What's Wrong with ME!

BAH HUMBUG! That's the attitude that I've had for the past several weeks. It's been bad in the past but this year I just can't even think about Christmas without getting irritated. I just can't get into the joy of giving. Now don't get me wrong, it's not the reason for the season. I've been at just about every church function this year to include a memorial service this afternoon and I adore that part of Christmas. But all the running around and worrying about presents and sending things out and parties. I'm sick to death of all that stuff. I hope that in the next several days that I can shake this irritation. Maybe my trip will calm me and give me a different perspective and God will answer my prayers for Christmas Spirit. Another thing that is bothering me is that this is the 1st Christmas without my Dad and literally the last memories that I have of my Dad were last Christmas. I suppose that's not helping things much either. Please pray for me in the next week to come, may I find a peace about this season.

Almost Forgot

I almost forgot, in all of my ramblings earlier, I forgot to mention Stellan. If you don't read MckMama's blog, then I'll fill you in. About a month ago Stellan was rushed to Boston and almost died (sounds dramatic but it's true). He then was sent into surgery for his second abalation. Needless to say God answered so many prayers and guided the surgeons hands, minds and hearts and Stellan is now SVT free. Yep he sure is, it went better than anyone could have imagined (of course God knew). The extra pathway was complete abalated and Stellan is now an active, mobile 1 year old. (See MckMama's blog listed for all the details). Also if you haven't been to Kelly's blog site in a while, Harper is growing like a weed and is no incredibly gorgeous. And last but not least, Luke (Annabelle's younger brother) is wonderful, just the most handsome little boy. And just my opinion, he looks just like his granddad Cole (Rebecca's dad). So check out those websites. Lots of love and next time, I'll try and remember all the news.

PS. Check out the Sullivan's website, it's new and heart wrenching and heartwarming all at the same time.

Why Snowflakes???

Mostly because I'll be seeing a bunch of them this Christmas. Obviously I won't be in the South, since I've only seen snow at Christmas twice in my 36 years. So where am I going to see snow...I'm going to Indiana, Indianapolis to be exact. I'm actually really excited about being away for the holidays. I've never been anywhere but my parents' house for the holidays. I think that I just need to do something different this year, with it being the first Christmas without my Dad, that in itself is going to be hard enough so to do something totally different will be a nice diversion. The opportunity presented itself in the form of J's latest Army mission, so I was more than glad to say I'd go up there to be with him. God definately had his hand in this and I'm definately not going to question his decisions in my life. I just thank him for this guidance. I am also looking forward to really embrassing the season for what it is, Jesus's birth. All the presents and commercial things this time of the year get on my nerves. So I am truly grateful for this getaway and time away so that I can think/reflect on the reason of the season. Well until next time, pray that I can find some real winter clothes so that I don't freeze in those snowflakes.