Happy New Year!!

Happy New Year, everyone! And without further ado... My 2010 according to FB. :)

Happy 4th of July

Happy Independence Day!

"We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these united Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States, that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do. — And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor."

Of all our founding documents, the Declaration of Independence certainly has some of the most stirring language. The charges against the King ring true even in our day... and to our government.

"He has erected a multitude of New Offices, and sent hither swarms of Officers to harass our people and eat out their substance... He has combined with others to subject us to a jurisdiction foreign to our constitution, and unacknowledged by our laws; giving his Assent to their Acts of pretended Legislation."

Yet, Praise God for our freedom. And for His grace.

The Last post of May

It seems this month, I epic failed. 12 blog posts are simply not enough! Next month, I'll try to do better. But, until then.... Happy Memorial Day!

Easter

This is a little late, but as Jonathan reminded us on Sunday... Every Sunday is a day to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! So... Happy Easter, everyone!

It was a fabulous day. Breakfast with my church family, two encouraging, insightful sermons, and dinner with friends and family. We had the pleasure of hosting Bobby and Fisher. After dessert, we played Apples to Apples.

Praise God for His grace and kindness!

Happy St. Patrick's Day

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Thanks be to Him who has given us another year in which to praise His name. Amen! His almighty providence never ceases.

And may God's blessings find all of you this year.

Whoot! Whoot! for 2010!!

Faux Antique

A peek of things to come...

So Much to be Thankful for

What would Thanksgiving be without Pumpkin pie?



Even though 3/5 of the Powells are ill, we still had so much to be thankful for... God has blessed my family with so much; blessings too numerous to count. His covenant faithfulness is everlasting.

After our meal (and some much needed naps!), we met together to play some Wii sports and to watch the Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.

Bowling

Boxing

As we read the story of the Pilgrims, I was reminded of how sovereign God is... He took a man named Squanto halfway around the world to provide for the Pilgrims.

And God is not divided in His attention. Each one of His children has 100% of Him all the time. He hears our prayers in the same way He heard the prayers of the Pilgrims. Thank you, Lord, for your wonderful mercy!

Valentine Song

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!

Last night, Grandpa, Daniel, and I enjoyed You've Got Mail. And after watching it, I needed to share this song. Valentine's Day seemed like the perfect excuse. :)

Funny how I feel more myself with you
Than anybody else that I ever knew
I hear it in your voice, see it in your face
You've become the memory I can't erase

You could have been anyone at all
A stranger falling out of blue
I'm so glad it was you

It wasn't in the plan not that I could see
Suddenly a miracle came to me
Safe within your arms I can say what's true
Nothing in the world I would keep from you

You could have been anyone at all
An old friend calling out of blue
I 'm so glad it was you

Words can hurt you if you let them
People say them and forget them
Words can promise words can lie
But your words make me feel like I can fly

You could have been anyone at all
The net that catches me when I fall
I'm so glad it was you

You could have been anyone at all
An old friend calling out of blue
I'm so glad it was you

You could have been anyone at all
You could have been anyone at all

I am so glad it was you.
- Anyone at All by Carole King

Christmas Eve Hymn

Behold, a Branch is growing
Of loveliest form and grace,
As prophets sung, foreknowing;
It springs from Jesse's race
And bears one little Flow'r
In midst of coldest winter,
At deepest midnight hour.

O Saviour, Child of Mary,
Who felt our human woe;
O Saviour, King of Glory,
Who dost our weakness know,
Bring us at length, we pray,
To the bright courts of heaven
And to the endless day.

O Tannenbaum

Jealousy rarely accomplishes anything... However, when I saw that the math lab down the hall had a Christmas tree... I knew that the CS lab needed one. :)