I never did write what the big surprise is-- by now everyone knows that Mark and Elizabeth are having a baby, a daughter to be exact. The name is still a mystery; we'll find out mid-January. that's only a blink away. What's new with me ? Well, I'm moved into my new place, a trailer in the same park as my Dad. It's old but in good condition, ie. new heater, windows, carpeting, paint. It's good to have something that is actually mine. Please pray for a roommate-- a Christian. It's always good to share what you have with others. Mark & I had some good times and I'd like that again. I even have a library and an empty bedroom already to go. Christmas is fast approaching. I finished my shopping today. Honestly, I've been listening to Christmas music since mid-Novemeber. I do enjoy the songs that are so festive. I copuld do without Rudoolph and Santa though. My Mom got a couple of kittens, ragdolls. Ollie and Otis ( I call him Fatface because he has such a wide face and big eyes.) They are so cute. I'll try to post some photos. I've been thinking on how God is a reconciling God. ( 2 Corinthians 5). I have a brother who is diovorced and his wife is confused. They have three children. It's been hard on the famiily, but we still get together ech Saturday and pray that they might be reconciled. First, that the wife's relationship would be healed with Jesus and then her with her husband. It has been yeares, but we are reminded of the widow who kept petitioning the king. He waits to be gracious. I'm still amazed that I'm reconciled to God, in spite of all the things I've learned that were wrong, He still loves me and hears my cry. He calls me His own and my sin is forgiven and put behind me. Now that is a miracle and gives me hope for this family. I recently read A Case For Christmas by Lee Strobel. In there he says, that when Jesus was walking on water he said," Fear not, I AM." In the KJV it says," It is I " But the Greek says more than that, it is a declaration that " I am God", not just, "I am Jesus." !! Some things are just lost in translation.. Another, when Peter says, "I love you Lord." in answering Jesus question, " Do you love me ?" Peter says," I love you like a brother ( phileo)"-- but Jesus was asking," Do you love me like God ( agape)" That's a larger picture ! We have so much to be in awe about. What makes you get qiuet and worship Jesus or perhaps jump up and shout ? What is it about God that you love ? If I don't see you-- have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS.... . | 
