas Tree lighting in Zilker Park. Jana and I had roomie time and headed out there since we have never been. We were convinced it started at 7, but we quickly realized after arriving that is had started at 6 since the tree was already lit and people were starting to leave. We stayed for a bit and walked around. They had several booths with hot chocolate, kettly corn, cupcakes, and even a fire pit to stand around!
Standing in the middle of the tree- looking up!
Such a fun night complete with some dessert from the new frozen yogurt place that recently opened up around the corner from us :)
Standing in the middle of the tree- looking up!
Such a fun night complete with some dessert from the new frozen yogurt place that recently opened up around the corner from us :)
remembering the reason...
This morning at Stone, we had a WONDERFUL worship experience. We sang about 4 songs that are popular around the holiday season, but we were encouraged by Matt to not just sing them like we always do but to really realize the words that we are singing. This is something that really spoke to me this morning since I had spent the Saturday running around town finishing up my Christmas shopping. I was blown away by the power of these words and just amazed at the thought of how many people sing these songs every year without realizing what they are saying.
This is a favorite of mine and I challenge you to stop and listen to these words the next time they are played and thank God for what he has done and the real reason for the season!
O holy night, the stars are brightly shining;
It is the night of the dear Savior's birth!
Long lay the world in sin and error pining,
Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth.
A thrill of hope, the weary soul rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices!
O night divine, O night when Christ was born!
O night, O holy night, O night divine!
Led by the light of faith serenely beaming,
With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand.
So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming,
Here came the wise men from Orient land.
The King of kings lay thus in lowly manger,
In all our trials born to be our friend!
Fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices!
O night divine, O night when Christ was born!
O night, O holy night, O night divine!
Truly He taught us to love one another;
His law is love and His Gospel is peace.
Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother
And in His Name all oppression shall cease.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
Let all within us praise His holy Name!
Fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices!
O night divine, O night when Christ was born!
O night, O holy night, O night divine!
This is a favorite of mine and I challenge you to stop and listen to these words the next time they are played and thank God for what he has done and the real reason for the season!
O holy night, the stars are brightly shining;
It is the night of the dear Savior's birth!
Long lay the world in sin and error pining,
Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth.
A thrill of hope, the weary soul rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices!
O night divine, O night when Christ was born!
O night, O holy night, O night divine!
Led by the light of faith serenely beaming,
With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand.
So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming,
Here came the wise men from Orient land.
The King of kings lay thus in lowly manger,
In all our trials born to be our friend!
Fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices!
O night divine, O night when Christ was born!
O night, O holy night, O night divine!
Truly He taught us to love one another;
His law is love and His Gospel is peace.
Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother
And in His Name all oppression shall cease.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
Let all within us praise His holy Name!
Fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices!
O night divine, O night when Christ was born!
O night, O holy night, O night divine!
Thursday, 3 December 2009
first sign of christmas....
It's officially Christmas at our house!
Kristen came over and we hada night full of trailor park tacos, nice walk to congress for 1st Thursday and WREATH MAKING!!
As I mentioned in my earlier post, I went to hobby lobby to get all the materials on Tuesday. Our project got put on hold the last couple of days and with Kristens help we finally got it together tonight!
You must stop here when in Austin to get fried avacado and portabella mushroom tacos!
Kristen came over and we hada night full of trailor park tacos, nice walk to congress for 1st Thursday and WREATH MAKING!!
As I mentioned in my earlier post, I went to hobby lobby to get all the materials on Tuesday. Our project got put on hold the last couple of days and with Kristens help we finally got it together tonight!
You must stop here when in Austin to get fried avacado and portabella mushroom tacos!
Don't mind the crazy hair after a long 12- hour day!
Wednesday, 2 December 2009
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