I have a huge collection of records and had no way to play them, so my sweet husband got me one of those turntables that converts old records and tapes to CD’s for Christmas…early! I’m lovin’ it! Spent the whole day yesterday working on homemade Christmas gifts and listening to a PILE of old Christmas records. Another modern invention I’m soooo thankful for!
Thankful today for my Bernina. The lap quilt is almost finished! Just hand quilting left in the middle.
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I’ve been on Facebook almost a year now and have enjoyed connecting and sharing with old friends, relatives, and former students. Evidently, the network has grown by leaps and bounds and has to reconfigure settings occasionally. Hopefully, the folks at FB can continue to provide this service to its users and ensure our privacy at the same time. It’s another of the many blessings in my life I’m thankful for.
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Thankful today for our American soldiers. Please pray with me for those courageous men and women who daily risk their lives for our freedom and comfort.
Dear Lord, men and women stand in our stead
Suff’ring the horror of war and bloodshed,
Protecting the homeland and freedoms we prize
While facing an enemy that terrifies.
Lord, You’re our refuge, our strength, and our tower;
Surround them with shelter and safety this hour
Encircle our troops with a shield from above.
And touch each soldier with Your peace and love.
For You are strength to the weak and weary
Balm to the mentally tired and dreary.
Protection from every pit and snare,
So, give ear to our words, Lord,
And hear our prayer!
By Barbara Lukow
Based on Isaiah 40; Psalm 28:7; Prov. 18:10; Psalm 46; and Psalm 5
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Well, tomorrow’s the big day. Our Christmas Cantata! I’m thankful to my fellow altos who helped “carry” me this year. When practices began this fall, we were out of town several weekends in a row, and I didn’t have a chance to practice. Thanks to the other four altos, I’ve learned most of the parts now. Here’s hoping we do well tomorrow. Praise and glory be to the living God!
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Just finished the dishes and am enjoying making connections with friends and relatives all over the country on Facebook. The changes that have taken place during the past fifty years boggle the mind! I remember when we got running water in our house (I was twelve years old). I now have not only hot and cold running water, but modern appliances that reduce the workload and technology that puts the world at my fingertips.
I’m very thankful for the inventors and inventions that have made life so much easier…and enjoyable. Think I’ll go watch a movie with my hubby.
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I love Christmas music! Especially the Christmas hymns. What a wonderful way to praise and worship our King! I plan to spend the day with hubby and a friend, work on some overdue projects, and listen to my collection. If your day doesn’t seem complete, get out the CD’s, tapes, and old records and enjoy the season, giving thanks for another of God’s blessings: Christmas music.
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For the first time in my life I decorated my tree this year with Chrismons. It’s gorgeous And so meaningful. I understand that most of the symbols used for Chrismons are symbols early Christians used to communicate…especially when experiencing persecution. I look forward to learning and sharing the meaning of each ornament with my family and friends who visit. Praise and thanks to our Heavenly Father, who has given us a Savior. He truly IS the reason for the season!
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The Farmington High School Chamber Orchestra presented a Christmas concert for the San Juan County Educational Retirees today. What beautiful music! And the Culinary Arts students presented us with a lavish meal while we listened. A friend laughingly remarked that she felt so honored; it was like we were in an exquisite restaurant enjoying live dinner music!
I’m thankful for today’s experience. It was a blessing to see such talent and motivation in our youth.
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Thankful today for Christmas traditions and memories. I made oatmeal and chocolate chip cookies today and the kitchen smelled of cinnamon and chocolate. Christmas music and the decorated tree reminded me of Christmas at Arboles those many years ago. Miss the smell of pinon, though!
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