Christmas 2012

 

 

I think a little just a bit of rejoicing is called for this season of Christmas.  It is just one particuliar day that the celebration of opening gifts takes place.  However it is a spirit of the season that brings peace, joy and happiness to Christmas.  What would you rejoice in?  The saviours birth to save mankind.  As all Christians are aware that this is the season of Christ birth into the world.  We have been so truly blessed by our saviour.  Many of us get wrapped up in the hustle and bustle of parties and shopping and just agravte ourselves with needless worries.  The holy spirit would like each of us to hold and release the joy within our hearts during this time of the year.  At least that is what I think the holy spirit within me fills...that special little tug at your heart that makes you smile and go the extra mile to help others.  Simple kindness, is just that;  simple.  It isn't difficult to smile when you would rather frown,  simple is giving a hug when you might rather just avoid, simple is sharing your home, car, money, food or making something extra special for someone who might just go without.  I might not have the perfect tree or the cleanest house or even a house full of guests.  I do have love for all who cross my path , yes even the enemies.    I might like a beautiful perfect house and Christmas tree, but that isn't Christmas to me.  Half my lights in the middle of our tree burnt out.  I just didn't have the energy to fuss, I would rather enjoy what was lit.  I am a Christian and I love God.  May the lord bless each of you this Christmas season with peace, joy and happiness.

Tired Thursday

Boy I sure am tired today. Exhausted is more like it. Off to crochet.  But the kids got their Candy Canes on the school bus this am.  Now that made me nearly cry and warmed my heart so much.  Humble very Humble.

Medicad State of Washington/Access to Health Care

Pregnant illegal aliens can receive federal aid in the State of Washington.  Citizen like myself cannot.  Now tell me what kind of system to we as a nation have in place.  Ha ha ha...jokes on me huh.  Ivan said we should sue the state.  We certainly would have to buy an attorney because the state wouldn't provide us with an attorney that is for sure. Teresita Baylato. I have to pay for my emergency health care and if I don't it is turned over to collections.  I am expected because I am looked at as a white american female whom should be married or working.  Which I am neither.  Meeting of the Seattle City Club state facts regarding access to health care.  tvw.org.  Washington State HealthBenefit Exchange  Richard Onizuka ...Providers have alot of information that they are not sharing with patients.  Reibursement change.

The pain

Oh the pain.  I just wanna cry I hurt hurt hurt.  Slept till nine am propably because my old body was trying to repair itself.  I suppose the hot tub is calling me.  Wishing I could just have a cup of coffee without pain.  Oh..........gosh.  I dreamt of my Grandma Tyler she bought herself a new Ford pickup.  Goodness Grandma couldn't afford the gas that it would take to run the thing.  But boy she sure was hip.

Matthew 1:18-25

Have you ever dreamed something and thought wow, that seemed like real life? It is wonderful that we have the Bible, and the stories in the Bible to read and worship our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.  How amazing it is the story of Joseph and Mary in Matthew chapter 1 verses 18-25 in particular.  Joseph had an angel appear to him in a dream.  And how Joseph might have felt about his wife Mary.  Yet faith in the Lord helped Joseph to make good decision's regarding his circumstance.  We all must have true faith in the Lord to help us on our journey in life. 

Highway 299 Northern California
 

UPS-Proud Quilt

It's finished! Seriously, I thought I would never accomplish this simple little quilt for our dearest little granddaughter, Sierra.  But, sweetheart your present is on it's way via my friends at UPS.  Your great, great, great granny, Mary Susan Switzer and your great great Grandma were quilters and during my youth, I spent many days with these two sweet women, as they quilted and sewed.  They became my inspriration and gosh I didn't even know it then.  Sew (so) through pinwheels and jump ropes I bring to you a blog and a quilt.  Technology has allowed many advances for the quilter.  This work is hand stitched though.  No machine quilting for this pinwheel tumbler.  The fabric is a mix match of great great Grandma's stash that was handed down to Grammie Bee.  Along with some new fabrics, the back is fleece so baby should stay warm where ever she might take a nap.  Made with love.  God Bless have a beautiful Tuesday.

Simponi

I could barely function this morning.  Meaning walking and sitting with super difficulty.  Went to the dr today and he is having me try Simponi.  It's a one month injectionable biologic.  So after injection I went soundly to sleep for 2 hours.  Feeling much better still lots of swelling.  Going to try to work on a crochect project now.  Just wrote out the pattern.  Ivan is on 12 hour shift today.  Time to make some slippers for my daughter. 

Sunday

Today is somewhat odd don't know why or what the heck it is but something feels wrong today.  Oh well gonna mind my own business and package the baby's quilt to mail tommorrow.  I can never understand when someone wants to always be with you yet really doesn't pay any attention to what you say or do.  Hum just very strange. 

Simple Message

Go and make disciples of all nations teaching them to obey everything I have command you.  Matthew 28: 19-20

Mercy and Grace are free gifts.  We are called to teach and share the good news of Jesus and his love.

Today is a beautiful day the sky is somewhat grey and the air filled with moisture from the rain.  God's love and presence is with each of us today as we hustle and bustle through the season of giving. 

Remember to pray and give thanks to our Lord as he gave us Christ to save us from our sins.  Think of how fortunate we are to have shelter, food and warmth.  Some of our neighbors are not as fortunate.   My heart is filled with the glory of love that I have for my saviour.  I thank you lord and love you.

Do something simple today love your neighbor as yourself.  Smile




Me with Morgan and Koko

Dennae and Koko



Cowlitz River a few blocks from our home.