Reasons why I'd want to move back to Oak Harbor:

- Get away from Puget Sound I-5 Corridor related Traffic craziness
- Get to live in the main part of the infamous 'convergence zone'
- Sales Tax is lower than King, Pierce and Snohomish counties
- Population growth is tempered by the Whidbey Naval Base
- Did I mention the traffic is significantly milder than down hither?
- Closer to the Robinsons of Anacortes
- My son would say he'd died and gone to heaven listening and watching all the military planes
- Get away from certain relatives, not naming names.
- Wouldn't have to worry about traffic..oh yeah I said that already

     This week went by faster than latkes at a Sabbath dinner. I so enjoy seeing relatives that have been hibernating since before Barack Obama became president. Thats always a great thing. And what I mean is, face to face. Facebook is well and good, but nothing like the real thing right? I'm thirsty right now for some reason.
      Been frustrated as of late. Won't go into detail, just keep me in your prayers tonight. So ready for the Lord to come back, anxiously waiting. Meanwhile, His work continues. I'd like to be a part of that Great Commission. During the next couple of weeks I'm sure many of you, including yours truly will be re-evaluating our year and what we have learned, what we have gained in wisdom and knowledge, past mistakes, past successes, blessings, trials and future goals.
       One thing I have learned this past month, busy-ness, has consequences. Sooner or later, we forget to keep the main thing, THE MAIN THING. And the main thing is to Love God, and Love your neighbors. I've been guilty of harboring anger against fellow brethren and I do not want that to keep me out of heaven. Of course who doesn't love the hustle and bustle of Christmas?!!! An extrovert by nature, I am not one to shy away from having a good time.
       But again I say, busy-ness, has its consequences. I am guilty of the 'Martha' syndrome. This coming year I want to learn to be a 'Mary'. Sitting at the feet of the One who is gracious, and loving, and willing to let me start over again. Will you join me? It only takes one step. Every step you take, He'll take leaps and bounds to be with you.

December brings glad tidings of comfort and joy....

   .Sixteen years living in Seattle and still, the weather is choice topic starter. Thank God for a warm and dry house this year. I am thanking God for material blessings . We receive graciously and we gladly thank you O'hana.... And most of all I am thanking Him for the gift of salvation.
   Now, I realize that November has passed, but Thanksgiving will never. So this is an extension of my gratitude to a loving Father. This is His time. This is His celebration. Salvation is the greatest gift human kind could ever hope to receive. And we ought to receive it, for He is offering it to us. We who are unworthy, can be recipients of the richest gift of all time, of all ages.....He, Himself.