Our Trees Were Made of Glass

For a few days our trees were made of glass and dusted with powder. When the wind blew through them, they made a thick, crackly sound and seemed to spark sunshine. Since we didn't lose power, I enjoyed every minute!

All around our little acre of ground, such beautiful sights! This old mimosa seed pod hanging on from last season got to be all dressed up and shine for a few bright days. There's a lot to be said, I guess, for holding on, even if all the other pods fall away... Now, sadly, it will never be noticed at all, since the ice has melted away.

Dear old Annabelle - also dressed up for a few days! Encased in slick ice-glass, it didn't get to have the sun shining through its branches for a big show of sparkly light. It's on the darker side of the house. You have to be determined to appreciate it's quieter charm.

If this just a tiny little taste of the beauty that is possible, just think of what we will see in heaven where beauty will be on stunning display at every turn! It will make these views seem like a walk through a barren desert!

"No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him..." 1 Corinthians 2:9

Man-Sized

Ever seen a man-sized snow angel? Not as adorable as a weensie baby one, like the one Kate took a picture of, but still.  It might not be adorable, but it's...impressive! And I'm glad that any one of My Wonderful Sons will still wallow in the snow to make a snow angel. NO, I didn't ask him to, I just happened to be there with a camera in hand.

Scripture suggestion for this, Anyone?

Boomin' with Other Jesus Freaks

We went with a group of our Teen Bible Quizzers to the Winter Jam 2009 at the Cincinnati Gardens on Thursday night. 

I look forward to this concert every year! Our feet were frozen after standing in line for over an hour, but we got a 

prime spot to get in the door among the first there. We saw several bands that I really enjoy, including New Song and 

Brandon Heath, who is WAY more interesting onstage than I thought he would be. The teens did not enjoy these

as much and liked Hawk Nelson better - they do NOT like Pure NRG. My favorite, though, along 

with the rest of the over-4,000 strong crowd, was Toby Mac. We saw him at Winter 

Jam two years ago and loved the show, and this time was just as good. He wrapped up the concert by running up

into our section and singing with our kids! They were THRILLED! Someone on the floor posted this video of them on

YouTube and they know they are all internet stars now! I'm not in the video - My Dear Husband and I are in the row

just above the teens, and missed our chance to be stars! I missed the entire event! After TM left the stage, all the

other bands ran on, and I was watching them thinking, "Do we have to see all of them sing again?" I could hear TM still

singing, but looked through the crowd and couldn't find him - thought he might have gone backstage. By the time I

turned to MDH, to ask what happened to TM, I caught sight of him leaving our section...To quote Cynthia Kavanagh,

"Rats in a poke!" Highlight of the night: several teen visitors in our group gave their lives to Christ! Tony Nolan gave a 

short talk that was right-on, to-the-point, and hard-hitting. It was certainly anointed. If you would, please keep these new

brothers and sisters in prayer as they begin their walk with Christ.