Mixed Emotions

Kirk has been working very hard at building a gate to display in our driveway or to sell before he even installs it. He feels that if someone sees it up close that they will have a better idea of his workmanship. We are quite excited to have the word get out about his work so we can start making some money.

Excitement turned to a touch of panic today. We received our first fuel bill. This is all new to us and we know we need to adjust. Kirk went immediately back to chopping wood. Torn between building
gate in hopes of an income or cutting costs by burning wood for heat.

Then we received news that the prospective buyer of our house in NC should be getting an offer on his house today. Should he accept it, means our house should close soon. WE are on pins and needles and PRAYING A LOT!

I'm still looking for a job. In hopes that the new year will be better.

For the Love of Family

The Thoren Family Christmas Party.
Dec. 27, 2005
It was our first time to attend this gathering. The best part is meeting all the children.
Kirk and I are not blessed with children so to be with them is a real joy. It is obvious that the parents of these children are doing an outstanding job of raising them. It is too bad that they subjected them to me, their Aunt. Yes, I'm looking for forgiveness. However, unless I change I shouldn't expect any. I love you all and will work on keeping my tongue still. Kirk reminded me again that our tongue can be our worst enemy. Thank you for your Love and I will work to deserve it.

Merry Christmas

This Christmas will always be very special to us.
Our gifts were many.
In order of importance
Jesus
Family
Friends

The reason for the season becomes more clear each year.
We pray, to grow & understand more like Jesus.

We thank our family for accepting us for who and what we are.
We thank them for their help and love.

We thank our new and old friends for their thoughts and wishes for their help and love.

The last few months has been an awakening and we hope to give in return the wonderful feelings you have given us.

Love and Merry Christmas to all!

T'was the Night before Christmas

T'was the Night before Christmas
and all through the house
not a creature was stirring not even
Kirk, me and the dogs.
While thoughts of bed were in our head
Bells a ringing (phone) and voices singing
family arriving at 9:15
We shook our heads with glee
not knowing how we would be
6 dear (to us) would be here, drinking beer
It was no matter we loved the clatter
of beer bottles clinging and fire place popping
Stories told of times of old
with wishful thoughts of what the future holds.
Night became morning with comments of warning
How more than sugar plums would be dancing in our heads.
Frank sprang to sleigh, to his team he gave whistle,
But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight
Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night.

Our 1st Christmas Ornament

As far as I can remember we (Kirk & I) have never received a Christmas Tree ornament as a gift. UPS arrived today with a delivery. It made this day even more special. My special friend Tina in Waynesville, North Carolina, sent this. It almost motivates me to get a "Charlie Brown Tree" to put it on. Maybe next year. In the mean time it is hanging on a peg below her card in the dining room. Thank you Tina.
Merry Christmas