Snow Nice

We finally got some winter weather. So it wasn't much, just a dusting but nice to see. Gracie was so excited when she woke and saw the snow on the ground, can't imagine what she might have done if we had more. It is so much fun to watch her. Anyways I am still hope more more snow, lots more...




Yes she does have on two different gloves bc after dropping her off at my mom before I went to work she had matching gloves but got them wet from playing and oh no, can't wear wet gloves. So these were extras for a quick trip outside to play.

spaghetti

Spaghetti for Supper. Gracie enjoys spaghetti. This is what we had tonight. Another long night for Jonathan so we went ahead and ate. We took our time eating, that is how I took some pictures. We had a little mess but that is okay bc we still had fun.

Thankfullness and Tested

For those of you who were aware that Jonathan's job was at stake, we were not sure if he was going to loose his job or not. Well, Wednesday was the big day for us to find out. Tues and Wed he spent in Charlotte in meetings with the "big dogs". I only talked to him a few Tues night on the phone so by Wed. Morning I couldn't take it anymore I went ahead and text him, and he text back and said that it was "not a good day so far". That was it, my mind was really wondering then. So I just let it go, prayed again and went back to work. About 5:45pm that night he called and said that it had been a rough day but they told him that his job "was safe right now". Thank you LORD! Best Buy is planning on letting some employee's go, so it may mean more work load for him. Just being the wife, but I think he definetly does his share around there. I want get off on that so, just wanted to let you guys know our answer to a prayer this week. Our God Never Fails







Oh well my job as been really tested the last couple of weeks. So please pray for me. I was really excited when I first got this job nearly a year 1/2 ago. I work at the Comprehensive Cancer Center at Wake Forest Unveristiy Baptist Medical Center. I work with the Surgeons. I have since Nursing school been interested in Cancer. That was my second pick besides Cardiology being # 1, I am sure you all know why. Anyways, we deal with General, Breat, ENT, Thyroid Cancers and ...? feel like I am leaving something out. Anyways a very busy clinic... It is amazing to me how many new cancer patients we get everyday.Oh how we are blessed. Last week our Manager was out then our Assistant underneath her decided to be out. so who does that leave in charge...???? That is right ME. Now this was very eye opening. It is amazing what people will try and get away with when the boss is away. This wasn't easy for bc I am not use to being in charge and making the decisions. It probably wouldn't do for me to be boss all the time..ha ha just kidding. Lots of over time the past two weeks, along with some of work issues so I am extremely tired. Mentally and Physically.

Gracie-Sweet Gracie. She has started back to school since her Christmas break and very excited. Reviewing of all her letters, Number and shapes. Enjoying saying the months of the year, and preparing to begin to write her name.

Well that is a little about what is going on right now.

Happy New Year.

Tonight was a good night. Came home and the devil was really messing with my mind. It was so cold outside and if anyone knows anything about me I do not like the cold. I was glad to be with Gracie and Jonathan and didn't feel like hurrying to change clothes and get ready for church. But of course we did. And I am so glad. Tonight at church we had 4 preachers in the church preach. In the back of my mind I was really wondering what that was going to be like, needless to say it turned out so well. They brought forth some wonderful messages. It is so wonderful to know when God is there right with you and with the church service. Gracie sit with her Sunday School teacher tonight in church. She sat very quiet and still. After church on the way home Gracie said Ms. Tanya (her sunday school teacher) cried at the alter. Is she okay she asked. We got to talk to her about how everything was okay that Ms. Tanya was praying and talking to God. (Mommy tends to cry alot when she prays to the our wonderful Lord these days, although I didn't tell Gracie that of course) Gracie then goes on to says, I pray for Ms Tanya, and she begins..Dear Lord. Please Help Ms. Tanya, help her, she is my best Sunday School teacher. Thank you for our meaning blessings, Amen...........Jonathans eyes tear up, tears rolling down my face...Nothing but silence for a moment...I just want to thank God for working in our little family. Moments like this are precious.!

Christmas.

Well , I suppose it is all over, all of the Christmas celebrations, family gatherings untill next year.

We have been so blessed.

Christmas Eve with Papaw and Garlene. (Evans Family) then to Grandma Mamie's.

Christmas Day. Get up early and have our little family's Christmas . Gracie was so excited over her doll house. I believe Jonathan 's favorite gifts was his Bible and of course the first gift I opened was my traditional candle, I figured it out by the way it was wrapped lol. This year it was the scent of macintosh apples. oh it smells wonderful. Jonathan picked that one out bc it is his Grandpa's favorite apple.

Then on to my parents house for traditional Christmas breakfast, Gracie enjoyed cooking the pancakes with her papa.

By lunch time we headed up to the mountains where we got to see lots of family. We had the wonderful Christmas story read and we all sang "Silent Night" before we opened presents. Gracie also at our family gatherings shared her favorite Christmas song this year "Happy Birthday Jesus" I pray that her little heart always has the desire to sing for our Lord. She does so well.

Sat. We had Christmas at Forrest and Betty's and then went out to eat at Outback. Yum!

Just a little about our Christmas before we start the new work week, but I suppose it doesn't have to be over. Not over in our hearts. As some kids sang at church "We can still celebrate Christmas" The real meaning of Christmas and why he came all year long.

Yes this is at 7:00 in the am before we left to go home. She had her little heart set on getting on the sleigh since the night before. I believe she enjoyed it.