HE does the decorating this time.....

And blessed be His glorious name forever;

And may the whole earth be filled with His glory

Amen and Amen.  Psalm 72:19

 

  We decorate pine trees to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

(Photo credit:  Teresa @ "A Baby Changes Everything")

However, GOD does the decorating for of the pine trees to celebrate the glorious RESURRECTION of His Son!!!

~ with CROSSES!

Just in time for Easter the pine trees pay homage to the AWESOME SACRIFICE and VICTORY over death by symbolizing Christ's Crucifixion with new growth.  

NEW LIFE on a TREE!!!

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.  ~ I Peter 1:3

Blessed Resurrection, everyone!



"Twenty-One"

We mark time...it is the rhythm of how we live here, and milestones of time are noted.

So, Corinne would have been "twenty-one" today and she may not be here physically, but none the less ~ the day is just as worthy for honoring her and celebrating her.

1.  Treasured daughter, big sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin, and friend.



2.  She loved to read ~ teaching herself at age four, and a book was never far from her face.

3.  She loved to dance ~ and dance she did!!!

4.  She loved to ski, and was good at it.

5.  She loved to learn, and was a brilliant student.

6.  She loved to play games and was always up for the competition.

7.  She was a Texting Queen.

8.  She loved shoes.

9.  She loved music and loved to sing.

10.  She would have LOVED "Glee!"

11.  She loved being outdoors and alstroemerias her favorite flower.

12.  She loved being with her friends.

13.  She never complained or fell into a pit of self-pity.

14.  She lived her life to the fullest.

15.  She loved math (although as she got older, would not admit to it).

16.  Her determination ~ an inspiration.

17.  She had a quick wit and great sense of humor.

18.  Her legacy lives on.

19.  She is loved.

20.  She is missed.

21.  Her day of birth a time of THANKSGIVING for having her in our lives for seventeen years.

Corinne's friends with a sculpture of her representing her Scholarship Program.

  First year's recipient above center, family and artist, Jeff Wolf - far left,

Oh you got to you got to remember the love,
You know that love is a gift from up above
Share love, give love, spread love
Measure, measure your life in love.
~ Seasons of Love (one of Corinne's favorite songs)

TWO PEAS.....

Always together.....hand in hand

Always have each other's back

All night and all day

Time and space have separated them, but after several months and 12,000 miles......back in the SAME POD
~ in East Asia!!!! 
(at least for a week)

Spring Blogging Party

Spring has sprung here in the South, and I thought I'd join the party.






How would people describe your personality? (If they could only use ONE word.) Are they right?

Boring ~ not really, but reading these answers might prove it.


What celebrity/celebrities would create a “Star-Struck” feeling if you saw them in real life?

Can't think of any....perhaps someone extremely godly.

Who is your favorite blogger? Why?

Can't pick ~ like picking your favorite child.

What is your comfort food/drink?

Something salty/then something sweet.  Sprite ~ reminds me of Christmas (only time my Mom bought 7-Up)

Be brave – tell us something very random and weird about yourself.

I have hoarding tendancies.

Do you have a strong desire to do something you’ve never done? What is it?

Finish writing a book ~ but, it must not be STRONG enough, 'cause it's not getting done.

Movies: Action, Drama, Romantic Comedy, Documentary, Comedy? What are your favorite genres?

Romantic Comedy ~ too much drama and heartache in the real world....like to escape to some fun when watching a movie.

Books: Fiction, Non-Fiction, Romance, Biographies, True Stories, Self-Help, Devotional/Study? What are your favorite types of reading material?

All of the above ~ so many books, so little time.  I probably have enough books in my house for five lifetimes.

Music: Funk, Rock, Country, Jazz, Classical, Film Score, Blues, Classic Rock, Crooner, Alternative, Heavy Metal, Techno? What are your favorite types?

Oldies but goodies.

If you inherited a million dollars, what is the first thing you would do with your money?

Put it in the bank and pray about it.

Name one weakness of yours (confession is good for the soul).

Wasting time ~ ugh.

If you could live anywhere at all (and take all your loved ones with you), where would you go?

Italy

Strange Talent? Can you juggle basketballs, put your legs behind your head or perform some other strange feat?

No strange talent.

What’s something you consider yourself to be good at? (Don’t worry, it’s not bragging, it’s acknowledging a God given gift).

Putting together Women's Retreats.

What is one of your favorite things to catch a whiff of?

Lilacs and  lily of the valley.

When you leave a social gathering, do you wish: You would have talked more or You would have talked less?

After studying Proverbs several years ago, I have decided to pretty much "zip it."  I'm usually not much of a talker.

If money wasn’t a factor, what stores would you shop in?

Same.  Can't understand spending hundreds of dollars for shoes.

What is your greatest fear or strange phobia?

Claustrophobia.

What is your greatest accomplishment?

nothing really ~ God gets all the glory for anything that would be considered an accomplishment in my life.  Have to ask Him.

What are your favorite animals?

Dogs.

Are you a hopeless romantic?

No.

What movie or book character can you most relate to?

Bridget Jones ~ before Christ....I was a mess.