NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS?

HAPPY NEW YEAR FULL OF NEW POSSIBILITIES....

Read an interesting blog I follow with some great thoughts on RESOLUTIONS. A new thought or simpler idea in making resolutions is asking yourself two questions: See http://www.nieniedialogues.com/2020/12/home-church-week-39-what-am-i-doing.html

1. What am I doing that I need to stop doing. (Stop worrying!)

2. What do I need to do that I'm not doing. (Reach out more.)

My RESOLUTION for several years was ACT DON'T REACT...I'm still working on that. How about you?

CHRISTMAS is coming...

Hubby reminded me today that Christmas is coming up this Friday. I know! Then he said, shouldn't we do something to get ready. Like what, I asked? Oh you know decorate with fresh pine branches or Christmas smells. Well, that's a little difficult as we have an artificial tree that is small and used year after year. And I have assorted other decorations, like cards displayed, nativity sets out, candles and red scarves, etc. etc. So just to prove to him that we are ready, here's my proof. 

Congratulation to Marie and Brian

 So happy for my best friend ever in Sweden Birgitta whose daughter Marie was married a few days ago in Sweden. Although her mom passed away a year ago, I know she was looking on happily to see Marie find her eternal companion. Much happiness to you both.  

Happy Birthday to my son JEFF KARLSSON

May blessings come to you and your FAMILY as your rear your children in righteousness and are an example of FAITH and COMMITMENT to principles of TRUTH and LIGHT. Love you lots, Mom

Christmas is coming...

Seems like I'm still celebrating Thanksgiving as I just barely got my decorations put away for that holiday and haven't dug out my Christmas decorations yet. The hours, days and weeks are flying by and I'm not accomplishing as much as I do when I'm busier, but guess that's okay. Been going through old journals and photos and finding fun stuff that brings back lots of memories.  As I was the first child (and only one) in my family and my dad 's hobby was photography, he of course made a fun Christmas photo card of me at about age two.

I love this photo of my dad's dad-My grandpa Vernon. I was his first grandchild and later when my father his first child was killed in an airplane accident, my Vernon grandparents  took care of me while my mom worked. I have lots of fond memories of times spent in their home playing and being amused by them. Families are what it's all about.