In His Hands: Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!

What a busy time of the year. The lights and decorations are up. The smell of baking in the air. A few cookies were made. Shopping is about done. Enjoying listening to Christmas music. The kids had their Christmas program for Sunday School and did a good job. Looking forward to our Christmas Eve Service at 10 am. The girls are singing in the choir. Would love to have you join us. Let's not, in the hustle and bustle, forget the true meaning. What a gift He gave to us. He came to live as man and take our sins away by dying on a cross. His birth was supernatural and miraculous. Don't miss the wonder of it all.

I had a very special time with a very precious family. I was able to meet my Donor Family. I had an appointment in Cleveland and we took a different route so we could see them. We met them for lunch at Olive Garden. There were many emotions that day! What a sweet family they are and very dear to my heart. His Mom, brother, sister, and her two children were there. I'm looking forward to seeing them again! I can't wait! Words can't express my gratitude to them for the decision they made for Gabe during a tragic time.

The girls are getting over strep throat. Thankfully the rest of us didn't get it. Lots of prayers, Lysol, and quarantining them. It's hard not taking care of them like you want to, but know it's best so you don't get it. They had high temps of 102.2 and the other was 101.9. Thankfully they are on the mend.

Matthew and Kelsey have braces. They just got them on in December. The first couple days it took a lot of getting used to. Lots of soup, applesauce, pudding, and Tylenol. The second day of having them was their youth progressive dinner. That was not fun, but at least there was something at each house for them to have. Kailey is needing them also but trying to work it out with insurance.

Shane's business is going well. With the Peru shop closed, it gives him the chance to fully focus on Princeton's. He has been doing a few more new things and trying some new products. To God be all the glory for what He is doing. If you live in the area, stop in and give him a try! You can't beat a car wash, vacuum, Windows inside and out, and tires dressed for $20.00.

I wish you all a wonderful Christmas. Enjoy spending time with your family and friends, making memories and treasuring those of the past, eating some homemade goodies and then again some more. Celebrate the season of Christmas, but don't forget the true meaning. No matter what gifts you get or give, He gave the greatest gift to you.