Sunday Round-Up

This week:
We celebrated Darling Daughter's 24th birthday. DH, me, DD and her Manfriend went to a very nice intimate dinner at Wild Sage Bistro. Food was great, conversation went from politics, economics to family and anything in between. Nice time was had by all and we thoroughly enjoyed each others company. Dinner Highlights: Espresso Martini - sheer decadence fresh espresso, made with Godiva liqueur, grand marnier, Tia Maria and Vodka shaken and served in a chocolate rimmed glass with a whipped cream float. Served with a house-made truffle. It was so yummy and rich!

Dear Husband had "thrown" in his name into a pool for a job in Houston, Texas. The position is for Support Manager at IAH. It's a very long shot... but it was one of the job on his list as he "climbs up the ladder" on the management side of the FAA. So we will see what happens. It would be nice to be back in Houston but just thinking about moving AGAIN when we haven't even totally unpack yet is mind boggling.

Took DH to the emergency room. He was having so much pain in his rib that he almost threw-up. They did some test... didn't find anything wrong. He started having this pain a few weeks ago after shoveling snow in the driveway. The pain comes and go, so I hope it's nothing serious.

DH got me a new Cannon camera to take with me for my trip to the Philippines. Yes! I said Philippines... I'm going again in 2 weeks with Niece# 1. Will post more about it later!

All in all, I had a good week! I hope you did too and enjoy your Super Bowl Sunday!

Breaking the Silence

I know, I know… this blog has been really quite for the last month. Even though, I am on my computer daily, keeping up with my friends in the bloggy-world, I haven’t really given much time to my own blog. Most time that I login my site, I have all these ideas in my head that I want to write about but I inevitably get sidetrack by something else and fail to post.

A couple days ago, the day after President Obama’s inauguration, I received an email that deeply offended me. So, I decided I should post something for our new President. I just want to remind our Christian friends and family...

Romans 13
Submission to the Authorities

Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and he will commend you. For he is God's servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is God's servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also because of conscience. This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God's servants, who give their full time to governing. Give everyone what you owe him: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.
~Romans 13: 1-7

Dr. Al Mohler has a wonderful prayer for our new president, here. He sums it up with these thoughts:

Christians are, first of all, citizens of a heavenly kingdom. The followers of Christ know no allegiance of ultimate rank to any government or earthly authority. Yet, the Bible clearly teaches that God has given us the gifts of law, government, and ruling authorities for our good. We are instructed to pray for “rulers and all who have authority” and to be faithful in praying “so that we can have quiet and peaceful lives full of worship and respect for God” (1 Timothy 2:2).

As Barack Obama prepares to take the oath of office and become the 44th President of the United States, Christians should be thinking about how to pray for the new President. I offer this prayer as a place to start, as we observe the inauguration of the 44th President of the United States together.

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

I feel as if I am back in Alaska! It has been snowing the last few days and it looks like we have 2 feet of snow in our yard. Since my Dear Husband has been gone since Monday on a business trip, the driveway hasn't been plow at all.

As I sat in my kitchen drinking my coffee this morning, I heard someone plowing the driveway and when I opened the garage door, there was an older gentleman removing the snow. He introduced himself, and told me that he is one of my neighbors. I live in a cul-de-sac and we have a lovely neighborhood and even lovelier neighbors. I guess he noticed that DH car hasn't been seen in the driveway and he figured with all the snow, I might need some help. What a very, very nice man!

I am so blessed to be living in this house and I feel very at home, like I belong here. And, God is so good for providing for all my needs. Thank you Lord!