In case you're bored...

...you may take some time to look at and listen to various things Aaron and I have done. The first two links are concerning our "hero" and "saltshaker" status I mentioned a few blogs ago. Cut and paste these into your browser! Enjoy!

1. This is Aaron's "hero" article. I think he's the 7th hero down on the list:
http://www.inlandempirefamily.com/t-CoverStory_10HeroesAmongUs0108.aspx

2. This is my interview from Light and Life magazine:
http://www.freemethodistchurch.org/Magazine/Articles/Jan-Feb_2008/JF_2008_SaltShakers.html

3. These 4 videos are from Marina Christian Fellowship in LA. I preached there on Dec. 16 with my friend Trisha. I only linked my portion of the sermon here. There were 7 segments--I preached segments 3, 4, 5, 7. Those are listed below.
The point of my sermon was finding joy in the midst of suffering. The message is very personal as I talk about our accident and Bryan's death. It is about 25 minutes long for all 4 segments.
Thanks everyone!

Part 3:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmSJsElpif0

Part 4:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5RTilhE494

Part 5:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdByYscjpxg

Part 7:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buLNwS6QG7Y

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Dear Friends-
May God bless you, provide for you, heal you, and keep you safe in the palm of his hand in 2008.
With much love and gratitude-
Kari

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to everyone!

Aaron and I are enjoying our first Christmas in California. Even though we've lived here for almost six years, we've never spent a Christmas here. It does seem strange to be sitting here on Christmas Eve with our sliding door wide open to our little garden--it's 75 degrees outside. Amazing.

I preached yesterday at our church. I talked about different names of Jesus- specifically Emmanuel, which means "God with us." This theme has been in my heart this year, remembering specific times in my life when God has been with me. I was particularly reflecting on last Christmas with Aaron's family just days after Bryan was killed. Bryan's middle name is Emmanuel. Even in the horror and darkness of death, God was and is with us. Always.
Just some thoughts.

We're getting ready for our Christmas Eve service of Nine Lessons and Carols. Then tomorrow we are taking dinner to our friends Abram and Sarah. They are expecting TWINS any day now and are nervous about going anywhere in case something happens! Then we are going to the Logan's house for a bit. It will be a great day!

On the 26th Alice, Rick, Desiree and Daniel are coming. We are so excited to see them!
Our house is all decorated and we have tons of goodies from Aaron's students. So we are ready for our Christmas week.

Have a fantastic Christmas everyone! Thanks for your continuing support. We love you all...
Kari