Christmas 2009...

Well, it's "over". The presents, wrapped...then torn open with shrieks of joy...food consumed...games played..."Christmas Story" watched probably fourteen times...the thank-you's, the hugs, the smiles, the laughter. And we did it all three times over. It was a beautiful Christmas...literally. So blessed to have Happy and her family here for a few days. It really was a perfect Christmas. Now on to the remains of the day...or year, to be more specific.

2009 was...well...fleeting. I cannot even begin to remember everything that happened this year...it seems it flew by in a flurry of colors and a rush of so many different emotions; all to end up here, where we are today. A pregnant daughter, a pregnant daughter-in-law and the birth of a new baby were definitely the highlights. And another new baby coming in one week.

A trip to see Happy...visits from family and vacationing with friends all of which will undoubtedly be repeated this year as well! And we look forward to that repetition!

"O Lord, what is man that you care for him, the son of man that you think of Him? Man is like a breath; his days are like a fleeting shadow.: Psalm 144:3-4

That God would be so inclined to bless me in such a way is beyond my comprehension. I am eternally (literally) grateful for His mercy and grace shown to me throughout this year. My prayer for this upcoming year is that I would grow even closer to my Savior...to my family...my children...my grandchildren...my precious friends. My wonderful, adoring husband. That our little church would be moved by his Holy Spirit to worship Him deeper. To find ourselves in continual prayer for one another and for this world in which we live. Would you be so kind as to include me when you pray throughout this year?

I am in love with my life...and grateful for all God has provided for me. I pray you are all in this same place: loving your life and indebted to the One who made it all possible.

Praise!!

(Aren't my grandchildren B-E-A-UTIFUL????)