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I hope you enjoy this as much as I did. It’s a bit long, but it’s a hilarious reminder of the fun we have putting on all those Christmas pageants.

Happy Weekend!!

I would like to introduce you to a new page on our website. The Prayer Page. If you look at the tabs above, you’ll notice we’ve added–Prayer page. If ever you need an extra word of prayer or you have a few minutes to pray for someone else, please hop over there. All prayers are anonymous. Simply email your request to me at neumeier(dot)shellie(at)gmail(dot)com and indicate whether you would like to leave your first name or not. Then share your request. If you would like to have our tribe (the good folks who read this site) pray for you, let me know and I’ll post your prayer on the Prayer Page. If you would prefer to keep it between you and I, that’s fine, too, indicate your choice in your email to me (if you don’t choose, I’ll post the request as our standard policy).

Do you have a prayer request?

Oh yeah. Ever had one of those moments with your medical insurance company where the lady on the other end of the phone line is sweetly telling you how to fix a problem with your bill, but is making absolutely no sense to anyone other than herself? I’m sitting here scratching my head wondering what in the world this company was thinking when they made up some of these rules. Did you know some companies require the tax id number on the receipts before they’ll reimburse you for your expenses? Nope me either. And the kicker comes when the Doctor’s office doesn’t have a tax id number, won’t give it to you, or plain can’t find anyone who knows it. Someone, pinch me. Surely this is just a dream. . .

Now, most of you know I am the mother to four wonderful kids. Four children who go to school, activities, and church so illness is bound to happen. An insurance company isn’t a nicety it’s a “where’s the card, Cory’s bleeding again,” kind of thing. Try as I must, I am stuck with battling the insurance company on this fine fall day. I guess I should be grateful, I’m not out raking the leaves or pulling the dead underbrush (I don’t care for those chores much either:)).

On that note, Happy Friday!

What do you do when you’re stuck going around in circles with a company?

Christmas shopping in October. Yup, that’s what I’m planning for the day. Sounds a bit ridiculous, but hey, the shops have their trees up. One store even has their “Christmas Town” in full swing and in our local Walmart Christmas tree boxes are stacked where the flowering materials were just a couple weeks ago. Now, I’m not one to hum-bug an early Christmas spirit, unlike others I know (ah-hem, you know who you are. . .). Why once upon a long time ago, I used to carve pumpkins with Christmas music playing in the background (weird I know, but that little habit was soon corrected).

Now, I know the real reason for Christmas and that plays a part in this adventure, too. I prefer having most of my shopping done well before December, so I can enjoy the fellowship and the mystery that encircles Christ’s birthday celebration.

So, despite the warm temperatures (mid-sixties is not bad for October in Wisconsin), I find today a fine day to do a little Christmas damage to my wallet. When I announced my intentions to the family last night, the children cheered (and then promptly listed  their top choices for Christmas gifts), and my hubby smiled and let it pass. So I’m off to the mall with my mom in tow (or she’s towing me, we haven’t decided that, just yet). Wish us luck, ’cause we’re fierce sale shoppers and only the best deals will find their way into our carts.

Enjoy your Friday. May it be an amazing lead into your weekend.

By the way, how early is too early for your Christmas cheer?