Love this season

Yesterday I had the pleasure of shopping for a nine year old girl. The PTO sponsored a child for Christmas, So shopping yesterday was even more enjoyable. All she had on her list was a Bike. Wow...in an age when children seem to want more she only had one thing on her list and we made sure she got it. I was so excited to drop it off at the school today. I wish I could know who this child is just to see the look on her face when she gets it:-). This year we decided as a family we would only get one thing for each child. We are trying to put the focus on giving and not receiving. Not to mention this is supposed to be the giving season. We get to celebrate this wonderful time because of the ultimate gift giver....GOD. He gave us his Son, a way out, a Savior, our King who took the punishment for us so we could be saved. I can remember when I finally got that. So for you I will explain it like this. God was up there in Heaven looking down here and shaking his head. He probably thought "well I can't flood them out again...I promised" I will go there my self as Jesus, live a perfect life, set the example, and then let them torture me till I am dead, raise up again in three days, explain all of this to a few and maybe, just maybe, they will get it." God loves us so much he came, suffered, died and rose again to prove it. He does not want to punish us, he loves us.

Class is almost finished

I have two classes left. It has been a great time for me. I have learned to do things and fix things I never thought possible. This has been a great year. Because of my position at Rock Church
I am taking a class that has stretched me even further, Mentally and physically, I have learned how to troubleshoot simple electrical problems, learned how a small (2cycle) engine works and how to troubleshoot simple problems. It seems there is a priming button and it is important to use it when starting a small engine, being careful not to prime too much or it still will not start. Andy has been very helpful and explains everything clearly and if you have a question he usually has the answer and if he doesn't he will find the answer for you and make sure you understand it completely. I believe he is a blessing to Cape Fear community college and his students. I have discussed with my husband about taking the woodworking class next month. I have discovered I like working with power tools. In this class I created a box with a raised panel lid and dovetail joints. I can't wait to put the final coat of finish on it. I had some help and it is very nice.

Lovin Life

I know it has been a while but I have been too busy.

• The PTO fall festival was a hit
• The class I have been taking at Cape Fear has been fun and informational, I am thinking of taking another. (wood working)
  
• Thanks Giving was a great day. Too much food and friends to share it with.(Seven kids in the house was a challenge) The company was a nice change of pace.
• My tree is up and decorated!(thanks to Ross' persistence)
• I can now start the Weed trimmer by myself!(It seems there is a primer button)
• The concert for C.A.R.E. is Friday night at Rock Church, I have a list of things to finish before the week is out.(And of course it is raining today)
• PTO meeting tonight(still have to do power point)
• Read a book. It was very informative. (That is all I can say about that)
• Evidently listening is a skill you must practice.(I am getting better)
• As for that talking......? well I am working on it.

God is so good. I know I don't need to tell most of you that but He is. He is all the things His word says, Kind, patient, loving, caring, gentle and God will never leave you nor forsake you. He created us to reflect His likeness in the earth. So do something today to reflect God's likeness to someone. Let them get in front of you in traffic, or at the grocery store, you know general acts of kindness. See what happens and keep it between you and God.

Pto MOM

Yes I am a PTO MOM. I am the co-president for RPPS in Rocky Point there are two of us because it is too much for one person. We are about to have our annual fall festival and the days are few. I am a little stressed. Not too much. I mean we can only work with what we have right? Donations are what make this possible that and parents who volunteer to help us. I want every parent at RPPS to know you are appreciated. Thank You Thank You. Donations are already rolling in. Thank You as well to Food Lion for their generous donation of cakes for the cake walk as well as Christy's restaurant in Wilmington for the whipped cream donation. I hope to get you all some pictures as soon as we are done.

Learn, Love , Live

LEARN: Well I certainly have learned this year. I can not remember a more productive year for me or my self esteem. I give my wonderful husband a lot of credit. Because of him I have learned how to do things I never would have thought I needed to. Because he works and I work we have to share the load at home and THAT has made me become less dependent on him and more determined to do things myself. The feeling of accomplishing something you never thought possible is indescribable. I have learned more this year than I have in a very long time. I have been going to this class to help me with my JOB and the Teacher Andy seems very knowledgeable in all areas of maintenance. No I have not been working on my writing skills or painting for fun but I feel like I can make a difference here. By learning new skills I will be able to help even more people in my community. I can not go into all that now though.
LOVE: What can I say it is not easy to keep. I have been in love with my Husband for 13 years and can not imagine being without him. I choose to love him, not because he is super romantic, because he is not! Not because he buys me lots of things, cause he don't, but because he knows when I feel bad and because he listens. He really listens even when I don't think he is....He is! That is amazing to me. We are coming upon our 10th Anniversary Nov. 7th and It feels like we just met yesterday. Time really does fly the older you get. We promised to love and cherish each other for better or worse and I believe I got the better deal. I can be difficult....
LIVE: Live out Loud, (that is a song). In everything you do, do it to glorify God. Learning, Loving and Living. Keep your eye on the One who truly matters and the rest is Cake. Live like there is no tomorrow, not by waisting but by giving, not by hording but by sharing, and when you think you have given all you can, give a little more and you will be blessed.