Our stockings are hung and the cookies are baking. We are making ready for the holiday to come. I have a lot to do for my family and as a gift to them, I will be taking a break from blogging and "visiting" with my friends until after Christmas Day.

Also for my loving Lord, who gave us His Son, I am giving my time for thinking on His things, and pondering His ways and giving thanks for all that His has done for me and my family. So with the time that I usually spend here, visiting with all of my friends, I will be giving my Lord and Savior, more of my time, which is so little compared to what He had given me.

So to all my friends here at HSB, I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a very BLessed New Year. I pray that you all find the true meaning of CHristmas at your home this Christmas Day and that you give the true meaning of Christmas to all that may come your way.

Remember, that while you are out and about, you may be the only "light" that some may ever see. Give the love that God has given you, to someone today. You never know if that person standing in line with you, needs to feel loved today.

Again, Merry Christmas to all of my friends and much love and blessings to you and your family!!!!!!

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Our youngest daughter had a birthday last week and we had a little party for her at church Sunday afternoon before their choir practice.

Rebekah is a beautiful young lady inside and out. She has brought much joy to our lives since she arrived. Even though the doctors thought I was risking my life to carry her full term adn have her, she has been a blessing since day one.

At this age, life doesn't get any better then this. Good friends, good food and a good time for all !!

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I just found this morning thatMs Peggy is back at HSB. I am so gald to see she back here with us.

She has posted this this morning and had invited anyone who wants, to join in. So here is my post:

For Today I Am...

thinking...I need a plan....so much to get done

planning...to make a "To Do" list and then get started

baking...cookies this morning

wearing...please don't ask Peggy, not yet.....

cooking...Corn Chowder with cornbread

reading...some verses from preaching Sunday

going...to SAM's for a couple of things/Tonight Ladies fellowship

hoping...to get the house decorated for Christmas this week

thankful...For God's grace and forgiveness

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My good friend Kris is starting a new meme and it is going to be a good one. She is starting one on being a"Proverbs 31 woman". She has some good ideas and plans for this and she is asking all that want to join in to stop by her place for a "button" or "banner" to use.

Here is the one I will be using:

So let's get going and see what all will be going on over "At Home With Kris" .

See you there next Monday morning !!!

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Well, another holiday is behind us and only one more to go before the end of the year. I love this time of year. I love having people over and feeding them. I love baking and making candy and then sharing with everyone. I love when I think of something I can do for someone else to brighten their day. I love opening my home to everyone and sharing God's love with them. I love doing all of these things.............ALL YEAR LONG !!!!!! You see, you do not have to wait till Christmas to do these things for others. Now is a good time to start, but when the new year gets here and passes, don't stop. Have someone over to your home at least once a month. Bake up some treats and share with someone at least once a month. Take the time to bless others and see how much it will bless you. Much love to you all, Pat

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