Rebecca Gomez

posted by rebecca.gomez on Sep 15

I may be part of the only few out there but Thanksgiving and Christmas are my two most favorite holidays. They are a time of giving and being thankful. I’ll tell you one thing I am thankful for… the summer heat and humidity being GONE! Seriously, I can wait for the first day of winter. You know, when you open your door in the morning and realize that its sooooo cold you have to go back for a sweater. Brrrrrr, I love sweater weather and of course not excluding the hats, jackets, scarves, and boots. There is something about winter that makes life so much more pleasant. Drinking hot coco, eating smore’s and watching The Grinch all snuggled in blankets. I know, sounds really cheesy but it’s so true. As busy as we become, we get so lost in buying presents and preparing for celebrations that we forget to embrace the moments in between. The holidays, although bitter to some, gives me the opportunity to be grateful about having my husband and my family by my side. Even though some have passed and are no longer with me, I’m thankful that they impacted my life when they were here. I don’t know, maybe it is about the presents and turkey or maybe not. Whatever the case, I’m taking it day by day and giving thanks.

posted by rebecca.gomez on Nov 29

Hello friends, I pray your thanksgiving day was blissful and blessed. It was such a great day… I spent time with friends and family… we laughed, talked, joked, and ate till our tummies could say no more.

I took some time to reflect on how this year has been, and here are a few things I thought about:

• My life and the people who exist in it
• My wedding day… I married the most wonderful man of God… my handsome husband, Abram:)
• The opening of our new student center
• The beginning of our pastorship in Laguna Vista
• Getting a new job with our church and working alongside my husband,
• Last but not least, my father-in-law passed to be with Jesus.

I think back on how great God has been through the happy and sad times of this year… when moments are given and taken away. Yet through it all, His grace covers and sustains us through everything. One question I often ask myself is, “Where would I be if it wasn’t for His unfailing love and mercy?”

Thank You, Jesus!! The Lifter of my head and Keeper of my heart.

Hebrews 12:2

posted by rebecca.gomez on Nov 23

I am so excited to announce that tonight I am making my 1st Thanksgiving Ham! I have so crossed over from being just a girl to a pastor’s wife who makes really delicious food! I can just hope that my ham will be the life of the party at tomorrow’s church potluck. Just imagine it… church members in line… holding on to their holiday decorated plates… getting ready to eat the most delicious entree ever. Hmmmmm…. you can just smell the sweet aroma of brown sugar covering it completely. Okay, I don’t know about you but I just gained 5 pounds just thinking about it… lol!! Thanksgiving is the best and with Christmas around the corner who know’s what’s next. I leave you with this recipe…. its great for everyone’s tummy.

Turtle Pumpkin Pie