My son came home to LIVE!!  He sent Lucy and I a text message and said he had the best Christmas gift for us.  We had not clue.  He got here and asked could he move HOME!  TELL ME PRAYER DOESN'T WORK!  Doris prayed with me about this about 24 hours ago and God worked within that 24 hours!  Why want him home so badly?  Because at home he can get to college no matter what and i will know he is fed, clothed, and taken care of.  My son is home, we have cried and hugged each other and I am going to spend Christmas with my entire family!


I have to go, but I wanted to share this with you all.  PRAYER DOES WORK!  Don't let anyone tell you any different! 

Well...Praise the Lord!!!!!  God is awesome!!!!  Yep...prayer DOES work!!!  God loves His Children and He hears and answers. 

Randall and Lucy,

I didn't know Torey was away. I am glad he is coming home.

AMEN, AMEN, AMEN!!! Praise the Lord...He ALWAYS answers prayers.  I am so happy for you that His answer was YES this time!!!  A CHRISTmas Miracle!!

I KNOW prayer works!!!  But, sometimes, I forget...Thanks for the reminder.  I need that KICK every now and then.

How are your sugars?  Did you get to talk to the doctor today?  Give my love to Lucy!  I do have a little something for you guys that I was bringing to the wedding before I got sick.  I will try to remember to mail it next week.  It's not much at all, but I thought about you when I saw it.

Merry CHRISTmas....I know it will be now with your WHOLE family together!!

That's terrific news Randall!  I didn't know Torey wasn't living with you, but I'm glad he is now!  Ya'll are such a wonderful family and I'm glad you are all together. 

Families are supposed to be together at Christmas.  I have cooked all day long and am at a point where my body is aching so badly I want to call the whole thing off  but it will be so much fun tomorrow when everyone is here.  I will probably still be cooking...sigh.  I am so tired and I feel like I'm going to start throwing up any minute.    I have been having problems with throwing up lately.  I don't think it has anything to do with WLS though.  My body will be hurting so bad and the pain gets so intense I start throwing up.  I have GOT to find a decent doctor who can help me deal with this.

But that's neither here nor there...didn't mean to start whining.  It's just when you're in pain and feeling sick, that's all you can think of.  I just took a break from cooking long enough to come check the mail and am glad Torey is home.

I wish I had a big family where someone would come help me cook.  My sister is bringing deviled eggs and a pecan pie, but I need about 10 more sisters.    We were all talking about Martha Stewart earlier...now why can't I have HER for a sister?  Surely SHE would help me cook!  

I can't complain though.  My sister gave me most of the money to cook this meal because I sure didn't have it.  I just feel so overwhelmed sometimes and tonight is one of those times.  I still have SO much more cooking to do...not to mention straightening up the house.  The family didn't even want to HAVE a Christmas dinner, but I was so distressed that they said okay, we could do it but I was going to have to do it and they grudgingly agreed to come.  

Christmas should not be this STRESSFUL!  I know it's my fault for insisting we get together for the holiday, but it should be a shared thing, not something that people don't really want to do.

Ok, enough of my whining.  I think the nausea has passed enough to go back in the kitchen and start the cornbread, etc.  

Love you and your whole family!
Joni 

I too did not know he was not at home.  Sorry for being so out of touch with you and LUCY.  I have so much going on mentally and physically.  Just pray for me...  I know prayer works and you have your very own miracle at Christmas.  Tell Lucy I love her and I hope that one day we will get to see you all soon.  I know you all will be telling Jesus Happy Birthday so I don't have to remind you to.  Thank God for our lives and the ones we love so much.  I hope you have a MERRY CHRISTMAS and many more together as a FAMILY.

LOVE to you all
Billy, Angie and Hannah Grace

Great news!  I know the joy your heart must feel!

Beth

i'm glad he is not mad at you anymore for marrying lucy. it was just a hard adjustment for him.

luke 15: 11-32

What a wonderful gift Randall!!!!!
Kim

Prais God one of your stress factors is relieved.  Hopefully this will help your sugar.  Now if we could just get Allison to "stop being a teenager".  lol  Eat good and healthy today and stay away from sweets except Lucy. 

We love you guys and Merry Christmas.  When are you coming up this way? 

Glenn