I went to McMinnville Saturday morning and spent the day with Kelsey and Jennifer's family. It was their "family day", where each person gets an hour that everyone else has to do whatever they want to do. For one (actually 2) of the timeslots, we went to see "Alvin and the Chipmunks" in the afternoon (it was really cute and funny). We also played Disney Scene It, some home-made games (Jenn's mom), and earlier in the day the kids went to Lowe's and made something during one of their workshops. This year was a little different than in the past, but still good to spend time with family.
We went to the early service Sunday morning at Christ United Methodist and Kelsey & I sang a couple of songs (Mary Did You Know & O Little Town of Bethlehem). We didn't have much time to practice or have any music, so we sang without music. We did better while we were practicing, but it is for God's glory not our own anyway. Kelsey sang beautiful as always. :-) (proud Dad)
I came back home Sunday afternoon with my brother-in-law Phillip and went to the Titans game (YEAH!!!! We won and now control our own destiny to get into the playoffs). Courtney was excited because Kelsey surprised her and came home to play with her during the Titans game. Jenn, Phillip, & Kelsey went back to McMinnville Sunday night.
Courtney and I had a great time together the last 2 days. We played more Go Fish, Bunco, & Disney Scene It than I have in quite some time. We also watched several Christmas movies & read some from here new "High School Musical" book. She also helped me straighten up around the house since we haven't been able to do much of that lately.
Jennifer and Kelsey had a good time in McMinnville and got back tonight about 6:00 PM. Courtney and I opened gifts from Jennifer's extended family tonight. Jennifer's mom is coming up for dinner tomorrow night and Courtney & I will open gifts from Jennifer's parents and her sister's family.
We normally go to Sweetwater to my parents' house the week before Christmas, but Courtney was in the hospital then. So instead of us going there, they may be able to come over this weekend to exchange gifts and visit.
I hope that all of you had a very Merry Christmas. Thank you for your prayers, cards, gifts, and words of encouragement. It is nice to know that so many people care about us and love Courtney.
Randy
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God is good and usually uses the "out of the norm" stuff to bring special blessings. Sure sounds like He blessed you guys in a most unusually good way this year. Still praying for renewed strength for Courtney and ready to shoot some baskets with her again when she tells me she is ready.
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