Despite his many adventures — and there are more pictures and stories to come!– even Cheeky knows the true meaning of Christmas. It’s not about what we get or even what we give. It’s about who was born. Jesus, sustainer of the universe, chose to be God with us, Emmanuel. That is something we will…
Great Moments in Parenting!
Creativity is scary. I learned this first hand when I told my very first joke. And it fell flatter than a lead zeppelin! We were on vacation surrounded by family, being prepared to go to Disney the next day. Parents were warning us kids that we had to stay close, hold their hands, and be…
Sneaky Cheeky
He started off fairly harmless. Cheeky, my Elf on a Shelf, was impish, mischievious even, but harmless. We’d find him under planters, in pockets, or hiding in the refrigerator. He was like a long lost friend. We sought him and were excited to find him. It was typically accompanied by merriment and laughter! Cheeky…
Return of the Cheeky
Cheeky’s adventures continued… He once accompanied me to work, lovingly encircling my Diet Coke. I laughed until I snorted at this scene! He also got more creative. Seeking sustenance in odd places: He is resourceful! Using a chopstick and dental floss to catch dinner… I really hope he didn’t catch anything!
The Adventures of Cheeky!
This is Cheeky: He’s my Elf on a Shelf. I took one look at those shifty eyes and crooked grin and knew he was impish. Worthy of the name Cheeky! My friends Sara and Stephanie bought him for me last Christmas, but I didn’t get him until January so this year is his debut. If…
O Come, Emmanuel
This is the theme song of Simeon. He waited, longingly, mournfully for his Savior to come. We are doing the same. He has come once, but has promised to come again. The world is broken and still in need of a savior. O come, Emmanuel. The God who is always with us.
Santa Claus CAME to Town
You read that right. While the rest of the world is waiting for the elusive house guest to leave some treats for them, I’ve already seen him. I heard the commotion. But it didn’t sound like hoofbeats on the roof. It sounded like a long, droning, loop of siren. As if the fire truck was…
Waiting Like Simeon
“Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.” …
Spiritual Chappiness
When I fly, I do nothing but sit for hours and hours and yet I am exhausted when I finally arrive. How does that happen? My friend, Tracy, and I discussed this phenomenon and described the feeling of being dehydrated, dry, sore, and tired after flying. We decided that it was akin to having chapped…
What’s New? Christmas Update, Part II
“Hey Kelly, what’s new?” I hate this question. Don’t ask me this question. If you do, you’ll see a vein pop out of my forehead betraying my true feelings. I hate it because, in some ways, nothing in my life is new. I work at the same job, live in the same house, go to…