Traditions: ‘O Christmas Tree!

December 1, 2008 at 9:21 pm (traditions)

the Sunday after Thanksgiving we pile in the “Burb” (affectionate name for the suburban) and drive to the Farmer’s Market. #2 did the negotiating – and this year’s winner is…..

   An 11 footer! This Christmas tree is nice and full! We got a stand to go along with it. And as you can see it fit nicely on the roof for the ride home:

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notice dads excited face:

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baby sam always keeping a eye on everything:

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all ready for decorating! it was fun to listen to Christmas music and dance with my nephew!

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how deep the Father’s love for us

November 30, 2008 at 9:56 pm (Music)

Today I am reminded
No amount of good I do will ever be enough
No amount of bad will keep me from His love.
Grace is the undeserved love and salvation God gives through Christ.

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How deep the Father's love for us,
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How vast beyond all measure.
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That He should give His only son,
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And make a wretch His treasure.
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How great the pain of searing loss,
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The Father turns His face away.
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As wounds which mar the Chosen One,
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Bring many sons to glory.

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Behold the Man upon the cross,
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My sin upon His shoulders
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Ashamed I hear my mocking voice,
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Call out among the scoffers.
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It was my sin that held Him there
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Until it was accomplished.
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His dying breath has brought me life
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I know that it is finished.

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I will not boast in anything
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No gifts, no power, no wisdom.
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But I will boast in Jesus Christ,
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His death and resurrection.
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Why should I gain from His reward?
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I cannot give an answer.
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But this I know with all my heart,
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His wounds have paid my ransom.

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i want to play

November 28, 2008 at 4:35 am (Friends and Family)

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*Notice the head tilt #4 and I are perfecting :)  

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Photobooth pictures of old pictures. Courtesy of Carlos. Your turn to add old photos!

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Dinner with (some of) the family.

November 16, 2008 at 11:08 pm (Friends and Family)

      I have felt so blessed by the open hearts and ears of my family to hear about my adventures. Those of us at home have gotten to eat a few dinners together already. I really enjoyed dinner tonight. Thanks for listening to my stories. I love you guys.

   And in case you are one of the people that ask us “What do you do at home without a tv?” This is what we did after dinner tonight.  :) 

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Happy 233rd Birthday

November 16, 2008 at 10:55 pm (Friends and Family, News)

To the United States Marine Corps!

“On November 10th, 1775, a Corps of Marines was created by a resolution of the Continental Congress. Since that date, many thousand men have borne the name Marine. In memory of them it is fitting that we who are Marines should commemorate the birthday of our Corps.”

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“there she goes…

September 3, 2008 at 8:39 pm (Travel)

…there she goes again…” I leave in 10 hours for the other side of the world. Ahh. Back to Beijing…back to BLOGSPOT.

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more fun chinglish

September 2, 2008 at 9:44 am (Travel)

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when in Rome, Georgia

September 1, 2008 at 10:33 pm (Friends and Family)

   You can see Retreat, have a devotion at Frost Chapel, ride bikes past the water wheel to the Resivor, swing on the high ropes and rock climb. Good times, great memories. Much love to my girls!

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Never leave your partner behind!

August 29, 2008 at 11:42 pm (Movies)

   Tonight my family helped with the premiere of FIREPROOF. It was held at one of my favorite downtown historic places: The Fox Theatre. What a wonderful evening and great movie, a challenge and encouragement to all marriages. Thank you to everyone who came out! It will be in theaters September 26th! Go see this movie!!  

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i miss…

August 29, 2008 at 8:45 am (Musings, Travel)

…the option of public transportation

….my Angel

…speaking chinglish

…seeing signs like this that make me laugh:

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