LETTER FROM JESUS ABOUT CHRISTMAS

It has come to my attention that many of you are upset that folks are taking My name out of the season. Maybe you've forgotten that I wasn't actually born during this time of the year and that it was some of your predecessors who decided to celebrate My birthday on what was actually a time of pagan festival. Although I do appreciate being remembered anytime.
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How I personally feel about this celebration can probably be most easily understood by those of you who have been blessed with children of your own. I don't care what you call the day. If you want to celebrate My birth, just GET ALONG AND LOVE ONE ANOTHER.
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Now, having said that let Me go on. If it bothers you that the town in which you live doesn't allow a scene depicting My birth, then just get rid of a couple of Santas and snowmen and put in a small Nativity scene on your own front lawn. If all My followers did that there wouldn't be any need for such a scene on the town square because there would be many of them all around town.
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Stop worrying about the fact that people are calling the tree a holiday tree, instead of a Christmas tree. It was I who made all trees. You can remember Me anytime you see any tree. Decorate a grape vine if you wish: I actually spoke of that one in a teaching, explaining who I am in relation to you and what each of our tasks were. If you have forgotten that one, look up John 15:1 - 8.
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If you want to give Me a present in remembrance of My birth here is my wish list. Choose something from it:
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1. Instead of writing protest letters objecting to the way My birthday is being celebrated, write letters of love and hope to soldiers away from home. They are terribly afraid and lonely this time of year. I know, they tell Me all the time.

2. Visit someone in a nursing home. You don't have to know them personally. They just need to know that someone cares about them.

3. Instead of giving your children a lot of gifts you can't afford and they don't need, spend time with them. Tell them the story of My birth, and why I came to live with you down here. Hold them in your arms and remind them that I love them.

4. Pick someone that has hurt you in the past and forgive him or her.

5. Did you know that someone in your town will attempt to take their own life this season because they feel so alone and hopeless? Since you don't know who that person is, try giving everyone you meet a warm smile; it could make the difference.

6. Instead of nit picking about what the retailer in your town calls the holiday, be patient with the people who work there. Give them a warm smile and a kind word. Even if they aren't allowed to wish you a "Merry Christmas" that doesn't keep you from wishing them one. Then stop shopping there on Sunday. If the store didn't make so much money on that day they'd close and let their employees spend the day at home with their families

7. If you really want to make a difference, support a missionary-- especially one who takes My love and Good News to those who have never heard My name.

8. Here's a good one. There are individuals and whole families in your town who not only will have no "Christmas" tree, but neither will they have any presents to give or receive. If you don't know them,buy some food and a few gifts and give them to the Salvation Army or some other charity which believes in Me and they will make the delivery for you.

9. Finally, if you want to make a statement about your belief in and loyalty to Me, then behave like a Christian. Don't do things in secret that you wouldn't do in My presence. Let people know by your actions that you are one of mine.
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Don't forget; I am God and can take care of Myself. Just love Me and do what I have told you to do. I'll take care of all the rest. Check out the list above and get to work; time is short. I'll help you, but the ball is now in your court. And do have a most blessed Christmas with all those whom you love and remember :
I LOVE YOU, JESUS

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FRIDAY

Thanksgiving was wonderful. We went to my youngest daughter and her husbands home. The table was so pretty and my great granddaughter Julia even made place cards. The food was delicious. We had a traditional Thanksgiving meal, turkey, stuffing, Miranda's glazed ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, Patty's home canned green beans, Patty's famous fruit salad, olives, Cyndi's homemade pickles, cranberry sauce and my grandson made some delicious homemade rolls. YUM! I took candied yams and sweet potatoes. We had sparkling apple juice with pomegranate and another with cranberry. Very nice. Then for desserts we had pumpkin pie, Bumble berry Cobbler,Vanilla and Chocolate ice cream, chocolate fudge and truffles.

The miracle of all this is that I didn't gain any weight! HALLELUJAH!
These two little dolls were so fun to watch. Running, dancing and giggling through the house. I told my daughters that there will never be an orchestra, a symphony or any other music as beautiful as the laughter of little children and I truly mean it.

I took this picture a few years ago and thought it was sort of neat. I think it's the sun hidden behind a dense fog. It looked really odd but fascinating.

Here's another picture of Marine Park at Bellingham Bay. Actually the name has recently been changed to Salish Sea, but to me it's still Bellingham Bay. I don't know why people can't just leave things alone. It's about five minutes from my house. I should spend more time there. It is really pretty

Sometimes the clouds are so pretty I want to get photos of them, In this one I didn't realize until I viewed it on my monitor that the tip of a fir tree was in the center. Too bad there wasn't a big old eagle sitting up there!

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I made four cream pies today. Some of the family are coming tomorrow to do some Christmas decorating for me. I have a very thoughtful family. I am blessed. Thank you Lord.

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Once again I'm asking for prayer for my friend John. He is feeling good, but will be having another Chemo treatment and test soon. Pray that the numbers are WAY down!

