no.243 121329 Thank you for the last Sunday of the year

Look at all that food!

Today's the last Sunday of 2013. Very soon, I will post up the year end summary. I've been working on it, but I'm not sure how I should share it... Anyways, yeah... I can't believe another year is almost gone. However, it's been an awesome year for me and I praise God for every single event that occurred in my life this year.

I know it sounds bad, but I was extremely exhausted this whole week and I couldn't get up this morning. I missed my alarm and I slept in. I felt extra bad because today's the last Sunday, and it's also the last service before the united worship that will take place starting in the new year. That led me to think about the times I missed church this year. I'm not sure if it was once or twice. One time for sure because it was a couple of Sundays after Mexico. I had a really bad stomachache so I couldn't leave home. The second time was also when I was sick from a different kind of stomachache. That time was close to Easter, but I can't remember if I missed the Good Friday service or the Sunday service. I think it was the Good Friday service, because I got confirmed on Easter Sunday. Hmm, then I guess that doesn't count. So, including today, I missed two Sundays this year. I hope that I won't miss a Sunday in 2014! And.. I'm so sorry God for missing today's service.

There was a Christmas party with my church friends tonight. It was a fun night of good food, laughter and friendship. I'm also thankful that my friends willingly continued for the donation to help the poor through the Compassion International. I can't wait to send a gift on behalf of our group. I'm really thankful. Like really, really!

Dear friends, 

Thank you for your donations! Your thoughtfulness is much appreciated. I surely know that your gifts will be used to help our neighbors in need. I know that this will put a big smile on God's face.