I pray that the peace that comes from Christ will rule in your heart. (Colossians 3:15) Today and everyday.
Merry Christmas!
Love,
Kris, Dusty, John Henry, Anna (and baby Jett)
Entries from December 2009
December 24, 2009
This Christmas.
December 23, 2009
Born Into His Destiny.
I have to keep this short and sweet, because I have a plethora of Christmas festivities yelling my name in anticipation. Like eating my mother-in-law’s lace cookies and taking a nap later. But I, at least, wanted to share something completely awesome my dad shared this past Sunday. Something I had never heard before about [...]
December 21, 2009
Christmas Festivities And Deer Hunting?
We surprised my dad by flying home to Georgia a few days early. We made it home in time for the Eagles Way Church Christmas service and family communion. Communion as a family is always a special time. Especially, when you look over at your children with the overwhelming knowledge that they are participating in [...]
December 18, 2009
Welcome To the World, Liam!
Hooray for new additions! Leiv and Lindsey, our brother and sister-in-law, have given us a new nephew, and I CANNOT WAIT to get my hands on him.
Liam Soren Takle entered the world (and melted our hearts) Wednesday, December 15th. I get to meet him in person very soon. All 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and 20 [...]
December 17, 2009
I’m Hoping There Were No Other Bridesmaid Dresses Available.
Thirty-seven years ago today, my parents said I do……
And, subsequently, forced their wedding party to wear large bow ties and red dresses with white lace that only the Amish could love. We’ll just let the awesome, red veil accessories speak for themselves.
Thirty-seven years is a very long time, especially by today’s standards. Of course, I [...]
December 16, 2009
Fearless.
One of the things I appreciate about my husband is his boldness. He is courageous. He is a risk-taker. He is fearless. This trait shines through in his confidence. It eases my own fears, and I suddenly feel safe beside him.
I noticed this about Kris immediately when we first began dating. On one of our [...]
December 15, 2009
Thank You. Thank You Very Much.
Dad and I were talking on the phone last night just like we do most evenings. I told him about a little anxiety I’ve been feeling. He responded with how excited he is to get to do what he does at Eagles Way Church. We were totally on the same page.
You know. I kid.
EWC hosted [...]
December 14, 2009
Things I Didn’t Do At Five and Seven.
My kids were invited to tour our city’s Christmas lights in style this weekend.
When asked her favorite part of the experience, Anna said, “I loved every single thing about it!” Then, she added, “Dad, I had Dr. Pepper, and I loved it!”
John Henry enjoyed the ride, too. But, he seemed to talk about the gingerbread [...]
December 11, 2009
I Like The Hustle & Bustle, But I Need This More.
Hustle.
Bustle.
This Christmas party.
That Christmas party.
Christmas lists.
Christmas shopping.
Christmas travel.
So easy to get lost in it all.
So easy to lose its meaning.
Yesterday, I had one thought in my hustle and bustle:
I just want to put it all aside and throw myself down at the altar of Jesus Christ.
Experience His peace.
Delight in His joy.
Bathe in His love.
Just for a [...]
