2nd Sunday of Advent

The anticipated rains did not come. We're still waiting. Heavy storms we're told .... let's wait and we'll see.

Meantime more rumours are circulating that Gilad Schalit will soon be released. It must be terrible to be his parents worrying about his safety. It should never happen to anyone ... friend or enemy.

And Amir Khan (muslim) did it again ... whammo and slammed Salita (Jewish) into history. Like the report says, Khan is a pound for pound killer. I think the boxing ring will see more stuff from him in the coming years ... but also foresee early retirement. http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/12/05/boxing.amir.khan.salita/index.html

We begin the 2nd week of Advent, with readings foretelling the promise of God's loving care coming to fulfillment. I certainly hope your Advent is an experience of God's loving care. Have you actually sat back and counted your blessings? No really ..... I mean it. Just take 15 minutes off whatever you're doing and write down the things you should be thankful for.