Weekend At Our House

Greetings and Holykisses,

"Therefore the LORD Himself shall give you a sign. Behold a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call His name Immanuel." Isaiah 7:14

Don't you love it when you get those ahaa moments with the Lord? My morning started out with aha's, so I can hardly wait to see what the rest of the day will bring. My Immanuel is with me- ...... forever! He sure makes my little ordinary,.... extraordinary.

A week or more ago, I wrote that I was nearing a melt down, over all the "stuff" and mess I had going, preparing for Christmas. I was too busy, and it was all just getting to me!!! That's when the verse Be still and know that I am God," soothed me. I literally had to just stop! Busy-ness was stealing my focus from God and the true meaning of Christmas. It's helped so much, and I've now been enjoying, rather than my typical stressing. I can get so caught up in stuff and my focus can wander all over the place!

Keeping that focus over the weekend; I truly enjoyed wrapping gifts for my family, and I also enjoyed baking, and doing those things we make tradition in our celebrating. As I look at our tree and the gifts beneath it, .... I'm pondering what gift I want to give to the love of my life:.......... my LORD. He's given me thee ultimate gift. The gift I would never return, ... and that lasts forever.

A few years ago, I made this crown of thorns from a tree here at the potting shed, and it's become our "tree topper." I wore leather gloves, and still bled as I twisted and wired it into a circle. Every time I see it;... I remember what Jesus did for me. In my journal this morning I wrote down my gifts to Him this Christmas.



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Now I need you to change gears a little... oh; forget a little... please change them alot. lol
The word gift, sometimes makes me think of box, and there's something else I'd love to show you. I sort of feel funny sharing this in the same post, but I can't help but remember that Jesus came to earth to be born in a manger. He wasn't born in finery, but a stable.


............. So, I'd love to share this box with you from over the weekend.
I had a call from one of our neighbors, who told me the raccoons had killed all but one of their chickens and she asked if I'd like to have her? She asked if I wanted their ducks also, but... I'm pretty sure... 4 puddleducks are plenty! lol -- I told her No thankyou about the ducks, but I'd really love to have that chicken! :)
She said, "Okay, I'll be over this afternoon to bring you your Christmas card.... and chicken."lol

We didn't see her that afternoon, but come evening, this box was found in our rocking chair on the front porch...
And it was clucking........... :)
Isn't she purdy?

I'm still smiling.
Have a wonderful Monday!