The Joys of Christmas!

I love the Christmas season!

The joy that comes with scented candles, twinkling lights, green and red everywhere, loving on family, opening gifts, and the celebration of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ marks another wonderful time in life that will always be cherished and anticipated again.

One of the joys of Christmas that I just love is the excitement that my children express. Everyday is so much fun! The kids started the Christmas season by coloring a fun Christmas coloring page from the Daily Times. Joel colored Santa Clause, which brought up conversation about who Santa was. Ryan and I tell the kids that Santa is Jesus' helper. He helps by coming every year to spread love, joy, and give gifts to everyone. Now Joel asks almost everyday, when will Santa come? We tell him it will be soon but not until we take the last figurine off the Santa Calendar.

Another great joy that Christmas brings is celebrating with friends and family. I love going to Christmas parties. We always sing carols, drink cocoa, and eat great food... love it! Ryan and I will be going to the Rock Box this season to see their Christmas production. I am so excited! I love that place! They have some of the best musicians and some of the funniest acts.

Oh how I love visiting with family. I love my family and I thank God for them everyday. We always have great conversation. Now, what to get them for Christmas... hmmmm... I struggle with that. I never know what to get, but when I do give it, I love the joy it brings!

I especially love seeing my kids open their gifts! We try not to spoil our kids by buying stuff for them all the time. I haven't even had to buy clothes for them because I have been blessed by my sister in law, who has handed down her kids clothes. Joel and Harmony get so excited when it comes to packages. They pretty much love anything they are given. Joel even likes getting new clothes which is unusual for a child. He likes to look cool he says.

The greatest joy of Christmas is celebrating Jesus! Everyday I worship Him and thank Him for all that he has done for me. During this time of year America honors Him, at least that is what Christmas was created for.

I live and breathe because of Jesus. The life that He has given me is priceless. The Lord has given me more than I could ever imagine. The more I experience God through Jesus the more I fall in love with God. The Lord wants us to live a life filled with joy and love. Heaven on Earth is available for everyone if you just let Him give it to you. Lay down your life and give it to the Lord. He will show you what to do and how to do it. As Bill Johnson would say, "More of You Lord in more of me!" The Lord loves you. Ask the Lord to show you His ways and to help you to see what he was thinking when he created you.

God bless you this Christmas season!!!

So Much Change!

Well... it has been a while since I have written. Were do I start? I guess I will start with the awesome news that Ryan and I are now pastors. Ryan became the Senior Pastor at Christian Community Church here in Kerrville, TX. It was a God Suddenly. We were told about the opportunity at the beginning of Feburary and then became the pastors at the 1st of May. I am so proud of Ryan. He has truly followed the Lord in everything. He has always had the desire to be a pastor every since he was in high school, but of course not knowing if that was his true calling until he stepped into the role. Well he has stepped into the role and I could not be prouder! He loves people so much! He truly has the heart of Christ. I have also stepped into the role as the Worship Pastor.

At the age of 18 I got saved and dedicated my life to Jesus and every since then I have long to use my talents for the Lord. Now I am doing it with every gift that God has given me. I am Christian Community Church's Worship Leader. It is so fullfilling. Seeing the Lord move and bless people through worship is the most awesome experience. I am also now a website designer and graphic designer that brings God glory. I have my own business called Huff Innovations, which is kind of a hobbby more than a job. I do it to bless others and to bring in some extra income. I also work for Max Greiner Jr. who is a Christian Artist here in Kerrville. I am a PT office manager. My main focus is the website. I am currently building a new one for his company Max Greiner Jr. Designs. I am also volunteering for the foundation that Max started called the Coming King Foundation. This foundation is set into place to help build a Christian Sculpture Garden here in Kerrville. This garden is designed to bring people to Jesus Christ. The website is http://www.thecomingkingfoundation.org. This project has been funded by donations only. It is a nonprofit foundation and is at a stand still right now because we are waiting for funds to come so the foundation can start the parking lot. Then once the parking lot is finished a 77 ft cross will be brought in and will face the city of Kerrville. It will be absolutely stunning!

The most important job I have is being a MOM! I love my kids so much. They are such a joy. Joel is 4 and is becoming a little man. Just this morning he comes up to me and says, "Mommy, I love you, can you give me a hug and a kiss?" My heart just melted. He is turning into quit the young man. Harmony is so precious. She is 15 months and already so girly. She is practically running now and wants to do everything we do. She skipped the toys and went right to pretending like she is a grown up. She carries her little doll around like she is mommy and is cleaning the house already. Joel and Harmony are already the best of friends! They play so good together and Joel is always saying, "Harmony is my friend."

I love my life! It is not perfect, we do struggle, but we count our blessings. We would not be who we are or have what we have if it wasn't for the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. The Lord provides so much hope and love and we are very grateful for that.
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13

2009 Here I Come

I am ready for an awesome 2009. I know it will be awesome because I am going to choose to enjoy each day. I am also turning 30 on January 19, which is totally an awesome age. Joel will be turning Four April 9th and Harmony will be turning one February 11th. How time fly's! I can't believe my baby's aren't baby's anymore. What happened! I pray everyone has an AWESOME 2009!

The beginning of 2008

First of all, 2008 started with adding a new addition to the Huff family...Harmony Renee Huff. She was born Feb. 11, 2008. She is truly God's gift. She is such a delight. I had the thought...Lord could we possibly have another child as loving and as precious as Joel (our 3 year old boy)? The answer is Yes. Harmony brings so much joy to our life. I am so blessed.

I had a quick recovery with Harmony. She was born by c-section. When she was about 5 months old our family had a life suddenly. Tuesday July 1st, I was having unbearable pains in my abdominal area. I insisted Ryan take me to the emergency room. Thankfully Ryan's parents raced to the house to stay with Joel and Harmony. Ryan took me to the Hill County Memorial Hospital in Fredricksburg. I had a cat scan done and from that scan the doctors found that I had a ruptured appendix, umbilical cord hernia, and a cyst on my right ovary.

Ok...when they told me this, it was like I became numb. I didn't freak out...but tears did start coming down my face. I had moments with the Lord where he told me that I would have some serious life changing experiences...not knowing what it would be. The day before I was taken to the hospital I looked up on the internet the symptoms I was having which started the Sunday evening before the incident. Well...I did find that there was a possibility that I could have appendicitis, which of course I ignored thinking that couldn't happen to me...I am so healthy.

Needless to say my life got turned upside down, even though this was happening I could feel the Lords peace through it all. I had a appendectomy and the doctors fixed my hernia but they did not feel it wise to take my cyst out at the time because I had so much infection from the appendix rupturing. I healed and did not let life slow me down. I led my first Night of Worship on July 28, 2008 at Impact Christian Fellowship, were I led worship songs and played the piano for about 2 hours with the help of an awesome worship team, which Ryan was apart of. He played the percussion instruments and sung along side me. About 150 people came and soaked in the presence of the Lord. It was an awesome night. Ryan and I were also apart of a dance that was performed at a conference here in Kerrville, TX. Another awesome experience.

Two months later, September 9th, I had my cyst taken out. I now feel like I can truly focus on my life and my family without having the annoying interruption of having to recover.

The Lord has been so good to give me peace and happiness trough all that has occurred in the beginnings of 2008. I am excited to see what experiences the Lord will bring for the rest of the year. Of course praying for a prosperous, healthy, and joyful rest of the year.