Top Ten Fridays: Thanksgiving

Top Ten Things I am Thankful For:

10) Nature - trees and especially the mountains.

9) Canada - We live in a wonderful country with many freedoms and luxuries that other countries do not have. We take it for granted, even during an economic crisis.

8) Books - What would I do without something to read??

7) Coffee & Chocolate - Though this may seem trivial, it is important to me. I am sure I could live without them if I had to...

6) Music - What can I say about this? I am a singer and music has always been a part of my life.

5) Friends - They are there for you when you need them. They love you and they are not related to you - they do it by choice. That is amazing and wonderful.

4) Family - They support me in everything - both my family and my in-laws. They are wonderful.

3) Children - What a blessing it is to be able to have two wonderful children that God created. What an awesome resposibility, as well. I love them both so much and can't remember life without them. I wouldn't trade it for the world!!

2) Husband - What can I say...He is my rock. My heart. My best friend. My soulmate. My love for him continues to grow everyday. Who knew that I could love someone so much?

1) Jesus - The ultimate gift. The ultimate blessing. There is none like You, God. None who would send their only Son to die for a sinless people. You are amazing and I am in awe of Your love and grace continually. Thank-You for Jesus. You are amazing!! I am unworthy....
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To all my Canadian friends and family, Happy Thanksgiving! Have a wonderful time with your families and eating that delicious turkey!

Tuesday Tunes 8: Filling up the Void

I keep coming across all of these wonderful Christian songs lately. This is one of them. I never watched the season of American Idol where Mandisa was a contestant. So, I am new to her stuff, but I love her voice and her honesty.

It just seems to me that with everything that I am learning in my Bible study, this song seems so appropriate and timely. (As do many other current events...I will write on those tomorrow, so stay tuned!!)

I hope I am not alienating any of you with my song choices of late. I am just choosing songs that have touched me. Sometimes they are Christian and sometimes they are secular. In any case I hope that you can enjoy this song for what it is.

Have a wonderful day and enjoy!!



Mandisa's: Voice of a Savior (click here if you cannot see the above)

Click here for the lyrics and to listen for free.

Top Ten Fridays: TV Shows Present

After taking a trip down memory lane for the past 2 weeks, I continue to think of TV shows. I would just like to point out that I did not just watch TV when I was a kid. Some of these shows I didn't watch until they were on reruns, when I was a teenager. (Just so you know!)

This week we will talk about my favorites right now. These are the shows that I watch right now. So, without furthur ado....

Top Ten TV Shows - Present:

10) Survivor - Although this season seems to be a little bit (shall I say it?) BORING!! I think it has almost run its course.

9) The Office - We just started watching it this year. Very funny.

8) Life - Very good acting, with funny parts. I like it, so it will probably be cancelled soon. I always like the shows that aren't very popular.

7) Heroes - Watched the first season this summer. Was totally hooked. Now we are trying to get through the 2nd season, but it SUCKS!! Sorry, but it is not as good as the first season. My sister said the new season is better. So we just have to keep plugging on through. (We are taping the 3rd season right now! NO SPOILERS, PLEASE!!)

6) Dexter - We got hooked to this series during the writer's strike because CTV picked it up. Now?? It is no longer on our stations. I just thought I would mention it because I would watch it if it was still on.

5) Criminal Minds - This is my show. Jonathan does not like this one at all. I do like him to be home when I watch it because it does get pretty scary sometimes. (And dark, Jonathan would say - Although he watches The Shield!)

4) Amazing Race - LOVE IT! That's all I have to say!

3) CSI - There is nothing like the original. Plus, they keep us waiting for the season premiere...like forever. This is William Peterson's last year, so I suspect he will end up with Sarah Sidle in the end!! YEAH!!

2) Fringe - My new FAVORITE! It is on after House. Jonathan calls it "the poor man's X-Files", but I really enjoy it. A show that has many secrets and reveals them over time is always good, but this one does it very well. It is a thinking show, though, and sometimes those don't fair well. We'll see. (And it has Joshua Jackson...Need I say more?)

1) House - I never watched this show till I was living with my parents. Now I wish I had. I am sad that Wilson is gone - for the time being, but the show must go on. It is brilliant and the phrases that House comes up with are brilliant.
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Thanks for joining me on this TV journey. I will think of something else next week...Ahhh, to have to be original.

Tuesday Tunes 7: Worship Unrestrained

This is one of my favorite worship songs by one of my favorite bands: O Praise Him by David Crowder.

Enjoy!!


Oh to be that brave!! I long to worship God in this way: wherever I am. No matter who is around. This is the ultimate goal and my prayer!