"But in Friendship... we think we have chosen our peers. In reality, a few years’ difference in the dates of our births, a few more miles between certain houses, the choice of one university instead of another, posting to different regiments, the accident of a topic being raised or not raised at a first meeting – any of these chances might have kept us apart. But, for a Christian, there are, strictly speaking, no chances. A secret Master of Ceremonies has been at work. Christ, who said to the disciples 'Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you,' can truly say 'You have not chosen one another, but I have chosen you for one another.' The Friendship is not a reward for our discrimination and good taste in finding one another out. It is the instrument by which God reveals to each the beauties of all the others."
-C.S. Lewis, The Four Loves
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Randomness...
Hi, friends. Sorry it has been so long since I have posted.
We had a wonderful time on our cruise to Mexico. It was nice to be together as a family without the crazy business of cell phones and computers. Though I love these conveniences, sometimes I think they make our lives busier than they need to be.
Anyway, before I go off on a tangent, we woke up to beautifully ice covered trees this morning. It looked a bit like Narnia around here. I was waiting for the characters to come out of our woods. :) It amazed me to see the beauty that surrounded me. All I could think is "How Great is Our God!" The ultimate creative One who made this beautifully intricate world, the King of Kings, Great Jehovah cares about me...insignificant me with all of my faults, failures, shortcomings and selfishness.
Quite an overwhelming thought, isn't it?
We had a wonderful time on our cruise to Mexico. It was nice to be together as a family without the crazy business of cell phones and computers. Though I love these conveniences, sometimes I think they make our lives busier than they need to be.
Anyway, before I go off on a tangent, we woke up to beautifully ice covered trees this morning. It looked a bit like Narnia around here. I was waiting for the characters to come out of our woods. :) It amazed me to see the beauty that surrounded me. All I could think is "How Great is Our God!" The ultimate creative One who made this beautifully intricate world, the King of Kings, Great Jehovah cares about me...insignificant me with all of my faults, failures, shortcomings and selfishness.
Quite an overwhelming thought, isn't it?
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Cruising...
Hi, Friends.
The Stanton Family will be taking a break from blogging this week. We have an amazing opportunity to go on a Christian cruise to Mexico thanks to my wonderful boss, Charles Billingsley. You can check it out here.
Anyway, we are looking forward to some time together. Hope it doesn't rain!
Thanks, Kathy and Sarah, for holding down the fort. And thanks, Jacque, for taking care of our house!
Hope to have pictures to post when we return.
The Stanton Family will be taking a break from blogging this week. We have an amazing opportunity to go on a Christian cruise to Mexico thanks to my wonderful boss, Charles Billingsley. You can check it out here.
Anyway, we are looking forward to some time together. Hope it doesn't rain!
Thanks, Kathy and Sarah, for holding down the fort. And thanks, Jacque, for taking care of our house!
Hope to have pictures to post when we return.
Friday, January 2, 2009
Happy New Year, Friends!
Hard to believe that another year has come and gone!
Things have been a bit crazy in the Stanton house lately. We spent Christmas in Atlanta with Tim's family. Jonathan had a WONDERFUL time with his cousins Riley and Walker. 
We were also able to catch up with Angela and Larry Prince. 
My brother got engaged over the holidays and is planning a November 2009 wedding. We are so happy for Kenny and Andrea.
Tim turned 31 on December 29. Boy, are we getting OLD! :)
Jonathan also got his tonsils out the same day. So this past week has been pretty mellow in the Stanton house.
Hope your new year has started out well. Looking forward to what God has in store in 2009!
Things have been a bit crazy in the Stanton house lately. We spent Christmas in Atlanta with Tim's family. Jonathan had a WONDERFUL time with his cousins Riley and Walker. 
We were also able to catch up with Angela and Larry Prince. 
My brother got engaged over the holidays and is planning a November 2009 wedding. We are so happy for Kenny and Andrea.
Tim turned 31 on December 29. Boy, are we getting OLD! :)
Jonathan also got his tonsils out the same day. So this past week has been pretty mellow in the Stanton house.
Hope your new year has started out well. Looking forward to what God has in store in 2009!
Friday, December 26, 2008
These are a few of my favorite (Christmas) things...
I love Christmas...the family, food, fun and traditions. Here are a few of my favorite things...
