I just needed to write down a few of my thoughts with this bustling season and so much going on. I love this time of year and the way people smile more and are happier, and try to do good for others. I am also so thankful for the time to reflect on our blessings and life. Recently at work a little girl passed away, just a toddler. I was grief stricken for her family and so thankful for my sweet family. Life is so short and as I am tearfully writing I am grateful for a great day today! I was able to sleep in a bit and wake up to hear the kids speaking kindly to each other. I was also able to go help at the school and see so many less fortunate children and their $1.97 that they had of their own money to buy for their family. Such sweetness filled my heart as they were really understanding the true meaning of Christmas. I was then able to go spend the day with my sweet husband and daughters. We had a delicious lunch and went to pick out a 9-10 foot Christmas tree that was beautiful! We came home to put it up and fill our home with a great fragrance. As we listened to sweet music of the season, Mya and I were able to bake some cookies, while Whitney mischievously snuck candy from the advent calendar. Jaxson came home and we all decorated the tree with bright lights and ornaments and discussed a few things about Christmas.
It was a day of goodness and love!
Adam recently lost his job and although not the greatest time or season, I am blessed. Blessed to have a job that does pay well and can help out our family at this time. I am blessed to have a positive husband who is happy and so helpful. I am grateful for such healthy children. I am thankful for food in our pantry to have on hand. I am thankful for prayer and the comfort to know things will be OK. I am so lucky to be a wife and mother and daughter of God. I love this time of year and the greatness it brings to my soul! I am excited to see what the rest of this month will bring. I am excited to have opportunities to do secret Santa things and teach my children the true meaning of this season.
Joy
I hope to feel joy!
