Seasons Greetings

God has provided for our family over the last few weeks, in many ways. A freezer, meat to put in it, times of encouragement with other believers, and the provision of an office are some of the things we’ve noticed most (though we still have to mud, tape & paint the walls). We have also had sub-zero temps this last week (-35 F), which makes us remember to be thankful for a warm house, and the other comforts of life. For those of you who have a hard time imagining such cold temps, it’s really not as bad as it sounds. You just don’t go outside unless you need to and then you dress for the cold and you are fine.

As mentioned above we are very excited about the meat God provided

through a friend of ours. This couple has grown children, who are away at school, and had both a moose tag and an elk tag, since they didn’t need both big animals in their freezer this year, they graciously offered the moose to us. So, by God’s grace we have barley-fed, two year old moose, that never knew it hat been shot, to eat over the next year (for those of you who aren’t familiar with wild game this combination equals yummy.) God provided a former butcher to help Joel process the moose and we were able to purchase a freezer to store it in. We are so grateful for this moose, as it saves on the grocery bill, and also provides us healthy food to eat.

Another fun experience are family has had lately is Abigail’s chance to be an angel in a Christmas play at the local fellowship we attend. She was a bit shy about being up front, but by the second performance she said her line and sang the song with the others. For Joel and I it 

was a first to see our little girl participate in something so “big.” The whole crew did a great job and there was some great musical talent for such a small group of people.

We are also happy to report that our office is close to being completed. Joel has worked to get our landlords things out of a room in our basement, and put a dividing wall in, so we could make two rooms, out of one. This will provide office space for Joel to work, as well a extra bedroom for guests. (So come visit us!) We are very anxious to get this completed, and move the office out of our living room, which will make room for our Christmas tree. Yes, I have been way behind on Christmas preparation this year, and I’m starting to panic, that the big day is almost a week away. The important part is that the girls understand the real meaning of Christmas, so maybe less “jazz” is better. We are excited to celebrate the remainder of the Christmas season, and will keep you updated on our happenings! Keep your eyes focused on Christ during the busy weeks ahead, for He alone is Worthy!!! My heart rejoices in the amazing gift of God taking the form of an infant, the more I try to understand the more I’m left trying to understand! Season’s Greetings!!!