The holiday season has come to Mississippi. Jack Frost decided to visit today bring with him temperatures in the 30s. The cold weather (although much warmer than Minnesota) isn't welcomed here.
Writing a quick update to ask for your support and prayers. Christmas is coming to Moorhead again, even though I am not teaching. I met with my principal and another school staff member last week about getting a list of some of my kids who were going to run the risk of not getting Christmas presents this year. They are going to put together a list for me. My principal told me that one family that was included on that list was that of my two favorite brothers that I taught each year. They are the kiddos that I still go back to see and take to McDonald's or to play tennis. It broke my heart to think that they are on that list this year of kids who might not have a happy Christmas. I inserted a picture of us from last year...it was taken one day after school when they stayed with me and did their homework or we worked on other school work. They are pretty much a hoot and have the funniest things to say/share. This fall we went to a high school football game (they had never been to one) and for part of it they were more engrossed in watching the cheerleaders do flips. I love them and will be back in the Delta to see them graduate, guaranteed.
Anyway...I got way off task. I would love your support in purchasing Christmas presents for adorable kids like these, monetary or prayers, I don't care which...just keep these kids and their families in your thoughts.
Thanksgiving break came and went far too quickly. It was a fun day with family at our house on Thanksgiving. Surprisingly we didn't play any games, however, I think we spent 4 hours looking through Black Friday advertisements....and eating all.day.long. Mom, Cassie and I did some shopping on Friday. Although we didn't go out in the middle of the night like Kayla, Gini, and Rachel...we left at an early 8 a.m. :) I think we did more shopping for ourselves because I still feel like there is a lot left to do! It's hard to get your Christmas shopping done when half of your family is with you and the other half don't give specific ideas. Trevor's idea of a Christmas list says--new jeans. When asked what size, he responds, "extra fat." Last I checked, Old Navy doesn't carry that size, but then again I haven't been there for awhile. I'm jealous of those who get all of their shopping done that day!
Only 13 more days until I'm back for the Christmas holidays! I'm excited to NOT spend so much time running around and hopefully more time with the family. It's hard to believe all of the little cousins are growing up. Arg, I'm old! Better get cracking on that family Christmas letter...
Happy holidays :)
