This picture was taken by Jessica the Christmas before she became ill. She is in the middle holding the camera in front of her - with her sisters Katherine (left), and Michelle (right) and of course, Molly (her #1 dog)!!!To order Jessica's necklace, Click on NEW Link Below:
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Christmas Blessings to All,
This time of the year has always been my favorite. Not only for the religious significance of the birth of Christ with all of its magnificence and splendor, but also for the traditions of the Christmas season that have been passed down from generation to generation! From putting up the Christmas tree with all the special ornaments you have collected from all the places you have visited or the special ones you have chosen for each child to commemorate the milestones or events of their lives; to carefully putting on display that treasured nativity set and remembering to cover the baby Jesus until Christmas because "he hasn't been born yet"!?! For me, growing up in an Italian family, the holiday has always been about family, traditions, and let's not forget - food - and - alot of it!!!
It is this special time of the year that we remember Christmases past and all of the memories associated with them. In remembering those times it is sometimes hard not to look back and yearn for those happier or easier times. But, if you are a Christian, and you do believe in the "majesty" or "magic" that is Christmas, you realize first and foremost that this is the time of the year that we commemorate his birth and also his "rebirth" in our lives.
It is with this hope, this faith, that we remember to keep "Christ" in Christmas and we remember this one important thing, - that isn't faith believing that all power cannot be seen? It is with this "faith" that we have, in Jesus and his birth, that propels us forward to a new day, full of all things seen and unseen, all powers known and unknown, all dreams real and unreal! May you all find the majesty and beauty and renewal of Christmas this year and always!
UPDATE ON JESSICA:
Jessica has been having a rough patch of days these past two weeks. For her, the daily struggles can be difficult, and then if other issues or problems are added, it can sometimes become too much. Yesterday she had to be brought down again to put in another central catheter to replace the other one that wasn't functioning properly. The fevers are gone and so far the tests are negative for infection, but we are waiting on the cultures. Please pray for better days for her. Pray for her eyes and for the brain to "clear away" the static vision that has been plaguing her these past three months. As I said above, our hope comes from our faith in the knowledge of the power of Jesus and his birth and the power of the renewal of that faith that is always so "real" during this special time of the year!!!
In hope and faith,
Sarah Gina*
(Jessica, Katherine & Michelle's Mom)
"So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge - that you may be filled to the measure of the fullness of God". Ephesians 3:17-19
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I thought of Jessica this morning as I was reading my daily scripture.........The Lord has allowed all of these things to happen to you. He led you to Monterray and He is going to use it for good and the people in your world are going to know that He is Lord! The Lord will honor Himself in this place in your life. He is going to work a miracle and He is going to do something you never dreamed of.....Hold on Jessica! He has a plan! :) Crystal
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ReplyDelete14Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?
Acts 12:5-11
Acts 12:5
5So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him.
6The night before Herod was to bring him to trial, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and sentries stood guard at the entrance. 7Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He struck Peter on the side and woke him up. "Quick, get up!" he said, and the chains fell off Peter's wrists.
8Then the angel said to him, "Put on your clothes and sandals." And Peter did so. "Wrap your cloak around you and follow me," the angel told him. 9Peter followed him out of the prison, but he had no idea that what the angel was doing was really happening; he thought he was seeing a vision. 10They passed the first and second guards and came to the iron gate leading to the city. It opened for them by itself, and they went through it. When they had walked the length of one street, suddenly the angel left him.
11Then Peter came to himself and said, "Now I know without a doubt that the Lord sent his angel and rescued me from Herod's clutches and from everything the Jewish people were anticipating."
I love Crystal's comment and I second it!! I thank God for his mercy and blessings we are experiencing together!
ReplyDeleteMay you have a healing JOYFUL Day in Monterrey Mexico today and always until you are home again with us.
Love and peace be with you...
Nancy
We hope along with you!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear that the fever is gone. Hang in there, Jessica!
You are making Christmas memories this year that i know will be forever etched in your memory. Both good and bad. May you treasure each special moment and time. God is faithful!
Last night, we went to a school Christmas concert. The theme was "He is the Light". The grade 10 drama class wrote and performed the radio show that walked us through the events and there were dancers, and singers and small skits. It was lovely! I watched my youngest son perform his drama piece and laughed along with everyone else as he was very funny. He also sang in the choir and I was very glad that this year,I could be there to see. The room was packed and it made me very nervous especially since my allodynia has returned to my legs. However, this was one of those times I was grateful to still be in a wheelchair. Seating was limited and many stood for the whole thing. I had my own seat! Small blessings to note! :)
You are all in my prayers. Be well
Fern
May God continue to strengthen both you and your sweet Jessica as you wait on His perfect timing for her complete healing! We will pray that it is very, very, very soon!
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The Turners