Sunday, November 15, 2009

Give Thanks


Sometimes I wonder about my life. I lead a small life- well, valuable, but small. And sometimes I wonder- do I do it because I like it? Or because I haven't been brave? So much of what I see reminds me of something I read in a book when, shouldn't it be the other way around?

-You've Got Mail
As I anticipate that the next couple of weeks will fly by...and I will lose track of all things "online"... I decided to update now in regards to Thanksgiving. It will be here and gone before we can take a deep breath and say grace.
I have given my notice at Dreams with Wings. As of 2010 (well, with the exception of transitioning time) I will be a full-time employee for Meaningful Day Services. I'm excited and a lil nervous too. I haven't been full-time at one company for over a year. I hope that I will feel more grounded, stable...less scatter-brained. It will be nice to acquire benefits like sick time or personal days as well. Its hard to get those straight when you're part-time at 2 places. I'll also be going back to school soon...I'll keep you posted on that.

So...we have MUCH to be thankful for this year...here are just a few things we have felt blessed with in 2009:

- Amazing families who care for us & are understanding in so many ways. We have the best people in our family trees. We are very lucky.
- Friends near and far who we are SO blessed to have in our lives. You all mean so much to us.
- Our health. I think people our age take that for granted at times.
- Highland Community Church & Matt being able to serve there.
- Our pastor Ryan and his family.
- Luna & Caesar. Yes, I'm thankful for our cats. But they really are such great company.
- Our jobs...working for things we both are passionate about & enjoy.
- Financial provision...God has taken care of us and provided us with income/wisdom with $.
- BABIES =) In this year we have watched a few friends become parents & have received news of some very important pregnancies...We will be uncle + aunt to Phil & Jeni's little one !!! We will have 2 new cousins in 2010 !!! my boss will be having her 1st child, and our dear friends will be expecting a baby in May also! Its going to be so cool sharing this time with them all. Seeing our friends and family bring new little people into the world.
- All the little tiny joys in life. Playing wii together, nightly walks, ice cream, hugs, scarves, comfortable pajamas, photos, memories, down blankets, good music, I know Matthew is thankful for his Taylor guitar! Good books, funny movies, Our favorite TV shows, and scented candles.
- Love, God's grace, Jesus Christ. Wisdom and truth.
- Hope and possibility for the future.
- Nature. this earth and all its beauty.

There it is...I'm sure I've forgotten lots. I'm not ungrateful, just tired & ready to get off this computer. Which reminds me...I am thankful for my laptop I got this summer! It has made my work-life so much easier.

I hope you all have a great holiday - don't forget to give thanks for all you have.

Peace

Sunday, November 8, 2009

When it feels like everything is meaningless...

God Is With Us
words by jeremy quillo. music by jeremy quillo & dustin neeley


The glory of God has come to the earth,
The glory of God in our Savior’s birth,
Join with the angels to sing and proclaim


Glory to His name
Emmanuel, Emmanuel, God is with us


Emmanuel, Emmanuel, God is with us now.
Eternity’s likeness has come into time,

A light in the darkness, now hope is alive,

Down from the heavens on this holy night,

Our God in a manger, our God as a child.
Emmanuel, Emmanuel, God is with us

Emmanuel, Emmanuel, God is with us now.

Oh, let us bring Him more than our silver and gold…