Christmastime!

My favorite time of year! In 1989, the year I got married, I put my Christmas tree up in October. I loved it.

I have been very frustrated for the last few weeks. I have been so sick all I could do was sleep, drink water and P.

I write a Christmas newsletter every year to update my out of town friends on our lives and to review with those near the great things God has done through the year. I like finishing it early. I did. But, being so sick I couldn't print it, I couldn't get the envelopes ready... to me, I am so late it is not even funny! I basically finished my holiday shopping in November. Wrapped a few gifts, put a few things inside the stockings...and the rest? Sitting on my dresser and under my bed waiting for some energy to finish wrapping.

But, miraculously, last night I made it to church and I remember at a certain point our pastor prayed for those who had a tough week, those sick, discouraged,... and all of a sudden I woke up this morning so energized and ready! It still bothers me that I am late in my Christmas business, but I think I can handle it!

I pray for health for all of you. I pray for rest. So you may enjoy the most fun time of the year!

BIG HUG!