Last year, I was feeling completely crummy, followed by a trip to the ER on Christmas Day and a very short yet exhausting trip to see family. I just wasn't in the right place. The year before, we had either just lost our first baby or were about to and were completely unaware to this fact. Those Christmas experiences are not lost on me. I am fortunate to be able to drive my children to see family, even if I am fatigued and sore. I am blessed to not hit any traffic along the way and to have family who adores them as I do and give me some much needed relief.
Last night was my Joy Joy's 2nd of 2 dance performances. Her studio performed "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" & she was able to have some family in attendance last night, even Daddy and Micah! She was beautiful and excited and has shown so much growth this year. On our way out, one of her friends handed her a pink rose! Boy, was she touched! And again, I sit back amazed at God's goodness in our lives...
Just a week or so ago, we were blessed with some extra food and gift cards. The kiddos and I found our way into Walmart and out without falling apart and came away with some much needed new shoes, school pants, diapers, a few Christmas supplies, as well as a few food items. It wasn't expected and it definitely brought me to a place of humbling myself some but I realized God had brought these people and gifts into our lives for a reason and that getting angry, confused and frustrated would not get me anywhere. For the people involved, they were showing God's love to us at a time when we really needed some things.
In 43 days, my little guy, my Micah Boo turns 3. I cannot believe it some days. We welcome his new sister around 2 months afterwards. Joy turns 7 yet another month or so later and we have half a dozen weddings, graduations and family events spread throughout our spring and summer on the calendar... so far! I am truly very excited to be able to share with you all our 2015 adventures just around the corner...
However, for now I just want to wish you all a wonderfully Merry Christmas! There will be a blog series or so to follow in the "12 Days After Christmas" which will also be posted to my Facebook page. I will be documenting adventures, goals & blessings all around as we head into our New Year, including our "Word of the Year" we have already chosen! I am so excited to transition into a new chapter in our lives with adventures and blessings I am sure we have not yet discovered! So come along with me and tell your friends too! I am here and on Facebook and would love to chat with you as I share about family, health, fitness and adventure! Maybe you can share with me too?
God Bless You All!
As always,
Melis
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