Spinning

A lot of "spinning" going on in our political country right now. Both sides sending out the info they think we need to hear in order to agree with whatever they decide to do or not do. At this point, I really don't believe anyone - what a shame I have to say that (bad enough I think it). All over the world, not just here, people are struggling, frustrated, unhappy, and want answers -- answers that will make their lives easier. I don't know if the leaders have any answers that will satisfy -- a difficult time that may, indeed, get more so.

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The Age Old Question

The chicken or the egg? Alphabetically makes things easy. Reality makes things a lot more complex. You could, actually, think through this question endlessly... really. As a Christian I know the answer... the chicken. God made us all first - grown, adults. Babies, eggs, etc... followed. Makes it quite simple, doesn't it? And, just in case you are wondering, I believe it - totally.

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'Twas The Night Before Christmas...

I know I'm a little early to be reciting that but we purchased the book for little Marcelle. Not your everyday book; we were able to record it, page by page, so that each time she opens the book or turns a page she will hear our voices reading the story to her. Such a great idea, don't you think? We get to see Marcelle on Skype about once a month so she knows who we are but we thought having our voices reading to her would add to the bond. We hope to get her more of these books as special occasions arise.

Another of my Starbucks Bearistas (uh, plus a Mousista) -- reading 'Twas A Night Before Christmas.

Enjoy Your Weekend!

Snow in the Sandia Mountains near where we live.

See you Monday!

Party! Party!! Party!!!

Bekah is having a few friends over for a party this evening. I don't know what the specific plans are (will hear all about it Sunday via Skype) but I know they will have a lot of fun. I remember a few parties of my own when I was a kid. I didn't have any birthday parties after I turned 11 but I remember screening movies (Daddy being in the business I could have any movie I wanted -- including "Anchors Aweigh!" before it was released in the theaters) and yummy cake and lots of friends. When our girls were young we would have parties, fill bags with goodies for each guest, have cake and drinks and, of course, play games. As the grew older their ideas about parties changed and so the parties themselves changed - fun for all , though. As time went on we started to attend parties for Bekah and Roxie -- lots of kids, bounce houses, fun games, cake, and drinks. Birthday parties are always fun. Have a great time, Bekah!!!

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HAPPY 13TH BIRTHDAY!!

Our granddaughter, Bekah, turns 13 today. Where does the time go? I can see her, clear as a bell, sitting in her highchair in our living room. She came to us four days a week while mom worked at church. She played happily in her highchair, on the floor, and on the grass. All that time that she spent with us created a very strong bond that will never break. We are so blessed to have had Bekah and her little sister, Roxie, spend so much time with us. They had bedrooms in our house, their own toys, clothes - everything; all they had to do was walk through our front door and they were home. This was, we hope, comfortable for them both and, I know, it was wonderful for us. Although they live very far away and have only seen them for 9 days in the last 3 1/2 years because of Skype we "see" them at least once a month if not twice and so the bond is still intact.
Have a great day, Bekah! We love you!

Very Dizzy Day

No blog today - :o(