Suggested reading....

I recently read a book that my mother had given me about 5 months ago. I had put it away in the "I'll read this one day" file and forgot about it. Last weekend I was moving around a few things in my room and came upon the book again. The Shack by William P. Young. It took me 3 days to read it cover to cover.
This story would alternately have me giggling, crying and scratching my head in confusion. It presents a relationship with God in a way I never imagined. The author intended this to be a story for his children, not theology, as I understand it. Whatever the reason I am glad it was written. It made me think, wonder, question many things I thought I knew. Whether you are interested in the authors thoughts on God or just a very interesting tale it is worth the time in reading, in my oh so humble opinion. I have decided I will need to read through it a second time to make sure I got everything....the first time I got so caught up in the story I rushed to get to the end and find out what happens, I didn't retain some of the new ideas presented.
If I find any other books, music, websites etc. that catch my eye, I will share them.....and you can share you thoughts on them with me, or suggest some interesting books, websites etc. I could pick up.

On a totally different subject, I am going to Hot Springs with my Mother and both of my Grandmothers tomorrow. If our conversation of tonight (regarding whether or not a chicken (rooster??)has a penis, as well as the species mating habits.....very funny and enlightening, thanks Mom) is any indication of what tomorrow may bring it should be a very interesting day.....I will try to blog about our outing tomorrow.
Happy reading.
Krista

Brats day out.....

My sister Alana and her little ones, Hayden and Kirra came down to the rural south from the big city last week for a visit.


On Friday we, being Alana and I, took the 4 monsters into town. Our boys needed hair cuts and Colin, with a little influence from Aunt Alana, decided he should get a Mohawk...I was a little concerned about this at first. Alana proceeded to educate me on the "faux hawk" which can be fixed to look like a Mohawk or not, so when need be we can at least appear to be a fairly normal family. Anyway....for 24 hours all I heard from Colin was how much he wanted his hair cut like this...which he referred to as a crow...he was a little confused, but very amusing when he told his little sister to keep her hands off his crow. *sigh* I love that kid. After seeing the finished product, I have to say I kinda like the crow.


On a more somber note....I have had some serious internet/computer issues lately. Still having no internet at home is slowly killing me....really, I can hardly function. And just this weekend..while trying to post a new blog.....my computer....died!! It died! and now I cannot even get it to come on. I have tried being angry and yelling at it, telling it I am sorry for all the days of overwork and the lack of care I showed, begging...you know.."come on please start, please!" (This is my treatment for anything mechanical or electronic that has revolted against me...sometimes it works, especially the begging) I wanted to weep, but for my children I carry on. I am currently going through withdrawals...it is a difficult time but I will survive. I wonder if they have a support group for this....
Krista