"No." IS an answer...

It is done...well sort of. I still have a few visits with friends to do, which will come later in the week I hope. I have actually taken care of exchanges already...which was a feat and experience all itself. Ugh...I thought people were crabby before Christmas...sheesh. But smile, I did. I found some good deals at the after Christmas sales so how could I not smile? :D I made the trip to Bath and Body Works (One of my absolute favorite stores) and I will be smellin' stink-a-licious for a while. Not to mention, that I picked up the best little Massage set...dang me, I love this stuff! And so will the ginnea of my fingers. Yum...

All in all...Christmas was great! I love my Fam so much. My little sis and her family were missing from the festivities...which made it a bit off...but still fun. On the down side, my new digital camera decided to quit on Christmas day. Nice huh? I tried everything, replaced everything - but still...nothing. Ah well...the place I bought it agreed to take it back and I think I will choose another that may have some features or capabilities that this one does not. Everything for a reason...I will end up with a better camera...watch me. :P

Something to chew?

There is amazing power in prayer. Yes...I said prayer. I have had 3 examples alone this last weekend...nothing I need to mention, simple to most (unless you count the snow we see on the ground) but answered, nonetheless.

There is a place where thou canst touch the eyes
Of blinded men to instant, perfect sight;
There is a place where thou canst say, "Arise"
To dying captives, bound in chains of night;
There is a place where thou canst reach the store
Of hoarded gold and free it for the Lord;
There is a place--upon some distant shore--
Where thou canst send the worker and the Word.
Where is that secret place--dost thou ask, "Where?"
O soul, it is the secret place of prayer!

Alfred, Lord Tennyson