December post

Wow, December post..... that's amazing! I almost forgot how to sign in to my own blog! :)
Hmmm, where to begin.... Guess I'll just go with December.

Have you ever gone to a beginner band concert? Mariah had hers last week. These kids have only been playing as a band for a month and a half... Very cute and funny. Hot Cross Buns was a little shaky, but they nailed Merrily, We Roll Along! PCS combines band and chorus concerts for grades 4-6. It was actually enjoyable and not too long!

Chris has started basketball again. He's on a new team .... we're not terribly optimistic about the season, BUT, the motto 'it's not if you win or lose, but how you play the game' may be heavily applied. Chris could sure use a solid Christian friend, so if you think to pray for him, this is one specific request.

Stephen is still making us laugh. He thinks he has a heater in his stomach. It's true, he does generally run on the warm side, but lately he hasn't felt too well and is convinced his heater has malfunctioned. Today he happily came down the stairs and announced his heater stopped working last night and he was actually cold in bed. Between you and me, I think he's feeling better.

Last week marked the end of the Christmas Spectacular. This is our church's Christmas program.. It has 10 scheduled performances... only 9 this year because of weather problems.
The kids and I had a singing spot where we did Away in the Manger and Go, Tell It On the Mountain. We did a good job the last time, but I couldn't figure out why the audience was laughing! You know, Away In the Manger is really not that funny of a song. WEEELLLL, it turns out that while Kendra and I were doing our duet, Stephen was making ridiculous faces! I still laugh thinking about it. However, I we did visit about it later.

Kendra is working hard at school and is participating in Indoor Track. This Sat. is her first meet. She's not looking forward to it, because the coach has placed her in 6 running events.... Oh, did I mention long running events? She's probably not ready for them, but will just have to do her best. Also, her 'special interest' has ended, and she feels badly about it. So, my prayer request for her is peace and just a happy optimistic spirit.

Sales for Rick's team are going well, but the company is buckling down, and I'd say his region is really struggling. It's stressful that way. God is in control and will direct, so theoretically, there is ultimate peace there..... Perhaps you can pray for the reality of the theory for him.

OK, it's time to pick Mariah up from band.... so I'd better go.

Merry Christmas.
Love,
Carla