Pictures - thanks to Rex

Mary, Jacob and Abi were privileged to be able to play some music at a couple nursing homes on Dec. 10th.  I was bummed that I forgot my camera. :( Thankfully someone else brought there camera AND got some fantastic pictures!

Sleigh Ride

On one of those rare quiet car rides Abi and I caught this version of Sleigh Ride on the radio. We enjoyed it so much we found it for everyone to listen to when we got home.  Click Here, then go to 6:38 on the audio slide.  Sleigh Ride goes from 6:38 to 9:34. See if you can hear the horse galloping, and the horse neighing.  I had my kids raise their hand every time they heard the whip crack.  Keep listening for a really enjoyable and challenging Piano Puzzler.

For more Piano Puzzlers:
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http://performancetoday.publicradio.org/podcast/piano_puzzler/

Hope

There are situations and circumstances in life that bring me to the conclusion - it's hopeless, life is without hope, or this person is without hope.  When I believe this, I am believing a lie.  I have been encouraged by Paul's prayers for the Romans "For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, so that through perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope." (15:4) Life holds much hope if I am finding my encouragement in the Scripture. Where do I go when I am hopeless?  Too often, back to bed.  I should be going to God's word.  He is the God of HOPE! He can fill me with joy and peace.  I am so thankful to be filled with His Spirit, to be alive with Christ!  "Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." (Romans 15:13) I really wanted to share something besides bloggy - life is all sunshine, roses, lollipops and rainbows. Because life isn't all the smiles we have on our faces in front of the camera, it is hard, but not without hope!

Our Thanksgiving Blessings

Starting the day right - hee hee

 Mary, Cob, Abi and I ran the Turkey Trot this year. I am WAY back, so far back I don't think I am in this picture. The children were ahead of me but I can't find them in the picture either :)

Jillian, Mary and Abi

The girls model this beautiful family heirloom, The Lord's prayer in fine crochet.

Our hostess, Sheryll and I

The Richard ladies, Kathryn and Marilyn

The amazing Turkey

Rich carves the bird.

Kathryn, Marilyn and Jacob enjoyed playing a game of Skipbo

We really enjoyed participating in the Hunt's Thanksgiving tradition of reading a verse and expressing something you are thankful for.  they had a little basket with verses typed on slips of paper and kernels of corn in it. When the basket is passed you take one of each.  Then we each in turn read our verse.  When the basket was passed the second time, as you replaced your verse and kernel you shared something you were thankful for.  It was an amazing blessing to share in this tradition and to be with like minded believers to celebrate this holiday!

Sharing the Word I've Heard

This is sort of an experiment.  I am really enjoying Chip's preaching and am wondering if I can link to his sermons so any of my friends and family can listen.  Click the scripture below and let me know if you can listen.  If you can, be encouraged by the preaching and teaching of God's word!!

Galatians 6:6-10