As many of you know, Ray gave me a kitten for Christmas. Ray does not have much use for a cat, but he loves me. So right now, my kitten is sitting in Ray's lap. I think it may be the cat's favorite space, at least until tomorrow when I am the only one home besides Butterball. I have been watching this cat learn to sit with Ray ever since we brought him home. Up until yesterday the cat enjoyed walking across the laptop and batting whatever was rolling across the screen. Margie and I had a ball watching this cat learn not to slap the laptop screen.
So now I wonder how much like this kitten am I? How often does God gently move me away from things I shouldn't play with. How long does it generally take me to learn to stay away from trouble? I wonder how many times God has sighed wondering if I'd ever learn not to step into the mire of sin and the joy in his heart when I overcame and steped away from one pit.Hopefully I will learn quicker than the kitten.
I was already amazed and so impressed that Ray was getting you a kitten. Now, Spaceghost is taking up with Ray?! heeheeheee I watched my Daddy over the years change his view of kittycats too! :)
I can jump up on the counter about as well as he can and I can remember some mornings that I woke up feeling like I had sandpaper for a tongue. Does that count?
No, it is just that cats and men just don't understand each other. Dogs and men understand each other, you can teach the dog (usually) to listen and follow instructions (sit, stay, go get the paper, go get the duck, etc.) Dogs don't need a lot of attention. Cats, however, don't listen, don't follow instructions, and insist up on getting your full and undivided attention.
"Don't listen, don't follow instructions, and insist on getting your full and undivided attention" Sounds like women. At least most of those I've dated.
We're back from visiting some of Ray's family. One of the neatest things to see were the cousins playing together. I am glad my kids were able to enjoy their family. I love watching Ray and his siblings interact and how they have extended it to the "outlaws". One of the things I do regret about my childhood is the lack of close extended family. It may be one of the reasons I enjoy this aspect of the church family. Many who have that kind of close relationship with their families just don't realize what a precious gift this is from God. Those of us without the example of closeness may have a hard time understanding the concept of "brethren" and how it really can play a part in our lives.
You become more and more important to me everyday. I hope you keep rejoicing in the Lord AND our family every day. You are definitely in my list of "Thank yous" to God daily. I love you all.
Your celebrations sound very much like mine when I was growing up. Since those days so many family members have moved away. Christmas really wasn't the same. It was good but lacking. I can totally get behind your comments on our church family. What a blessing!
Ray, Margie, and I are off to Atlanta to see his side of the Christmas gathering. I'm sorry we're missing the song service tonight. I may not be able to sing in key continuously, but I do love singing. I hope you sing Psalm 19 for me. It is a favorite. We'll be back late Tuesday.
Thanks Caitlin and the Wallace clan for taking care of Butterball.
One stocking was emptied during the night. Both she and Ray are sleeping in. It's quiet. It's going to be an easy day. Ham or Chicken sandwiches. games, and laughter. No stress here, just enjoyment.
While I miss the hustle, bustle, and noise of little ones in the house (and I do especially at this time of year), this isn't bad either. There is something about the sound of little ones ripping into packages and yelling for mom or dad to look what they got. But there's also the joy of being able to play a game or talk without having your arm pulled off (mom, mom, mom, MOM, Leslie). I also am blessed in enjoying my children as they get older. They are fun to talk to. There were days when I did not think this would ever happen. There were days when I didn't think they'd live to have these conversations.
Hope your day goes well.
Love you all.
Merry Christmas
LOL...enjoy these days! It's the calm before the storm. If you are blessed enough to enjoy the wee ones. Our day has been busy, chaotic and fabulous. Merry Christmas to you. Everyone home and napping now. Shhhhhhhhh........
There's always been at least one stocking emptied before you and dad got up. I always woke up early to see what was left unwrapped for everyone and to go through my stocking. I miss the days when I could drag Alan and Chris to get up with me though. That was always fun waking up at five in the morning Christmas Day.... hehe
Tomorrow's my b'day, so Ray came up with a great trip to Savannah. I'm so excited. It was almost a surprise:) What's up? Seafood. Somewhere in town. Yummmmm . Maybe a trip to feed the seagulls. Definitely Riverwalk. Good friends as well. I will pack cards. Yee Ha!
