There's nothing so wonderful as a long holiday season. Thanksgiving blending into the Christmas and New Year season. Although I am thankful everyday, the remembrance seems to intensify itself during the Thanksgiving and Christmas Season.
It has been a busy time for my family. On December 6, 2008, my son was married to a wonderful young woman. They are both deserving of each other. December 12, 2008, my son graduated from ECU with honors from the Masters Degree Program. A week later he landed a full time job. The Lord has shown so much favor to this new couple and has made me one proud parent.
My Father was able to have all of his children together with him for Christmas and I could see the satisfaction in his eyes while we were interacting and catching up with what has been going on in our lives since seeing each other during the Thanksgiving Holiday.
My Husband spoiled me for Christmas and I him. Although it has been rocky around here, God has allowed the peace to move over our home and prompting both of us to learn how to be appreciative of each other. Sometimes in the mist of problems, I have forgotten that I have to give as well as take in this relationship, I have to trust God in his decisions for us, and realize that it's no longer just me that I have to live with and answer to (LOL). I stop praying that God change my husband. I pray now for God to change me. Sometimes I think that I am right in everything I do. When the Lord shows you yourself (who we really are) it is not often a pretty picture (LOL). I began to realize that when we pray for the Lord to change ourselves, He is also changing the other person.
Well we now have a new addition to the family. I gave my husband a cinnamon colored Chow Chow for Christmas. It's a female. My Poodle doesn't like the new addition. It has been chaos in the house between the two of them. Both wanting to control the territory (LOL). Morgan is old and irritable. Amber is a puppy full of play. It was so quiet in the house yesterday and when we peeked in on the two they were laying out next to each other sleep. I couldn't believe it (LOL). She's a beautiful dog. Although my husband was excited about his other gifts, he was more excited about Amber.
Until the next time. . .and remembering always that Jesus is the reason for the season (and every day of our lives). Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year!
Vee
