Christmas Eve

Yesterday was Christmas Eve Eve. We went out as you might have read on Jillian's blog. This photo was taken last Christmas at Hammock Bay where we were supposed to go last night! Turns out, we show up and no hot chocolate! No costumes! No lights! Shocking I know. Apparently they have decided not to do it this year. We did, however, get to go see the ones in Defuniak and they were pretty. Naturally Dan was there and we were able to spend a little time together which is always wonderful. Surprisingly it was not cold this morning, but a loverly 69 degrees. This does not feel like Christmas! Anyway, tomorrow the Skrabacz's will come over, Shauna and Jeremy, Amber, Dallas, and Dallas' mother Angie, Mrs. Vanda, Mr. Randy, my family (obviously) and I think that sums it up. Once Carissa and Abigail get married and/or have boyfriends our house will have to have dinner inside and out! We already fill our table and living room. Tonight our church will still hold service and I'm glad of it. What better place to go before Jesus' birthday than his house with all of our spiritual family?
To all who may be interested, I am asking pastor about getting together more often to pass out tracts on Saturdays. I really dont think that should be confined to the teen group so if you are willing and your heart is right, lets do it! I have a burden for souls, but sometimes when you're on your way to work and stop to get gas you're so busy that you dont always think of giving tracts out. And because of that, I want to pray for a burden so strong that I cant forget to do that.
Also, I want to start up the bus ministry. Anyone who would like to help can pray for us and join us if possible. Most likely, we will invite parents to send their children and we will pick them up on Sunday mornings for Sunday School. I have talked to pastor about this and, again, anyone of any age could come, he thinks he knows some people to head things up.
Merry Christmas to everyone! I love you and pray the Lord keeps you safe this holiday season. Make sure to tell Jesus happy birthday tomorrow and dedicate time to spend with Him!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Lately

So recently I've been told to update my blog...haha. Anyway, over the past few days I have been lazy, but busy at the same time; doing a lot of stuff unwillingly. Dan and I have been able to get together a lot thankfully. Last night we went to Defuniak to walk around looking at the lights. It was cold! But we had a lot of fun. Afterwards we were going to Hammok bay to take a hay ride and pictures, but apparently they've closed. Yesterday during the day, I baked some cookies and ran by Seatle Drip and got Daniel some apple cider. I called his mom and conspired with her so I could surprise him. I knocked on the door and he opened it and forgot to let me in because he was so shocked to see me! I LOVED it! The expression on his face was like uuuuuuuh. I would pay big bucks to see that again. Then, he just kept saying "thanks, this is so awesome!" I have been trying to get into the "Christmas Spirit" thinking that the cold weather would help and lots of Christmas music, but I feel like I just really need to spend more time in my Bible reading about Christ's birth. The Lord knows how awfully sinful we are and the most unresonable thing was that he knew how we'd act before we did, yet he sent his son to die for us. Perfect, untainted, to live in this sinful and terrible world for 33 years. Can you imagine knowing perfection and perfect love from your Father, then being sent somewhere where you are persecuted and people call for your death. It makes me realize God's love for us. We cant understand why God loves us in spite of our sin, but then again we dont love perfectly as He does.