Birthday List!

I got my very first birthday card in the mail today, so I figured people would want to know what they can get me for my birthday. I’m confident that if everyone puts forth effort, I will get everything on my list this year!!

-Tony Shalhoub and Gary Busey at my front door.
-a ride on the zamboni at Joe Loius Arena
– Johnny Cash’s star from the Hollywood walk of fame
-to be an extra in an episode of House Of Cards
-be on the Ellen Show

No worries, I will act surprised when I get these gifts!!!

Niece and Nephew Christmas tradition

Let’s be honest….I have the cutest niece and nephew on earth. Being an aunt is the best thing in the whole world. Because of the fact my niece and nephew are the cutest people on earth, people like to buy them lots of gifts. So, ever since my nephew was born, he is 2 and a half now, I decided I would do something a little different for Christmas. For his first Christmas, we bought a sheep that was sent to a family in Africa. Then, I officially started prison ministry. Unbeknownst to Jeremiah, he has been sending needed materials to prisoners and has participated in Angel Tree. Now, for Naomi’s first Christmas, she gets to join in the fun. I know it means nothing to them right now, but someday soon when they are old enough to understand, I hope they will learn to love prisoners deeply like I do along with their families. I pray that what I do in the prisons will show Naomi and Jeremiah an example of how Jesus loves us even though we are sinners and will never be able to repay Him. I pray they will develop a deep love and concern for people who are different than them and that they will want to share Christ with them. Jeremiah and Naomi are blessed to have everything they need and want. I pray they will know these many blessings come directly from God and He loves them dearly. I know most toddlers don’t have an aunt that loves prisoners, so I pray God will use my experiences to encourage my little niece and nephew.

 

do you have any traditions for Christmas?