The little things....

So even though he has way to young to understand or even know what he has done, my son reminded me last night what this season was all about.  After our busy two days and one yet to come, Curt, Bentley and I sat down to see what Santa had brought to our house and to open gifts from mommy and daddy since I had to work on Christmas day.  After attempt after attempt of trying to get Bentley interested in open two last gifts for the day we just could not seem to get him distracted from the little nativity scene under neath the Christmas tree.  We tried and tried until I just opened them for him.  However, on my way to work this morning I thought to myself that my son at 8 months old, had everything already figured out and he was just trying to remind his mom and dad what Christmas was all about and that it was about baby Jesus's Birthday and how he came to this world to save us from our sins and wanted all people to follow and love him.  So I remind all of you, remember Jesus IS the reason for the Season and unto YOU a child was born.

Hey whats over here......

But dad really, what is that?

AWWW yes, Don't forget Jesus and the Manger!!!! 

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!!! 

Trust its harder than it sounds

Trust in the LORD with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will direct your paths.

Proverbs 3, 5-6

I find myself finding it harder and harder each day to trust in my lord that he has the right plan for me.  I struggle with understanding the whys and the ifs.  Why if god loves us does he take people away from us, Why do I struggle to remember the good things I have in life, why does this world seem so out of reach for me to have a happy and healthy family?  If god was in charge why is there so much distress in the world?  What is gods plan for me?  Why are things so tight with money that I don't seem to feel there is any way of getting ahead to feel safe? 

In times like these I remember that I need to go to God and praise him for what he has done in my life.  I am healthy, have a roof over my head, have a happy family, I own a car, I have a job so that I am bringing in money, God keeps me safe on my trips to and from work.  I have a lot to be thankful for and happy about. 



GOD, grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
the courage to change the things I can;
and the wisdom to know the difference.

 

One year Ago

One year ago yesterday I married my friend, my lover and strength.  He def. is my ZIG to my ZAG, my cheese to my macaroni.  One year he has dealt with me and I'm still married!  I want to thank him for all he does for our family, for being patient, understanding, caring, giving, receiving, and loving.  With out him I do not know how I would have gotten through everything that has gone on in the last year.  The pregnancy alone was enough to drive any regular man running, not Curt.  He stuck by me with the yes dears, I'm sorry honny, and I understand your hormones are out of your control!  That indeed was enough to put me at ease when i was overwhelmed and unprepared for what my body was putting me through.
Here's the part that I must admit, he takes a lot of crap from me and he does not deserve it!  He definitely handles my rants and raves against him with a smile on his face and quite honestly, I just do not know how he does it.
So thank you Honny for being you, and for loving me even on my worst days, for letting me use you as a sound board, for understanding that its not necessarily YOU I'm upset at, I'm just upset in general,(this is why i need to distress myself) and for being able to handle whatever is thrown at you.  I know that you may not have wanted everything that has come your way over this past year but I want to tell you......I wouldn't trade it for the world and if I had to do it all again, I would not be able to without you by my side!    

Hello There

Well here I sit and I wonder if this is worth starting, would people really care to read about me?!  But I remind myself that this could benefit me more than everyone else.  I am reminded on a daily basis that I should be thankful for what i have in life because often those around me are not so lucky to have the family and friends I have.  SO, I wanted to start sharing with everyone what I am thankful for and what I have to be happy about in life.  This will also help remind me on a daily basis as well.  After becoming inspired by my friend  http://smeadfamily.blogspot.com/ Sabrina Smead, I decided I would give this blog thing a try.  So here goes nothing, bare with me folks!

My fav Christmas Story Quote

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, 'Fear not: for behold, I bring unto you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the City of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.' And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.'"
[Linus picks up his blanket and walks back towards Charlie Brown]
That's what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown.

Let's not forget the Reason of the Season!