Red or Blue

Can I be purple?
I am tired of the elections. All I see are ads bashing the opponent. How does this inform me of what you stand for? I am tired of hearing about who did or didn't do something that the next guy disagrees with. I am tired of people bringing things into the church or my e-mail asking me to support a particular candidate or sign a petition. Please do not get me wrong I believe that many of the issues discussed are important, however the matter in which they are dealt with saddens me. I am also tired of defending what I believe in and stand for because it seems "liberal" to other "Christians" around me. I am thankful to live in a free country that allows me to worship my heavenly Father. But if I am allowed that same freedom by my government than shouldn't my neighbor who may happen to be gay be allowed to marry his partner. Or if someone wants to worship another way, shouldn't they be allowed. In my opinion if I say "no" then why should I be allowed the freedom that I enjoy? Can't have your cake and eat it too (that saying makes no sense to me, but I will use it anyways).

One year

This has been one crazy year full of change. My husband is no longer playing music full time but is doing the 9-5 routine. We are trying to live more in community which has challenged us on many levels. We now worship on Saturday evenings at the gathering. We are being stretched and trying to seek what it truly means to follow Christ, still stumbling along.
My son has turned one. You hear so often, "it goes by so quickly". I am now uttering those words. It seems like yesterday, well maybe not yesterday, but not long ago, that we were bringing him home. He has been such a joy in our lives. He puts things into perspective for me; what is important and what is not. He shows me how selfish I can be, and doesn't allow for it. He makes me laugh at the silliest things. He has brought my husband and I closer. He has his daddys warm face and my loud personality. We hope to show him many things and learn more from him.