I'm Back....

Gosh, I'm not sure if I remember how to do this.  It has been forever.  Life is Good.  It has been busy and exciting and overwhelming at times, did I mention busy? lolol.
Silas James is doing wonderful, he is having to have a Swallow Study done.  He seemed to be choking more than normal, so the Doctor put him on thickened formula until they find out what is going on in case he is aspirating.  I think his test is the 9th of December.  Other than that he is wonderful and so is momma.  This is a new experience for her.  She never had to deal with bottles, spit-ups, burp rags or for that matter burping.  It is easy to burp tube fed babies.  Big Sister and Brother thinks he is wonderful too.  I have a feeling he is going to be one spoiled little boy.  Here is a picture of my little hunters.

And a better one of Silas.

Nothing like those grandbabies...

I ran across something that I would like to share with all of you.  You may have read it before, but it is worth repeating.  I did not write this, I am not sure who did.  If anyone knows please let me know and I will gladly give them credit for it.  

Who Started Christmas?

A woman was out Christmas shopping with her two children.  After many hours of looking at row after row of toys and everything else imaginable, and after hours of hearing both of her children asking for everything they saw on those many shelves, she finally made it to the elevator with her two kids.

She was feeling what so many of us feel during the holiday season this time of year.  Overwhelming pressure to go to every party, every housewarming, taste all the holiday food and treats, getting that perfect gift for every single person on our shopping list, making sure we don't forget anyone on our card list, and the pressure of making sure we respond to everyone who sent us a card.  Finally the elevator doors opened and there was already a crowd in the elevator car.  She pushed her way into the elevator car and dragged her two kids in with her along with all of her bags of stuff.  When the doors closed she couldn't take it any longer and stated, "Whoever started this whole Christmas thing should be found, strung up and shot."

From the back of the car everyone heard a quiet calm voice respond, 

"Don't worry we already crucified Him."

For the rest of the trip down the elevator was so quiet you could have heard a pin drop.

As we enter the Christmas shopping season, let us remember this year to keep the One who started this "whole Christmas thing" in your every thought, deed, purchase, and word.  If we all do this, just think of how different the whole Christmas experience would be.

God bless you and have a Merry Christmas with Christ in it.

until next time...nel

Welcome to the world...

I would like to introduce our newest grandson...

Silas James Lusk
10/11/2013
4:28 p.m.
6 lbs 12 oz.
19 3/4 inches long

Momma and Baby are doing fine!

...And so is this granny!  Thank you Jesus!

until next time...nel

Hodgepodging Again...

It is that fun time of the week again...you know you want to join in!

1. What's the best thing about growing older?
You can do stupid things and get by with it...lolol.  It beats the alternative!

2. When did you first feel like a grown up?
I think when I had my daughter and had the responsibility of another person.

3. Chocolate cake with white icing or white cake with chocolate icing?
I would prefer white or yellow cake with white whipped icing.  I am not big on chocolate.  I know strange...

4. What's the nicest thing a stranger has ever done for you?
Bought my lunch.

5.  What's something you learned from your grandparents? 
I was never really around mine to learn anything from them.  Sad I know, I think that is why making memories with my grandkids is so important to me!

6. Wednesday marks a sad day in the history of planet earth-9/11...what's something you do (or can do) to bring peace to your little corner of the world?
I try to live my life seeing the best in everyone and everything.  I think you can bring a lot of peace by living the attitude of not saying anything if it is not good. Don't talk about people negatively, if it is not something good just don't say it!

7.  Share a favorite quote, scripture, or song containing the word peace.  
'These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.'   John 16:33

8.  Insert your own random thought here.
We are having a great time in Arkansas.  My daughter is doing good, feeling better.  The baby is still moving and kicking her all the time.  The Doctor said he seems to be doing great.  And of course our grand kids are wonderful!

If you have not checked it out you need to go over and like my page on Facebook - Nfast Creations.  When I reach 50 likes I will be doing a giveaway.  There are several crocheted items posted and will be different craft items from time to time.  Just an idea - the scrubbies make wonderful stocking stuffers for the older crowd.

until next time...nel