As carols ring and songs are lifted
we are reminded how we are gifted
with the grace of a Savior true and mild
who came to earth as a little child
strong to save and conquer all
let us answer His loving call
to love our neighbor and ourselves
and seek His will above all else
so merry christmas to one and all
and God's great love who from the stall
went to the Cross to save us all.
Merry Christmas to all our family and friends, near and far. Paul and I
are blessed to have you in our lives. And we pray for 2013 to be
filled with prosperity in heart, mind and soul!
Paul & Mary
Last night we went to Carols by Candelight at a
12th century church in Astley, England. The Bulkington Brass Band
provided the accompaniment to our carolling as well as performed
selections for us to enjoy amidst the telling from the bible of why
Jesus was born into this world...beautiful night! It is Christmas!
One carol we sang was extraordinary...the last verse tells it all...
In the bleak mid-winter frost wind made moan,
eart stood hard as iron,
water like a stone,
snow had fallen, snow on snow
snow on snow
in the bleak mid-winter long ago.
Angels and Archangels may have gathered there,
cherubim and seraphim thronged the air;
but only His mother in her maiden bliss
worshipped the Beloved with a kiss.
Our God, heav'n cannot hold Him
nor earth sustain;
heav'n and earth shall flee away
when he comes to reign.
In the bleak mid-winter a stable-place sufficed
the Lord God almighty, Jesus Christ.
What can I give Him, poor as I am?
If I were a shepherd would bring a lamb;
If I were a wise man I would do my part,
yet what I can give Him:
give my heart.
Give Jesus your heart this year! Doesn't mean it will be easier but you will never ever be alone! Merry Christmas!
Yes, after project managing an office move, taking care of NLI's finances for the month so far, it is time to have a cuppa and create!
But first a family announcement - Today is Daria Lynn Stanley's 2nd birthday!!!
Daria is the youngest of our 5 granddaughters and yes so lovely! She had her party last weekend with her friends but I still can't wait to see how she celebrated with her friends at her daycare. One of her gifts was a kitchen set, with light up burners, pots and pans that double as drums and kid sized toy foodstuffs. I didn't even know that was what was planned as her big gift and I made her an apron...
Now on to some card making...I will post some of my creations later tonight or over the weekend. Crafternoon is tomorrow too!
In my earlier post I said I was beginning my baking for Thanksgiving. Here is what just came out of the oven...
Now to get them in the freezer so they make it to Thanksgiving Dinner!
Happy Baking!
Happy Veterans Day everyone!
Thank you to all who have served to keep us free! Thank you Dad, my dear deceased father-in-law, Harley Triller; my son in law, Jason; my brother in law, Kevin Triller; friend, Rodney Sammy-Guilarte; my nephew who has just returned from Afghanistan, Jimmy Konger; my husband's nephew, Marc Triller,currently stationed in Germany and his brother, Eric Triller currently at West Point in officer's training. There are so many more to mention but for security reasons shall remain nameless but know I am praying for you!
I just realized that I haven't posted my 30 Days of Thankfulness statements on my blog! Here's my catch up from my Facebook posts. I will try to keep up here! :)
Days of Thankfulness, Day 1: I am thankful for all my friends.
Day 2 of Thankfulness- I am thankful for our precious 4th
granddaughter today, Bailey June. It's her 2nd birthday! Nana &
Pop Pop hope you have a fantastic day celebrating. And we hope you like
your gifts and card. We will see you soon! Love, Nana
Day 3 of Thankfulness - I am thankful for my
relationship with God. I love how He speaks to me through His Word and
in the little things in life.
Day 4 of Thankfulness - So thankful for our
home church, Lifechurch Bedworth. We definitely do church outside the
walls. Found out about a new initiative to partner with area churches
to help with emergency food needs across Bedworth & Keresley. One
fantastic way to show Christ's love, thanks to the team for hooking us
up!
Day 5 of Thankfulness - I am thankful for the blood of Christ!
And through him God reconciled everything to himself. He made peace
with everything in heaven and on earth by means of Christ's blood on the
cross.
Colossians 1:20, NLT
Day 6 of Thankfulness - I am thankful that
today, Election Day, is a day that US citizens have the right to vote,
the right to be represented to have their voice heard. May this be a
day we see this process executed properly and that this will be a new
beginning, the change our country needs based on the Godly principles
our nation was founded upon.
Also happy birthday to my sister, Liz. May this be a blessed year for you and the family. Enjoy your day!!
Day 7 of Thankfulness - Thank you Lord for our
nation. May the next four years be in line with your will of the
United States. I will continue to pray!
Day 8 of Thankfulness - I am thankful for my
knitting group. A wonderful collection of ladies that inspire me in my
creativity, have taught me about life in the UK and have a good laugh!
Day 9 of Thankfulness - Thankful for a day to
recharge and express the creative side of me. Off to the NEC to the
Christmas Craft Show with Sarah Gimson and then to Anna Grainger's to practice what I learned.
Day 10 of Thankfulness - I am thankful for the
roof over our heads, the warmth and comfort it brings to us, a place we
share with others as it is our home.
Seems basic but with so
many of our friends in places we used to live that have lost their
homes or still are without power, heating, etc., I am reminded not to
take it for granted.
Thank you to all of you who make it possible. I ♥ my home!
Day 11 of Thankfulness - Thankful for the Word today that Ben Wattis
delivered from his heart today. It spoke volumes to me, now to follow
along and not be just a listener be. Also Happy Veterans Day to all who
served us to keep us free!
And what about the craftiness? Thanksgiving Day is coming on the 22nd so the baking begins today! Zucchini (Courgette) Bread is in the oven now! I love how the kitchen and lounge smell with the cinnamon and cloves waffling through the house, yummy.
They will be cooled, wrapped and frozen so they make it to the table on the 22nd! More on the prep in the days to come...
My friend, Ann, was scrapbooking with some Valentine's Day paper. She finished her layout and had some much more than scraps left. As I am a recycler, I shamelessly asked if I could have what she was throwing away.
I am working on birthday cards and holiday cards for 2013 and using up a little of this and a little of that. The Valentine's Day cards fit right in. A might early but there done!
All I can say is that I am praying! Who will be our next president? Whoever he is, let Thy Will be done Lord!
