I’m feeling hopeful in anticiption of this week. There’s nothing particularly exciting in the pipeline, but I spent some time chatting with my very good friend tonight after decorating the tree wih my Mom’s ornaments. Lots of memories wrapped up in those ornaments and there’s the anticipation of making new ones with my friend over the next few weeks and maybe beyond. Heck yes to that.

I’m still pretty overwhelmed wih my job situation. I’m willing and eager to let go the disappointment of late last week. It’s just another reminder that I’m an irreedemable mess who serves a God who’s in the redemption/restoration business. O how desperately I need that!

Truly he taught us to love one another, his law is love and his gospel is peace.
Chains shall he break for the slave is our brother and in his name all oppression shall cease.
Sweet hymns of joy in greatful chorus raise we, let all within us praise his holy name!

(And still, all I want for Christmas is you!)