CHRISTmas time is here...

That's right...the Christ of Christmas is here and with us. Emmanuel.."God with us". Isn't it wonderful to know it's not ONLY at Christmas time we can know He is with us..but always. Every day guiding us, loving us and carrying us as an intimate Father and friend would do.
Thank you Lord for your ever present companionship.

Well, once again I am playing catch up, so I will briefly let you know what's going on here at the Litzke household. All 11 kiddos are doing great. Each has their activities and schedules that keep us hoping, but all are doing super.

Lingxiao (just turned 14) joined our family about 2 months ago and is just a delighted addition. She is adjusting well and life seems already like she's always been with us. She has a beautiful smile and free-spirited. Has waay more energy than mom does, but that's ok..I love to see her hopping around.

Devon is beating the odds and PT says could be walking on his own in the very near future. He is verbalizing much more and getting braver with each new day. Even came down a step IN his walker last week. You GO BOY!

The 3 peas in a pod--trouble, trouble Jr, and double trouble (aka: Joy, Paige and Sophie) HAHAHA are all doing wonderful. The Christmas tree is a bit of a temptation though. You should hear them all sing Jingle Bells. Sophie by far desires to be a soloist. And they can move. I am sure the moves they are creating will be seen on the next music awards. :-)
Sophie is our little prayer warrior. She pushes her plate forward and reaches her hands out to those seated next to her and waits patiently to pray. YES...I DID SAY PATIENTLY...Sophie has finally began to learn PATIENCE. WHooohooo thank you, Lord. LOL
She smiles and prays..and sometimes feels we must bless our food about 3 or 4 times. Actually, one of my favorite parts of the day is when we are all seated at the table, holding hands and thanking our gracious Lord for the blessings he has bestowed upon us. How RICH we are (to be so poor by the world's standards)..WOW we are blessed indeed.

Molly, Bryce and Chase are all doing well and cannot wait to go visit grandparents in two weeks for the holiday break. Bryce asks every day how many more days until he gets to go see his buddy, Pop!

Morgan, Jami and Kendal are just growing up on me way too fast. All beautiful girls, inside and out. All very much into their agendas. :-) Jami is driving...need I say more. HELP. Morgan is 13 and the boys have DISCOVERED she is in fact a girl...HELP..and Kendal has decided she needs a boyfriend for Christmas..no help needed..shotgun loaded and ready. HAHAHA

Mom (that's me) and Dad are doing just great. Dave is looking forward to time off work to spend some extra time with the family. I am so looking forward to the kids being home, hangin out and visiting friends and family.

Ministry is expanding all the time. God is opening more and more doors and I truly believe He is using this difficult time in our world to help bring attention to those less fortunate than ourselves. I really believe He is calling us more than ever to reach out to the friendless, hopeless and be Jesus. When we reach out in love, when we respond to the call in any way, He is sure to faithfully bless US and provide all our needs.
No greater love than the love of my Lord. So I desire to hold nothing back when it comes to serving Him. Only for HIS glory!
So for now from the Litzke bunch..we say....Have a wonderful holiday season celebrating the risen and living Lord, Jesus and a new year filled with His peace, grace and love overflowing.