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We have four cardinals in the back yard this afternoon. A friend of mine gave me an article once about seeing cardinals as a reminder of how God is with us during difficult times. Another friend whose father had passed away said cardinals frequently seemed to be present when she missed him most. We often have cardinals in our yard, but not usually four of them.

We saw the New Year in with friends at church last night. Our boys were among four that were under 40, but they were having a great time. The all male Taboo game had them laughing uncontrollably---some very ‘male’ clues were being given.

For the word ‘jewel’: things that hang down on a man that he protects!

The women in the room were noticing how differently those guys think.

Some of us watched movies, some played games, some visited, all ate. We’d invited those from the homeless shelter who wanted to come and four or five were able to do that. Today will be a long cold day for them with the shelter closed during daytime hours and the town businesses pretty much closed down for New Year’s Day.

We have two more events this week besides wrestling practice and a short meeting. School starts again. I will be chairing a commission at church this year. I don’t feel adequately gifted for this job, but others on this commission have life events that prevent them from being chair right now. They have been pretty affirming and have offered to help with responsibilities to lighten the load.

We got a letter from our first foster daughter today. She was sent to Iraq just before Christmas, away from her husband and two little girls. It will be a long lonely tour for her.