Christmas week almost seems like a blur.  I wanted to take pictures of several cool things.  I wanted to write a really good recap not necessarily to share, but to have.  It’s great writing on the blog because you can go back and remember things you otherwise would never have remembered…  Life seems to be continuing at a rapid pace so I haven’t done any of the above.  Yet.

I started a new bible study this week.  “Jesus. 90 days with the one and only.”  After deciding that time in the word has to be a priority I looked up and saw this devo book by Beth Moore and knew that it was what I needed to get started.  I read a little more than the assigned text… and again found it so interesting that God removed the ability for Zechariah to speak after being told by the angel that Elizabeth in her advanced age would bear a child.  It confirms once again to me how important our words are and by stopping Zechariah from speaking God was keeping him from speaking those doubts and disbeliefs.  It is so important to speak words of faith.  You will have what you say. 

We had four Christmas events.  The first was in our home with just our family.  The kids opened their gifts and we had a traditional ham dinner.  It was a nice relaxing time and I really enjoyed it.  We had Christmas Eve with Matt’s paternal family.  Matt and Isabelle were not feeling well so they stayed home.  The girls all got UGG boots and Bailey mostly got CA$H… he didn’t mind since his plans were to buy all the parts to build a “supercomputer!”  We had a fun time there too!  Thursday Matt’s mom and John… his Aunt Jane Ellen and Ron were all coming for the day.  Matt got a call early that there was a problem in Altus (about three hours away from home) so he had to head off to work on Christmas day!  He was gone until the party was just about over, but made it in time to unwrap his gifts.   I mentioned that my SIL’s father died Christmas Eve.  We went to their home Christmas night.  Although there was a strong saddness in the air, we still enjoyed being together as a family, enjoying a delicious meal and opening presents chosen with love.  Mike always cooks the best food!  We really are blessed with a great family!

Yesterday was Tory’s funeral.  It was a sad day from beginning to end pretty much.  A little girl on the near drowning group died yesterday morning too.  She was doing well after almost two years since her accident, and then just went downhill rapidly.  Her body began shutting down and after 10 days finally gave up the fight of life.  I have to smile, imagining her able to run and play again…. to sit in the arms of Jesus.  These kids have so many battles and they are so inspirational. 

We did get some good news yesterday.  Izzy’s Kid Walk is finally ready!  They are delivering it next week to her school so Camilla can see how adjustments are made.  I am so excited to get her in it!  We’ve been working so hard to get her feet and ankles ready!  I am praying she is motivated to MOVE!  She has tolerated the AFOs so well and I think it’s because we tell her constantly she is wearing them to prepare her feet for the kid walk. 

Dad with his clock … his last one broke and he’s been searching for a replacement.  I was fortunate to locate one at audubon.com.

This is the stained glass dad made for me for Christmas.  I heart it.  A lot!

Here are izzy’s cute ugg’s!

Julie made this for me.  She texted me a while back asking my favorite verse.  I gave her a couple and she made this.  I think it is so pretty!

Got this dress and sweater set for Izzy at Gap Kids.  Love it.

On the right is Emelia’s new dressing table. 

I’d been wanting some of these cone trees and found them a few weeks ago for 75% off. 

I’ll be sad to pack away the tree and ornaments tomorrow.  I really enjoy looking at it!

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