Beautiful girl

Thanks, Bill and Sarah

My sister (could you guess?) and her family came down for the day from Boca where they are visiting her inlaws. We enjoyed a nice Cuban supper at LasVegas in Pembroke Pines while the kids stayed at home with homemade pizza and hide-and-seek. Wonderful when fellowship in Christ is also shared by family ties.

Coming soon

Thoughts on why I don't write more.

An answer to the question about "what Mom thinks" regarding one life-changing event that is scheduled to take place in a few months.

General thanksgivings.

Praise the LORD! I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, In the assembly of the upright and in the congregation.
The works of the LORD are great, Studied by all who have pleasure in them.
His work is honorable and glorious, And His righteousness endures forever.
He has made His wonderful works to be remembered; The LORD is gracious and full of compassion.
He has given food to those who fear Him; He will ever be mindful of His covenant. He has declared to His people the power of His works, In giving them the heritage of the nations.
The works of His hands are verity and justice; All His precepts are sure.
They stand fast forever and ever, And are done in truth and uprightness.
He has sent redemption to His people; He has commanded His covenant forever: Holy and awesome is His name.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments. His praise endures forever.
Psalm 111

a Perfect waste of time

Seven things to do before I die:
1. Finish Kilby's Christmas dress
2. Finish Susan's bathroom niche cabinet
3. Clean off my desk
4. Organize all our old photos
5. Repent of my unbelief
6. Give my husband a good time
7. Teach my children to value time

Seven things I cannot do:
1. Love without God's grace and mercy
2. Concentrate
3. Find time to teach my children all that is in my heart.
4. Wait until the recital is over so I don't have to listen to Grace and AJ practicing these particular pieces anymore.
5. Rememember all the things that God has taught me throughout my life.
6. Ice skate
7. Play hymns on the piano.

Seven things that attract me to Cal:
1. His godliness.
2. His brilliance.
3. His graciousness.
4. His humility.
5. His calves.
6. His hands.
7. His love for me.

Seven things I say most often:
1. "Praise God!"
2. "God is sovereign." (A variation on "Praise God!")
3. "Wrong answer." (That is when my kids answer "What" when I call their names. They are supposed to answer "Coming".)
4. "Get over it." (A variation of "God is sovereign.")
5. "God told me to marry him." (Aside, usually to Susan, when Cal is particularly and irritatingly corny. Note the category.)
6. "What are you supposed to be doing?" (to my children)
7. "I am so tired." (God forgive my complaining.)

Seven books that I love:
1. The Bible
2. Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment
3. The Trinity Hymnal
4. Stepping Heavenward
5. anything by J.C. Ryle
6. A Path Through Suffering
7. Psalms of Promise

Seven movies I could watch again if I had the time:
1. Luther
2. Life is Beautiful
3. Cromwell
4. Sgt. York
5. African Queen
6. Gettysburg
7. Milo and Otis

Seven people I want to join in this silly exercise (in addition to Kilby's selection):
1. Jordan
2. Alex
3. Anthony
4. Zack
5. Rick
6. Pam
7. David