Yep, Christmas is here and I'm thinking about the true meaning behind it. While Christmas is fun and presents are nice, I'd like to think that there is more to it than just that. Well, I know there is. Many years ago, a baby was born into this world. His name was Jesus and he came to save this world. A humble position he took as a human form as was ridiculed to make us whole. This year Christmas means so much more to me than in the past and I'm not sure why. Everytime I hear Silent Night, Mary Did you know or O Come All Ye Faithful I am brought to tears. I watched the Nativity Story and that brought new perspective as well. My heart is full of love for my Saviour King I don't even know what to do.
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by swtspirit1961
To me this is TRULY what Christmas is about.

Oh my goodness! Well, I am finally very close to leaving for India and I am excited and very nervous! I can't wait to meet all of the children at Hope. I have seen the older ones grow up(through pics of course) and finaally I get to meet them face to face :D! I am leaving January 3, 2009 and will return January 17. Yep, two full weeks! I am mainly nervous because evem though God laid it on my heart to visit them, I honeslty don't have anything on my heart to share with them. I feel so terrible about it, yet, I don't know what to do. I guess through all of the time we spend there with the meetings with the youth and meetings in the village if God has anything for me to share he will guide me! SO, I know I can trust in that! The other thing I am nervous about is NOT getting to go bc of the terrorism going on right now. I want to go regardless, but if the terrorism continues the trip will be cancelled! :*( Well, tomorrow my cousin Jason is getting married. I am so happy for him, yet I am sad at the same time. Of all the 9 cousins 5 are married and 4 of the 9 have children. That leaves 4 unmarried and without children. While I am happy for all of them in the back of my mind wish I too was married and had a family. :( I am O.K. being single while its very rough sometimes but I know who I can rely on, still being lonely just bites. I know that I'm not ready for it at this time and God is fully maturing me, I'm just ready to "fit" in. Not be the odd one out anymore! Oh well, in God's timing and not my own! :) Well, that's about all for now!!!

A tear fell-a writing inspiration

The other night something happened in our neighbor hood. I won't go into detail, however I was inspired to write this from the story....
A tear fell when a woman found her husband staggering around the room with blood flowing from his nose.
A tear fell when a mother lost her baby when it was all she ever wanted.
A tear fell when a young couple found out that they were going to be seperated by deployment.
A tear fell when that young woman found out that her husband had been in a roadside bomb that took his life.
A tear fell when a mother laid her 13 year old son to rest.
A tear fell when the soon to be groom found that his soon to be bride was cheating on him with the best man.
A tear fell when a girl felt the sting of rejection once again and she decided to take her life.
A tear fell when a mother was going crazy by her young children.
A tear fell when a car full of young teenagers were killed by a drunk driver.
A tear fell when a couple decided to get divorced leaving three small children with parents who didn't want any of them.
A tear fell when a father testified against his only son in court, proving that the son was guilty and would spend the rest of his life in prison.
A tear fell when a family lost their home to a fire, on which they had no insurance.
A tear fell when an elderly man lost his wife of 75 years to cancer.
A tear fell when a young married couple went to visit the grave of their child who was born sleeping.
A tear fell for the small girl who was victamized by a close relative.
A tear fell when a young man had been infected with aids and would not live to see his thirieth birthday.
A tear fell when a family was neglected by the father because he was to involved in his own hobbies to care.
A tear fell when two young children were playing with a loaded gun and one of them was shot and it took his life..they were only four.
A tear fell when a woman was ridiculed by everyone and drove her car into a river.

A tear fell when God's Son said it was finished haninging upon the cross giving His life for all sinners...
What I gleaned from this inspiration is that God hurts when we do. He cries when we cry. He is such a loving God. Sometimes its hard to realize that while he is just he also has a soft spot for his children at any age. Through the Storms He is ALWAYS by our side and all we have to do is reach out to him and he will guide us through the storms even if they are painful. I just learned something new. Hope this brings encouragement! :) Have a good day and remember when you cry-so does God and he is always there for you!

It's the most wonderful time of the year!

That's right! I love everything about it too. From the music(Magic 104.1) has all the best music, the cool crisp air, the decorations, church get togethers...you name it! Christmas is my favorite time of the year. I think more important is the meaning behind it. Many years ago, a child was born to save us all from our sins. The perect gift sent from above, to me so undesering of all. I am so greatful that He came so that I might have life and life to the fullest!