Hope....hope for the future, hope for the present, hope that things turn out okay. Isn't that a big thought, a big word, a big "idea"?  Elections are done, Christmas is on its way and everyone is hoping for the best.  The best.  If you are political it is time to put away the disappointment and move forward to change the things you perceive to be wrong.  No, I didn't say give up but move on.  Maybe that means that you get more involved with local politics, school issues, church issues, whatever has been bothering you the most.  Maybe it just means to go on living, providing, and hoping (there's that word again) for a future brighter than you expect.  Maybe it's time to return to church or start going to church or maybe just including God in your everyday life.  Tis the season! and without Him, there would be no celebration or season or much hope.

On a lighter note, we had a fun Thanksgiving, how about you?

A bounce house was a GREAT idea!!!! Ryan and Caleb had all kinds of fun, Amanda got to rest while they did, Morgan helps measure something with Dad and Epaw and Caleb enjoyed the slide and football tag with Mom, Susie!