Yesterday, I was blessed with a visit to my apartment from a new friend, Ashley. We had a great time of sharing about how God impacts our lives. It was really cold outside and we enjoyed hot tea and cocoa. After chatting, we headed off to Parable. 
It was a fun night as we shared in the dedication of little Colton. We gathered around this special family and prayed for them. Colton was so good during this time and just looked around at us and didn't whimper or get fussy. He was so cute in his little sweater vest and 'little man' clothes. After a message from Frank, most of us headed over to share a meal at a favorite Chinese restaurant. Colton was the star of the show there and we all enjoyed passing him around and making silly faces and baby-talking with him. Even the waitresses kept stopping by to try to make him smile. Today I met with Debra from Project Find, an agency that Parable has been working with for the past year or so. It was a really good meeting, discussing new plans for 2009 and meeting another staff person, Denice. I'm very excited to share the new information with the Parable peeps and the mission teams that come to work with us. 2009 is going to be a very joyful year for all of us.
I hear there's ice and snow and freezing rain hitting my hometown of Rogers AR today. I'll be praying for the safety and comfort for everyone there. Ice is so dangerous. Not just for driving, but because of the threat to the power lines. I remember a few pretty bad ice storms in my years there.
We're (NYC) supposed to get some more of the cold wet stuff here tomorrow night and Wednesday. It's usually not too bad in Manhattan, but they get problems in the other boroughs, Jersey and upstate NY. I'm thankful for my 'sleeping bag' coat. It does seem like a giant sleeping bag with arms, but it is very warm. And I'm definitely a fan of 'function over fashion'!! The streets can be very cold, but it feels oh so good to get where you're going and to get cozy inside!
I walked past a street vendor today who has slashed his prices on gloves, scarves and hats down to $2. I think tomorrow I'll go back past there and pick up some items at that low price to help him out a little, and then give the items to the homeless. At least that will help a few people out.
Don't forget, if you have any insight on JOY, please send it my way. It's my on-going quest to learn and experience all I can about JOY this year.
Blessings!
I hear there's ice and snow and freezing rain hitting my hometown of Rogers AR today. I'll be praying for the safety and comfort for everyone there. Ice is so dangerous. Not just for driving, but because of the threat to the power lines. I remember a few pretty bad ice storms in my years there.
We're (NYC) supposed to get some more of the cold wet stuff here tomorrow night and Wednesday. It's usually not too bad in Manhattan, but they get problems in the other boroughs, Jersey and upstate NY. I'm thankful for my 'sleeping bag' coat. It does seem like a giant sleeping bag with arms, but it is very warm. And I'm definitely a fan of 'function over fashion'!! The streets can be very cold, but it feels oh so good to get where you're going and to get cozy inside!
I walked past a street vendor today who has slashed his prices on gloves, scarves and hats down to $2. I think tomorrow I'll go back past there and pick up some items at that low price to help him out a little, and then give the items to the homeless. At least that will help a few people out.
Don't forget, if you have any insight on JOY, please send it my way. It's my on-going quest to learn and experience all I can about JOY this year.
Blessings!
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