HAPPY NEW YEAR'S

Friday, December 31, 2010

 

I remember when Grandpa and I YEARS ago would celebrate New YEAR'S Eve with friends.  Today Grandpa and I are enjoying New YEAR'S Eve in our easy chairs waiting for 9 o'clock to come.  Grandpa said that will be our New YEAR'S celebration at 9 o'clock because we probably won't make it much past that hour.

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

For 2000 YEARS, Christ has been the one central character of human history.

 

"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and today, and forever."

Hebrews 13:8 NKJV

 

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE,

Love, grandma and grandpa

ALONE

Thursday, December 30, 2010

 

Winding down to the end of this year.  Grandpa said he is ready for next week so we will know what day it is.  I guess we are pretty scheduled people.

Jess, I just read on FB that you were sick.  I pray you are feeling better real soon.  There is so much flu going around and a lot of people have it that I know.

Today Mrs. Sheehan came up for a visit.  She brought her newest quilting project with her and wanted an opinion.  Grandpa jumped right in and shared some of his ideas.  I'm the lucky one to have a husband who understands quilting. 

Mrs. Sheehan has never been ALONE and it must be quite an adjustment for her.

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

The seed dies into a new life, and so does man.

George Macdonald

 

"...Unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains by itself ALONE; but if it dies, it bears much fruit."

John 12:24 NASB

 

Love, grandma

FOREVER

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

 

Had a wonderful visit with my cousins, Rosemarie and Charlene.  It's always fun taking a trip down memory lane.  Rosemarie and I were both blessed to have been raised by our Grandmother Janka.  Grandma passed away December 27, 1961.  I write this in memory of a beautiful woman who revealed Christ in what she did for others including myself.  Grandma will be remembered FOREVER.

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

The age of miracles is FOREVER here.

Thomas Carlyle

 

"You are the God who performs miracles;  you display your power among the peoples."

Psalm 77:14 NIV

 

Love, grandma

DISCOVERS

Monday, December 27, 2010

 

Getting back in a routine with meals and swimming.  I brought out my new swimsuit I had purchased last year.  I like to keep a new one aside before I throw out the old one.  This one is a two piece which I thought was nice.  I looked at the tag from the top piece and it said Bust Enhancer.  I thought "this is good".  Looked at the tag on the bottom piece and it said Tummy Trimmer.  I'm liking this.  I hadn't tried it on since I purchased it and figured it would be fine.  I was surprised when I got to the pool and put it on, the top looked good, the tummy looked good but I DISCOVERED the length came down almost to my knees.  I don't think I would win any bathing suit contest with this one.  It didn't affect my swimming and I was able to do a full workout.  That's what counts.

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Simplicity reaches out after God; purity DISCOVERS and enjoys Him.

Thomas a' Kempis

 

"Happy are those whose hearts are pure, for they shall see God."

Matthew 5:8 TLB

 

Love, grandma

LORD

Sunday, December 26, 2010

 

The day after Christmas is almost like Christmas day without the surprise element.  Family brought wonderful food for our Christmas snacks and dinner so when I opened the refrigerator I didn't have to cook today and maybe even a couple of days.  Yeah!!!!  On the dessert end we have many cookies, sweet breads, nut rolls and thanks to our wonderful son-in-law, Tim, we have a chocolate cake with yummy icing.  Oh! must mention the delicious cocktail shrimp with sauce that was in our refrigerator.  I don't know if it was forgotten or intentionally left but I'm a happy camper.  I want to say thank you LORD and thank you family.

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Belief in God brings an inner strength, spiritual light, ineffable peace.

 

"He will keep in perfect peace all those who trust in him, whose thoughts turn often to the LORD!"

Isaiah 26:3

 

Love, grandma

SHINING STAR

Saturday, December 25, 2010

 

A Happy, Happy Christmas day with family.  Loved the phone call and email from our family up in MN. 

 

It wouldn't be Christmas if Grandma didn't pull a few blunders and today was no exception.  If I remember correctly last year Grandma forgot to put the money in Jess's envelope and today Kyle was the victim of Grandma's forgetful memory.  Kyle played Santa and delivered the gifts by airmail (tossing through the air).  Unfortunately he didn't get only but one from us and that was a can of nuts.  Of course we gave him his other gift later and then he forgot to take it with him when he left.  I wonder who will be my victim, oops! SHINING STAR next year? :{

 

That was only one of my blunders today.  John was graciously preparing the meal for us and I thought I would help by setting up a table for him. The table was a double sided drop leaf table with one side up and I wanted to put up the second side to give him more room.  On top of the table was a container full of mixed vegetables and a bottle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil.  Welllllllll! when I tried to put the second side up the table flipped and the vegetables and open bottle of olive oil slid off onto the floor.  The vegetables were fine he just scooped them up but the oil fell into a plastic container which saved the carpet but there was only about a quarter of the olive oil left in the bottle.  I was ordered to leave the kitchen and let the cooks do their thing.  (the photo is Kathy, Debbie and John cleaning up after me)

 

I do have some family news if you haven't read it already on FB.  Michael got accepted to Miami U. of Ohio and is waiting to see if he gets accepted to OSU. 

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

A little child, a SHINING STAR, a stable crude, the door ajar; but in that place, so crude, forlorn, the hope of all the world was born.

 

"For today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord."

Luke 2:11 NASB

 

Love, grandma

It has been a very Merry Christmas

Happy Birthday Jesus

CHRISTMAS

Friday, December 24, 2010

 

Since it's just hours away we want to wish you all a very Merry CHRISTMAS.

 

Grandpa and I were blessed today with friends and neighbors stopping in to visit and exchanging gifts.  I guess this qualifies as tradition since we do it every CHRISTMAS eve.  We have many home baked cookies and breads ready to be eaten or I should say devoured.  We are looking forward to CHRISTMAS day having John, Deb, Erica, Michael, Tim, Kathy, Kyle, Kasey and Tori coming here for our CHRISTMAS gathering.  There is one thing different this year and that is they are bringing the food.  I'm excited!  Even Steve and Tracy have contributed to the food by sending a spiral baked ham.  Families are the most important part of CHRISTMAS.  It all started with the Holy Family, Jesus, Mary and Joseph.  Grandpa and I went to CHRISTMAS eve service tonight which is our way of worshiping the new born King.  Like our Pastor said "He came as a baby but didn't remain a baby.  He took our sins and died and rose again from the dead.  He will come again not as a baby but as King of Kings."

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

He who has CHRISTMAS in his heart will never look for it under a tree.

 

"I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you."

Psalm 119:11 NIV

 

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND CHRISTMAS LOVE TO YOU ALL,

grandma