Thank you, Becky!

I'm sure you all have noticed the new look on my blog here. Thanks go out to Becky Bilby. She has a little business that is raising money for the adoption of another child. They have 4 children, 3 boys and 1 hand-picked little girl. See my sidebar for a direct link to her webpage. She does headers, signatures, and other blog design. You'll be glad you check her out! I am very thankful for talented ladies like Becky!

Just around the house

Coming soon...blog changes. Woo hoo!

Today we are just hanging around the house. Celeste is a work and so is Daddy. I have been doing laundry (still!) and some light cleaning. I washed our sheets and put them back on the bed. Am I the only one that only has 1 set of sheets for our bed?!? It doesn't bother me, but just wondering... Grandpa will join us for a spaghetti dinner later. He is very lonely. Please pray for him. "God sets the lonely in families." Psalm 68:6

My cute kids

Celeste 17, Jamie 14, Dan 9, Max 7, Tommy 4, Eden 2, & Joshua 8 mos.

Sara

Sara Louise Watson Palmer

April 17, 1929 to December 21, 2008

Here is Sara with Richard. This picture was taken to honor their 50th wedding anniversary which occurred in 2004. Though we will miss her greatly, we know she is with Jesus.

"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away." Rev. 21:4

Due to special circumstances, I was not able to be there when Sara went to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus. However, I was listening to the song "Come to Jesus" by Chris Rice at the exact moment. God was so good to give that to me and I want to share it with you. Please listen...

Duggars welcome baby #18!!

See the news here and here. The Duggar family also has their own website with more information on their family. I love the name Jordan!

A nice family I know from momys is expecting their 15th. The Jeub family has been on TLC in the Kids by the Dozen programs. www.jeubfamily.com You can check out their Christmas letter at their website.

I have a friend in MN, Beth, who should do a show, too! You can visit her webpage here.

It's large family day! Enjoy!

A fever "to go"

I am running a low temp today and feel cruddy. Some of that is a result of a problem I had last night due to a sick baby. Not. Much Sleep. I'm holding the puny feeling little guy right now. Tommy looks the worst. He's all red-eyed today. Jamie is still coughing. It's at least day 18 on that. He has midterm exams today, Thurs., and Fri.

Stu's mom moved out of the ICU, but progress is little right now. My prayer is that she would be able to come home to her new condo and be more comfy there.

Gotta go! Typing one-handed with whiny baby and need to make lunch for the kiddos.

My good friend, Tara

Tara is holding Anthony (3.5 months) and I'm holding Joshua (7.5 months)

Although Tara is 13 years my junior, I really love my friendship with her. She is a blessing to me and I thank God for the gift of her friendship!

Recents

On Sunday, our family television stopped working, but luckily Stu's dad had an extra one laying around. It can be a useful tool--especially when one wants to take a shower! Then, less than 24 hours later, my oven pooped out on me... I was making fish sticks for the kids for lunch. That's kind of hard to do when you open the door to cook them and it's cool as a cucumber! Luckily, we only needed a new baking element which was $40. Hubby picked one up. Yay! Celeste is having issues with one of her grades from college. We're trying to get that ironed out. Jamie has been sick with a cough and had a fever all weekend. He is a bit better with no fever, but Dan, Max, & Tommy now have fevers. Oh well! That's our week, so far! I know it will get better.

Also, Stu's mother, Sara, is still in ICU. She may move to Hospice soon. Please pray for her. Thank you!

"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." 1 Thess. 5:16-18

A Commercial Crash

Well, wouldn't you know it, our family room television died today. I guess that's okay because it was given to us. You can bet we're not buying a new one. It's just a bummer. We'll take the small one from our bedroom and put it out there. I think my fil has one we can "borrow" for a time, too. Hey, it's self-preservation here. I use that TV to play Baby Mozart for Joshua every day so that I can take a shower...

Stu's mom is not doing well. Continue to pray for her and the family. Stuart and his father are really having a hard time with her decline in health. God is sovereign!

Uh oh, I hear my baby crying, so I have to go!

Plea for Prayer

Grandpa & Grandma at Eden's 1st bday in Sept. 2007
Grandma holds Joshua (July 2008)

Grandma visits Joshua when he is born on her 79th bday in April 2008!

I humbly ask you to pray for my mother-in-law, Sara. She has been in the ICU since last Monday, December 1st. She is suffering from a reaction to chemotherapy which mimics pneumonia. (This is simplified.) Pray that her lungs heal enough for her to be able to utilize home oxygen. Pray that her oxygen saturation levels would increase. Pray that depression would not overtake her. Pray for her mouth and nose to heal, so that she may be more comfortable. Pray for strength that she may walk again. She is a dear woman that our whole family loves. Please pray for her husband, Richard, of 54+ years. He needs rest and peace. Thank you!

AGCC Christmas Gala

Stuart & I at the party--we just celebrated our 11th Anniversary on Dec. 6th!
Me, Charity, & Teri--I liked this picture.

Celeste and Karyn before the party. They were real cute!

GATORS WIN!!!

GATORS WIN SEC CHAMPIONSHIP 31-20!!!!!

My little corner

My little corner of the world is a good place. It’s the place where Jesus has me right now. I see lots of little messes and messy faces. I see kids loaded in the car going lots of places. My little corner is up late and up early. Here, I am thankful. Thankful for such a large, wonderful family which I could have never imagined in a thousand lifetimes. Thankful for a dedicated husband who cares for us so deeply. Thankful for Josh’s baby toes, and Eden’s nose, Tommy’s smile, and Max’s freckles, Danny’s jokes, Jamie’s guitar music, and Celeste’s good company. Endless hours of laundry and dishes may be daunting, but get done with the many hands that make light work. My little corner of the world is a good place. It’s the place where Jesus has me. Right. Now.

Low Places

A "picture thought" I'm sharing with you...

Max feeding Joshua. He's a good big brother.

Being transparent...I'm feeling quite down right now. My life has many huge mountains and I can't see the other side at all. It's an effort to just get through the day. I'm trying to think on this verse today: "And those who know your name put their trust in you,for you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you." Psalm 9:10