Christmas Survey

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Both, along with Christmas print fabric.
2. Real tree or artificial? Artificial.
3. When do you put up the tree? John does it whenever he has time between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
4. When do you take the tree down? Between Christmas and New Year's.
5. Do you like eggnog? Ick, no.
6. Favorite gift received as a child? A doll I named Mary (I still have her).
7. Hardest person to buy for? Father-in-law.
8. Easiest person to buy for? Grandchildren.
9. Do you have a nativity scene? Yes, but I’ve never displayed it (my third grade teach gave it to me but my parents wouldn’t let me put it out).
10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail a newsletter with pictures and I haven’t yet done one this year.
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? I don’t think I’ve ever received a bad one.
12. When do you start shopping for Christmas? When I find something I think is perfect.
13. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Not that I recall.
14. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Flour fudge and Hungarian nut rolls.
15. Lights on the tree? Of course.
16. Favorite Christmas song? Carol of the Bells.
17. Travel at Christmas or stay home? Depends on the rest of the family.
18. Can you name all of Santa's reindeers? Sure – I know the song.
19. Angel on the tree top or a star? Neither – a needlepoint Santa.
20. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? Christmas morning.
21. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? The commercials that have been running for two months.
22. Favorite ornament theme or color? Homemade.
23. Favorite for Christmas dinner? Nothing in particular.
24. What do you want for Christmas this year? Another cruise.
25. Who is most likely to respond to this? It doesn’t matter. The idea is to have fun.

Jesus is Better than Santa

Jesus is Better than Santa

Santa lives at the North Pole.

JESUS is everywhere.

Santa rides in a sleigh

JESUS rides on the wind and walks on the water.

Santa comes but once a year

JESUS is an ever present help.

Santa fills your stockings with goodies

JESUS supplies all your needs.

Santa comes down your chimney uninvited

JESUS stands at your door and knocks.. and then enters your heart.

You have to stand in line to see Santa

JESUS is as close as the mention of His name.

Santa lets you sit on his lap

JESUS lets you rest in His arms.

Santa doesn't know your name, all he can say is "Hi little boy or girl, What's your name?"

JESUS knew our name before we did. Not only does He know our name, He knows our address too. He knows our history and future and He even knows how many hairs are on our heads.

Santa has a belly like a bowl full of jelly

JESUS has a heart full of love.

All Santa can offer is HO HO HO

JESUS offers health, help and hope.

Santa says "You better not cry"

JESUS says "Cast all your cares on me for I care for you.

Santa's little helpers make toys

JESUS makes new life, mends wounded hearts, repairs broken homes and builds mansions.

Santa may make you chuckle but

JESUS gives you joy that is your strength.

While Santa puts gifts under your tree

JESUS became our gift and died on the tree.

It's obvious there is really no comparison.

We need to remember WHO Christmas is all about.

We need to put Christ back in Christmas.

Jesus is still the reason for the season.

May the Lord Bless and Watch over you and your loved ones this Christmas 2008

And may He prosper and bless the work of your hands in the New Year.

God bless you all

Annual Physical

I had a physical this morning. As I expected everything seems to be fine although I won't get the results of the blood work for a day or two. If I could get rid of this annoying drainage I'd be fine. He gave some Singulair to me to try.