Looking Ahead..........Welcome 2009

What a year this has been ..........As a student of prophecy for 20 + years , it has been exciting . On a personal level, I seen God's hand of provision and protection . He is Mighty to keep us in every circumstance and situation.

On a human level, the things we have witnessed in this world in the last year have been staggering.

I am choosing to do what the Apostle Paul states in Phillipians.....................

Ph'p:3:13: Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,

Good-bye 2008 .................Hello 2009. Thank you Lord Jesus for your Faithfulness!!!!!

Hugs, GG

The Word of God

If you have ever wanted to read through God's Word in a year this is a great program to use. Bible in a Year - Read the Bible in a Year through E-mail Program

Every day you get an email with your passages to read for the day.

You can select the order you would like to read in ie; chronological, start to finish , alternating

You can select they version of the Bible you would live to read. It is awesome and a great reminder one busy days to do your daily reading. I have read through the bible for years and since I have found this program, I use this one every year and it is awesome.

Hugs, GG

1Pe:1:23: Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.

Merry Christmas

Wishing all of you a Very Blessed , Joyous Christmas . May it be filled with the Peace , Love and Comfort of Christ!

Hugs, GG

He is near...........

Thank you Jesus!!!!!!!!!!!
Hugs, GG

They really do taste

Just as good as they look!!!!

I am not sure that they will make it to their destination as my husband as been "sampling" . These are Chocolate PeanutButter Chip.

Very Yummy and seeing as it is STILL snowing...........Nope, it never stopped today.

Another 8 inches is expected tomorrow, I think that they need to adjust their totals. I figured I would bake.

But it has been a very productive Cooking/Baking/Wrapping day !!!!!!!!!! On to Sugar Cookies, Almond Biscotti, Canoli's, ..............And that will be it for today.

Hugs, GG

The First Storm Arrived

And it packed a pretty good punch . Just about 12 inches of snow where we are which is about 40-50 miles West of Boston.

The 2nd storm should be arriving tomorrow morning and they are predicting it to be worse than this one.

Unfortunately there are still people in our county that are with Heat, Electric and Water.

Many, many shelters have been set up and the local government and linesmen are doing all they can to help restore people's services. But these storms are not helping.

We saw a convoy of Linesmen from Pa, coming into the City yesterday to help and we sure do appreciate it . Pretty as it is , this severe weather can be so devastating.

Praying for those that are without services that they can get back into their homes as soon as possible.

Blessings, GG

What a Mighty God We Serve!!!!!!!!

Are you in the thick of the Battle, Has the enemy has gripped you with fear, are you sick with no good report, losing your job, home, marriage. Worried for your kids, your family, yourself ........................

Snow, Snow, Snow.........

Well the schools are closed until sometime in January due to the severe Ice Storm that we had last week and now it is snowing. The first of 3 storms to blanket us with snow through Monday.

It is snowing now, with a significant Snow expected on Friday and then again Sunday afternoon.

Our Family Christmas Party is Sunday. Yikes. Now if we could build a little snow mountain in the back yard for the kids to go sledding that would be fun ............lol.

It does look beautiful though.

Blessings, GG

Ice, Ice , Ice ....................

We are in the middle of a MAJOR ice Storm.......... It is really nasty weather. Everything is basically at a stand-still in the city for now . The Major News Networks are here reporting up the street from us on Bell Hill.

There is literally about an inch of ice encasing everything. The trees, the cars, the rooftops. It really is very pretty like crystal droppings from a chandelier . I really do believe the Lord is the most awesome designer.

Psalms:8:3: When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained;

Hugs, GG

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday Dear Sis,

Happy Birthday Dear Sis,

Happy Birthday Dear Sister,

Happy Birthday Dear Sis.

I love you little sister, (She's the one in the pink)

Hugs, Big Sister.

For unto us .............

Lu:2:1: And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.

Lu:2:2: (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)Lu:2:3: And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.

Lu:2:4: And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)

Lu:2:5: To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

Lu:2:6: And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

Lu:2:7: And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

Lu:2:8: And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

Lu:2:9: And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

Lu:2:10: And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

Lu:2:11: For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

Lu:2:12: And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

Lu:2:13: And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

Lu:2:14: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

Lu:2:15: And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.

Lu:2:16: And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.

Lu:2:17: And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.

Lu:2:18: And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.

Lu:2:19: But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.

Lu:2:20: And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.

The Finished Product

Ta Da!!!!!!!! It is decorated. Now I just have to get the entire room in order for the holidays.

One of the very lovely features of this room is the " Tin Ceiling" I think that this room will be warm and inviting once I finish cleaning and decorating.

Hugs, GG

Our Living Room Tree 2008

This is the tree that my husband and I picked yesterday. It is really beautiful and smells so wonderful in the house.

It has to be 8-9 feet tall as that is the height of the ceiling.

We got it for the sum of $ 26.00 & $2.00 to wrap it. total $28.00.You cannot even get a wreath for that price in the city. I cant wait to decorate it Whoo Hoo!!!

This one will be Victorian Themed.

Hugs, GG

She is adorable

And she is so very easy to make. Same pattern as a Rag Doll , except add the ears. She matches purrfectly with the Hydrangea I picked and dried earlier in the year.

I do not think I will have the time to make any of these for this years Christmas Giving, but for sure next year God-willing.

I think I will add a little canvas prim tag with the scripture :M't:4:19: And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.

Hugs & Prayers, GG

We've Started

Well, it has begun..............The transforming of the house into the beauty of the "Christmas Season" . We started with the Dining Room table which is usually where I start with every change of the season. My Husband did the entire front of the house late yesterday evening , in the rain, sleet and snow.

The Teddy Bears and Snowmen have burst out of the "Christmas Closet" as well as vintage items. Beautiful Nativity Sets of all types............ I love this season.

We so enjoy lifting up the Name of of Jesus and to try bring Glory to the Lord in all that we do. And it is so awsome to share and practice hospitality as God's Word tells us.

Ro:12:13: Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.

Hugs, GG