Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Advent By the Numbers

I've been on a bit of a dry spell. Not because I didn't have anything to blog about, but because I hadn't the time in which to get it done and accomplish all that needed doing. I feel so behind that I don't even think I could back log it all. Here's the solution. Advent by the numbers:

1 Advent workshop attended with many ornaments and an Advent wreath made

Cavett's Girlfriend at school, Sophia


6 volunteered hours at Cavett's school



1 gingerbread house made and much candy eaten
3 BSF lessons taught
2 Children's Sunday School lessons and 1 Adult lesson taught



1 family consisting of a 9, 7, 3 year old helped
6 Doctor visits
2 surgeries (yes, I even got in on the action and had a biopsy done on a concerning skin spot)




3 concerts, 1 ballet and 1 pageant attended with a very cute Christmas cow


6 friend dinners/parties


12 loaves of Christmas bread made and 11 given away


5 neighbors caroled to with Oreo Cookie Balls given


2 batches of gingerbread cookies made



2 parties at our house-1 for the Office and the other for Amber's graduation


7 overnight guests


1 Birthday Dinner for Mom at Rick's


an ungodly amount of dirty underwear changed (you don't want a picture of this one!)


countless gifts bought and wrapped


5 candles lit


1 Christ Child worshipped

 
Even though the list is long and all of these didn't have to be done. I was able to do it, only because I centered on putting Jesus first and giving my day over to Him to prioritize. The glory is all His and that is what this season is all about as well. Advent may be coming to an end, but my Advent will continue through the year as I look forward to His second coming.

3 comments:

carol mohrman said...

you are nothing but awesome and I love your focus on the spiritual nature of the season! Merry Christmas to all the Hills... we miss you in Houston!

Candace said...

Glad we made the list. :) Love you!

Allison said...

Wow....what a busy month for you! Love the pictures that depict it. Happy New Year.