Movie- White Christmas, Holiday Inn
Song- Home for the Holidays
Sweet Treat- My mother's turtles and my mother-in-law's peanut butter fudge
Christmas dinner food- stuffed shells or green bean casserole
Tradition- Taking turns opening gifts one by one
What are some of your favorite things about Christmas?
Movie- White Christmas, Holiday Inn
Song- Home for the Holidays
Sweet Treat- My mother's turtles and my mother-in-law's peanut butter fudge
Christmas dinner food- stuffed shells or green bean casserole
Tradition- Taking turns opening gifts one by one
What are some of your favorite things about Christmas?
Friday, December 19, 2008
Merry Christmas
From our Christmas Letter:
It is hard to believe that Christmas is almost here. When we were little, we always thought our parents were crazy when they would say how quickly the year flew by. Each day, we find ourselves turning more and more into our parents. They were wise people after all!
We are living near the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in Lynchburg, Virginia. Tim is working at Liberty University in the student accounts department while he pursues his seminary degree. Becky works at Thomas Road Baptist Church.
Jonathan is seven years old and in second grade at Liberty Christian Academy. He still loves sports and plays whatever sport is in season. He lost both of his front teeth this fall, so his theme song is definitely “All I Want for Christmas is my Two Front Teeth.”
Lynchburg is pretty much the middle location between both of our parents. Needless to say, there have been several trips to Georgia and Pennsylvania...and they all have visited many times. We have really enjoyed being closer to our families.
We are so grateful for the many blessings that God has given to our family. The biggest blessing of all was given to us long before we were born. When Jesus Christ came to earth as a baby, lived a sinless life among men, chose to die on the cross, and rose three days later so that we might be forgiven from our sins. Think about it: the Lamb of God came to earth, and announced His birth to shepherds...common, ordinary people just like you and me. He spent His life loving those who society deemed unlovable, spending time with those who weren’t from His country, family or the religious crowd, and He changed the earth forever. He came because He loved us...loved us so much that He was willing to endure the mocking of others, the degrading from the religious people of his day, and the humiliating and painful death on the cross so that we might be forgiven of our sins. Nothing we could ever do, no words that we say, no good deeds that we do could ever allow us to be forgiven. Just having simple faith in Jesus Christ, asking Him for forgiveness of our sin, and trusting in Him is all we need to go to Heaven someday. We pray that you have a wonderful Christmas filled with the joy of Christ’s love. We love each one of you so very much!
Love,
Tim, Becky and Jonathan Stanton
It is hard to believe that Christmas is almost here. When we were little, we always thought our parents were crazy when they would say how quickly the year flew by. Each day, we find ourselves turning more and more into our parents. They were wise people after all!
We are living near the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in Lynchburg, Virginia. Tim is working at Liberty University in the student accounts department while he pursues his seminary degree. Becky works at Thomas Road Baptist Church.
Jonathan is seven years old and in second grade at Liberty Christian Academy. He still loves sports and plays whatever sport is in season. He lost both of his front teeth this fall, so his theme song is definitely “All I Want for Christmas is my Two Front Teeth.”
Lynchburg is pretty much the middle location between both of our parents. Needless to say, there have been several trips to Georgia and Pennsylvania...and they all have visited many times. We have really enjoyed being closer to our families.
We are so grateful for the many blessings that God has given to our family. The biggest blessing of all was given to us long before we were born. When Jesus Christ came to earth as a baby, lived a sinless life among men, chose to die on the cross, and rose three days later so that we might be forgiven from our sins. Think about it: the Lamb of God came to earth, and announced His birth to shepherds...common, ordinary people just like you and me. He spent His life loving those who society deemed unlovable, spending time with those who weren’t from His country, family or the religious crowd, and He changed the earth forever. He came because He loved us...loved us so much that He was willing to endure the mocking of others, the degrading from the religious people of his day, and the humiliating and painful death on the cross so that we might be forgiven of our sins. Nothing we could ever do, no words that we say, no good deeds that we do could ever allow us to be forgiven. Just having simple faith in Jesus Christ, asking Him for forgiveness of our sin, and trusting in Him is all we need to go to Heaven someday. We pray that you have a wonderful Christmas filled with the joy of Christ’s love. We love each one of you so very much!
Love,
Tim, Becky and Jonathan Stanton
Monday, December 15, 2008
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