Christmas is Coming!

I absolutely love this time of year. There is just a special feeling in the air. A feeling of anticipation and excitement. A feeling of love and happiness. A feeling of joy. But most especially a feeling of gratitude for the Christ child and His impact on our lives. I truly know that Jesus Christ is my Savior and that He has atoned for all of our sins so that we may become whole through His everlasting love and grace and be able to live with Him again someday. Having our families with us here on earth is a little bit of heaven and even though some struggle with challenges, there is always hope for love, success and a new day! Sometimes the stress of expectations and demands can ruin a perfectly good day if we let it, but in the end we realize how minute the problems are and how truly blessed we really are and once again start the process of living and loving and getting the most out of life. My ultimate goal is to find joy in each and every day and to let my family and friends know how much I truly love and appreciate them.

Depression seems to be part of our genetic family makeup. I am so sorry for anyone who has to deal with the day to day struggle. It isn't an easy thing to overcome, but I am so proud of my children and the way they handle their challenges and overcome the obstacles placed before them.

I have such beautiful grandchildren and I love each of them for who they are. They bring a special light into my life that I never knew was possible. They are so independent, smart and wonderfully witty! Being a grandmother is the best calling I ever had next to being a mother and a wife!

I wish everyone a very special Christmas this year and much joy and success in the New Year!