The Holiday Spirit

This will be the first entire holiday season without our extended families. I was a little concerned that they would be difficult and feel lonely. I love that we don't have to specifically ask God for things because He knows our fears and desires. Our dear friend Laura has taken us in for Thanksgiving. We were going to have our friend Joan up but Laura offered to have us both. We'll spend the morning with Pop. I'm going to make a mini Thanksgiving feast for him, and then we're off to spend the afternoon with Laura and her family.

As for Christmas. I don't know. We'll probably visit Pop after the morning gift opening. We brought him a tree and decorated it a week ago. He loved it. We're going to wrap his door soon. We put lights up on our house yesterday and decorated the inside. I LOVE Christmas, just the feeling. I know we'll feel warmth and love from friends (our true family) during this holiday, we already have. It's sad that our families cannot be a part of it. It's sad above all because they are missing out on their granddaughter and the excitement and magic that only a child can bring.

It's cold here today. We'll light a fire, listen to some Christmas music and watch a Christmas movie later. I guess the best thing that comes from losing something that we staked so much faith in, is that we truly have to rely on God to be our family. We are also reminded of the true spirit of Christmas, the birth of our Lord and Savior. The rest of what we need will be provided, as it always is.

Don't forget to check out my writing blog, I've posted the first of what is a 21 day challenge of change for myself. It should prove interesting:) Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas. Most of all, Happy Birthday Jesus!