Baby, It's Cold Outside!

It's cold here in Washington...the kind of cold that numbs your throat and freezes your nose hairs when you breathe. I don't mind it, though. The cold means that our snow will stick around a while. Smile.

I have a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving season. The Lord kept me and my parents safe driving over passes in this wintry weather and, in spite of the fact that my parents hit a massively-huge bull elk on their way home on Sunday (well, technically, he hit them...but he didn't have insurance), they themselves are home safe and sound.

Yesterday proved to bring an answer to my prayers (and cries!) regarding work. I was offered a job working for a physical therapy office that I worked at previously. Some significant changes are taking place there that should prove to make it a much better place to work than before. I'm so looking forward to being in a more supportive environment working with people who love and appreciate me and who I consider to be friends. Ironically - yet certainly known by God ahead of time - I received a nasty letter from my current employer today (after I had already given my notice) which merely cemented my decision to resign. God's timing is definitely good.

On a much less happy note....our sweet boy Hudson is not doing well. In talking with my Mom today, she said he is physically the worst he's been since this whole ordeal began. Please pray that our faithful Father will have His will in Hudson's life.

Congrats to My AWESOME Bro-in-law!!!!

My fabulous brother-in-law is officially a lawyer in the State of Texas!! Here's a picture of my bro and sis outside the capitol in Austin. Ya'll look smashing! :D

A Little Ranting is in Order

For the past half hour or so, I've been perusing the blog of an individual who, at one time, I would have considered a friend. I don't know why I torture myself with that rubbish! Every time, I come away with a sour taste in my mouth and sorrow in my heart (not to mention blood boiling in my veins!). He has strayed so far from the truth and seems more interested in getting a rise out of people than in being an example for Christ. To him, I am a "fundie" - a fundamentalist. Fundamental? You better believe it!!! Of course I don't mean this in a "let's go drink poison because God will protect us" sort of way. I believe in the fundamental, foundational Truth of the Word of God. Nothing more, nothing less. I will not apologize for being "narrow-minded," exclusive, and absolute. Laugh if you will. Mock me and label me. But I refuse to tolerate and entertain that which is contrary to or outside of Scripture. Sure, I'm a "fundie." And proud of it!!!

A Tangled Tapestry

Tonight I read this week's chapter for the women's Bible study I attend. The book is called "As Silver Refined" by Kay Arthur. May these words minister to you as they have to me....

"In His love and faithfulness and righteousness He weaves the events and circumstances of our lives like silk in a tapestry. If you look only at the back side of a tapestry, you see only a tangle of threads. That often seems like all we can see in our lives - a tangle of trials. But now and then God lifts us up so we can peek over the top. 'Let Me show you what I'm doing,' He tells us, and we get a glimpse of the beautiful design He's making, in which the dark threads give dimension and needed contrast to the light.

This is our God who rules over all. This is the One who sits on the throne.

Therefore when tragedy and pain come our way, beloved, the only place to hide and rest secure is in the sovereignty of God.

Rest, beloved, rest. Your Father is in control. He will not leave His throne."

Stirrups Are For Saddles

I never thought I'd see the day...no, I take that back...I hoped I would never see the day when stirrup pants would once again make a comeback. Yup. I saw them yesterday at the mall. Stirrup pants were a bad idea the first time around. And now they're back! The sight of them conjures up scary images of me with braces, big glasses, and permed bangs. Yeah...scary.