December 14, 2010

Hope .....

HOPE ... a word that became very important to me
over the last few months. Hope is all incompassing...
Hope for the future, hope for your children, hope for the excitement of life,
hope for some many things. 
I received a gift this season... appreciation and hope for the future.
A small test a few months back has turned my life a little on its side, but to my
surprise, i'm still ok. I have learned so much about myself, learned to
reach out for comfort, be grateful for the hands that came back to hold mine,
realized how much I love my husband who has been such a rock,
sit in awe of the blessings i have been given in the form of friends,
hold a little tighter to my children, praise God a little louder, and so many
other things...
With a new look at my box, that is not quite as prestine and beautiful now,
i'm learning that it's ok. Life is not always as we plan, but it is how it's suppose to be.
(in the words of by BFF ... through love, support and grace .. our box
may be old, falling apart and held together with tape...
But that's OK, we still have love and hope!!!

It's beginning

December 7, 2010

Time, Patience, Time and the Holidays

Today I realized that Christmas is only 2 1/2 weeks away ....
I'm not sure how that is possible.
I have been saying how much I'm going to enjoy
this holiday season. How much I'm going to be organized this December.
How with all the craziness going on in my life right now, I was going
to spend my time wisely....
Wow ... that just went out the window.
However, I have not taken my eyes off what is truely important...
Decorations - No
Gifts - No
Partys- No
Christmas tree - No - well maybe yes
Friends - Yes
Family - Yes
making the most out of what I have left of this amazing season - Yes
The lessons I am learning right now have made me stop and realize
only stress over what is important ... and just let the rest go.
I love Christmas, I love spending time with my kids and my husband,
I love my family and friends and that is what
this December is all about ... the rest may just wait until next year !!!

What a gift ....