A Nice Visit... Through The Video Phone

My deaf brother called me on my Video Phone. We had a nice talk. I told him that this week had been my third week that I was sick. I had a cough. I was getting tired of it, too. He suggested some remedies. I said, “No thank you. I’d rather have my wishes granted by a genie. I’d rub the golden lamp, and he would appear, if I wanted him to. I’d ask him to grant my wishes to suddenly get well. My second wish would be to never get sick for the rest of my life. Lastly, my third wish would be to get 15 million dollars... in cash. Afterwards, my deaf brother said, “Well... Where will you find a golden lamp?” I replied, “I’d fly to Iran and ask for it, of course." He asked another question. “Where would you get money for an airplane ticket?” I answered, “How about helping your sick sister and buy her a ticket?”
:D

Wordless Wednesday

My Love for Winter

I want to share why I like Winter so much. But I would like you to also know that, for some reasons, I dislike Winter. Mainly, it's that I don't exactly like to be freezing in a car where I have to save the gas in the tank... Which means no heat...
But anyways, there are several things I like about Winter. First of all, Winter is one of my favorite seasons. It reminds me of a dreamy white Christmas season, when the children can enjoy playing in the snow and have some hot cocoa. Secondly, I like to be cuddle in a cozy homemade blanket by the fireplace and watch Christmas movies with my hubby and children. It binds us together with a lovely closeness.
Lastly, I enjoy using the oven to cook.. Not only to warm up the house, but also so that my family can enjoy many great foods. All in all, there is something to enjoy during Winter!

And don't forget to enjoy the snow!

A Poem of "DEAF"

Getting Ready in December!

Christmas tree is here
Wrapping lots of gifts
Counting 25 days

Saturday night: We got our Christmas tree up!

Sunday and Monday: I just finished sending out the Christmas cards.

Monday: I wrote this short poem!

Tuesday: I'm thinking about going out shopping. It's not really my pleasure since I worry about how much I spend. I'm not rich but try to find reasonable prices.

Wednesday: I'll make Christmas cookies and cupcakes!

Thursday: Hannah is going to be in the Christmas Choir in the downtown.

Friday: I'm not sure what we will do. I think I'll wrap the gifts.

Saturday: We'll go to Deaf Christmas Party at the church in Boulder.

Sunday: We'll go to the deaf church in Denver and stay for a potluck and fellowship.

I guess that's enough for now.

Be Offended!

Wake up and open your eyes!
See that being a Christian does not mean going to church.
Going to happy-go-lucky concerts.
Going to motivational weekend get-a-ways.
Potlucks on the first Sunday of the month.
Being holier-than-thou.
Refusing to understand because it’s "bad."
Being a Christian . . . being CHRIST like . . .

a CHRIST follower . . . being a little CHRIST

means being knowing that God is the ONLY judge.
Being there for someone when they need you.
Shining so brightly that people want to know

why you are different.
Hanging out with the sinners.
I am so tired, WORN DOWN, and SICK of "Christians."
How fake you are.
How utterly disgusting you are.
You are so caught up in throwing your Religion in people’s faces

and judging them for their sins that you FORGET to follow God.

You forgot that God and Christ love everyone.
It is not for you to judge.
JESUS CHRIST was offensive.

He hung out with the dirty whores, liars, and thieves.
JESUS CHRIST made the Pharisees angry.
JESUS CHRIST offended the religious people.
I see people every single day

who think they are better than the bum on the street.
I see people every single day

who think they are better than the man
who cheated on his wife.
I see people every single day

who think they are better than the person
who stole a car.
When do I see people who realize that

their sins are NO LESS and NO GREATER
than any other sin?
Hardly. Ever.
I hate that people justify their actions

by hiding behind their religion.
May I remind you that you are acting out of a sinful nature
by being a judge instead of a follower?
Now, I ain’t perfect.
I just said ain’t.
But at least I know that I have no religion.
I have a faith . . . I have a passion . . . and I have love.
That is all I need.
Because when you are sitting in your Bible study

with your religious friends . . .
I am out there . . .
Showing the people who really need God

what He is all about.
Love. Forgiveness. Acceptance.
Not judgement. Haughtiness. Rejection.
Be offended.

It's written by my oldest daughter, Tami. I'm darn proud of her!

She spoke out for the Truth. Bold Tami.

Be CHRIST like Jesus.

Amen!

Legend of the Five Kernels

Legend of the Five Kernels:

The first winter the pilgrims spent in their
new home was very cold. Food was in short
supply. Some days they had only enough food
for each person to have five kernels of corn for
the day. Spring came. They planted food. It grew.
All of the pilgrims did not die. From then on when
it was time of Thanksgiving, the pilgrims put five
kernels of corn on each plate and used them to
remind them of their blessings: The first kernel
reminds us of the autumn's beauty around us.
The second kernel reminds us of our love for
each other. The third kernel reminds us of
God's love and His care for us. The fourth
kernel reminds us of our friends-especially
our Indian brothers. The fifth kernel reminds
us we are a free people.



My youngest son, Brandon got this from his
preschool yesterday.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day!