BeLiEVe

The joys, the laughter and all the jokes
The boys and girls and older folks
Come together this time each year
To share in all the Christmas cheer

The music, the singing and all that eggnog
Gives way for that someone to give you a snog
They will catch you off guard and so you will go
Off kissing right under the mistletoe

The lights are all dimmed and the tree set a glow
The fire is crackling as it gets very low
We stare out the window at the bright starry night
And dream of the big man and his big Christmas flight

the gifts are all great, there is no doubt
But do not forget what it's really about
The Christ child came down to save you and me
He gave us his life so that we all may be free

He was not born in a palace so warm
but in small stable, like that of a farm
He is our Redeemer, our Savior, our friend
He will be with us all the way to the end

So let us sing praises and give a loud shout
Of Hosanna, hosanna, our joy will ring out
The gift to be be given, is one that of love
And peace will reside like the sun up above

So find love and find peace through is great Christmas season
And soon you will find the true Christmas reason
Of peace to the earth and good will to all men
Merry Christmas to all and to all an Amen

NEw LiFe

I have two new baby Nephews and I am soooo happy!!! I don't have any pictures so sorry, get them from their mothers.

11/11/11

Despite the coolness date, this day has much more to offer. Two things actually. First today is the birthday of a dear brother of mine and I would like to wish him a very Happy Birthday. Deek you are such an incredible person and a wonderful brother. I have already written you a more personal letter so this is just to wish you publicly the best of days and to say thank you and that I love you.

Second today is a day to honor the men and women who have so selflessly laid down their lives to protect this country and give us the freedoms that we enjoy everyday. A scripture that goes so well with this day is John 15:13 "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." How many of us are noble and selfless enough to sacrifice so much for not only loved ones but for strangers and some who are unappreciative. With the nature of war today, those back home are not always as involved as they were in say WWII. It is more of something we hear on the news instead of something that surrounds us in every aspect of our lives. Our support doesn't come for giving up material goods so that the soldiers can eat or can have good clothing but we still can and must support the troops in other ways. Giving them the respect they deserve, not blaming them for wars that have been fought and the destruction that wars bring. There are so many things we can do. And so today I salute you incredible people and have feeling of gratitude in my heart because I have been blessed to live here in this beautiful country. Thank you, may God bless you and be with you. 

GoOD QuOtE

I just liked these quotes....

‎"The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen." -Elizabeth Ros


‎"Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." ~ Dr. Seuss

My LIttLe BuTterCuP

Well Halloween is here and what is it without the classic Harbertson's Halloween party at Kristen's and Scott's house. This year we went all out with Sean's brilliant idea of being the Three Amigos and made our own customs-DI clothes, pirate hats, elmer's glue and a ton of glitter. Unfortunately we didn't have a camera so I only have a few pictures to post and you should all feel bad you don't get to see our lovely dance and Three Amigo chant or whatever it is called.

If I ever get more pictures or videos I will update it but no promises

OK also no judging on some of the pictures, they are what they are:)

Red Rover

So I heard I really cool analogy today and I wanted to share it but in my own way

Think back to grade school and all the fun times at recess you had playing sports, tag, hopscotch, jump rope etc.

Now do you remember playing red rover and wishing with all your might that you would be picked to run across the void and smash through the other lines gripping arms?
Or maybe the times when you thought your hands would fall off because of how tight you were gripping someone else hand, hoping that if they chose you to run through that you would be strong enough to stop them and in turn have them join your team...

Ok now think of all the times you have thought to yourself that you are fighting a loosing battle, that there are too many forces working against you and that your side is too small to withstand the pressures of the world.

Have you got those in your mind?

Now over lap the memories of the red rover game and all those doubtful times and see where things line up.

Just like in the game of red rover, it doesn't matter what side is longer or shorter. What matters is which side is stronger and can hold the line.
Are we strong enough to break through the opposing line's gripping hands
Are we strong enough to withhold the opposing line's offensive attacks

We must stand firm with those who share our beliefs, our values and our faith
We must hold the line, grasping firm to one another, sharing strength, power, giving all we can and then some
We must stand up to the longer opposing line, trusting that our strength will be sufficient enough to help protect us and to help add to our own line as we show those who may attack us, who we are, what we are made of and what we believe in.

Though the world's line may be longer, it is growing weaker as its people have less to stand for, to fight for, to live for

Join the shorter, but stronger side. Hold firm to your values, your morals, your faith
And though you may be weaker in some areas, just know that the savior is right there, holding your hand, making up the difference
We will continue to be strengthen as all as we Stand firm, Hold firm and Remain firm....continue to....

Hold the Line

TaLEnT

I just have one thing to say...

Where the heck was I when this talent was being handed out?