Do you believe in the fortunes that come in the little cookies at the Chinese restaurant? I didn't either. Then on my birthday, my fortieth birthday, no less, this is the fortune I received:
"Buy Things because you need them, not because they are on sale."
I'm a believer now. This fortune was meant for me, and I'm taking it to heart...
I began reading The Freedom Of Simplicity by Richard Foster. It appears to be a book with transformative powers. I think it will be a good Advent read. I'll let you know!
Flash back photo: Ben reads to Tommy and Sam (last year)...Just discovered Tommy no longer sucks his fingers. Why didn't I realize that before?