Good Friday

Today represents the day our Lord died for us. It is beyond imagination what He did for me - to suffer all the indignities of my sins, the beatings, the insults, the separation from His Father when He bore my sin. Tonight there was a full moon, gloriously golden orange (my favorite), early in the evening. We have all heard stories about the man in the moon. Well, I have a different version tonight. When I looked at the beautiful full moon, it was almost as if God was saying I did it for you - I'm here for you - I love you...

Surrender...

I've been thinking about how Jesus surrendered to the will of His Father and went to the cross for you and me. He went there just because of you and me. Just because we exist - not that we did anything outstanding - just because He loves us. I can't imagine the kind of love He has for me - I can't imagine sacrificing one of my kids or grandbabies so that the world could have eternal life. I would like to think I would sacrifice myself for those I love. I can't imagine or understand how Jesus willingly laid on the cross for those who hailed Him and then hurled insults, for those who beat Him, for sinners like me who hurt Him. I want to surrender to the feelings of what Jesus endured for me. I want to surrender to the knowledge that He died for me. I want to totally surrender to LIVE for HIM. I want to surrender to working until He comes again. If you don't know Him, surrender now.

Back among the "living..."

Can't remember the last time I had the flu. It was a doozy. Glad to be back among the "living" and able to go to church tonight. I miss it so when I can't go. The week just isn't the same. Wasn't today a beautiful day - God sure knows how to remind us of His awesomeness.

Got the flu?

Got the flu - I think it should be "the flu got me!" That's what's happening.

A few more facts about Abby

Abby has to rip every single piece of wrapping paper off of a gift before she opens it. Both grandmothers must take her picture every time she opens a present - she will tell us to take one if we don't do it voluntarily. She does different poses - sometimes we see the top of her head or a profile or a peeking pose - one never knows. I'm a woman who loves bargains and the art of the deal. My Dad taught me this at yard sales at a very young age. My Dad would be so proud of Abby. She recently went to a yard sale with her family and her Nanny (other grandmother). Chris, Desiree, and the other girls were ahead of Abby and Nanny. Abby really likes doll babies and spotted a rather large, molded-plastic doll bed. She told her Nanny she wanted it. So Nanny asked the lady how much she wanted for it. The woman replied $25. Abby immediately told the lady "that's too much." Nanny asked the woman if she would take less, but she said she had already lowered the price. Abby - a petite persistent little girl - told her Nanny she really wanted it. Nanny said she only had $15 in her pocket so go ask the lady if she would let you buy it for $15. Abby went up to the lady and said "Here's your $15 and I'm taking my bed." Nanny quickly said that's not what I told her to say. Abby came home with the doll bed for $15. Look out world, here comes Abby (said with pride by her Nonni)...

Time with the Grandbabies

Had a great time with all the grandbabies this weekend. Saturday, Scott's girls (Destiny, Jessica, & Katelyn) came up to the house and we made cookies, had snacks, and talked. It was after midnight when John walked them back down to their Dad's. Then on Sunday, it was Abby's 3rd birthday. We got to see Chris' girls (AJ, Stephanie, & Abby). The grandbabies enjoy being together so there was serious bonding going on. Abby was really into her party. She wore a birthday girl banner, a crown, and had a wand (which of course I told her was magical). We (Abby & I) waved the wand over Poppa's head (bonking the top of his head on the last pass) and said "you must kiss us." We loved it - we also waved it over the pizza to make it disappear. She thoroughly enjoyed opening her presents and even the cards. Julie & Cliff gave her a baby doll which she named Baby Julie. We had a wonderful time being princesses Sunday afternoon. Have I told you lately that I LOVE my grandbabies?

A new song

Found a new song (Untitled Hymn) early this morning that is really speaking to me. It sums up one's life and our need for Jesus. Found this video to go with the song on YouTube - hope it blesses your heart the way it has mine. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGR944fq-Yg