It’s time for another round of Google searches – the crazy things people search for that lead them to my blog.  (Check out round one here.)

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“missing half of my finger” – Yikes.  I’m no medical professional, but I’m thinking I would recommend that you go ahead and go to the doctor.  Stop typing on Google with your half of a finger.

desktop backgrounds of justin bieber full screen 2011 - You don’t know how sad I am that this search landed you on my blog.  It’s my husband’s fault.  And that fact makes me even sadder.

vintage children’s nazi blanket and  swastika quilt - I have no words.

I’m worried that my house smells like body odor - I’m sorry for you.  But I think I have a fool-proof remedy: bathe, light a candle, bathe, Febreze all sufaces of your house, bathe, do your laundry, and bathe.

My house stinks of dirty laundry  - Again, I’m sorry.  But it could be worse.  See above.

I hate Goodwill industries - Egads.  I bet you were very disappointed when you ended up on my blog with all my Goodwill gushing.

why can’t I be a better wife - Maybe because you spend time looking to Google for the answer to that question?

sweater with hondle - ummm?

I love smelling socks confession - Weirdo.  But I think you may find a soul mate in Google searcher #4 or 5.  It’d be the perfect marriage.

droopy dog poster - Are you wanting the dog to be droopy?  Or the poster?  Because either way, I can’t help you.

lots of things in my bags - This one just makes me laugh.

Oh you Google-ers.  You’re too funny.

~Whitney

Well, it happened!  I became cool and got a Twitter.  I stepped on in and the 21st Century embraced me with open arms.

I know nothing about it, but I’m pretty excited to finally be able to use hashtags. #it’sabouttime #Ilovestringingwordstogether #it’sevenbetterwhenit’ssuperconfusingandyouhavenoideawhati’msaying

Oh yeah, I’m gonna rock Twitter out.

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So if you’re on Twitter, follow me @WhitneyGothra (there’s a button to follow me on my left sidebar) and teach me how to use it!

~Whitney

I hope you all had the merriest of merry Christmas season!  I woke up this morning sad that Christmas was over, but then I remembered that I have another family Christmas on Wednesday – well hark the herald!

I’m sorry for all the non-blogging recently.  I didn’t think anyone would notice but after a few texts and e-mails, I learned otherwise.  So thank you to those who made my day!  Ha!

I have been as busy as a bee working on Christmas projects.  I literally had zero extra minutes of the day to blog.  But I think I’m back now, we’ll see!

So what about you all?  Please tell me someone else way overestimated their skills and time and ended up Christmas crafting until 6 in the morning every night last week?  Or is anyone kind of bummed that Christmas is over?  I’m trying to pull a birthday week miracle over here and pretend that Christmas isn’t over.  These decorations are staying up until spring!

Merry, merry, merry!

~Whitney

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This literally just happened.  Five seconds ago.  And I can’t stop laughing.

So Timothy and I are watching Christmas in Rockefeller Center and the first performer is Justin Bieber.  He starts singing and Timothy gasps.

He:  ”Babe, he’s a beast.  I think I’m getting Bieber fever!”

She:  ”Is this the first time you’ve heard him sing?”

He:  ”Chyeah!  He’s awesome!”

Best Christmas moment of the season.

I’m super excited to announce that my dad is a blogger!!!

Introducing:  Advancing Ministries!

Ohhhh, snap!  As you may know, my dad pastors Medora Pentecostal Church.  He’s basically amazing.  And he’s had a vision for this blog/resource center for awhile.  Today is the grand launch date!

Here’s a screenshot of his about page, so you can see what Advancing Ministries is all about:

So be sure and check him out!  Especially if you’re in church leadership – it’s a great tool!  And let your pastors know … and the whole world.  In case you can’t tell, I’m kind of a Daddy’s girl.  And proud to be so.  Ha!

Congratulations on your new endeavor Dad!  You’re more amazing than words.

~Whitney