We are so thrilled to have Mom and Pop Carlson with us for a few days! They arrived on Saturday after skirting the North and South Carolina snowstorms. After getting unloaded and giving them the tour of the house Christmas decorations, we headed out for pizza at our favorite pizza parlor, Lupis. Once we had finished our delicious meal and got up to leave my parents ran into Dennis and Angie Albee who were in their youth group in Normal. I tell them they know people everywhere they go!We took a tour of the Christmas lights in some nearby neighborhoods and then went home to open our presents. What a fun time of laughter and love!
Today Pop taught Brian's Sunday School class and gave a wonderful lesson on patience in James 5 using the Biblical example of Job. What a wonderful reminder that God is in control and through Job's sufferings he received patience. Sometimes it isn't about the bad or good circumstances we face, but the work it is doing in our lives. Our pastor also had an outstanding Christmas message which we all received a blessing from. Then for lunch I made our traditional Christmas Eve beef stroganof. Again we enjoyed the food and fellowship. Mom and I took long Sunday afternoon naps. She and I had to stay home tonight because we both have been under the weather. Pop and Brian went to the evening service together and now are watching the Vikings/Carolina game. Of course, my dad has always been a Vikings fan, but he is especially proud at the present of his boy, Brett Farve! I guess we'll see if he pulls it out for them tonight. Will post more of our festivities this week!
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