Don't Speak To Me...Until Tomorrow

Do you have a friend or two that you when fall out with each other, you really fall out with each other? I mean the two of you truly work on each other's nerves.

Then, let something happen to either one of you, and it won't be long before you see the other one coming back to help out any way they can.

I guess what I'm trying to say is that a true friend is someone who knows all of your flaws, yet for some strange reason they still want to be around you.

I Made It!

Two-thousand twelve Anno Domini. It's been a very wild ride, but I made it

I've experienced ups and downs during these past twelve months. I've had extreme joy and bad bouts of depression. Business is booming one minute, then clients are scarce the next. Still, all was well and I made it.

It is by the Grace of God that I'm several hours removed from seeing a new year. He has brought me through, and as always, He has provided me with the victory. Yes, there were a series of unfortunate events in 2012. However, the victories and milestones far outweighed those negatives by a landslide.

Did I mention that I made it?

I'm not promising anything new for next year simply because I don't know what the next hour will bring, let alone the next 365 days. Still, I'm moving forward. I'm confidence that though I don't know what tomorrow holds, I do know Who holds tomorrow. That, my friends, is very reassuring.

...and Lord willing, I have every intention of making it this time next year.

From The Tree House In Bessemer, Alabama, I wish you and yours a very safe and happy New Year!

Jingle All The Way

Not meaning to sound Scrooge-like, but here it goes...

Many of you know how much money is at your disposal. If you're like me, you also know how next month may be looking like as well.

Having said that, I know we want to give our kids the latest gadgets and/or fashion item (i.e. footwear branded after a world famous retired athlete) this Christmas.  However, money is tight these days and while it's your business on how you utilize your funds these next several days, use some financial common sense.

It's kinda difficult to enjoy ketchup-covered sneakers in a cold, dark house.