Wordless Wednesday - In 3-D

Yet, another dress up outfit for Bubby.

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Jesus and Jedi

Every night I pray with my kids as I tuck them in.

My 8 year old has chosen for a couple years now to pray privately on her own. I usually just say a prayer about her before bed.

But, my son who is 4 has just not been that active in the bedtime prayer scene. So, normally, I pray and he repeats.

But last night, he finally asked the words I have longed to hear.

"Mom, can I pray tonight?"

Definitely!

Dear God,
When I go away to become a Jedi, I will miss my family. And my dog and my house and my bed. Keep me safe. I love you Jesus. Amen.

Okay, then.

Register that Dress

Apparently, there is a website that is there to make sure attendees of the Inaugural Ball do not wear the same dress.

Now where was this for my high school reunion? What? The Class of 1988, Small town, Missouri is not important enough to register our dresses?

Actually, I am headed to DC this weekend AND I have a semi-formal evening to go to. Ugh. I thought I had something but it is sleeveless and it is cold in DC! Pashmina? Maybe.

Oh, here I go again....

2009 in One Word

a⋅ware 

1.	having knowledge; conscious; cognizant

2.	informed; alert; knowledgeable;

My friend Chris sent me an email the other day that said this....

In lieu of a New Years Resolution - use one word to describe 2009

She got the idea from the Compassion Blog.

Her word is... “GO!”

Merriam-Webster’s Definition: To proceed without delay often in a thoughtless manner.

Chris' Definition: To proceed without delay while not over-thinking; moving forward with radical obedience.

Okay, so I am definitely game for this.

Mine is AWARE.

Dictionary.com defines it as: having knowledge, conscious, cognizant, alert

Janel defines it like this: To pay closer attention to the things and moments I might not otherwise. To be conscious of what is happening outside of me.

Using it in my life looks like this.

Make me aware...

• Aware of how my husband and children feel when I am make them late.
• Aware of the guy standing on the corner with a homeless sign.
• Aware of a neighbor who I have not seen for a week or so.
• Aware of the joy that my children bring to my life.
• Aware of my blessings.
  
• Aware of the moment my husband walks in the door.
• Aware of that quiet voice that tells me to ACT, MOVE, GO,TELL
• Aware that there is a world outside of my own.
• Aware that friendship is a precious gift to take care of.
• Aware of the privilege of having a mother that lives 5 minutes from me.
  
• Aware that I could go on and on....
  

Your Turn. One Word for 2009.