You know, it’d be easy to ramble random things to you such as alli stories that you may or may not find interesting or want to hear. I could easily complain or talk about the unfortunate things that happen in any daily life rather than talk about the GOOD and wonderful things that Lord is doing and that have happened over the good year of 2008. But here i have a few interesting things have caused me to think in anticipation for the new year.
I was thinking and realize that no matter how many things went wrong in our eyes, or despite how many things we didn’t get done last year….no matter how many disappointments or failures…despite trials or obstacles…2008 was still an amazing year. Why? Because GOD, in fulfilling His incredible promise to us, was FAITHFUL. Because GOD was present and working and moving and continues to do so. And He blesses us with things that are far greater than all of those negative things. I can say for myself that though there might have been times of difficulty and struggle, I had a wonderful year with so many blessings, fun memories, friends, family, laughter, safety, surprises, and so much more. He was TRUELY faithful to me.
This morning my Mamaw and Papaw left to go home to Arkansas. Last night my Papaw wanted to have a time of prayer with my family. So we did and it was very good. Afterwards my Papaw, during a discussion about what the future holds for the church in the midst this fallen and changing nation/world, made the comment… “The Lord WILL build His church up strong and it will be a mighty people……I just want to be a part of that.” I was struck by that and was just overcome with a new sense of desire to be a part of what God is doing in His church. There will be times when things seem to stand still…but the Lord has promised to be faithful to EVERY generation…I know He will be faithful to us to. It was just a cool thing to think about going into a new year.
Well, I have to go. I hope everyone had a good New Years day and are well! I’ll leave you with a picture or two, as always. 
Love to you all.
Ang and I got gator pom poms in our stockings…these are our cheer faces
Then we decided cheering wasn’t for us and found a better use for the pom poms…
