The stress of deer hunting is over and it finally is snowing......jerky is drying in the dehydrator and "noodle soup" is simmering on the stove. I'm sewing "microwave heat bags" for the grand-kids to warm there little bodies when they come in out of the cold.
The "Holidays" in the past has brought on anxiety but he appears to be okay so far. I think he has grown accepting of the fact that there are no expectations on our part to participate in all the activities as our families all gather to celebrate together.
We have a turkey and all the fixings for a Thanksgiving meal for the two of us and our girls (dogs)........ there will be football to watch on TV which is one of the few things he still can follow and enjoy.
I think about all the "Holidays Past" that I took for granted, that they would always be...... family, children, games and laughter....... I miss that so much as family is what I am all about.
So on bended knee I thank the Lord for what I had and for the wonderful memories that many never experience and pray for a light heart to make this "Holiday Season" another one to REMEMBER....... in my heart of "HAPPY MEMORIES PAST".......
I asked God for strength, that I might achieve;
I was made weak that I might learn humbly to obey.
I asked for help that I might do greater things;
I was made weak that I might learn humbly to obey.
I asked for help that I might do greater things;
I was given infirmity that I might do better things.
I asked for riches that I might be happy;
I was given poverty that I might be wise.
I asked for power that I might have the praise of men;
I was given weakness that I might feel the need for God.
I asked for all things that I might enjoy life;
I was given life that I might enjoy all things.
I got nothing that I asked for,
but everything I hoped for.
Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered;
Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered;
~ author unknown ~
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