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How did an entire week go by?

Quick little update on Matt, my pastor - just in case you haven't been following along on the web site. He was moved to rehab on Thursday and hopefully will only be there for a week or two. Tonight...he is out on a "pass", having dinner and a movie with his wife! What wonderful news!
No word on the pathology report yet, keep praying.

One of my highlights this week was having a friend over to watch the movie, The Nativity. This friend is a new Christian and she knew basically zero about the story of Jesus' conception and birth. What fun it was to be part of the new excitement as she learns more and more about her Savior!

The countdown has started! Ten days until Adam and Thien arrive for their holiday visit! I am working on menu's and getting things ready. Christmas shopping was completed today (with the exception of two small items) and wrapping will begin tomorrow. The cards are all ready to stamp and put in the mail on Monday. This really is the most wonderful time of the year!

Amidst all the hustle and bustle, decking the halls, and jingle bells, I just have to stop and thank God for all the wonderful things He has done. But especially for sending His Son to earth, by way of a young but amazingly faithful young woman named Mary, to save me from my sins and the weariness of the world. Rejoice! A Savior has come - He is Christ the Lord!

Photos tomorrow! I just wanted to say hi!

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