Holiday Spirit?

I was watching the news this evening, totally appalled at the behavior of people on Black Friday. A 34 year old man opening the doors at a Wal-Mart is trampled to death. A co-worker injured trying to assist, trampled also. Then the story switches to a mall south of us, with people fighting, swearing, acting like rabid dogs going for the kill. One woman the reporter interviewed said, "you do what you gotta do." The reporter then says, "the holiday spirit is truly alive." I couldn't believe what I was hearing. Pardon me, but I was under the impression this Holy day was because a child was born that would save us. "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." When did that change? When did it become so tragic that taking someones life to get an early bird special became nothing? That fighting your way to a display to grab a gift from someones hands became acceptable behavior? Mob scenes are just a part of the shopping routine, and a matter of life or death?

This Christmas season, let's take time to reflect on the true meaning, the true spirit, and the true love God gave for all of us, and pray for those who just don't get it.

Blessings,

Laurie

I hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving, ours was very special, shared with several families, with tons of food, laughter, and fun. Dinner always begins with my mother saying grace, a family tradition for many years, along with celebrating mine and my nephews birthdays. My sister Kathy bought me this snowman light for mine, isn't he adorable!? It's so much my style, I love him! We also celebrated My nephew Matt's birthday, home on leave from the Marines. We are very thankful he was back from Iraq for the holidays, safely. Blessings to all, Laurie

In All Things be Thankful

Happy Thanksgiving to all my friends, near and far. I pray for a blessed holiday to all of you, and am thankful to have every one of you in my life.
Blessings,
Laurie

A Modern Weather Station!?

In the Pink!

I found this little pink tree, complete with pink lights, from Big Lots. I'm using it for Deena's ornament exchange. http://www.deenasstory.blogspot.com
I also bought this beautiful applique from Colleen's on e-bay. It will make it's way on to the tree. I'll be posting pictures of the finished tree after I receive my ornament! I feel like "a kid at Christmas" literally!

I just can't resist those eyes! Poor Chip though, if I don't stop with the pictures I'm going to blind him!

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Blessings, Laurie