Halloween,
Thanksgiving, Christimas…………………………………. Doesn’t it all run together?
What
to wear, what to cook, what to buy? Too
many options, even for a simple gal like me…
Going
through boxes of decorations last weekend I became excited at the thought of
outside decorations…. More space for a true ‘decorated’ holiday feel. Do I share (again) that I haven’t really
decorated for many years. Well until a
few years ago, and that was just putting up a tree. But, it’s on now… And I am ready!
When I
say ‘ready’ I suppose that encompasses several areas. I mean financially, Xmas is stressful. Emotionally,
better than the last 9 years. All
my ducks being in a row includes my children/grandchildren being ok, which it
appears they are! I believe (not being a
scrooge though) it is a good time to teach the kids that to give to help others
is what we are here to do. At church
they do a shoebox for children ministry.
Meaning you choose the age and sex of a child and buy accordingly. But, everything is supposed to fit in a
shoebox. One that you wrap up. These get sent to 3rd world
countries for children that don’t have anything. Nothing.
So, this weekend my granddaughter and I will set out to fill a box. I’d like to do one with each g-kid but time
got away from me. So, one will have to
do.
As
the ‘host’ of the family xmas gathering, I chose to have a Santa Hat
theme. I thought it would be fun to
decorate our hats with our own personality, indicative of our personality, our
likes. How fun is that!
Miss
Sydney and I will tackle her’s this weekend too. Hopefully the other 3 will have time to get
theirs done too.
Saw ‘r’
last night. Yes, another battle. Not physically nor emotionally. Spiritually.
This is not what I am supposed to be doing. Nor is it something I want to do. He is my drug. I let go for a day, a week and then go back. I pray without ending for help. I am so powerless to stop. He isn’t mean to me, he is kind, generous and
frankly if I wasn’t so convicted to do what is right. I would just keep
going.
‘M’
is getting married. Sometime next
year. She is a great person and he is
certainly choosing well. They seem perfect
for each other. I am beyond words for
this and all that has changed in him/for him in the last 18 months. If there isn’t a God then someone is
certainly watching out for him.
Wow! What a transformation.
So,
Thanksgiving is next week. Black Friday
has been moved up even more. Stores
opening at 6:pm on Thanksgiving day.
Where is the family time going too?
I mean we eat, we visit, perhaps nap but shop? Not in the past. I think of the employees of those stores that
open. How awful for them. Society dictates when we open, close
etc. 24 hours a day seems to be the norm
these days. BUT leave our holidays alone…….
So,
no deep ponderings today. Quiet-ness of
the afternoon and I sure am enjoying that.
Here
is the deal……………………………………
Jj
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