Chicken hearts … Mommy D. wanted some chicken hearts canned and I told her I would help her. I ordered one case not really knowing how many that is. When Centerville called and said they are in and ready for pick up, Mommy picked them up and brought them here to can. We filled jars and I cooked them for three hours. Now we have plenty of chicken hearts to enjoy! Mommy always adds these to potpie and now I do too! The kids always pick these out and really like them!
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We just finished the volleyball season at Linville Hill High School and I'm sad to see it be over already! I love to go watch Hadassah play and spike the volleyball! The team did an outstanding job all season and it this was the semi-finals game against Mt. Calvary! They played tough but so did we!!! It took every ounce of energy and team work to make it to the fifth game!!! Every single game was SO close! Tit for tat the entire time! Mt. Calvary did win the fifth game and that put us out for the season! But what a game!!!! The girls all played great and we are so proud of their team work and hard work!!!
Hadassah smiled when I showed her the newspaper article the next morning showing her name and documenting last nights game events!!!
Good job Warriors!!!
Hadassah finished volleyball strong and without any injuries. Her shoulder is begging her to give it a rest for a few weeks though but then she will go full swing into Blast Volleyball! I just finished her registration last night and she's excited to improve her skills even more!!!
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We are deep in the fall mood these days. The trees are changing the leaf colors. Yesterday was the first I went out to blow the falling leaves into the neighboring fields. The air is much cooler and we now have the heat turned on none stop. The warm floors are perfect for our kitchen tiles!!!
It feels so cozy to turn on the fireplace in the morning and evenings just to give an extra warmth!!! The hot cider drinks are marvelous!!! But I have to be honest and say that previous years I got annoyed at those who rushed through fall and thanksgiving season because I think it is SO IMPORTANT to remember to give God thanks every day but if there's a national holiday of Thanksgiving … we must praise God for his mercies and blessings every day, especially through the fall season! But, I'm holding myself back from moving into the Christmas spirit!!! I've already burned almost a whole Fresh Balsam candle from Bath N Body Works because I just love that smell!!! But when I burn the candle, it makes the whole house smell like Christmas!!! And my mind is saying "that's OK". And it is. I'm going to try to find a balance with Thanksgiving plus mixing in some Christmas this autumn.
The house is still decorated in fall and the plans are to not change it until after Thanksgiving Day. :)
One thing I am learning threw my years is that there are some things that I need to plan ahead for if I really want to get it accomplished! Rosa and I finally have a date set that we are getting together! I have not seen much of her at all since they moved back from the Haft and so I'm excited to get together and chat! Another thing is I got tickets ordered for Mike and I to go to a Christmas Concert! I know, I know, I'm adding that Christmas word here again but I LOVE Christmas music and going to a concert with my love is going to be fantastic!!! One more thing, I also ordered tickets for our family to go see a Christmas Show!!! The kids are excited about this, especially Ashlyn!!! She will love, love it!!! (These won't be until December but planning ahead for these means it will most likely get accomplished!!! Yeah!!!)
So, my December calendar month is filling up already but I don't mind a bit!!! Once the Christmas season is upon us, we are going to enjoy extra family time, extra baking days, extra loud carols coming from the Bose and extra holiday cheers!!!
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We live in a time of much grief and hurt (and plenty of goodness and joy) but it seems like more and more people that we know are hurting. Teenagers are hurting and need personal friends, not just face book friends. Marriages are struggling and need to seek Jesus daily for strength to forgive and love. There are shootings and killings around us taking innocent lives. The headlines are always telling stories of so much hurt and pain.
The Bible Study DVD lesson I heard yesterday was so encouraging!!! To seek God and to know that I know that I know that God is good! Even when it seems like He is quiet and not moving mountains, He really is at work in the Christians lives!!! In my life. I need to look for the God moments and recognize that it IS God and not just luck or just so happened that way!!! To turn difficulties into triumph is a goal!!!
I found this verse and printed it out on small papers and stuffed it in the pockets of those we know well as we went though a viewing line we attended this week. Sometimes we just need to be reminded where our confidence comes from!!!
I also found out while at Bible Study that Matthew's baseball friend, Mahlon, got hurt in an accident on Sunday morning. He was on his way to church with his family when a car hydroplaned and hit them head on. We were also on our way to church and even passed one of the ambulances from this accident. We were wondering what was going on??? It wasn't until the next morning that we found out Mahlon, the pitcher on Matthew's ball team, was hurt and is now in the hospital with a long recovery ahead. Both of his parents and some siblings are also hurt and still hospitalized. Please pray with us that God would touch each of their hurting, bruised bodies and bring complete healing!!! Matthew is really wanting to go visit his friend once he is more stable and accepting visitors!
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Today I am thankful for healthy bodies and strong, sound minds!!! The sun is shining and Austin is busy playing with his friend Adrian! :)))
Have a blessed week and remember to thank God for your health!!!
