Almost time to say good bye to the year 2008..WOW!!!..Lord, what do you have prepared for me in the year to come? Help me accept the things I can not change and give me wisdom when accepting things I can not change.Help me remember life is a matter of balance when things seem out of control.
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Christmas 2008
Well almost Christmas Day. Actually in about 15 minutes. Yes I am up late.Allergy meds are keeping me awake. I want to share with you 10 things i am truly grateful for in the yr 2008..
So what about this Christmas is different from others. Well I'll give you 10 things,here goes..
1- Still on a tight budget, but surviving- PRAISE GOD..kc lost yet another job this summer (economy cut backs)..the more we lose the more we gain..i have started working (in august), substitute teacher..LOVE IT!!..many have helped thru gifts of food,borrowing a car,money and prayer..thank you lord for them all..we are able to buy our kids Christmas presents this year and it feels good..they are not getting alot but they are getting enough..my kids have said that all they ever want for their birthdays' or Christmas' is for us to remain a family..i love my kids..
2-Grand daddy still waiting for Chris to come home (and he will - in about 13 years)..i miss Chris..my kids are still missing Chris . we often wonder when will they realize that they are not the only ones that had their life turned upside down..this has been a difficult year for me ,kc,stef and Nicholas for practicing -forgiveness-..we have to forgive him,her and extended family.BUT god's grace is sufficient enough .. when we can't look at them anymore and when we don't want to hear the name chris anymore , he opens our eyes and lifts our heads and reminds us all 4 that he is suffering with us and that he is the mighty mender of relationships.AND he is in the process of mending..
3-missing my mother in laws cooking..BUT kc is keepin' it real..he can take corn,chicken and cheese and make a master peice..he's the bomb and he has the apron to prove it..lol..
4-been to just as many funerals as weddings..what's up with that!!!..SMILE ONE MONTH,CRY THE NEXT..
5-no traffic tickets this year!!PRAISE GOD...oh wait a minute, yes i did get one- expired inspection..oh well can't have it all...but to give a honest nuMber 5, i have stopped emailing 3 people who stress me out..what a freeing feeling..TRY IT...i decide it was good for me not to let these 3 ladies suffocate my growth and i released them from "my contacts"..one was added back a month ago but god said it was time, even tho i DID NOT WANT IT TO BE SO ,HE SPOKE !!!..I LISTENED!!!
6-our daughter has had a boyfriend since February and we have had to adjust to the change, and to be honest it's not that bad..we love her and trust her and she is doing well and she keeps the communication line wide open..Thank you lord..
7-we have a new (USED , BUT NEW TO US) car, couldn't afford the other one AND this one doesn't have a payment..
8-built a ramp for the house so Jamie can visit..yay..thanks yogi!!!
9-have 2 of the best pets ever..ruby(chi wa wa-spelling is wrong but you know what i'm trying to say) and tonka (st bernard/akita mix)
10-well to sum up this year i have to say it has been a trying one and one of uncertainty ,one of great patience and obedience that not only i had to practice but my husband and children had to practice as well. it was one of great emotional stress and heartache for my kids that i could not FIX..I am hopeful God is pleased with my behavior this year. without him as my foundation i would have ,could have, should have ....
MANY TIMES I SAW ONE SET OF FOOTPRINTS AND I ASKED YOU WHY... AND YOU SAID BECAUSE I WAS CARRYING YOU..
So what about this Christmas is different from others. Well I'll give you 10 things,here goes..
1- Still on a tight budget, but surviving- PRAISE GOD..kc lost yet another job this summer (economy cut backs)..the more we lose the more we gain..i have started working (in august), substitute teacher..LOVE IT!!..many have helped thru gifts of food,borrowing a car,money and prayer..thank you lord for them all..we are able to buy our kids Christmas presents this year and it feels good..they are not getting alot but they are getting enough..my kids have said that all they ever want for their birthdays' or Christmas' is for us to remain a family..i love my kids..
2-Grand daddy still waiting for Chris to come home (and he will - in about 13 years)..i miss Chris..my kids are still missing Chris . we often wonder when will they realize that they are not the only ones that had their life turned upside down..this has been a difficult year for me ,kc,stef and Nicholas for practicing -forgiveness-..we have to forgive him,her and extended family.BUT god's grace is sufficient enough .. when we can't look at them anymore and when we don't want to hear the name chris anymore , he opens our eyes and lifts our heads and reminds us all 4 that he is suffering with us and that he is the mighty mender of relationships.AND he is in the process of mending..
3-missing my mother in laws cooking..BUT kc is keepin' it real..he can take corn,chicken and cheese and make a master peice..he's the bomb and he has the apron to prove it..lol..
4-been to just as many funerals as weddings..what's up with that!!!..SMILE ONE MONTH,CRY THE NEXT..
5-no traffic tickets this year!!PRAISE GOD...oh wait a minute, yes i did get one- expired inspection..oh well can't have it all...but to give a honest nuMber 5, i have stopped emailing 3 people who stress me out..what a freeing feeling..TRY IT...i decide it was good for me not to let these 3 ladies suffocate my growth and i released them from "my contacts"..one was added back a month ago but god said it was time, even tho i DID NOT WANT IT TO BE SO ,HE SPOKE !!!..I LISTENED!!!
6-our daughter has had a boyfriend since February and we have had to adjust to the change, and to be honest it's not that bad..we love her and trust her and she is doing well and she keeps the communication line wide open..Thank you lord..
7-we have a new (USED , BUT NEW TO US) car, couldn't afford the other one AND this one doesn't have a payment..
8-built a ramp for the house so Jamie can visit..yay..thanks yogi!!!
9-have 2 of the best pets ever..ruby(chi wa wa-spelling is wrong but you know what i'm trying to say) and tonka (st bernard/akita mix)
10-well to sum up this year i have to say it has been a trying one and one of uncertainty ,one of great patience and obedience that not only i had to practice but my husband and children had to practice as well. it was one of great emotional stress and heartache for my kids that i could not FIX..I am hopeful God is pleased with my behavior this year. without him as my foundation i would have ,could have, should have ....
MANY TIMES I SAW ONE SET OF FOOTPRINTS AND I ASKED YOU WHY... AND YOU SAID BECAUSE I WAS CARRYING YOU..
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