Computer Broke Down!!

My home computer decided to break down over the weekend, so you won't be seeing any new pictures or not many blog entries. I just wanted to let you know, that we are doing well, I have some test's scheduled the first 2 weeks of Jan. to make sure there is NO cancer in my body, I'll update on that, until my computer gets fixed.. blessings to you and everyone this CHRISTmas Season!!
LOVE, :) Shanda :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCdZwitrNoY

You have to listen to this, our Pastor shared it with our church this last Sunday, it's how he closed the service, it's amazing, and heartwarming!! I hope it blesses you as much as it blessed me. This past Sunday, Pastor Jim preached on Unity within the church body, and it hit me that first we must be united within our own families first, before we can unite with anyone outside in the world, so I got my 4 children together, and we talked about being united as a family together, we prayed and talked some more. The next day, the children decided that they wanted to clean the house, and my oldest daughter says to me when her brother was not listening to her "Are we united mom, because it sure does not feel like it"!! It was funny.. at least she totally understands the concept of unity is working together!!! Like so many of you who read this have been lifting me up in your prayers, we are all UNIFIED in the prayer for God's healing hand, and for him to bless me with a long, healthy life!!! I thank you today for your love, and your prayers, may God Bless YOU today!!

The picture is Thanksgiving Day, my best friend Laura and her husband Keith had us over, we have spent every single family holiday with them in the last year and a half or so!!! Our children are somewhat the same ages, and play well together, she (Laura) is going to start home schooling her oldest son, who will be in Jr. High next year, so she'll add to our home schooler ranks!! We had a wonderful Thanksgiving, and finished the day off with the movie "The Incrediables" We got home late, after a great day!! I am so blessed to have friends like Laura to have as "family"!!

Love to you today :) Shanda :)

Bye-bye Sunshine, Hello S N O W!!!!

I took this picture last month at a trip to the park, one of the last 70 degree days before MI winter hit!! Now the heater is turned on, the winter clothes are in the drawers and snow has fallen, although none has stuck, we have seen snow flurries!!!

My completly LEAST favorite time of year, for years at a time we were able to go to FL in Feb. for at least 1 month to give us a break from the winter bla's. Financially, we won't be able to go this winter, hopefully next year!!!! Until then, keep warm out there

Love ya, :) Shanda :)