This and That

Good afternoon, all my faithful readers! I continue to be amazed when I hear about someone reading my blog. I guess I've never really considered that I might have anything very important to talk about!

First of all, I hope that each one of you had a very happy! We did, although it was probably the smallest gathering that we've ever had in our home! Just my mom, Sara, and her boyfriend, Erich! That's it! But, we had a great time!

We watched, "Christmas with the Kranks"last night. What a very funny movie! Have you ever seen it? I think it's the epitome of the hype before Christmas...

We received a very early morning phone call from our son, Crispin, this morning. Their base in Mosul, Iraq had been attacked early Christmas morning and one doctor was killed and several others wounded. We were supposed to talk to him via the internet that afternoon, but he was never online...so my mom, Travis, and I paused in the afternoon to lift him up in prayer.

He explained to us that the internet gets shut down when there is a death, as the govt doesn't want the family back home hearing of a death through unofficial channels. Makes sense!

So, how are we feeling? Very, very sad for the families that will receive this sad, sad news! Very thankful that God has kept His hand on Crispin, and feeling much more earnest in our times of praying for his safety and well-being....emotionally and mentally!

We listened to Rick Warren's Christmas message on Fox News the other night. One thing really touched my heart. He said that when we're feeling overwhelmed, or guilty, or fearful, etc...we need to see God. Not seek God about our problems or sins....but to seek HIM! That He is worthy of our seeking and as we turn our hearts to HIM...longing for that close relationship, these other things will be taken care of in their time. Might not be exactly like we would hope, but God works ALL things for good in our lives!

Gotta go make lunch! Love you guys!