Thank you so much.

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May God bless each of you and see to your needs.

Hugs&Prayers

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WISHING YOU A BLESSED THANKSGIVING

I'm not very original this year. I found these pictures on the net. Is it just me or does this turkey look as if he is saying, "I dare ya!" He really looks mad.

I love the vintage cards and had to add this sweet little pie maker. My grandma used to say a little poem when she was making pie. "Black eye pick a pie, turn around and tell a lie." Has anyone else ever heard this? I was the only granddaughter with dark eyes and always thought she made it about me. LOL!

This one gave me a good chuckle!

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I am doing good. I saw my surgeon yesterday morning and he said I am healing well and gave me permission to get back to normal activities. I started my exercises yesterday but learned that some are premature. They will have to wait. Maybe forever. OUCH! LOL!~

I pray you have a precious Thanksgiving.

Hug your loved ones extra tight, have the second piece of pie and praise our heavenly Father for his perfect love.

God Bless

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ONE WAY TICKET TO HEAVEN

Below are the two sides of a ticket found in My aunt Pauline's papers after she passed away in 1994. I can't imagine how many years this 'transfer ticket' had been shuffled around in her pocket or purse but it is very worn.

Her young life was very difficult and I'm certain that when she found the Lord, promises like those on this little scrap of paper eased her aching heart and brought her peace.. Obviously this one did.

Auntie was born in 1906 and accepted the Lord when she was a young woman. I have a picture of her being baptised in the Nooksack River at Ferndale, WA.

I'm thankful that she knew of our Father's love and forgiveness.

Life would sure be a convoluted mess without Him.

I pray that every lost soul will know our Lords unconditional love.

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BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN, ER...COMPUTER CHAIR.

I am finally feeling like I may have a future. Post surgery is miserable at times and sure can make one grumpy! Lets start this post with a cute little squirrel who thinks he's in squirrel heaven. I dumped a lot of seeds and cracked corn out so they can store it for winter. The yellow Calendula frame the picture nicely.
I realize I am late in posting about our trip to the Pumpkin patch, but couldn't do much till now. I had never gone before so it was a new experience for me. I didn't know they had more than pumpkins. There were huge piles of assorted squash and a corn maze, a petting zoo hay ride and a lot more.

Here are just a small portion of pumpkins.

These people really worked hard to decorate too, with scare crows and goblins and every kind of fall deco.

Here's the corn maze, and yes I did do it but was plumb tuckered by the time we got to the end. At least I think it was the end. It was for me anyway!

Here's Madalyn and Kenny at the playground where there was this gutted out yard tractor and huge tires etc for them to play on. The kids loved it.

Hailee, Madalyn, Julia and Kenny

"GOIN FOR THE GOLD!"

Aunt Patty's rule was they could have any pumpkin they wanted as long as they could carry it to the wheelbarrow. Here's Kenny hanging on tight.

Julia struggled with her huge choice then as we were heading for check out she saw one she liked better and had to do it all over again.

John C chose a giant pumpkin and being older and stronger could get it into the wheelbarrow without any trouble.

Hailee and Madalyn were totally overwhelmed with all the choices. We had to help them out a little. Hailee wasn't feeling well and got sick later in the day. Poor little darling.

Ok, so here they are on Halloween night.Hailee who is finally over the flu and her sister Madalyn are all dressed up in the lovely princess gown their Nana made for them. Aren't they just delightful!!

Kenny proves that Darth Vader even likes lolly pops.

So do I. Especially the orange ones.

Last but certainly not least, here is my niece and her little girl.'Just look at that cute face she is making.

This little one is only two but her vocabulary would knock your sox off!

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Once again I want to thank each of you for your prayers during this past few months. Our Heavenly Father has answered them.

I want to ask once again that you remember my special friend John. He is still undergoing Chemo but is feeling good and looking well.

I am praying for his total healing from cancer, not just a remission. God can do it.

You are all such faithful friends. I sure love you a lot!

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THE OTHER SIDE OF SURGERY

For those who don't know, about two months ago I got sick and couldn't stop vomiting. My girls took me to the hospital, where the doctor treating me asked for a cat scan hoping he could find what was making me so sick.

All he saw in my stomach was some irritation, but what he didn't expect to see was the tumor and mass on my right kidney.

He told me that 90% of the tumors inside the kidney are malignant, and they didn't know what the mass was. He said the entire kidney had to be removed.

I told him that I would be one of the 10% that did not have a malignancy. I think I partly said that because it scared me. but there was something else too. I didn't want the 'cancer' word connected with me in any way so I disassociated myself with it the only way I knew how. I told several people that God never told me I had to have cancer so I'm not going to.

The surgery took about three or so hours, part of that time was spent repairing many adhesion's I had developed from past surgeries. Apparently they attached to the abdominal wall.

On Thursday when my nice Irish surgeon came in my room to talk to me and release me to go home, he told

me the good news. There was no sign of cancer.

Thank you for your faithful prayers.

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