Jeneric Jeneralities ~ by JenIG

I don’t think our poor little Christmas tree is going to make it until Christmas.  It looks downright parched, chapped and ready to burst into flames at the slightest provocation.  

So anyways, the night before last our power went out at three in the morning.  The reason I did not simply sleep thru the power outage was because Ryann’s computer back-up battery started screeching bloody murder.  In my stupor of half hazed awakeness, I thought I was hearing our fire alarm going off, so I leapt out of bed in a panic and started stumbling around swatting at light switches, to no avail.  When I realized that the house was not burning to the ground (which took me more than several minutes) I started tripping about the house in search of a lighter or a pack of matches… also to no avail.  But finally, without any help from Coie (whom it is impossible to wake up for ANYTHING) I got all six of our little gas lamps lit by making a torch from printer paper and lighting it with our woodstove.  It was sooooooooooo cozy.  And best of all, in the morning all the power popped back on so I could have coffee, take a shower and flush the toilet.  Now that’s the way to be a homesteader.

Are you guys as busy as we have been?  This week will be fun because I get to spend some time with three of my favorite people .  Plus Coie has been making Christmas candy and we’ve been getting Christmas cards – and most of them are cards with family pictures on the front.  I really like that.  I’ve been sticking them to my fridge, and then I remember to pray for my friends, plus they are always there, grinning at me while I’m ransacking the kitchen. Happy sigh.  Geoff is bewildered because he figures he should know who everyone is — he just stares and then will ask, “is that so and so?”  me —“nope”  and then I let him guess several more times before letting him know they’re my blogger friends and he’s never met them.  That’s jolly good fun.

Lastly, if you think of it, please pray for my dad this week.  He is having his kidney and a large tumor removed today.  He should be out of the hospital by the end of the week.  I had not mentioned specifics before, because I had not gotten his permission to broadcast his business… but he has let us know that he is really coveting prayers and to let anyone and everyone, who might pray, know about it.  Jess is up there and will be able to be near him, help out, and bring him guacamole (a guarantee cure all for any ailment). I’m still hoping to make it up there, maybe this summer. 

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  1. anotherblogonthefire said,

    on December 18th, 2007 at 10:35 am

    The title of this post made me smile…

    That is one of our favourite movies!

    We will pray for your dad. We have been through a bunch of this tumor business also (we often affectionately refer to Kristina's dad as 'tumor-man') and God has been amazing.

    Neal.

  2. Charley said,

    on December 18th, 2007 at 12:19 pm

    Gravity

    You need power to flush your toilet? Gravity seems to work with these Alaskan toilets, but maybe we're still in the dark ages.

    Refilling the toilet tank could require a well pump however. 😛

    If it's any consolation, our tree is dropping some needles too, and Jess insists that it's a Charlie Brown tree – I on the other hand think it's quite cheery.

    MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

  3. ClagettsFLStyle said,

    on December 18th, 2007 at 12:26 pm

    Will be praying

    for your Dad.

    And maybe we'll even say some prayers for that tree of yours.

    Sounds like you have been busy. We were busy for the past month and this week we actually get to chill out and enjoy the REASON for the season.

  4. Anonymous said,

    on December 18th, 2007 at 1:32 pm

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    you're hilarious.. I wish I were with you there in the middle of the night with all those lanterns.. we could have had a swell time playing boggle and waiting for the electricity to come back on to drink coffee together. sigh. i miss you!

    love jess

  5. chickadee@afamiliarpath.blogspot.com said,

    on December 18th, 2007 at 1:35 pm

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    rest assured if i am on your fridge i am encouraging you to eat more chocolate. and i will be doing the same here.

    i will pray for your dad.

  6. Anonymous said,

    on December 18th, 2007 at 7:05 pm

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    I can't remember my password for this blog! Oh well, it's Dalyn! My power was flickering on and off all morning- it does tha there, or the phone lines will go down when it snows. dumb.

    http://www.hickchickssoapbarn.com

  7. Anonymous said,

    on December 18th, 2007 at 9:03 pm

    Hey you!

    I had the best time visiting with you today … we've GOT to get together more often! Really … it's silly that we live 30 min. apart and see each other so infrequently. So, one of my New Year's resolutions is to get my rear in gear and get out to see you more often and to have you over to make cards any chance we get – LOL! I think a bribe of chocolate will work to get you to my house, right?

    Love,

    Kris

    http://www.homesteadblogger.com/athomewithkris

  8. JenIG said,

    on December 18th, 2007 at 9:12 pm

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    you are funny kris… as if there's a need for a bribe, i am really looking forward to making cards!! but yes, chocolate will always enhance *any* visit. see you soon!

  9. drewsfamilytx said,

    on December 19th, 2007 at 12:59 am

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    I'll be praying for your dad, Jen!

    Love,

    Marshie

    PS If I had stopped there I think that would've been my shortest comment on your blog– ever! But alas, I cannot resist the PS and since it's 1am I can't remember what I was going to say. So I'll just say Goodnight. Goodnight!

  10. kellieann said,

    on December 19th, 2007 at 10:06 am

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    Our tree is very dry and probably overly flammable as well. I'm wondering if they weren't as hearty this year because of the drought…

    I will say a prayer for your dad. I hope you can get up there.

  11. Kelley said,

    on December 19th, 2007 at 1:56 pm

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    I like what you do to Geoff. I could see myself doing that. With more of a "What you don't remember them?" before I told him they were blogger people.

  12. tnmomtomanyblessings said,

    on December 19th, 2007 at 6:51 pm

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    The candy WAS great. We all loved it so much! I knew it would not last.

    Thank you for the memory!

    Love,

    Maria

  13. foxvalleyfamily said,

    on December 19th, 2007 at 10:47 pm

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    Jen,

    I will be lifting your dad up in my prayers, and I will pray that God gives you peace and strength during this difficult time as well.

    I pray that you have a wonderful Christmas, filled with His love and blessings!

    Michelle

  14. wardssward said,

    on December 20th, 2007 at 10:57 am

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    We had a power outage last week. My brother brought up all the candles from the basement.

    I've got another blogsite somewhere and I'm giving out clues on where it is. Come on over and check it out!

    -sbw (age 11)-

  15. deedeeuk said,

    on December 21st, 2007 at 4:46 am

    Hiya Jen!

    Glad you are having fun – even in power cuts!! :o) Will be praying for your Dad! Please keep us posted. Wish we were coming for a visit this year, but if I EVER get my Christmas cards addressed you will have another one with a picture of all of us on it to add to your collection! At this rate you might get it for Easter!! LOL! By the way, please email me with your address? I don't seem to be able to find it!

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