'Twas the Night Before the Night Before Christmas

and all through my house.... all my puppies were stirring, but luckily no mouse (amen!). The stocking were hung, above the TV with care, in hope that St. Nicolas would please just ring the doorbell when he came near.

Happy Monday ya'll. Just one day left before the merriment that is Christmas. I wanted to take a minute to thank you all for a wonderful year. I honestly could not have made it through this year without all your love and support. It still amazes me that this year with all the hardship, heartbreak and change I have made lasting friendships IRL and Blog, strengthened friendships I had before, and renewed my journey with Christ.

This year is proof that the Lord works in mysterious ways. He knows what you need and will provide when the time is right. He gave us His only son, so that we could.  Remember that this week as we see family and friends, as we get lost amidst the ribbon and bows and mounds of food and fellowship. Christ is our savior. No amount of presents or food can affix itself in the Christ-shaped hole in our hearts. I am so blessed that I have seen His power and glory at work this year and pray the same for each of you.

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given;
and the government shall be upon his shoulder,
and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor,
Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Of the increase of his government
and of peace there will be no end…”
– Isaiah 9:6-7a, ESV