I love my December Birthday!

If by somehow I missed telling you, this week was my birthday! I am one of those very obnoxious people to be around during my birth WEEK! I don't just want to celebrate my birth on the actual day, but the whole week!
On Tuesday, 10 of my girlfriends took me to dinner and then to see Newsong in concert! I was blessed by 45, yes 45, phone calls on Thursday, the actual date! I love my friends¡¡
Growing up, I always wanted a June birthday. Being born 7 days before Christmas, I always felt robbed of "my" day! Being so close to Christmas, people are busy and money is tight. I got a lot of Birthday and Christmas presents combined. Robbed, I am telling you, I was robbed!
This year, Jesus showed me why I was a December baby! I asked people to give me gloves, hats, scarfs and underwear instead of gifts so we could give each person in the park a Christmas present! Boy did Jesus shine through all of my friends! Every person in the park got a wrapped present, a bag of candy, a hot meal and lots of hugs today! I bought elf hats for everyone to wear today. It was awesome!
After we were done feeding, a handful of us went to the local coffee shot and hung out. It was fun to fellowship with those who serve and those who we serve! Ultimately, we all serve the Almighty One who came to earth to set each of us free. It is because of that little baby we have freedom! Thanks you Jesus!


Donnette reading God's word.





Leon and me..please pray for peace in his heart



Megan and Steve-they are both doing great!

















Rhonda the Reindeer and Ms. Henrietta!







Santa?? I tried all my charm to get him to wear an elf hat! No go!

All caffeined up..and no place to go!




CB and David....standing around looking pretty!


David with his new glasses Jesus gave him via Walmart!






God gave us three amazing Christmas gifts:
The forgiveness for everything we've ever done
A promise and power to live today and
The security of knowing our home in heaven is there for us when we die.



I wish each of you a beautiful day celebrating the birth of the One who made our salvation possible. And that is the ONLY gift we need. Peace.

Walmart-my new favorite place to shop!

Wednesday, my friend David from the park (I blogged previously about him), called me to tell me he broke his glasses the night before. He was quite upset because he cannot see without them, and wanted to know if I had any suggestions as to what he should do. The only answer I could come up with is to call the Lion's Club. No luck with them.
David's work is about to run out and he is very unsure if he is going to end up back on the streets. Needless to say, he was very down.
Later that afternoon, I went to Wally World to return some Christmas ornaments. As I walked by the Optical Department, something told me to go in and just ask if they could help David with his dilemma. Hmmm, wonder where the thought came from?! So I walked up to the counter, introduced myself and told them about David's situation. The girl told me she would talk to her manager and then call me. The next day I got a call from Ben, the manager, and he asked me a bunch of questions about what we do in the park each week and about David. Then get this...he said to have David come in and he would take care of !00% of the cost for a new pair of glasses! What? I was just hoping they could give him a good discount!
Why should I be surprised that Jesus would take care of 100% of David's needs? I was only hoping for a piece, when I should have been expecting the whole?
I JUST LOVE TO WATCH GOD GO!!!