What Are You Doing This Year?

I know I haven't posted about Christmas, but my girls have and so you can hear about it from their blogs. As I was looking to the New Year, I was thinking about my devotions and what I was going to do this year. Last year I used NavPress's Bible Reading plan to read through in a year. It was fine, I didn't get through the whole thing, but I that was not my goal. I wondered though, what are some things you have used that you liked or what are you planning to use this year? Is there anything new and intriguing out there? Also, is there anything you used that you did not care for? Hurry and answer as the New Year is almost here and I like starting right away :).

Also, what are some goals and plans you have for the New Year? I need to drop 10 pounds (I love the Fat Smash Diet) and exercise regularly and get my home in better order. I have a plan set for all of those thing. I know they are not lofty goals, but that is where I am at this year. 2007 took the wind out of our sails and we are just getting back up.

Lastly, on January 7th, Meg will be admitted to the hospital to begin a process of trying to find out what part of her brain the epilepsy effects and to figure out what else is going on in her body. Please pray that she will have many seizures while we are there so that they can see what occurs and please pray for a diagnosis of the other neurological issues that she is struggling with. She needs to stay for a while, anywhere from 3 to 14 days. They said most stay 5 days. This testing will be taxing to her body, but will help in the long run. I will keep you updated while we are there, if there is anything to report.

Well, Happy New Year! As we look back we are aware of all we have to be grateful for. All He has done and given and forgiven. I am indeed a debtor to mercy alone.

It is Almost Time!!

Christmas has always been my favorite holiday. I look forward to the baking, the gathering, the presents, the church mornings and special programs, the TV specials and the old classics and devotions by the fire with the only light coming from our tree. We managed to get a tree this week (most places here were sold out so we got one that looks like it needs a haircut and we love it), in the rain, late at night and without a conflict. My children claim they can always count on Fred and I having a conflict on tree shopping night and Christmas Eve!! All the shopping is done, the stockings are hung, the presents are wrapped and we baked last Saturday. All we need to do now is wait for Tyler and Mindy to get here and the festivities will begin. We omitted Christmas cards and will do New Years greetings later since we need to wait for the Coloradans for the family picture. I am excited to celebrate the birth of my precious Savior and to be grateful for His sacrifice for me. Could you imagine leaving Heaven to come here??? How could He be so kind to us? I pray that as you read the Christmas story this year it has an even greater impact on your life, it has on mine. Merry Christmas!!

The First of a Tradition

Last night Fred and I babysat Violet over at her house. Her Papa introduced her to the classic Christmas special "Rudolph." As you can see in the picture, she was captivated.

Just a quick post to let you know Meg is officially done with her schooling and she took her state boards for Dental Assisting on Friday. Doing this program at this time was a big challenge as Meg's epilepsy and then a round of Mono tried to keep her down, but she pushed through, got a 99 on her final and took her boards this past Friday. We are so proud of her hard work and cheery attitude through it all!! She will start looking for a job in a dental office after the holidays! She is excited!! Of course, we had a party to celebrate and played all sorts of dental games like help Billy and Susie find the dentist's office maze, a dental word search, a match the teeth game and then of course, Brushing your Buddy's Teeth! Then we watch a Cosby Show with Danny Kaye as their dentist! It was great time!