Passing On To Eternity?

Sister Pam and I attended the UK women's basketball game last night. After initially looking like the LadyCats were gonna blow the MTSU team out of Memorial Coliseum, it turned out to be a really exciting game. I think I went to school with the little Snowden standout's grandfather at Paris High School. Still seeking confirmation on that. Anyway, they were behind as much as ten points and fought their way back to a really impressive win. I can't wait to check out their standings in the national rankings.

Like I've said, I am so enjoying the Christmas music. Last night I heard Jars of Clay singing a really familiar Christmas Carol on K-Love. Unfortunately, I missed hearing the first line and could not place the title. Finally, I was able to look it up in my church hymnal. It was "It Came Upon The Midnight Clear". I don't think I had heard or sang it yet this season. It's definitely a keeper as Christmas Carols go.

I hope you have a great, safe New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Things will remain rather quiet around here, save for that big game coming up of Cardinal Red vs Big Blue. It's gonna be a real battle as the first UK vs UofL at the new arena in Louisville. GO BIG BLUE!!!

I'm always saddened this time of year to see the individuals who have passed on during the year. Sadly, the traditional family we tried to exemplify has lost a mom and dad as Barbara Billingsly of Leave It To Beaver and Tom Bosley of Happy Days have passed away. I always enjoyed the movie, A League of Their Own. They filmed parts of it in Evansville, Indiana and Henderson, Kentucky while we lived there. The character, Dorothy, upon who the movie was based, also died in 2010. There were many politicians, celebrities, sports figures and other notable individuals. I always wonder which ones of these folks in the spotlight had the opportunity to accept their savior, Jesus Christ, and thereby assuring them of eternal life. It will be interesting to know someday.

I hope this new year brings me closer to my family members and my friends and neighbors. I hope to continue using all the means God has given me and placed at my disposal to share the wonderful story of His plan for us, each and every one of us. I will be very sad, indeed, if when I arrive in heaven, I don't see all the family and friends I spent time with while here on earth. So, I'm gonna try to use Him as my example and be the best reflection of Him that I can be. I will also try to not impose myself on anyone who chooses not to hear. He did give us free will, after all. I can only be the best example I can be of His amazing love and hope that I can share a small part of the wonderful mystery that is our Lord, our God, and our Savior.

HAPPY NEW YEAR, I hope to see you in 2011..........................really, I do. luv, Susan